Top 5 Reasons to Retire in Asheville, North Carolina Area.

The Windsor Aughtry Company has been building new homes in Asheville, North Carolina for over 25 years.  The people we have built homes for are as diverse and unique as the city itself.  However, throughout the years we have sold many homes to people from all over the country who want to spend their retirement years in this great city.  Given that we have been part of this community for so many years, we would like to share with you our top 5 reasons you should retire to western North Carolina.

5. Cultural Diversity – Asheville is a town that has attracted people from all parts of the country and all walks of life.  No matter who you are or where you’re from, when you make Asheville home, you will find it’s rich culture and arts community offers something for everyone and the people here are special.  We should know, we built their homes.

4.  Hot Travel Destination – Over the years, this city has become a popular travel destination.  People from all over the country including our President have decided to make a trip down to Asheville and see what this town has to offer.  This means the friends and family you left back home will be jealous of you and want to come and visit and that means more time with the grand kids.

3. Arts & Entertainment  – With its vibrant arts scene, music and film festivals, kayaking, hiking, and fishing, if you can find something to do here, than you’re not trying hard enough.  Asheville is perfect for people who are ready to retire but nowhere ready to slow down and this place is perfect for making the most out of these years of your life.

2. Outstanding Medical Community  – After generations of retirees choosing western North Carolina, it’s no surprise there would several medical facilities in the area that would offer excellent care for seniors.  We hear quite often from our home owners that they have truly benefited from the excellent health care associated with this area.

1. Excellent 4 Season Weather – When many people think of a place to retire, they think of the sunny beaches of Florida but we have noticed for years that many retirees grow bored of the constant heat and miss the changing seasons.  With the summers here not too hot and the winters not too unbearably cold, people often move here from Florida to re-enjoy the changing seasons and once again we should know, we built their homes.

In our years of building new homes in western North Carolina, we have gotten to know many people and by keeping “our ear to the ground” we have learned a thing or two about what makes this area so special.  These are just a few good reasons to retire to Asheville, North Carolina.  If you would like to know more we’d be happy to talk to you.  Please contact us using the email form below.  Let us know what you want and we think we can put you in the retirement home of your dreams.