Jason Sandford
Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.
BizQuest.com has the listing for the little motor court in Woodfin. Asking price is $1.3 million:
Property Description: Own a piece of Asheville’s history. This business was started in 1929 and has been in been fully operational since then. It consists of 18 unique antique log cabins, a single family 4/2 log home built in 1986 and a laundry facility. “Thunder Road” a 1951 movie with Robert Mitchum filmed on location. For the past six years the current owners have been putting the earnings from this business back into maintenance and improvements. Years of neglect have been addressed. Current business model is based upon enjoyment and not maximizing profits. Owner’ s shuts the property down for 2 months each year for vacation, focus on multiple day reservation with little emphasis placed on drive by traffic. No set office hours and majority of reservations made either on-line or by remote phone. Rental packages are left outside for customers. Occupancy of 37% could go to 60%+. 7,146 sq.ft of log cabins space plus a one car garage, laundry facility, woodworking shop, and two outside storage rooms. Restaurant and side single family home show on tax map is NOT included. However, they are available. Location Description: Conveniently located to Asheville, it is only 5.5 miles from the center of downtown Asheville and 8.0 miles to the main entrance of the Biltmore House. Desirable Western NC region and on rapidly expanding north side of town. Located one exit from the Town of Woodfin’s 500 million retail expansion and newly contracted Wal-Mart and Lowes shopping center.
