The setting of the house is absolutely spectacular. I don’t think you could ask for a quieter, more peaceful location. We also like staying in this part of Asheville because it’s super close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and also takes less than 15 minutes to drive to downtown. There never seems to be a huge amount of traffic in the neighborhood. The house decor was, for me, a bit dark and austere … lighter paint and more floor/table lighting really would have made it a bit cozier. But the beauty of the landscaping and the river more than made up for that.