Asheville, North Carolina Real Estate - Deep in the Heart of Horse Country
In the Shadow of the Blue Ridge

Asheville’s Story

Asheville, North Carolina area examples of Equine, Equestrian, horse farms, horse properties, Equestrian properties, Country homes , multi-million dollar estate homes, multi-million dollar estates, Hunter Jumper, Dressage, Real Estate, Realty, Realtor, Real Estate Agent, Homes, Homes for sale, Properties, Properties for sale, Condos, Condominiums, New Construction, Farms, Farmettes, Rural Homes, Vacant Land, Luxury Homes, Executives Homes, High End Homes, Estates, Waterfront, Lake Property, Lake Frontage, Recreational, Relocation, MLS, Multiple Listing Service, Country Homes, Investment Property, Income Property, Residential Real Estate, Seniors, 55 plus Communities, Retired Real Estate, Active Adult Communities, First Time Buyers, Buyers Agent, Buyer Agency, Sellers Agent, Relocation, Moving to, Hunting Land, Recreational Properties, Multifamily, Townhouse, Single Family , Schools, School District, Chamber of Commerce, Conventional and Visitors Bureau, Paso Fino, Gypsy Vanner, Gyspy Cob,Morgan, Saddlebred, Quarter horse, Thoroughbred, Reining, Eventing, Driving, Private Trail System, Horse Trails,Trail Riding, Horse Shows, Steeplechase, Fox Hunting, Horse Training, Horse Breeding, Hounds, Farrier, Equine Veterinary Hospital, Green Space, Conservation Land, Bed and Breakfast, Quality of Life, Acreage With Mountain Views, Acreage With Fenced Horse Pasture, Acreage With Stream, Wooded Acreage, Privacy, 1031 Exchange, Small Town, Village, Second Home, Fine Arts, Antiques, Horse Trailers, Horse Tack, Tack Shops, Horse Community, Golf Courses, Country Clubs, Exclusive Golf Community, Tennesse Walker, Foxtrotters, Andalusian, Feed Store, Hanoverian, Haflinger, Hiking, Kayaking, Cycling, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont Trails,  Schools, School District and More.The City of Asheville is the largest city in Western North Carolina and the county seat of Buncombe County. The city is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a region known for its natural beauty.

The county of Buncombe was officially formed in 1792. Its county seat, initially named “Morristown” in 1793, was established on a plateau where two old Indian trails crossed. The following year, Morristown was incorporated and renamed “Asheville” after North Carolina Governor Samuel Ashe.

Today, Asheville serves as the regional hub for business, health and human services, the arts, shopping, dining and other community amenities for citizens and visitors. As of 2005, the Census Bureau estimates that Asheville's population is 72,231.

The city is, perhaps, best known for the lavish Biltmore Estate, which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. Other notable architecture in Asheville includes its Art Deco city hall and other unique buildings in the downtown area. The Montford neighborhood and other central areas are considered historic districts and include Victorian houses. The scenic Blue Ridge Parkway runs through the Asheville area and the grounds of the Biltmore Estate. Biltmore Village is a section of the city adjacent to the estate, where workers stayed during its construction. It is currently home to small trendy shops.

Notable celebrities who have called Ashville, North Carolina, home include entertainers Harry Anderson, Roberta Flack, Andie MacDowell, authors F. Scott Fitzgerald and Thomas Wolfe, race car drivers Steve Leicht, Robert Pressley, UNC basketball coaching legend Roy Williams, and entrepreneurs Robert Moog and George Washington Vanderbilt III.

Asheville, North Carolina is listed on numerous national rankings for a variety of things: Modern Maturity named it one of "The 50 Most Alive Places To Be," American Style Magazine called it one of "America's Top 25 Arts Destinations," Self Magazine labeled it the "Happiest City for Women," and it is one of AARP Magazine's "Best Places to Reinvent Your Life."

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Asheville Homes and Real Estate

Whether your interest is recreational land, homes, or properties of all sizes and views, you'll find Asheville area real estate opportunities that are right for your needs. As you would expect, Asheville real estate is highly valued and available homes and properties sell quickly.

Asheville, North Carolina real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront, bay or lake view), active adult communities, hobby and horse farms and executive properties. With Mickey Hambright as their real estate partner, real estate buyers and sellers, alike, can rest assured they’ll find the real estate solution they’ve been looking for.

Sellers who have been in the area for a while know our reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. We mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.

For buyers new to the area, Mickey Hambright will provide the specialized services you deserve: a strong work ethic, personal real estate expertise to help define your needs, help with selecting and securing standard financing for your purchase, special technology, constant communication throughout the transaction, and more. Our many years living and working in the area, combined with our cumulative years of experience in real estate, means we can cover all aspects of your search, from existing homes for sale, properties for sale, lots, vacant land, new construction, 55-plus and retirement communities, hunting and breeding land, investment properties, waterfront, golf and recreational properties, all the way to luxury villas, estates and executive homes.

So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around Asheville, North Carolina, please let Mickey Hambright help you purchase the home or property of your dreams. Contact Mickey Hambright today!

Other nearby communities have similar real estate characteristics as Asheville and may also be of interest to you in your home search. Please feel free to ask Mickey Hambright about homes for sale, horse and equine farms, horse properties, stables, pasture lands, mountain view properties, waterside properties and other real estate listings for nearby communities, such as Tuxedo, North Carolina, Hendersonville, North Carolina, Campobello, South Carolina, Gowensville, South Carolina and more.

Asheville: North Carolina’s Finest Horse and Equestrian Country

This region is known throughout the world for beautiful, scenic countrysides, quiet and quaint lifestyles and abundant, exhilarating horse and equestrian activities. Lush settings, ample grazing and running space, suitable terrain and vegetation, high-acreage ranch and farm/farmette properties, plentiful nearby sources of water and foliage – all of these natural elements combine to provide western North Carolina residents and property owners with superb opportunities for breeding, racing, training and showing some of the finest equine breeds in all of North America. Whether your passion is thoroughbreds, saddlebreds, or any number of breeds, events or activities, western North Carolina is your home field.

For many decades, local natives have taken enormous pride in the majesty of their horses, set against the brilliant greens, blues and colorful foliage of the Blue Ridge topography. Mighty warriors when required to defend their families, homes and culture, these early residents were also adept and adaptable agrarians. They knew and cherished their land and capably used it to breed and prepare their steeds for both peace and war. When European settlers moved into these lands they, too, found them perfect for producing champions of all breeds, capable of handling the most challenging military, exploratory, domestic and labor-intensive tasks of their times. As a result, the equestrian industry grew and flourished throughout the region.

That’s why today’s residents of these Blue Ridge Mountain communities – perhaps your future neighbors and friends - see equestrian activities and livelihoods as an essential and central part of their quality of life. Most folks around here, whether in cities or rural areas, are as comfortable in a saddle as they are in an office chair or couch – and, chances are, most of them would rather be in that saddle right now!

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