Storybook Cottage with Income Potential on a Private Acre Near Asheville. Just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville, this charming storybook cottage offers the perfect blend of mountain character, flexibility, and investment opportunity. Nestled on a lush, wooded one-acre lot, the property delivers the privacy and peaceful setting buyers crave, complete with a firepit for gathering under the stars. The main home features convenient main-level living with a cozy fireplace anchoring the living space, while the fully furnished lower-level apartment offers exceptional versatility. With its own newly installed fireplace, the apartment is ideal for short-term rentals, long-term tenants, multi-generational living, or savvy house hackers looking to offset their mortgage. Adding even more value is a detached 350-square-foot studio/workshop, perfect for a home office, artist’s retreat, fitness space, or creative workspace. Whether you’re searching for a mountain getaway, an income-producing property, or a home with room to live, work, and create, this unique Fairview retreat checks all the boxes. Enjoy the serenity of nature while remaining just minutes from Asheville’s restaurants, breweries, shopping, and outdoor adventures.