Buncombe Homes with Cottage Style

Buncombe Homes with Cottage Style

Located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, Buncombe County offers a charming and picturesque setting for those looking to settle down. Nestled amidst the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, this county is known for its natural beauty, vibrant communities, and rich history.

Buncombe County is home to Asheville, a thriving city that has been recognized as one of the top places to live in the United States. With its unique blend of urban amenities and small-town charm, Asheville attracts residents from all walks of life. From art galleries and craft breweries to farm-to-table restaurants and live music venues, there is always something exciting happening in this vibrant city.

One popular architectural style that can be found in Buncombe County is the Cottage style. Homes with Cottage style exude a cozy and inviting atmosphere, with their quaint designs and charming details. These homes often feature elements such as pitched roofs, dormer windows, and front porches, creating a warm and welcoming aesthetic.

Whether you're looking for a cottage-style home or something different, Buncombe County offers a wide range of real estate options to suit every taste and budget. From historic properties in downtown Asheville to modern homes in the surrounding suburbs, there is something for everyone in this diverse county.

With its natural beauty, vibrant communities, and unique architectural styles, Buncombe County is truly a special place to call home. Whether you're a nature lover, a history buff, or simply looking for a welcoming community, this county has it all.

Newest Buncombe Homes with Cottage Style

$450,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4408916 MLS ⋅ 1,443 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
Tucked into the heart of Asheville's beloved Oakley neighborhood, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath brick cottage offers 1,443 square feet of comfortable living with an unbeatable combination of character, updates, and outdoor space. 2018 renovations include a new roof, HVAC, and water heater — giving buyers confidence in the major systems from day one. Inside, the warm brick exterior carries through to an inviting interior full of cottage charm. The primary suite offers a large walk-in closet and private bath with double sink and walk-in shower. The kitchen features all new appliances and opens to a side porch that flows directly into the fenced backyard — a seamless indoor-outdoor connection perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The outdoor spaces are a true highlight. A large, covered front porch welcomes you home, while the side porch and cement walkway connect the home to a spacious, flat, fully fenced backyard — a rare find in this part of Asheville. New fence in 2018, and cement back patio installed in 2025. The full basement with two separate entrances adds exceptional storage and workshop potential, with multiple rooms ready to be put to use. Situated directly across from Oakley Elementary and conveniently located just minutes from the shops, restaurants, and breweries of South and East Asheville, with easy access to downtown Asheville and I-240.

752 Fairview Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Professionals. katie@fireflyrealty.com
$295,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4410436 MLS ⋅ 1,036 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Beautiful 1 Level Cottage Located At The Foot Of Mount Pisgah! 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1036 SqFt, Living Room With Woodstove, Wood Floors, Eat-In Kitchen, Metal Roof, Large Attached Workshop, Heat Pump With Air, Covered Front Porch, Multiple Decks, Fenced-In Front Yard, Detached 2 Car Garage, 2 Detached Carports, Garden Area, Chicken Coop, And Much More!

2124 Pisgah Highway, Candler

Listing courtesy of RE/MAX Results. toby@talktotoby.com
$659,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4348992 MLS ⋅ 1,430 SqFt. ⋅ COMING SOON Status
Coming soon. No showings permitted until active. Welcome home to this Green Built Mountain Modern retreat at 35 Emmett Lane, ideally located just minutes from everything Asheville has to offer! Enjoy easy access to vibrant West Asheville, Downtown Asheville, the River Arts District, award-winning restaurants, breweries, shopping, and endless outdoor recreation. Designed for today's lifestyle, this Energy Star-certified home features an open-concept floor plan with soaring ceilings and clerestory windows that fill the home with natural light. A great layout, gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and quality custom finishes create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Step outside to your private rear deck overlooking a peaceful stream—the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or relax after a day exploring the mountains. The unfinished basement offers an addtional 1OOO sq ft ,not counted in Heated sqft, is already framed and includes rough-in plumbing, electrical, and ductwork, providing an outstanding opportunity to add a guest suite, home office, recreation room, or additional living space. Whether you're searching for a primary residence or a mountain retreat, this exceptional home offers energy-efficient construction, modern design, and an unbeatable location close to all that Asheville has to offer.

35 Emmett Lane, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. Joseph@mymosaicrealty.com
$449,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4404970 MLS ⋅ 1,537 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Designed by local Rowhouse Architects, this Green Built, three-story, sleek and modern townhome is situated within easy walking distance of Haywood Road restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and boutiques. Also near the Burton St. Community Center which features basketball courts, a playground and play field. Well-designed interiors offer an exceptional balance of privacy, space and storage throughout the home. The welcoming entryway includes room for a convenient drop zone, while the natural light-filled living room features a ceiling fan and a cleverly concealed storage nook. Double-insulated, high-quality windows create a peaceful and comfortable indoor environment. The open-concept kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with stainless steel appliances, Silestone countertops and high-end cabinetry, making it as functional as it is stylish. The second floor features two generously sized bedrooms, offering flexibility for family space, guest rooms or a dedicated home office. A full bathroom and conveniently located stackable washer and dryer complete this level. Occupying the entire third floor, the spacious primary suite serves as a private retreat. Two expansive closets provide abundant storage, while the ensuite bathroom showcases quality finishes and a walk-in shower, creating a luxurious, spa-like atmosphere. This home has two assigned off-street parking spaces so West Asheville parking will never be an issue. The grassy front yard is fenced, and in back community greenspace and a gazebo set the scene for outdoor living. The HOA covers all lawn maintenance. This stand-alone townhome lives like a private residence. A serene retreat with easy access to West Asheville’s bustling city life – this one has it all!

66 Burton Street, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Asheville Realty Group. INFO@AshevilleRealtyGroup.com
$372,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4407980 MLS ⋅ 1,240 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Tucked into a peaceful pocket of Asheville, 121 Wicklow Dr offers the rare combination of thoughtful updates, low-maintenance, one-level living and true privacy — all with no HOA! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-full-bathroom home has been well cared for, with major systems and appliances refreshed in recent years so buyers can move in with confidence and enjoy years of worry-free living. Stay comfortable in every season with the 2023 Carrier HVAC system, and rest easy knowing the new 2026 Owens Corning Roof, 2025 washer and dryer, 2024 electric water heater and 2022 refrigerator, dishwasher, electric stove, and microwave are all ready to go from day one. Underground electrical service and connections to city water and sewer add further convenience and long-term reliability, while a gas hookup is available for buyers who want even more flexibility down the road. Outside, the beautifully maintained landscape welcomes you home, leading to a private, fenced, wooded backyard retreat — an ideal escape for morning coffee, weekend gardening, or evening relaxation surrounded by nature. The location is just as compelling as the home itself, with easy access to grocery stores, a nearby gym, UNC Asheville, and the tranquil walking trails of the Botanical Gardens right around the corner. Efficient, updated, and full of character, this Asheville gem is ready for its next chapter.

121 Wicklow Drive, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Move Asheville Realty. nichellerealestate@gmail.com
$499,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4409418 MLS ⋅ 2,001 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your new home in Greenwood Fields! Built in 2021, this beautifully designed modern cottage offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience just north of Asheville. The open-concept great room is designed for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, and a spacious living room anchored by a gas log fireplace. The living space opens to an expansive rear deck spanning the full width of the home, with a covered area for year-round enjoyment. Overlooking a wooded backdrop with distant mountain views, it's an inviting space to relax, dine outdoors, or gather with family and friends. The main-level primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with its own access to the deck and a thoughtfully designed walk-in closet that connects directly to the laundry room, which is also accessible from the entry hall. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while two versatile bonus rooms offer endless possibilities for a home office, fitness room, art studio, playroom, or hobby space. A welcoming covered front porch, attached one-car garage, and concrete driveway with parking for two additional vehicles complete the home. Ideally located just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville and 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of Main Street in Weaverville, this move-in-ready home offers the best of modern mountain living with easy access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer. (Note: Adjacent lot is available for inclusion with this property at $568,000. See MLS #4408441.)

89 Greenwood Fields Drive, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Nest Realty Asheville. matt.barker@nestrealty.com
$568,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4408441 MLS ⋅ 2,001 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to your new home in Greenwood Fields! Built in 2021, this beautifully designed modern cottage offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and convenience just north of Asheville. The open-concept great room is designed for everyday living and entertaining, featuring a well-appointed kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, and a spacious living room anchored by a gas log fireplace. The living space opens to an expansive rear deck spanning the full width of the home, with a covered area for year-round enjoyment. Overlooking a wooded backdrop with distant mountain views, it's an inviting space to relax, dine outdoors, or gather with family and friends. The main-level primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with its own access to the deck and a thoughtfully designed walk-in closet that connects directly to the laundry room, which is also accessible from the entry hall. Upstairs, two generously sized bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, while two versatile bonus rooms offer endless possibilities for a home office, fitness room, art studio, playroom, or hobby space. Included with the property is an adjoining 0.16-acre lot, offering an added sense of privacy today and exciting possibilities for the future. Lightly wooded with native plants, it provides a natural buffer, a potential future homesite, or a peaceful space to explore, garden, or let pets roam. A welcoming covered front porch, attached one-car garage, and concrete driveway with parking for two additional vehicles complete the home. Ideally located just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville and 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of Main Street in Weaverville, this move-in-ready home offers the best of modern mountain living with easy access to everything Western North Carolina has to offer. (Note: Property is also listed at $499,000 without adjoining lot. See MLS #4409418.)

89 and 87 Greenwood Fields Drive, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Nest Realty Asheville. matt.barker@nestrealty.com
$450,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4409171 MLS ⋅ 751 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Looking for a beautiful home beside a lazy creek with over an acre of privacy-all mere minutes from downtown Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and excellent shopping and dining? Look no further than 468 Governors View Road! This incredibly unique property represents a recent combination of two parcels into one amazing East Asheville oasis. The home features incredible updates throughout with a fantastic, newly remodeled kitchen, spacious living room, two bedrooms with plenty of storage, and a recently remodeled bathroom. Enjoy morning coffee in the screened porch off the kitchen as you watch the creek meander by and gaze at the birds and other wildlife. Feel like sitting in the open air? Try the back deck area or anywhere in the sun or under the stars on the enormous 1.2-acre lot! Finally, you'll find extra storage space under the back deck and porch area or in the recently encapsulated, spacious walk-out crawlspace. If you're seeking room to roam, privacy, and proximity to all things Asheville, this property is for you! Welcome home.

468 Governors View Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Asheville-Biltmore Park. jay.gerlach@howardhannatate.com
$599,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4407721 MLS ⋅ 1,710 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Welcome to a rare gem in Black Mountain - a home with a incredible mountain view and over 1.5 acres of flat, usable back yard! This well-maintained home is located just inside the Black Mountain limits and offers the epitome of a quiet mountain retreat on a private road. The main level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, as well as an updated kitchen and a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace. The daylight basement features a large bonus room and tons of storage, plus a workshop. What really sets this home apart is the large screened deck facing the mountain views! The sunlight-filled (and south-facing) backyard offer incredible opportunities for gardening, recreation, and a future firepit. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy a picturesque mountain setting just minutes from downtown Black Mountain! Home is being sold furnished.

12 Chippewa Trail, Black Mountain

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Freestone Properties. scott.russell@allentate.com
$615,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4400391 MLS ⋅ 855 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
This beautifully reimagined home offers something increasingly rare in Asheville - privacy without sacrificing convenience. Welcome to Chunns Cove - known for its scenic landscape and lush native surroundings, this highly coveted location is one of the most sought-after in Asheville and only a short, 5-minute drive into Downtown. A down-to-the-stud renovation pairs timeless elements with thoughtful design to present this striking mountain retreat centered around a bright, open-concept, vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and a cozy, woodburning fireplace. Painted brick displays a pop of color and a sophisticated charm that is repeated across kitchen cabinetry. These paired elements blend seamlessly to compliment granite countertops, marbled tile, milk glass lighting and cool stainless steel fixtures and finishes. Hickory floors stretch throughout for a durable finish that will never shy away the word classic. Generously sized bedrooms provide a quiet retreat and enhanced views of the tree canopy. Wall sconces add touches of light and elevated transom windows create privacy and textural interest. A spa-inspired bath creates an at-home experience with a deep soaking tub, elegant, vertically laid sub-way tile, marble countertops, classic fixtures and dimmable LED lighting. The guest bath mimics tongue & groove details, pairing beautifully with the repeated use of washed stain across solid wood interior doors. Vintage inspired hardware adds a finishing touch. Classic mosaic tiles line bathroom floors for added continuity, taking the keen eye back to similar details along the kitchen backsplash. An industrial-style ladder adds a striking focal point to this spacious, open plan. Solid wood stair treads pair beautifully against hickory floors and the meticulously crafted custom wood railing and loft entry. Sleek black handrails hold visual weight repeating a very carefully selected color palette throughout this design masterpiece. Whimsical lighting adds the finishing touch to welcome meditation, yoga, reading, storage or even sleep. Cathedral-inspired chandeliers hang from the adjacent vaulted peak for an eye-catching detail seen from the loft, living area and outdoors. Oversized windows frame uninterrupted views of the surrounding trees to align with the fantastic connection to nature and private woodland setting that stretches across 0.42-acres. Board-and-batten siding pairs beautifully with a dramatic standing-seam metal roof and rich tones of solid wood decking. An expansive wrap-around deck opens living into the treetops - Ideal for those seeking cooler mountain temperatures and a setting that captures sun and filtered light which change beautifully throughout the day, or season. A simplistic lifestyle awaits the discerning home owner who longs for convenience, exceptional craftsmanship and a well-thought design. This is more than just a renovation - it is a carefully curated mountain home designed to complement its environment. It is a place where convenience and tranquility co-exist while nature becomes a part of everyday living. It is more than just a home - it is a space where every design detail breathes like a private escape to align with the sweet call of Asheville and surrounding mountains of Western North Carolina.

17 Woodhaven Place, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Nest Realty Asheville. broker@insideasheville.com
$500,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4400757 MLS ⋅ 1,488 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Rare opportunity to own in highly desirable Timbersong, just 20 minutes to downtown Asheville and 10 minutes to Weaverville’s fabulous shopping, restaurants and galleries. The home is on an accessible lot on over a half acre and surrounded by very generous community space, making it a private retreat. From the nearly 1000 sq ft deck or through the living room glass wall, the setting offers beautiful year round mountain ridge views in a low-maintenance, landscaped, resort-like setting. ONE LEVEL living boasts cathedral ceilings throughout, primary suite, guest bedroom, and bonus room that can be used as an office and/or den. Level entry and parking around the back for three vehicles. Light and bright with recently replaced windows and newly installed solar tubes. Deck offers several comfy seating areas, covered gazebo with ceiling fan and room enough for a long couch and two armchairs. Direct-vent gas stone fireplace inside and outdoor fireplace on deck for cozy seating on the two-seater swing bench. New closet systems that optimize storage space in bedrooms and hall. 8 x 16 storage shed could also make a great workshop. Additional upgrades include encapsulated crawl space, whole house air filtration system and high-end appliances, including six-burner gas range with dual ovens, Bosch three-drawer dishwasher, French-door fridge and microwave. Home and gazebo roofs replaced in 2024. Deck refinished in 2025. If quality of life is important to you, and country/city balance, this home offers it all! Move-in condition!

4 Timbersong Drive, Weaverville

Listing courtesy of Cornerstone Real Estate Cons.. Joanne.topproducer@gmail.com
$495,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4407977 MLS ⋅ 1,835 SqFt. ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Nestled on the edge of sought-after Parkway Forest, this fantastic remodel lives large. Like new inside and out with fiber cement siding, newer kitchen and baths, fresh paint and trim, and updated electrical, plumbing and HVAC. The main level boasts abundant natural light, especially in the window-lined & open living, dining, and kitchen. Downstairs provides a huge second living room, third bedroom, and full bath - great for personal space, home office or studio, and potential for separate living quarters. An oversized two car garage with attic offers storage, workshop, studio space or whatever one's heart desires. All of this is nicely situated on a nearly-level, quarter-acre lot with fencing that creates a private oasis within a couple of blocks of FILO, Mamas & Beer, Ingles, Dobra East Teahouse, Copper Crown, Ultimate Ice Cream and the Blue Ridge Parkway. And to top it all off, one doesn't even have to leave the neighborhood to access the 1,175 miles of the Mountains to Sea Trail!

24 Browndale Road, Asheville

Listing courtesy of Town and Mountain Realty. jody@jodywhitehurst.com
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