Hawthorne at Bent Creek

Asheville, NC

Where You Can Hike In & Out

Connected to one of the most beautiful parkways in the world, Asheville is known for its expansive tree-lined vistas, waterfall hikes and arts and culture scene. Ever lacking in high quality rental properties that aren’t listed on AirBnb, Hawthorne at Bent Creek is a long-awaited gem, adding 252 prime apartments to the area. 

A Contemporary Mountain Escape

Consisting of seven buildings with breezeway corridors that connect people with the outdoors, this apartment community offers proximity to downtown Asheville, the Biltmore Estate and all the many outdoor trails and cultural thrills you can only find in Appalachia’s most sought-after city. 

The style of the exterior is what you would expect: contemporary rustic with giant wood trusses inside the clubhouse, framing its striking pine-dotted views. The feature amenities intentionally bring people outside with a grilling pavilion, pool and several playgrounds that leave room for unwinding and socializing after a long day at school, work or out on the trail. 

Lessons Learned

In hilly landscapes, there’s typically vast land variation to contend with. This site was no exception—with a 40 ft grade differential from one side of the property to the other, requiring three/four split buildings to accommodate the drastic slope. There’s also a public road that runs straight down the middle of the site, requiring us to make way for traffic and create ample outdoor spaces that are safe for children and pets to roam freely.