Discover a penthouse that blends history with modern comfort. Perched on the top floor of Longchamps, this residence captures the elegance of 1920s European design while offering today's conveniences. The spacious living room, complete with fireplace and twin built-in china cabinets, frames winter views of North Asheville through oversized windows. A chef-inspired kitchen makes entertaining easy, whether it's casual wine nights or formal gatherings. Step outside onto your private terrace to enjoy morning coffee, fresh mountain air, and sweeping hillside views. A cozy library with its own fireplace creates the perfect retreat for reading or quiet reflection. With bedrooms thoughtfully placed on opposite ends of the home, privacy is preserved for all. Exceptional amenities - including deeded garage parking, additional storage, and a true lock-and-leave lifestyle - make this property rare. From here, stroll to the Grove Park Inn, neighborhood cafes, and boutiques. Nestled into Asheville's leafy hills, this penthouse is a timeless hideaway ready for your next chapter.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
- Bedroom 1 Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 9
- Library Level: Main
- Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Storage Space
- Living Room Level: Main
- Basement Description: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Storage Space
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main
- Bathroom 2 Level: Main
- Bathroom 1 Description: Full
- Bathroom 2 Description: Full
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Pantry
- Split Bedroom
- Storage
- Walk-In Pantry
- Interior Amenities: Built-in Features
- Door Features: French Doors, Pocket Doors
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Stone, Tile, Wood
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Exhaust Hood
- Induction Cooktop
- Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry Facilities: Common Area
- Laundry Features: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Fireplace Features: Den, Gas, Gas Log, Gas Vented, Kitchen, Living Room
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Breakfast Room Level: Main
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Elevator
- Lawn Maintenance
- Porte-cochere
- Rooftop Terrace
- Storage
- Fencing: Partial, Stone
- Patio And Porch Features: Terrace
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Land Info
- Additional Parcels Description: 9649880165CS04G
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Lot Description: Green Area, Hilly, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Garage and Parking
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Basement, Attached Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Keypad Entry, Parking Garage, Parking Lot
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 1082
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 1082
- Association Name: Longchamps HOA
- Association Name 2: Tessier Property Management
- Association Phone: 7576528309
- Pets Allowed: Yes, Conditional
School Information
- Elementary School: Asheville City
- High School: Asheville
- Middle School: Asheville
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Elevator, Street Lights
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Buncombe
- Directions: From 240 Exit 5B, go northwest on Charlotte Street 0.8 mi to right on Macon Avenue, 0.4 mi to 185 Macon Avenue on the right.
- Restrictions: Architectural Review, Building, Deed, Historical, Rental - See Restrictions Description
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Elevation: 2000
- Exclusions: Murano glass chandelier in foyer
- Green Sustainability: Low VOC Coatings
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Longchamps Condos
- Parcel Number: 9649-88-0165-C0B10,
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3762
- Subdivision: Longchamps Condos
- Zoning: RS4
- Zoning Description: RS4
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 2284
- Year Built: 1925
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2284
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Building Exterior Type: Brick Partial, Stone
- Construction Materials: Brick Partial, Stone
- Entry Level: 6
- Foundation Details: Slab, Stone
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 100
- Roof: Flat, Rubber, Slate
- Levels or Stories: One
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 2284
- Total Area Main: 2284
- Total Area Sqft: 2284
- Total Area Upper: 0
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas
- Water Source: City