42 Lawrence Pl, Asheville, NC 28801

Discover the timeless beauty of 42 Lawrence Place, a spacious bungalow nestled on a quiet street in the heart of the desirable Grove Park neighborhood. A peaceful solid sanctuary. This charming, well loved and well kept circa 1917 home was reportedly designed by Richard Sharpe Smith, supervising architect for the Biltmore Estate. Enjoy the fenced and artfully landscaped front yard leading to the covered front porch where you can sit and greet your neighbors on warm summer evenings. Step inside and be greeted by warm quarter sawn oak and heart pine floors. Cozy up to the living room fireplace. The first floor offers a living room, dining room, primary bedroom and bath, sun porch, kitchen, and sitting room. The large first floor primary bedroom has a spacious modern bath, and walk-in closet as well as a connected laundry room. The second floor features three bedrooms and “sleeping porch” with heart pine floors, two full baths and lots of storage. The basement was refinished in 2024, has new luxury vinyl flooring for durability and fun. It includes four nice rooms suitable for game room, exercise room, den and storage along with a tool/craft room and mechanical room. The main and upper floor are heated and cooled by an HVAC system that was installed in Spring 2025. A working radiant gas heating system provides backup. Enjoy drinks or dinner to birdsong on the big back deck in the shade of a black walnut. The coveted treelined big back yard is fully fenced and perfect for children, pets and play. The driveway leads to covered parking below the deck. Do not miss your opportunity to own a piece of Asheville history.