Keswick Hills…South Asheville’s Best Kept Secret Asheville, N.C. See for yourself why Keswick Hills is considered South Asheville’s best kept secret by attending an open house for 244 South Plains Drive, a luxurious home featured in the 2009 Parade of Homes, scheduled for October 10th and October 11th and again on October 17th and October 18th from 1:00pm through 5:00 pm. The 2009 Parade of Homes is an annual showcase of new construction homes and complete remodels presented by the Asheville Home Builders Association. This is a free event, open to the general public.
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With a strong commitment to sustainable development, Keswick Hills offers homeowners a private retreat to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains and surrounded by the eclectic vibe of Asheville, this gated community has much to offer in terms of location, eco-friendly development and outdoor recreation. With just 70 homesites, each lot offers lush landscapes and striking elevation- many with mountain views.
This quiet community features a large Green Space with fly-fishing ponds and clear streams in a forested setting. Future plans include the design and creation of a Labyrinth and Art Sculpture garden within the community's Green Space area. Outdoor enthusiasts have endless opportunities for recreation and sports as this area is known for its world-class kayaking, premium golf, excellent hiking and mountain biking.
Asheville boasts an excellent quality of life and has been chosen one of the best places to live by countless national publications. Downtown Asheville offers the very best of gourmet cuisine, shopping, art galleries, and performing arts. With its intimate setting and close proximity to everything modern, Keswick Hills is an ideal retreat for those seeking the perfect mix of seclusion and easy convenience.
Gatehouse: 24-hour gated entrance
Green Space: Continuing with the community's commitment to be sensitive to the environment, designated areas have been preserved as Green Space.
Green Practices: In-house builder specializes in eco-friendly building design and practices. Homes are designed to be energy efficient with geothermal heat pumps, solar hot water heaters, garage plugs for hybrid cars and other additional means to reduce individual carbon footprints.
Golf Nearby: The Asheville area offers a wide range of golf courses, including the Biltmore Forest Country Club, the Grove Park Inn, and many private clubs and resorts that allow public play.
Fishing: Anglers have access to a stocked pond on the property, plus endless opportunities for fly-fishing for trophy trout in unspoiled mountain rivers and streams just a short drive from Asheville, including the Davidson River, the French Broad River, Tuckaseegee River, the South Holston River and the Watauga River.
Outdoor Recreation: The surrounding mountain ranges provide endless opportunity for kayaking, whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain climbing, biking, camping, fishing, golfing and snow skiing. Pisgah National Forest and the Nantahala National Forest both border the Asheville area.
Health Care: Asheville offers several prominent hospitals and a wide range of specialized medical practices. Mission Hospital has been named a Top 50 Hospital in Orthopedics and is ranked as one of the Top 100 Heart Hospitals in the nation.
Schools: Buncombe County is a highly ranked school district, plus there are several top-rated private schools in the area such as The Asheville School, Christ School and Carolina Day School.
Airports: The Asheville Regional/Hendersonville Airport is only 10 minutes away and other major airports include: Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (1 hour away), the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (2.5 hours away) and the Atlanta International Airport (3.5 hours away).
Fall Promotion: For a limited time, Keswick Hills is offering a 30% discount on all homesites purchased before December 30, 2009. Call today to schedule your private tour.
Lots: Ranging in size from .6 to 2.1 acres with elevations ranging from 2,275 to 2,950 feet, wooded and mountain-view homesites are priced from the $99,000's to the $500,000's.
Homes: Cottages priced from $490,000; custom homes priced from the $700,000's to over $2 million. All new homes have an "Energy Star" rating and can be LEED certified if desired.
Prices subject to change. Void where prohibited.
212 South Plains Drive Asheville, NC
$799,000
4,557 Sq Ft
4 Bedrooms
3 Full Baths
1 Half Bath