178 Shope Creek RoadAsheville, NC 28805Price: $385,000

Charming and lovingly cared-for brick bungalow in desirable Shope Creek offers a great mix of character, comfort, and outdoor enjoyment. The covered front porch invites you to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Entering the home, you will notice the original hardwood floors, gas fireplace and new windows that enhance the cozy feeling. The bedrooms are bright, clean and equipped with ceiling fans/lights and reach-in closets. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination, with a new toilet and sink vanity. A cubby outside the bathroom makes a great linen closet. The kitchen retains its vintage appeal with a traditional farm sink, metal cabinets and plenty of countertop and cabinet space along the far wall. The air-conditioned sunroom (112 SF just under 7') has a treehouse feel with great flex space, while the mudroom is a great place to take off your shoes or hang your coat. Enjoy morning sunrises on the private back deck with easy yard access down the stairs. The basement offers laundry connections, abundant storage, plus interior and exterior access. A rustic shed provides ample lawn equipment storage. Take the path down to the creek to enjoy summer splashing and campfires or venture a mile up the road to enjoy national forests for hiking/biking. This is the first time this home has been on the market in decades. Don't miss out! Only 4 miles to Ingles, and 15 minutes to downtown Asheville or Black Mountain. *Seller would like to keep the kitchen sink and metal cabinets if new owner plans on disposing for remodel.