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Tour of Asheville |
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Integral to the Asheville Renaissance is the revitalization of the Haywood Road section of West Asheville. This area was once a town unto itself and in many essential respects remains so - or, more accurately, has returned so. West Asheville has a character distinct from that of Asheville as a whole, with homes, and a sense of its roots as a generally working-class little burg.
Also in the Western part of the county is Leicester and Enka/Candler. Enka/Candler is a mix of older homes and newer, more suburban-feeling developments. Enka is home to subdivisions including Biltmore Lake, Biltmore Commons (condos), Crowell Farms, etc. as well as a campus of AB Tech, the Biltmore Square Mall, and the BASF plant.
Leicester was once primarily more rural farm land. Today the area is spotted with farms, older homes, and newer developments. Wonderful pasture and long-range mountain views can be enjoyed in Leicester.
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Major roads through West Asheville:
HWY 19/23/Patton Ave./Smokey Park Highway
HWY 63
SR 191 |
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Proximity to Downtown Asheville
The Haywood Road area of West Asheville can be as little as a 5-minute drive to downtown and is easily accessible by bike (over the Riverlink bridge). Enka/Candler is 15-20 minutes from downtown by car depending on traffic and starting location. Leicester is about 15-25 minutes from downtown by car. The outskirts of the West part of the county can be as much as 30-45 minutes from downtown, especially if starting from a higher elevation. |
Sample of West Neighborhoods
Biltmore Lake (swimming), Crowell Farms, Red Oak Plantation, Cedar Hollow, Holcombe Meadows, Justice Ridge Estates, Monte Vista, Scenic Bluff, Stone Creek, Avery Park (gated), Biltmore Commons(gated, swimming, tennis), Gaston Mountain, Holcombe Meadows, Malvern Hills and so many more . . . |
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