Some Companies Have Branches, We Have Roots.
Ashton Peters & Lauren Butcher: creative real estate agents with a fresh perspective and keen strategic sense.
Town and Mountain Realty | Asheville, NC
Hello and Welcome
As real estate agents we are excited to assist you as a buyer or seller of your home. With our expertise in the market and dedication to achieving your goals, we'll work together to make it not only a seamless and successful process, but a fun experience as well! Let's get started.
Why Work with Us
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25+
Our 25+ years combined experience in the industry is your benefit.
Ashton brings 10+ yrs experience as a creative in the tech industry for a fresh perspective on marketing, a background in design, and focus on property analytics. Lauren is a long time Ashevillian with deep roots in this area. She brings a depth of local knowledge, sharp strategic know-how with buyer clients, and a creative eye with marketing .
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Custom Marketing
We create elegant and effective marketing across print and digital spaces. What makes us unique is that we utilize fully custom websites to showcase luxury properties and provide key analytics. We partner with the best photographers, drone, and videographers to create compelling media. Our goal is to ensure your home is presented it in its best light to get you top dollar.
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Clear Strategy
We create clear plans for your buying and selling needs that make sure you know what to expect. We are up front about our pricing and marketing strategies, using proven methods that work. For buyers, we make sure you feel confidence with every step of your transaction.
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Client Experience
We endeavor to make your real estate experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We put people first and love building lasting relationships with our clients. Our top priority is to operate with professionalism, grace, and clarity, earning your trust and working collaboratively toward your goals.
About Ashton
Originally from South Florida, I have also lived in Savannah, GA and Austin, TX before settling down in Asheville 10 years ago. Proximity to family here in the Blue Ridge Mountains was certainly a magnet, and Asheville itself sealed the deal with its famously stellar food scene, beautiful landscapes, and signature easy-going vibe. I cannot imagine living anywhere else! With my early exposure to process and design in childhood, a B.F.A in Industrial Design, and 10 years as a creative in the tech industry, my analytic and aesthetic senses are well honed. I am a passionate listing agent with particular interest in historic homes with character, older homes with renovation potential, homes with unique architecture, and luxury homes with great design elements.
Others describe me as conscientious, down-to-earth, honest, and resourceful. These qualities, combined with my tech experience, keen design eye, and savvy business sense, are the keys we need to make anything happen. I am driven to ensure your home buying and selling experience is as smooth and easy as possible. I commit to you clear communication, dedication, and light-heartedness every step of the way. I am confident we will work together seamlessly to land you in just the right home to match your tastes and vision, or help potential buyers fall in love with the house you are selling. Whatever your real estate needs, I will delight in helping you achieve your goals!
Ashton holds the prestigious designation of a GRI Realtor from the National Association of Realtors® where she joins 9% of other top producers in the residential real estate industry who hold the designation across Western North Carolina.
Top Sales Agent Achievement
JULY 2022
Top Listing Agent Acheivement
OCTOBER 2020
JULY 2022
JUNE 2024
MARCH 2025
JUNE 2025
About Lauren
Lauren is a dedicated real estate professional with deep roots in the Western NC community, a legacy that dates back to the 1940s. Having traveled across Europe and hiked sections of the Appalachian Trail, Lauren has found her true home in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A graduate of UNC Asheville with a BA, Lauren has been a licensed Broker since 2003, building a wealth of knowledge from both her education and extensive hands-on experience. As a buyer’s agent, Lauren expertly guides first-time homebuyers, clients searching for land to homestead, those seeking large land parcels, and buyers looking for luxury mountain homes. Her clients value her light-hearted, down-to-earth personality, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to going above and beyond for each transaction. As a listing agent, Lauren takes great pride in telling the story of a property—helping it shine by highlighting the features that make each home unique, ensuring it resonates with prospective buyers. Her deep local knowledge and personal experience of the region provide her with invaluable insights that make her an indispensable resource for navigating the Western NC real estate market.
Lauren’s background as a local business owner further enriches her understanding of the area’s market dynamics. She is passionate about vegetable and herb gardening, ceramic arts, and preserving the unique landscape and culture of Appalachia. Living in West Asheville with her husband and daughter, Lauren is excited to share her love for the community with you. Whether you’re buying or selling, her genuine commitment to Western NC and her wealth of local knowledge make her the ideal guide for your real estate journey.
Featured Listings
278 Snow Ridge Drive | Hendersonville, NC
If you’re dreaming of incredible views and exquisite design, you must see this gorgeous home in Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain. At 3,800ft with north and south long range mountain views, this meticulously designed home will take your breath away. An extensive feature list includes Turkish marble entryway, European white oak wide plank floors, barrel vault gallery with antique chandeliers, spacious living room with large custom marble fireplace, and designer kitchen with custom cabinetry.
Visit: www.278snowridgedrive.com for full listing website
Offered at $3,400,000
Stunning design and elevated luxury with an old world charm.
3 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 5,891SF | 2.5Ac
23 Thunder Mountain Road | Hendersonville, NC
This single level, 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath home with 2,848 square feet on a generous 1.165-acre level lot, offers breathtaking long-range mountain views—predominantly west facing—and spacious yet cozy open floor plan living.
Visit: www.23thundermountainroad.com for full listing website
Offered at: $1,545,000 - Under Contract 6/25/25
Come explore this blissful mountain retreat where cozy luxury and a vibrant community are set against a backdrop of breathtaking long range mountain views.
3 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | 2,848SF
1.165 Acres
Client Testimonials
“I feel so lucky to have worked with Ashton Peters from Town and Mountain and truly can't say enough great things about her. She is friendly, professional, communicative, and also just downright positive. Above all, Ashton puts her clients first during the entire buying process. There were many challenges associated with my home due to its age and condition. Ashton was extremely meticulous throughout the due diligence period and made sure all my needs and wants were addressed, and did so in a timely manner. Not only did she get everything done on time, but did it during the Holiday season. I'd highly recommend choosing Ashton if you're looking for a great realtor in Asheville!”
— Grant S.
“Ashton and Lauren were amazing to work with. 10/10 They explained the process each step of the way and went out of their way to ensure our experience as first-time sellers went smoothly. Thank you Town & Mountain!!”
— Katrina L.
Our team of Lauren and Ashton went above and beyond for us during our home buying process. As first time homebuyers, transparency and honesty were a big priority to us. Ashton and Lauren gave us their honest thoughts and suggestions the entire process. They were always easy to communicate with and made sure that at least one of them could be at everything they needed to be every step of the way. They were extremely helpful with negotiating our offer and getting the best deal on our home. There were a few things that needed work and they were able to help us negotiate credits and get a fair price for the home we were purchasing. During the due diligence process they were always on top of everything, making sure we were on schedule to close and guiding us through each step of the home buying journey. Ashton and Lauren are a dream team and were so great to work with. Always friendly and easy to reach whenever we needed them. I would recommend them 100% to anyone looking to purchase a home in or around Asheville.”
— Norren D.
“I worked with Ashton to sell my house and buy a new one! I highly recommend working with her. She is creative, responsive, and truly goes above and beyond for her clients. One of my favorite things about Ashton is her ability to be incredibly professional and sharp, while also knowing how to bring a light-hearted and fun approach to the crazy world of real estate. Choose Ashton to help you buy or sell your home. You will feel as if you won the lottery!”
— Sara S.
“Ashton has been outstanding to work with! She came recommended by an Asheville local - as out of state buyers looking to move to the area, Ashton's communication and level of detail really made a big difference. We found comfort in the fact that she knows the area well, can easily take calls/video chat, and is able to close a deal on time with great efficiency when needed. There were several homes we passed on - Ashton was always patient with us, but was ready to make moves when the right home came along. She knows all the right people in town - pointed us in the right direction with any questions we had, and put together showings on short notice when we came to town! The process from start to finish went smoothly - we are super happy to have worked with her and wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking in the area! Thank you Ashton!!”
— Dan S.
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