146 Courtland AvenueAsheville, NC 28801Price: $775,000

RARE MONTFORD GEM: Modern Smart Home Sanctuary Steps from Downtown Asheville An extraordinary opportunity in Asheville's most coveted historic neighborhood. Located on Courtland Avenue, this 1,590 sq ft turn-key residence offers a rare combination for Montford: complete exemption from Historic Resources Commission (HRC) oversight, giving you full architectural freedom to build, expand, or customize without HRC restrictions. Inside, intuitive technology meets efficient, high-end living. The 795 sq ft main level features soaring ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace, a main-floor primary bedroom, and a gourmet kitchen with Wi-Fi-enabled Samsung smart appliances. The fully finished 795 sq ft walk-out lower level doubles your living space, featuring a large secondary living area, two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and seamless walk-out access to a large patio designed for effortless outdoor entertaining. Remote workers will appreciate hard-wired Ethernet in all bedrooms and living spaces, alongside a complete Google Nest smart security and climate ecosystem. Outside, a private mountain oasis awaits. The oversized lot backs directly to protected city property and the amphitheater for permanent privacy and a front-row seat to local mountain wildlife-including bears, groundhogs, and bunnies. Enjoy exceptional outdoor living anchored by a covered front porch featuring a custom-cushioned bench and modern horizontal-slat privacy screen, a large entertaining patio, a secondary deck with an included gas griddle, and a tranquil Zen garden with a cascading waterfall pond and specimen Japanese maple. Complete with off-street driveway parking, a work shed, and short-stroll proximity to Downtown Asheville's finest dining and arts. Schedule your tour today!