The Company House is a rustic stone and wood cottage on a beautiful mountainside, with some modern amenities (wifi, smart TVs) for a pleasant stay. The home is an historic, 2-story former corporate executives retreat, on the slopes of Little Bearwallow Mountain in a small community established in the 1920s -- Chestnut Hills -- located in Gerton, NC, at the top of Hickory Nut Gorge.
Lower level master suite has king bed, flat screen TV, DVD player, private outside entrance, extra large walk-in shower, private porch and great view of Little Pisgah Mountain.
Main level has two bedrooms -- a king bedroom, and one with two twin beds -- and a full bath. This level has an open floor plan with living and dining areas, plus kitchen. Living area has flat screen TV, gas logs in old stone fireplace and a small library. Kitchen is equipped with new appliances. Living area opens onto carport in back and large front porch/balcony with view of mountains and beautiful yard full of native plants. This porch becomes the main living space as weather permits. Inside living area has comfortable furniture.
The main yard is a series of stone terraces and an extensive certified native plant habitat, with pleasant paths among the plants, leading to a meditation garden. The lush vegetation attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds in season.
Fabulous trails are within walking distance or a short drive, all leading to mountaintops, streams, waterfalls and mature forests.
Nearby attractions and communities:
• Asheville, 13 miles (17 miles to downtown), shopping, antiquing, arts and crafts, restaurants, craft breweries, wineries. attractions include Grove Park Inn and Biltmore House and grounds, NC Botanical Garden), Folk Art Center
• Hendersonville, 17 miles (19 miles to downtown)
• Bat Cave, 5 miles
• Chimney Rock, 8 miles
• Lake Lure, 10 miles
• Blue Ridge Parkway, 12 miles
• Tryon Equestrian Center, 27 miles
Good restaurants are nearby, and the home is in the heart of apple country.
Outdoor action opportunities are nearby, including hiking, horseback riding, tubing, boating and other water sports, and shopping.
The home was built in 1928 and used by Mr. J. W. Hanes as a retreat for himself and his other company executives. The home contains an extensive collection of books from the owners’ collection, mainly history and fiction.