The Arras Condos
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Asheville, the 19-story Arras is one of Asheville’s newest residential condo buildings with luxury amenities and amazing views of the Asheville skyline.
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From its central location to it’s stunning art deco architecture, the 54-unit Arras (pronounced “Air-us”) has become the marquee high-rise building in Downtown Asheville.
Renamed the Kimpton Hotel Arras & Residences, the 190,000 square-foot high-rise building was formerly an office building that was converted to mixed-use development to include a 128-room Kimpton boutique hotel on floors 1-9 and 54 condominiums on levels 10-19 of the building.
The building also includes 2 independent restaurants and retail space. A separate 3-story, parking garage for 60 cars is located on the rear of the property.
Building ExclusivityThe 19-story Arras has 54 units with 8 penthouses. One-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans are available ranging from 700 square feet to up to 2,300 square feet. Penthouse units are the only units with living space spread across two floors. With units priced between $700,000 and over $2,000,000, the Arras is one of the most expensive luxury condo buildings in Asheville. Unit 1807 is the only penthouse unit with a two-story loft floor plan.
Luxury AmenitiesThe building features many luxury amenities, including a private fitness center, massage room, a private wine room, offices, deeded parking, and climate controlled storage. Residents enjoy a residents-only elevator with keyed access unavailable to Kimpton Hotel guests.
On-Site DiningEnjoy spirits and small plates in the lounge at District 42 or mediterranean-inspired fare at Bargello – both located in the Arras and featuring menus designed by Executive Chef Jordan Arace’s. Chef Jordan Arace also offers multi-course private tasting menus in the Arras Wine Cellar for a more intimate dining experience. Chef Jordan Arace is also known for his work at Posana, a contemporary American restaurant and mainstay in downtown Asheville.
Short-Term RentalsThe 10th floor of the Arras includes the only units in the Arras that are permitted for short-term rentals within the City of Asheville. There are 10 residences on this floor, ranging from 737 sf to 1028 sf. Each residence has one bedroom and one bathroom. Some floor plan configurations are more amenable to 2 separate sleeping areas than others.
Building ConstructionJohn McKibbon of McKibbon Hospitality worked with Reese Vanderbilt & Associates to breathe life into the former BB&T Building and create the Arras Residences and Kimpton Hotel. This partnership produced a stunning revitalization of the former BB&T building and the first highrise condo project in Asheville. Reese Vanderbilt and Associates are also known for their work on the Charleston Bohemian Hotel and Mountain Brook Bohemian Hotel.
Building LocationThe Arras is prominently located at 7 Patton Ave, right in the heart of Downtown, which is also Asheville’s Central Business District, or CBD. Dine at sidewalk cafes, enjoy unique tapas, grab a slice of pizza, and take a stroll through downtown to experience Asheville’s dynamic mountain arts culture.
Pet-Friendly LivingThe Arras Residences, as well as Kimpton Hotel, have a generous pet policy, allowing residents and guests alike to bring pets. Residents are permitted to have up to 2 pets.
Info at a Glance
700-2300
Square Feet
50
Total Units
$700K-2MM
List Price
Building Amenities
The luxury highrise building features:
Art-Deco Architecture
Private Elevator Entries
On-site Deeded Parking
Arras Hotel Club Suite
Valet Parking Available
Cleaning Services
Pet-Friendly
Luxury Fitness Center
On-site Restaurants
On-site Offices
On-site Meeting Spaces
Waste Management
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Get Started Today!Standard Appointments in Units
Below are some of the standard appointments that were offered by the developer during the initial sale of the units. Some units in the building have been substantially upgraded.
Open Floor Plans
1-3 Bedrooms Available
Penthouse Units
10′ Ceilings
Climate-Controlled Storage
Private Elevators
Private Entrances
Gas Fireplaces
Stainless Steel Appliances
Energy-Efficient Appliances
Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
Custom Walk-in Closets
Washer & Dryer in Unit
LED Lighting Fixtures
Amazing Downtown Views
The Arras’s exclusive luxury amenities provide residents with hotel-like living within Downtown Asheville. The monthly HOA fee covers common amenities and services like concierge, common area, limited access, porter, gas and recreational areas.
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Get local insights about dining, arts, and music convenient to Arras.
Early Girl Eatery
Pie.Zaa
Mela Indian Restaurant
Woolworth Walk
Wall Street
This item on the list is a street, not a specific building conveniently located near Arras.Wall Street is an European feeling, eclectic street with dozens of indoor and outdoor shops featuring a variety of local merchants, makers, artists, and musicians. Wall Street is home to Early Girl Eatery, The Market Place, the iconic Flat Iron Building, and street art around every turn.
Blue Spiral
Blue Spiral is a sprawling 15,000 square foot gallery space in Asheville featuring some of the area’s most established exceptional makers as well as emerging talent. The gallery includes three floors of space devoted to prominently displaying a variety of works, spanning a broad range of mediums and styles, including photography, sculptures, and paintings.
38 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3625.https://bluespiral1.com/
In the Press
Great insights about the building, development, and history.
The Arras Residences and Kimpton Hotel opened in 2019. According to a publication in Citizen Times, “Ahead of its launch, McKibbon said the building needed to be brought up to modern standards.”
As a result, McKibbon took the former BB&T building down to its shell and rebuilt it from the ground up. “We gutted the building all the way to the back,” he said. “We tore out all the mechanical, the electrical, the plumbing, everything, except the elevators – they’re right in the middle.”
The result was a stunning revitalization of a formerly drab and outdated building in downtown Asheville.
To date, of the owners of condominium units in the Arras, the vast majority have second homes elsewhere. At the time of pre-construction sales, units were selling for between $500,000 to over $2,000,000. Since the development is still only a few years old, a small handful of condo units have been resold to new owners.
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