Discover why Frommer’s named Asheville one of the ten most desirable international destinations for 2007. You’ll find an incomparable blend of country living with city amenities. Asheville combines the tradition of Southern hospitality with the vibrance, culture, and imagination of a modern, revitalized city.

Chimney Laurel on Elk Mountain is Asheville real estate at its finest. Located at the top of Elk Mountain, this is mountain living within 15 minutes of downtown via a paved road or the Blue Ridge Parkway.

From this Elk Mountain community, there’s easy access to the Mountains to the Sea trail, so you can walk to your heart’s content on this statewide trail system. Other hiking trails follow the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rare plants and incredible stands of mountain laurel and rhododendron are scattered throughout this area. Mountain and road biking are abundant close by. On days when the Parkway is closed, it becomes a wonderful playground for walkers and dogs, and sometimes even cross country skiing.