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My wife & I are going to be visiting WNC soon, and I'd like to know what neighborhoods within those towns are worth looking into. We're looking for something outside of the town limits, rural is fine, but not in the sticks. We dont need a nite life scene, or anything to do with the Arts..just some peace and quiet, and a good fishing hole! Shopping within town isn't necessary (but would be nice), traveling maybe 10-15 minutes is very do-able. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
My wife & I are going to be visiting WNC soon, and I'd like to know what neighborhoods within those towns are worth looking into. We're looking for something outside of the town limits, rural is fine, but not in the sticks. We dont need a nite life scene, or anything to do with the Arts..just some peace and quiet, and a good fishing hole! Shopping within town isn't necessary (but would be nice), traveling maybe 10-15 minutes is very do-able. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, J
Those three towns cover a very wide area, and they are all different. Swannanoa, closer to AVL. Waynesville, lovely, about 25 miles west of AVL. Brevard, cute very small town, kind of isolated out via Rt. 280, mountain backdrop, only highway to I-26 interstate is 280 or go around 64 into HVL. Or, go up and over the mountain by Ceaser's Head.
You need to check either Google maps, Mapquest, etc. and measure mileage. As for neighborhoods, your question frankly is much too broad. Cannot possibly cover your request without detailed information, and even though I am a retired western NC Realtor, I'd love to give you more info, but you need to do more research first. It takes at least two or three 4 or 5 day visits to each area to get a 'feel" for it. Then there is, house? condo? villa? mountain view? price range? yada yada.
Feel free to c'mon back and ask more when you decide on a "radius" around Asheville. 15 miles should cover a multitude of places.
Those three towns cover a very wide area, and they are all different. Swannanoa, closer to AVL. Waynesville, lovely, about 25 miles west of AVL. Brevard, cute very small town, kind of isolated out via Rt. 280, mountain backdrop, only highway to I-26 interstate is 280 or go around 64 into HVL. Or, go up and over the mountain by Ceaser's Head.
You need to check either Google maps, Mapquest, etc. and measure mileage. As for neighborhoods, your question frankly is much too broad. Cannot possibly cover your request without detailed information, and even though I am a retired western NC Realtor, I'd love to give you more info, but you need to do more research first. It takes at least two or three 4 or 5 day visits to each area to get a 'feel" for it. Then there is, house? condo? villa? mountain view? price range? yada yada.
Feel free to c'mon back and ask more when you decide on a "radius" around Asheville. 15 miles should cover a multitude of places.
Best to you.
Well, for starters 25 miles outside of AVL would be ideal (even tho I know Brevard is farther than that) We'd love a mountain view, but dont need to be IN the mountains..and we would most likely, rent a place to see if its where we want to permanently reside.
if you want peace and quiet and a fishing hole, try the foothills. That way you can look AT the beautiful blue ridge without having to be IN a mountain area or ON a mountain. Big difference. McDowell Rutherford Burke Wilkes parts of Henderson counties.
note this is not where your OP was asking, locations which are a little more bustling at least during the tourist season although you can find peace and quiet for a price.
Bottom line, visit and see what suits. Honestly until you visit you can't really give quilter enough info to steer you where you want to go.
if you want peace and quiet and a fishing hole, try the foothills. That way you can look AT the beautiful blue ridge without having to be IN a mountain area or ON a mountain. Big difference. McDowell Rutherford Burke Wilkes parts of Henderson counties.
note this is not where your OP was asking, locations which are a little more bustling at least during the tourist season although you can find peace and quiet for a price.
Bottom line, visit and see what suits. Honestly until you visit you can't really give quilter enough info to steer you where you want to go.
that's understandable, but my biggest concern right now is finding a pain management center that takes NY state workers comp . I've made several calls and found one each in Hendersonville & Asheville..thats why I put a 25 mile radius around AVL.
Did you check around Winston Salem? They have a great hospital system and medical school there and you might like it. if they take your insurance. it is within decent driving areas of peace and quiet.
Just offering options since it is hard to make decisions when you don't know the area well.
Just saying because my sister has fibromyalgia and my heart aches for her and what she goes through. So I understand the need for medical care can be preeminent in your choice. She had to leave home and go to Knoxville, but she has gotten excellent care there and is now stable on her meds and pain control.
No idea if they will accept NY workers comp. Give some a call...
Any/all of the towns the OP mentioned either have or are close to the items on the wish list: RE options, mtns, fishing, big box stores, nice down towns, semi-rural to rural areas, decent roads, big buck mtn communities to apts with every kind of housing in between.
Agree the wish list needs to be better defined, though I suspect the OP really needs a trip or three, in person, spending some time driving around looking.
GL, mD
Well, for starters 25 miles outside of AVL would be ideal (even tho I know Brevard is farther than that) We'd love a mountain view, but dont need to be IN the mountains..and we would most likely, rent a place to see if its where we want to permanently reside.
Another helpful feature of the Google or MapQuest searches as you may know, is to click on "satellite view", and zoom in to see the mountain range(s), the valleys, and elevations etc. That will give you the best topographical information prior to your visit. As MotorDavid said, all of the items on your wish list can be found in western NC, it's just a matter of actually being there to get the feel of it and learn how long it takes to get from one place to another for your daily needs and outdoor activities.
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Shopping within town isn't necessary (but would be nice), traveling maybe 10-15 minutes is very do-able. Any input would be greatly appreciated. 
. I've made several calls and found one each in Hendersonville & Asheville..thats why I put a 25 mile radius around AVL.
