Conover is famed for its Rock Barn Golf Course, which hosts the annual Greater Hickory Classic, a golf tournament on the Champions Tour which is played in June. Who would have ever have thought that trying to knock a little ball into a little hole would ever have become so popular?
The city of Conover is situated in the western Piedmont section of North Carolina, approximately 50 miles to the northwest of Charlotte and 80 miles to the east of Asheville
Conover is famed for its Rock Barn Golf Course, which hosts the annual Greater Hickory Classic, a golf tournament on the Champions Tour which is played in June. Who would have ever have thought that trying to knock a little ball into a little hole would ever have become so popular?
The city of Conover is situated in the western Piedmont section of North Carolina, approximately 50 miles to the northwest of Charlotte and 80 miles to the east of Asheville. Conover has an area of just over 11 square miles in all. It's a popular place to live for NASCAR drivers. Ned, Glenn and Dale Jarrett all reside in Conover, as does Morgan Shepherd and Tommy Houston.
Moving to Conover
You won't score much downtime looking for city apartments or rental houses in Conover. The reason being is that there's more demand than there is supply. That said, don't hang around when you do find something that you like. It's important to show your intent by complying with the instructions provided by the landlord.
The Cost
Though the percentage of renter-occupied accommodation in Conover is a lot less than that of the state average, the cost of renting in the city is much lower than both the state and the country's average price tag. As such, if you're about to conduct an apartment search in Conover, congratulations - you've opted for a town that offers accommodation at bargain basement prices!
Signing on the Dotted Line
Prior to signing the rental agreement, you should have a month's rent already available to pay in advance, together with what's usually a further month's rent to act as a deposit on the property. This allows the landlord some peace of mind if you're in the habit of engaging in raucous partying at your pad. You'll also need some proof that you can indeed pay, as well as a short list of your previous rentals. A real estate agent or property manager will usually carry out a background and credit history check on any prospective tenant before the agreement can go forth as well.
Conover Neighborhoods
Whether it's total tranquility you're after or championship level golf, Conover makes for a super place to find a rental. You can even choose to reside on the grounds of Barn Rock Golf Course, providing of course that you're comfortable with the concept of the occasional golf ball flying through your window.
Charlotte Street: With a single restaurant servicing the area (Roadside Grill on Spring Road NE), Charlotte Street is located in a tranquil part of Conover, which is ideal if you wish to escape the hubbub often found in central town.
Golf Drive NE: As the name would suggest, this area of Conover is located on the golf course. And it's not just any old golf course, either. It's the Rock Barn Championship Course! Thus, it's in a prime location already. However, with the added benefits of easy access to Charlotte and Lake Norman on Highway 16, you'd really be sitting pretty if you chose to take on a rental here!
Rock Barn Road: Convenient to shops and restaurants (Amalfi's Pizza on Thornburg Drive NE being one of them) and with easy access to Interstate 40, Rock Barn Road offers month-to-month rentals to those who prefer to have the flexibility. You'll find a CVS Pharmacy and Sabastian Boutique and Design not to far from here as well.
Living in Conover
Conover is well served by its road network. The Interstate 40 traverses the city, as does U.S. 70 and 321 and U.S. Highway 70A.
Riverbend Park, just off Highway 16 and before reaching Oxford Dam, offers more than enough to do for a day's entertainment. There's a small pond which is well suited to fishing, so be sure to pack your poles when you're moving on up! The park ranger must assess your tackle prior to you making your first cast, as no hooks are allowed. There's also canoeing and kayaking on Catawba River. Plenty of hiking trails on offer - 12 miles in all, and 8 miles of mountain biking trails -- will keep you happy and healthy in various green spaces. Wildlife habitat areas for viewing, picnicking areas and parts of the park are segregated for dogs to congregate and do their thing.
Feeling hungry? Saigon Garden Restaurant on Conover Boulevard West serves up the finest Vietnamese cuisine to the hungry hordes. No doubt this is the best pho in town. Considering this is the only pho in town, it surely would be! If Vietnamese food doesn't tweak your taste buds, however, stop off at Zaxby's place over on North Highway 16 which does grub in a traditional American style. Service is top-notch and fast. In the blink of an eye, you'll find the food you just ordered a moment ago sitting right before your nose!
