Black Mountain
“When I die and go to heaven, I’m sure it will feel like I’m in Black Mountain”. No, those aren’t words from a Blue Grass song, but rather words spoken by a new resident of Black Mountain. Taking exit 64 off I-40, you might not expect to be captivated by this small town that lies nestled in the Swannanoa Valley, but there’s a very good chance you will. Over 10,000 years ago the Cherokee settle here, but in more recent times Black Mountain has been a magnet for second home buyers and for those seeking a more spiritual retreat. It would seem that Black Mountain has long been a haven for those seeking rejuvenation, contemplation, and introspection.
In 1933 Black Mountain College was founded by John Rice, a maverick of an educator looking to create a paradise of sorts for students of the liberal arts, painting, sculpture and architecture. Although the school closed in 1957, it gave Black Mountain a per capita level of cultural significance as great as that of any other town in the US- that intellectual seed still flourishes today.
A very walkable downtown Main Street, tourists and residents alike share crowded sidewalks on their way locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and more. Like much of this area, music is a word that is synonymous with Black Mountain. LEAF, White Horse in Black Mountain and Acoustic Corner are just a few options for those who choose to enjoy music, whether it’s playing, participating or listening.
Real Estate in Black Mountain offers many options- from spectacular view properties perched high on a mountain top to a summer cottage nestled alongside of Lake Tamahawk, with prices that range from the mid $150 to well over $1M, with the average selling price being around $225K. The Village of Cheshire, a Town Center inspired village, nestled along Rt 9, less than two miles to downtown Black Mountain, is an impressive example of the many options those looking to live in Black Mountain have to choose from.
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