Prime location on Hendersonville's pedestrian-friendly Main Street. Three-room apartment in historic building; modern conveniences; special touches. Watch the sunset. Restaurants, entertainment, unique shops just down steps. Off-street parking provided. Jackson Park is located about eight blocks away, complete with walking and biking trails, bird watching, soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis court, basketball and other recreational opportunities. Golf courses abound. Our 102-year-old building was one of the first of its kind to be constructed on Main Street in 1913. Its brick facade and distinguished arched windows rise above South Main Street and fall in the shadow of Hendersonville's original golden-domed 1905 courthouse. The three-room apartment features heart pine flooring throughout, and a western facing wall featuring large windows in each room that showcase the setting sun. The master bedroom (with ensuite bath) has a king-sized Disney bed with a plush SpringAir mattress, 100% cotton sheets, cozy bedding, and cable/Roku television. The kitchen/dining area features an rectangular table for four, an informal seating area, an electric stove with most dishes and cookware provided to enjoy meals as well as a microwave, refrigerator, French press/coffee grinder, electric kettle with temperature adjustments for coffee/tea, toaster and bookshelf with books, games, puzzles and more. The third room may be used as a living/office area or as a second bedroom with a couch, pull-out, queen- sized sofa bed, all bedding provided, side chair and cable television with DVD player. For adults who need more mattress support, a SoundSleep Dream Series Queen Sized Air Mattress and Comfort Coil Technology and Internal High Capacity Pump, with a height of 19 inches, is available upon request. The bathroom is adjacent to the master bedroom and features a walk-in shower with a separate dressing area and closet. Off-street parking is provided. Restaurants, bakeries (don't miss 7th Avenue's Underground Bakery about 8 blocks away), specialty shops, museums and entertainment are located right outside our doorway. Both Asheville and Brevard are about 25 miles away as well as the entrance to Pisgah National Forest, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the area's treasury of outdoor opportunities. The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site as well as historic Flat Rock and North Carolina's State Theater, the Flat Rock Playhouse, is a 10-minute drive. Brewery and winery tours are widely available, including Sierra Nevada's east coast beer-brewing facility located about 10 miles away in Mills River. The apartment shares a second floor with the offices of one of Western North Carolina's best known architect-builders: Ken Gaylord Architects and Black Hawk Construction. We welcome relocation and business travelers who are interested in researching our area for potential relocation here. Come stay in our vacation rental and schedule your design/build/remodel/land consultation with our resident architect-builder! We hope visitors will appreciate the building's handsome brick facade, representing our town's best example of butter-joint brick arches and early 20th Century craftsmanship. Gaylord coined the term "Architect-Build" to describe the timeless approach to creating buildings where the architect leads both the design and construction processes to achieve buildings of artistic merit and exemplary environmental performance. Gaylord renovated the building in 2001, an investment that helped spur the renaissance of South Main Street. Many thriving businesses now share this block with us: Brandy's Restaurant (directly below the apartment), West First Wood Fired Pizza (considered WNC's finest), The Poe House craft beer and wine pub: 2nd Act Coffee/Cafe a couple blocks away on Allen Street. Gaylord uncovered the building's graceful bones and added modern touches to create a harmonious blending of respect for the old and appreciation for modern aesthetics. A number of Gaylord's project drawings and paintings are used to add visual interest to the apartment. We hope to see you soon! The apartment is located up 25 steps to the second floor; guests must be comfortable climbing stairs. It shares the floor with Ken Gaylord Architects and Black Hawk Construction. The apartment has its own keyed entrance. Guests are invited to enjoy the entire space. Guests may call telephone numbers provided in the event of questions or to report a problem if checking in after business hours or on weekends. Owners live in town and just minutes away from the location. Main Street Hendersonville is one of Western North Carolina's most charming locations and provides the stage for year-round festivals, street dances, parades, live music, restaurants, bakeries, ice cream/yogurt parlors and specialty shops, including clothing, antiques and Mast General store. Pedestrians can stroll along the sidewalks, which feature plenty of outdoor seating. Main Street festivals include the North Carolina Apple Festival, Spring Jubilee Plant sale, antique car show and Art on Main. Visitors can enjoy street dances each week during the summer months. All are within walking distance from this apartment. Travelers may walk to many destinations from our front door. Trolley and limousine service, through The Trolley Company, may be prearranged for group outings. There is a local bus service with designated routes. Off-street parking is provided with this apartment. If the second bedroom is utilized, guests access the bathroom through the master bedroom.