176 E Chestnut Street
$1,615,000
Asheville, NC, 28801
singlefamily
7
8
Lot Size: 0.27 Acres
Listing Provided Courtesy of Pete Anderson at Engel & Völkers Foothills Longtown | 828 747-9916
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(Accepting back up offers.) At 176 E Chestnut Street, historic grandeur and a nearly unbeatable location are yours. In fact, the history of Asheville itself is intertwined with this home. J.M. Westall, Thomas Wolfe's uncle, built this Grand Colonial Revival home in 1905 for William R. Whitson, a local lawyer. Word has it that Thomas Wolfe and Whitson's eldest son were thick as thieves back then. More recently the property has been The Chestnut Street Inn. The home, with its pressed brick exterior, brick quoining around its windows and some of the finest woodwork in the neighborhood, is a pillar of the Chestnut-Liberty Historic District. Although, between the gardens, the shady spots to relax and porches that are to die for, no one would blame you if you never even made it inside. But you will. And as you enter you'll be greeted by the main hallway and one of the home's masterpieces, the closed stringer stairway which ascends from a bowed landing with a courting bench at its base. Other decorative touches such as the raised panel wainscoting, milled mantels and a special sideboard piece made from tiger oak, which every owner has passed down and will stay with the home, are magical.

More than just form, functionality and optionality also abound. There are three levels of living each with a possible primary suite and, with a total of seven bedrooms each with an en suite bathroom, comfortable space for family and friends is definitely available. A multi zoned system helps keep an ideal temperature year round while eight fireplaces ooze charm from days bygone.

Let's talk about lifestyle. Heading out your front door for a stroll, if you go left you'll be at multiple restaurants, City Bakery, The Chop Shop Butchery or pilates within five minutes. If you go right you can be at Liberty House Cafe and Asheville Yoga Center in four minutes or Trader Joe's in another two minutes. This is all without a car, mind you. If you head south down Central Avenue you'll be in Downtown Asheville in around twelve minutes with all the amazing shops, art galleries, breweries, restaurants and art deco architecture sparkling before you. If it’s golf, tennis or pickleball you seek, there are multiple clubs nearby. Great schools and parks are also in close proximity or if you're in the mood for nature, hop on a bike or get in your car to find a nearby trail as the Blue Ridge Mountains provide countless opportunities to unplug.

This remarkable property is being sold as a single family home or, if interested, could be sold as a bed & breakfast. Please reach out for more details and book your showing today.
SPECIFICS

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Price:
$1,615,000
MLS #:
CAR4297446
Status:
Active Under Contract
Beds:
7
Baths:
8
Address:
176 E Chestnut Street
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
City:
Asheville
Listed Date:
Sep 9, 2025
State:
NC
Finished Sq Ft:
4,155
ZIP:
28801
Lot Size:
11,848 sqft / 0.27 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1905
AMENITIES

Interior

Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
7 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air, Heat Pump
Flooring
Linoleum, Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room, Upper Level
AMENITIES

Exterior

Architectural Style
Colonial
Construction Materials
Brick Full, Wood
Parking Features
Driveway, On Street, Parking Space(s), Shared Driveway
Roof
Shingle
NEIGHBORHOOD

Schools

Elementary School:
Asheville City
Middle School:
Asheville
High School:
Asheville
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