Located on Overlook Rd., the property is close to shopping, dining and entertainment options and offers views of Asheville�s most-celebrated landmark � The Biltmore Estate.

The Chateaux will offer a variety of spacious two and three-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from 1,500 to 3,000 sq. ft. Site preparation will begin this fall, with vertical building construction expected to begin in the spring. Prices will range from the high $400s for a 1,500 sq. ft. two bedroom/two bath manor home to $1.2 million for a 3,000 sq. ft. penthouse.

The Chateaux�s sales center, scheduled to open in October, is located in The Overlook at Lake Julian at 100 Julian Lane, Suite 140 in Arden, N.C. 28704, on Long Shoals Rd. near the intersection with Overlook Rd.

Local Developers Introduce Manor Home Concept to Asheville

Nestled in a wooded hillside area, the finely-crafted manor home condominiums will be built on lots at varying elevations, allowing for views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the famed Biltmore Estate. The manor home concept combines the look and feel of a single family home with the convenience of a condominium. All homes feature gracious single level floor plans and views from three sides of the unit.

�We have designed The Chateaux with the intention of bringing the best of Asheville to our residents� front doors,� said John Powell of Overlook Development Group, L.L.C., the Asheville-based group developing The Chateaux. �Our goal is to build an environmentally-sensitive community that offers a picturesque, in town living experience. The manor home concept allows residents to enjoy the lifestyle and finishes they expect from a single-family home in a worry-free, low maintenance environment. Designated underground parking, extensive planting among remaining hardwoods and lush landscaping will create a neighborhood feel that buyers won�t find in a typical condominium or townhome community.�

The community is located just minutes from notable Asheville destinations like Biltmore Forest Country Club, Biltmore Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Biltmore Forest, Asheville Racquet and Fitness Club, the North Carolina Arboretum and Biltmore Village, which features some of Asheville�s premier retail and dining options. It is just 15 minutes from downtown Asheville. While the neighboring areas offer an unmatched combination of cultural, outdoor and entertainment opportunities, residents at The Chateaux will not need to venture out at all to enjoy the manor home lifestyle.

The ornately landscaped property at The Chateaux offers garden features throughout the 28-acre property. Community amenities include wooded walking trails, sidewalks lit by custom gas post lamps, a preserved plant and bird habitat and a 3,700 sq. ft. clubhouse, which will serve as the focal point of the community.

The Wi-Fi enabled clubhouse will feature a first-class fitness center with lockers, large stone fireplaces, an outdoor pavilion with complete kitchen, over 1,900 sq. ft. of covered outdoor space, private dining room and indoor catering kitchen, Bocce court, formal English garden and a cascading waterfall that flows into a natural wading pool. The thoughtfully-designed clubhouse will feature stone accent walls and stained glass accents set against a backdrop of warm, natural colors.

A Retreat from the Ordinary: Blending Modern Luxury and Worry-Free Living

Chateaux buyers will be able to select from a wide variety of custom finishes and amenities for their homes, which will also feature designated underground parking with two spaces per residence. Standard finishes include a designer lighting package, generous base and crown molding, natural stone and porcelain tile in bathrooms, exotic hardwood floors in select living areas, gracious ceilings up to 10 feet high, granite kitchen countertops and Viking� stainless steel appliances. The 3,000 sq. ft. penthouse units will offer exclusive additional finishes such as private elevator access, Dutch stone fireplaces, double ovens, coffered ceilings, warming drawers and wine storage.

Residents will enjoy the benefits of the low-maintenance lifestyle offered at The Chateaux. Household chores like landscaping, exterior maintenance and snow and leaf removal will be included in the homeowner�s association program, leaving more time for relaxation.

High-tech security systems installed in all homes and throughout the community will allow residents to live without safety concerns and enjoy time away from home without worry.

�We envision The Chateaux as a community that will allow residents to truly enjoy their magnificent surroundings without the stress often associated with owning a home,� said Marc Baucom, president and CEO of Hickory Construction. �I know that our future residents will appreciate the detailed approach and high quality construction they will find at The Chateaux.�

Hickory Construction will be the general contractors on the community and will invest in the community through a related entity, Overlook Investors, L.L.C.

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