Opportunity to own a part of Asheville's history in this exceptional residence atop Longchamps-Asheville's only historic French-designed building. Experience life in one of the city's most famous landmarks, where 1920s European elegance meets modern ease. Behind the storied facade lies a residence that effortlessly blends timeless craftsmanship with thoughtful updates, offering today's comforts while preserving its unmistakable charm. Refined living spaces feature high ceilings, classic moldings, and rich textures that echo its century-old heritage, while modern systems, lighting, and climate control ensure comfort throughout the seasons. A formal dining room, bright living area, and walk-in pantry provide both function and character, and generous storage throughout adds convenience rarely found in a historic home of this era. With its lock-and-leave convenience and timeless ambiance, this residence is an ideal Asheville pied-a-terre for those who value history, design, and simplicity. No flying needed-live in Asheville's petit French country chateau and say "chez moi" when you come home. If you've ever dreamed of living in a castle, become a resident in this exclusive 100-year-old residence and enjoy a rare blend of history, character, and modern sophistication-all within moments of the Grove Park Inn, cafes, and North Asheville favorites.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 6
- Laundry Level: Main
- Basement Features: Basement Garage Door, Daylight, Storage Space
- Living Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Bathroom 1 Level: Main
- Bathroom 1 Description: Full
Interior Features
- Built-in Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Pantry
- Split Bedroom
- Storage
- Walk-In Pantry
- Door Features: Mirrored Closet Door(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s)
Appliances
- Electric Oven
- Electric Range
- Refrigerator
- Self Cleaning Oven
- Laundry Features: In Unit
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air, Heat Pump
- Fireplace Features: Gas, Gas Log, Gas Vented, Living Room
- Heating Features: Central, Heat Pump
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Elevator
- Lawn Maintenance
- Porte-cochere
- Storage
- Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Description: Green Area, Hilly, Rolling Slope, Wooded, Views
Garage and Parking
- Off Street Parking: 2
- Open Parking Spaces: 2
- Open Parking: Yes
- Other Parking: Open front parking lot.
- Parking Features: Parking Lot
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 435
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 435
- 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 Under Contract
- 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: Curtain rods in dining room and bedroom
- Green Sustainability: Low VOC Coatings
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: Longchamps Condos
- Parcel Number: 9649-88-0165-C0B09
- Postal Code Plus 4: 3762
- Subdivision: Longchamps Condos
- Zoning: RS4
- Zoning Description: RS4
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 1160
- Year Built: 1925
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1160
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- Construction Materials: Hard Stucco, Stone
- Entry Level: 6
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 100
- Roof: Flat, Rubber, Slate
- Levels or Stories: One
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 1160
- Total Area Main: 1160
- Total Area Sqft: 1160
- Total Area Upper: 0
- Elevator: Yes
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Natural Gas
- Water Source: City
