Define Gem: Something prized for great beauty or perfection. 453 Riverview Drive in East-West Asheville is a gem in its reimagining of space in relation to location. Startling close to all that hums with the urban life of Asheville~French Broad Park, RAD, Biltmore, Dwntwn~this 60's raised rancher has been refreshed for the 21st century! Private Home & Sizzling Business Concern, live large w/ 3 beds/1 bath on the main level or sprawl into the sun-dappled, fenced backyard and throw a neighborhood party. In 2019, the home received its first beauty treatments: New paint, LVP flooring, baseboards, carpet, fixtures, fans, vanity and etcetera, and the addition of a complete HVAC system. In 2020, the BrewPad was born. The old basement garage is now a sleek hide-a-way for your guests: the BrewPad's ceiling is sound-dampened for your quiet; the Pad's ONLY entry is EXTERIOR for your privacy. W/ 85% occupancy, the furnished Homestay is the crown jewel of your future life in Asheville.