202 S French Broad Ave

About This Property

This American ‘Four Square’ house for rent, built in 1910, incorporates handcrafted “honest” woodwork popular from the mid-1890s to the late 1930s. Located across the street from the new 41 million dollar Asheville Middle School and YWCA, it is in a wonderful diverse neighborhood. From your front door a 15-minute walk heading north will put you in Asheville’s vibrant downtown with its many parks, restaurants, breweries, retail and grocery stores or in 15-minutes heading south-west you’ll be in Asheville’s trendy Art District and the French Broad River. The house over 2,000 square feet with three large bedrooms and 1.5 baths. On the first floor the large front door entrance opens into the house’s foyer divided by an antique stain-glass wall. To the left of the foyer is a living room/library with built-in bookshelves and fireplace with a 100-year-old gas heating insert for cold evenings. Beyond the large foyer you will find a sunny east facing modern kitchen with a large peninsula and gas stove top, a coffee bar, food pantry, and butler’s serving pantry with a swinging door into the big dining room. Also, off the kitchen is the mudroom with washer/dryer and a half bath. The second floor features 3 bedrooms each with ceiling fans and closets and a bathroom with the old claw-foot tub and plenty of whimsy. The house sits on an exceptionally large lot with plenty of potential for gardening. Backyard is enclosed with mature trees and a splendid view of Beaucatcher Mountain. Lawn care and fall leaf removal is included in the rent. Renters are required to provide watering to plants in containers. One pet is negotiable. If a pet is approved, a $250 refundable pet deposit and additional $40 rent per month is required. The homeowner has discretion regarding the size and type of pet that will be permitted. Key Features Hardwood floors throughout except bathrooms and laundry/mud room House heated with natural gas All windows are double pane thermal glass in wooden frames Ceiling fans in all bedrooms Curtin rods in all windows Fully equipped kitchen Washer and dryer in place Enclosed back yard Rocking chair front porch Off-street gravel parking for up to 3 vehicles Separate utility storage room Cleaning tools (vacuum cleaner, new mops, brooms, duster) included Gardening tools provided Tenant pays all utilities Year around yard maintenance is included in rent In recent years, Asheville has developed a reputation as one of the hippest and most exciting cities in the South and living downtown puts you at the center of it all. The city’s famous Art Deco architecture creates a picturesque setting with the surrounding mountains providing a beautiful scenic backdrop. Located on the southwest side of Downtown Asheville, South French Broad is tree-filled neighborhood defined by sprawling homes perched along hilly streets. The French Broad River is on the west side of the community, and S. French Broad Avenue bisects the neighborhood. South French Broad is home to the River Arts District Farmers Market, a popular weekly market featuring a variety of local farmers and artisans. As part of the arts district, South French Broad is home to the Jonas Gerard Fine Art Studio, and several additional art studios and galleries are located on the western side of the neighborhood, especially along Roberts Street and Riverside Drive. The neighborhood is home to two large parks, as well: Aston Park and Murray Hill Park. Asheville Middle School located at 211 South French Broad Avenue is a highly rated, public school. This school was rebuilt in 2016 for $41 million dollars. It has 741 students in grades 6-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. In 2020 it received an overall A- rating. Hopey & Co. located at 45 South French Broad Avenue is a locally owned, family-owned artisan and discount food and beverage grocery store open 7 days a week.

202 S French Broad Ave is a house located in Buncombe County and the 28801 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Asheville City School District attendance zone.