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The Biltmore neighborhoods near Asheville, North Carolina include some of the most unique and stunning residential properties in the entire nation.
Biltmore consists of four incorporated townships. Each town is essentially a luxury enclave or urban village including gated communities. Residences are typically worth between $250,000 and $10+ million. The four townships include Biltmore Forest, Biltmore Lake, Biltmore Forest, and The Ramble Biltmore Lake.
Neighborhood | Price Range | Bedrooms/Baths | Floor Space | Acreage | Architectural Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biltmore Forest | $1.33 million and $9.75 million | 4 to 10 bedrooms and 3 to 9 bathrooms | 3,200 sq. ft. and 11,800 sq. ft. | 0.70 acres to 4.44 acres | Traditional, European, French Provincial, Mediterranean, Ranch, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Rustic, Tudor, and Tudor Revival-style residences |
Biltmore Park | $250,000 to $2 million | 2 to 8 bedrooms and 2 to 9 bathrooms | 1,350 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. | 0.30 acres to 18.43 acres | Contemporary, French Provincial, Traditional, Arts & Crafts, and Conventional architecture |
Biltmore Lake | $400,000 to $1.75 million | 2 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 6 bathrooms | 2,500 sq. ft. to 6,000 sq. ft. | 0.40 acres to 3 acres | Contemporary, French Provincial, Traditional, Arts & Crafts, and Conventional architecture |
The Ramble | $1.65 million to $8.73 million | 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 9 bathrooms | 1,500 sq. ft. to 12,900 sq. ft. | 0.53 acres to 5.55 acres | European, Tudor, and Ranch style and a variety of other architectural designs |
Read on to discover the compelling history, relaxing nature, and magnificent luxury residences available in the Biltmore neighborhoods.
Biltmore Forest
History
A sizable flood damaged the Biltmore Estate in 1916. To deal with the resulting consequences, The Biltmore Company decided to sell a tract of land. Seven years later, this property became the Biltmore Forest. White Oak Road has pride of place in this Biltmore neighborhood. It’s where the first residences were built.
Residences
- Biltmore Forest properties usually cost between $1.33 million and $9.75 million.
- Most residences enjoy 4 to 10 bedrooms and 3 to 9 bathrooms.
- Floor space tends to range between 3,200 sq. ft. and 11,800 sq. ft.
- The acreage for Biltmore Forest properties varies from 0.70 acres to 4.44 acres.
- The most common architectural styles include Traditional, European, French Provincial, Mediterranean, Ranch, Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Rustic, Tudor, and Tudor Revival-style residences.
Biltmore Park
History
Located on the south side of Asheville, Biltmore Park is the vision of Jack Cecil, grandson of George Vanderbilt, the builder of the Biltmore Estate. This area was George Vanderbilt family’s former dairy land.
Residences
- Biltmore Park properties usually cost between $250,000 to $2 million.
- Most residences enjoy 2 to 8 bedrooms and 2 to 9 bathrooms.
- Floor space tends to range between 1,350 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft.
- The acreage for Biltmore Forest properties varies from 0.30 acres to 18.43 acres.
- The most common architectural styles include Contemporary, French Provincial, Traditional, Arts & Crafts, and Conventional architecture.
Biltmore Lake
Nature
The heart of this lovely getaway enclave is a 62 acre lake in the heart of this Biltmore neighborhood. Residences live either in Wilderness Cove or the Cedar Rock neighborhood, which includes lakefront residences.
Residences
- Biltmore Lake properties usually cost $400,000 to $1.75 million.
- Most residences enjoy 2 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 6 bathrooms.
- Floor space tends to range between 2500 sq. ft. to 6000 sq. ft.
- The acreage for Biltmore Lake properties varies from 0.40 acres to 3 acres.
- The most common architectural styles include Contemporary, French Provincial, Traditional, Arts & Crafts, and Conventional architecture.
The Ramble
History
Like all the Biltmore neighborhoods of Asheville, the Biltmore Estate has lent The Ramble community a wealth of history. Frederick Law Olmstead, the designer of NYC’s Central Park, also designed The Ramble’s parks and green spaces.
Biltmore Farms President, John “Jack” F.A.V Cecil said this, “What we thought was so important in Olmsted’s work was that he used nature and he used various amenities to bring people together — people of different walks of life, of different ages, different incomes, different situations, with family or empty-nesters.”
You can feel this Biltmore neighborhood’s deep roots by checking out the stories behind the street names.
Residences
- The Ramble properties usually cost $1.65 million to $8.73 million.
- Most residences enjoy 3 to 6 bedrooms and 2 to 9 bathrooms.
- Floor space tends to range between 1,500 sq. ft. to 12,900 sq. ft.
- The acreage for The Ramble properties varies from 0.53 acres to 5.55 acres.
- The most common architectural styles include European, Tudor, and Ranch style and a variety of other architectural designs.
What Locals Say About Biltmore Neighborhoods
“Gated community aside, there’s no point in moving to [The Biltmore neighborhoods”] just for the ‘Ashevilleness of it all’ if you are going to live on the south side. It’s just a bland expanse of big-box stores and traffic lights… there is nothing [especially] “Asheville” about it.”
There is some truth to this statement, especially in terms of some of the urban village centers. Some of the master planned communities lack the same vibe and soul of downtown Asheville.
However, the lovely gated communities retain the deep connection to nature that so many locals enjoy. Of course, downtown Asheville is a short drive away.
That said, if you want to choose a property that is immersed in Asheville culture, there are plenty of other luxury properties outside of the Biltmore neighborhoods.
“Try the Montford area. It is the most vibrant, inclusive, character rich, livable neighborhood in Asheville and with your housing budget you could actually afford a house there. [In my opinion,] the Rambles and Biltmore Forest are generally exclusive, restricted, white, and conservative.”
“I agree that Montford is worth a look, but would also add Kenilworth. Like Montford it is an older, established neighborhood, but it is artsier, has a more eclectic mix of people and housing options, and the three sets of people I know who live there (who vary in age, ethnicity, economic status, and length of residency) all love it. These are both places which have a “sense of themselves” as neighborhoods.”
“[Kenilworth] is very diverse and with a very strong sense of community. Rooted in racial/social justice and faith, but it seems to be the good kind of faith community (e.g. LGBT advocacy, helping the poor). It’s also very close to downtown and the hospital.”
The locals above make excellent points that Montford and Kenilworth are strong alternatives for luxury residences with a more authentic Asheville vibe. In addition, you may want to view properties in Beaver Lake, Grove Park, and Sunset Mountain.
Finding Your Biltmore Neighborhood Nest Home
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