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Second &Vacation Homes Black Mountain's Creston, An Eco-Friendly Community
Continuing on our tour of 7 Asheville Second-Vacation Home Locales you will enjoy considering, we arrive at Creston Eco-Friendly Community.
 Points to keep in mind as we head out on this sunny day to look at Creston within the context of suitability for Second and/or Vacation homes are, a) proximity to Asheville, b) the exterior and/or interior allure for a second or vacation home,  and c) zoning/deed restrictions. 
(photo shows new construction 2010 at CrestonEco-Community)
The  foundation of a conservation-oriented community such as Creston Preserve rests on maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem-   a place where people can choose to live among caring neighbors, sharing their inspiration and enthusiasm. This is true at Creston where there is a particular benefit in being a part of a sustainable community.
Proximity: About a 45 minute drive from Asheville, NC, and just 11 minutes to Black Mountain, NC with excellent restaurants, grocery stores and recreational facilities, Creston second and /vacation home owners not only because of the absolute beauty of the development, but because of its proximity to the amenities the towns provide.
Features and Benefits: 
"North Carolina has proven to be one of the top five retirement states in the nation over the past ... more

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