Swannanoa
North CarolinaWelcome to Swannanoa
Hidden amongst Appalachian peaks you’ll find Swannanoa, located in eastern Buncombe County between Asheville and Black Mountain. Swannanoa is perfectly located in close proximity to the arts and entertainment of Black Mountain and Asheville while maintaining some distance for a calmer way of life.
The Swannanoa River flows through the Swannanoa Valley of the region of Western North Carolina, and is a major tributary to the French Broad River.
After completing the Grove Park Inn on Sunset Mountain, around 1905, E.W. Grove became interested in purchasing land in the Swannanoa area for the purpose of creating his own village.
For more information on the history of Swannanoa, you can visit the Swannanoa Valley Museum and History Center.
Swannanoa offers several trails for hiking. Check out Warren Wilson River Trail – it’s a local favorite! There are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Swannanoa. The public schools in Swannanoa are highly rated and there are several private school options nearby.
We can find you a Mountain retreat in the Swannanoa valley.
Featured Listing:
SWANNANOA, NC 28778
Homesteaders, Developers, Dreamers, Investors, Visionaries! A remarkable opportunity awaits in the picturesque Swannanoa Valley of Western NC. This 2.6-acre parcel offers level terrain with public utilities and established landscaping. The ranch-style home features multiple decks, outbuildings, a chicken coop, ample outdoor spaces, and a thriving muscadine vineyard – an ideal sanctuary for livestock. Additional carports and outbuildings enhance the property. The daylight walkout basement includes a dry cedar sauna and half bath, with room for expansion. Perfectly situated with desirable zoning, adjacent to Asheville East KOA, and near Asheville and Black Mountain. Walkable to Owen Middle School and other nearby educational facilities such as Warren Wilson, Montreat, Artspace, and ACA. Proximity to hiking trails, parks, dining, markets, and outdoor pursuits. This could be a versatile homestead or a canvas for creating the neighborhood of your dreams.
Homes for Sale in Swannanoa
588 Long Branch Road $1,600,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Some homes give you a view. This one gives you a mountain. Set high above the Bee Tree Valley on 33+ private acres, this architect-designed retreat offers the rare luxury of having an extraordinary amount of Western North Carolina all to yourself. Long-range mountain views unfold beyond the trees, while your own private trail system winds through the property below. Designed by award-winning architect Chris Larson, the home feels distinctly connected to its surroundings, with soaring spaces, exposed timber beams, walls of glass and radiant-heated concrete floors creating a warm, modern mountain aesthetic. A dramatic two-story stone fireplace anchors the main living space, while the chef’s kitchen—with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances and an oversized island—keeps everything open, easy and connected. The main-level primary suite is its own retreat with a spa-like bath and direct outdoor access, while two additional bedrooms and a flexible loft/bonus space await upstairs. And then there’s the outdoor living: more than 2,000 square feet of decks and patios, a screened porch, fenced yard and outdoor shower, all surrounded by the kind of privacy that’s becoming increasingly hard to find. An oversized two-car garage, generous walk-in attic storage and exceptionally functional mud/laundry area handle the practical side of mountain living. Private, architecturally distinctive and surrounded by 33+ acres of your own mountain landscape—yet still within easy reach of Asheville. This isn’t simply a house in the mountains. It’s your own piece of them. No drive-bys, please; showings by appointment only. | Basic Information
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