261 Forest Hill Drive
Asheville, NC 28803
3 beds | 2 baths | #4269408
Description
This storybook cottage in Kenilworth is brimming with character and thoughtful flexibility. The main level welcomes you with a spacious living room and dining room space, a full bath, 2 cozy bedrooms, and a light-filled sunroom that’s perfect for morning coffee or curling up with a book. The kitchen offers plenty of potential, with an adjacent space perfect for pantry space. Step out back to a private porch tucked into the trees, surrounded by lush, established gardens, a flat grassy yard, and two separate parking areas—plus a handy outdoor shed for tools or toys.
Downstairs, a brand new fully finished basement with interior and exterior access opens up endless possibilities: a generous apartment for guests or income potential, a luxurious primary suite, or the ideal setup for multigenerational living. Home has many upgrades -New roof, New HVAC, New exterior paint, this charming cottage offers it all—right in one of Asheville’s most cherished neighborhoods.
Interior Details
- CoolingCentral Air
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
Beds & Baths
- Bedrooms3
- Bathrooms2
- Full Baths2
Property Details
- Lot FeaturesCorner Lot, Green Area, Level
- Lot DescriptionCorner Lot, Green Area, Level
- Stories2
Parking
- Parking FeaturesDriveway
- Parking TypeDriveway
Construction Details
- Basement DescriptionApartment, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Walk-Out Access
- Property TypePurchase
- Basement1
- Basement Finished1
Condition
- Year Built1954
Material information
- FoundationBasement
- RoofShingle
Utilities / Energy Details
- AppliancesDishwasher, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Utility FeaturesElectricity Connected, Natural Gas
- Sewer InformationPublic Sewer
- Utility SourceCity
Community and Neighborhood Details
- SubdivisionKenilworth
Location
- Elementary SchoolUnspecified
- Middle SchoolAsheville
- High SchoolAsheville
- CountyBuncombe
- ZoningRS8
Financial Details
- Original List Price$700,000
- Days on Market (Cumulative)1
Other
- MLS #4269408
Location
Legal
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Listing Courtesy
Listing Agent: Claire Stanhope (#CAR81133), Email: claire@townandmountain.com
Listing Office: Town and Mountain Realty (#CARNCM13840)

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