Looking for a beautiful, unique and convenient home to rent in Asheville? Brand new but built to look historic, our house has a wealth of architectural details ranging from handcrafted cupboards and vanities to a wraparound porch that looks out onto lush organic gardens and a stone-walled creek.

Thoughtful architectural details abound, including rustic hardwood floors downstairs, in-wall niches and period mouldings. The walls are painted yummy colors and all of the appliances and mechanicals are top-of the-line, including a gas oven and stove, built-in microwave, on-demand water heater (never run out!), dual-zone central heating and air conditioning, dishwasher, washer and dryer on the main level, and a stainless steel refrigerator with an icemaker. The crawlspace and shed provide ample storage and extra space for gardeners, artists and hobbyists.

With three bedrooms (including a master on main with its own deck and private entrance), two full bathrooms, two living rooms (one with a vented gas log fireplace), a formal dining room, a 1/3-acre half-wooded lot, extensive organic gardens and the coolest antique shed we've ever seen, this house is perfect for a professional couple or family.

Located in leafy North Asheville, our house is adjacent to the University of North Carolina - Asheville (UNCA) and is five minutes from downtown. It is within walking distance of the Botanical Gardens and the UNCA trail system.

Our house is pet friendly and is being offered unfurnished for occupancy on or after May 1, 2007. SORRY— THE HOUSE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. Rent is $1600 per month, which includes water, trash/recycling and sewer. Other utilities (gas, electric and cable TV/broadband Internet) and yard care are the responsibility of the tenant.

Our lease terms are flexible, but we do require a security deposit of one month's rent and a credit check/references. We require that our tenants be either nonsmokers or smoke outdoors only.

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For additional information, please call 828.768.3115 or e-mail us. We'd be glad to arrange a showing (by appointment only) for serious inquiries. The house is located at 56 Sevier Street, Asheville, NC 28804. Click here for a Google map of the location.