With one of the nation’s strongest real estate markets and a setting nestled among western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville has become one of the southeast’s most livable cities. The diversity of real estate opportunities includes mountain-view homes and homesites, riverfront lots, golf course property and vacation homes. People have been coming to this spectacular mountain city of 73,000 residents for years for the abundant natural beauty, rich history, year-round outdoor activities and the vibrant art and music venues. And many have made this friendly, welcoming city their home for the diverse, high-tech economy, mild climate and outstanding quality of life.
Over the years, the city has earned numerous accolades including a “best place to reinvent your life,” a “best place to retire” and the moniker “Paris of the South.” The praise is well deserved, with Asheville’s beautifully preserved architecture and its unique urban-deco style. The city brims with distinctive eateries, more than 100 eclectic antique shops and one-of-a-kind art galleries.
Asheville offers residents abundant living options, from urban town homes to luxury downtown condominiums to family-friendly neighborhoods and expansive estates overlooking the city skyline and the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the great outdoors in every season with activities such as whitewater rafting on the French Broad River, hiking up Mount Mitchell, golfing on the many championship area courses and sight seeing along the famed Blue Ridge Parkway. The list of spectacular nearby attractions would be incomplete without such renowned locations as Grandfather Mountain, Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and the remarkable Biltmore Estate.
Asheville area mountain communities include Red Wolf Run, The Ridge at Sunset Heights, Whisper Mountain, Wild Ridges, The Cove at Flat Gap, Grand Highlands, Big Laurel Mountain, Creston and The Preserve at Little Pine. There are riverfront communities like Seven Falls and The Branches at East Fork, the ski neighborhood of Breakaway and the equestrian focused community of Chincoteague.
Like many people seeking the best of Southern Living, perhaps it’s time to consider making Asheville your new home in the mountains.
Sculpted by nature, The Preserve at Little Pine offers refreshing peace and privacy with a very limited number of mountain–view estate homesites within this 1,800 acre private preserve community. Over 85 percent of the land will be preserved, ensuring pristine views and exceptional mountain living for generations to come. The Preserve is just 35 minutes from Asheville, yet is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful national parks and forests.
View More Photos & InfoInspiring Blue Ridge Mountain views in concert with a refreshing four season climate make Chincoteague an ideal mountain retreat. Fewer than 60 pristine home sites of up to six acres are available to a select few who will make their home here. Those with a passion for the outdoors will enjoy the outstanding river and stream fishing as well as the community’s superbly outfitted equestrian center. Chincoteague is located in scenic Ashe County near a host of state parks, natural attractions and exciting ski facilities.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & Info Call Me!Perched at an elevation of 4,500 feet, the elegantly appointed Mountainside Townhomes at Wolf Laurel give you long range mountain views, full resort amenities and the carefree lifestyle of townhome living. Surrounded by a beautiful ski resort and a stunning 18 hole golf course, you’ll enjoy the finest in mountain resort living, just 35 minutes from downtown Asheville.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoBig Laurel Mountain offers environmentally conscious living in a private mountain setting where you’ll find two stocked trout streams and unmatched seclusion. This western North Carolina vacation community features expansive building sites which average over two acres and beautiful preserved park space with water access. Big Laurel Mountain is ideally located in the High Country between Asheville and Hot Springs.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & Info Call Me!Asheville’s only private golf community is set in an idyllic location where the mountains meet the meadowlands, just minutes from downtown. With the spectacular Pisgah National Forest as the backdrop for this 1,500 acre gated mountain enclave, The Cliffs at Walnut Cove offers Old World charm and inspiring views with world–class amenities including a Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoThe splendor the Blue Ridge Mountains beckons at Red Wolf Run, where you’ll experience a new approach to mountain living. A short drive from the culture of Asheville is this 300 acre gated community offering a limited number of spectacular 1 to 3+ acre privacy homesites. Set in the Black Mountain Range at elevations near 4,000 feet, you can behold 70 mile views from your custom home. Red Wolf Run is just 24 miles from downtown Asheville with convenient interstate and airport access.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoSecluded in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains is a mountain retreat where the views are spectacular and the stresses of the day melt away. The place is Grand Highlands at Bearwallow Mountain, a private gated community located just 20 minutes east of Asheville and 20 minutes northeast from Hendersonville. Gorgeous homesites are available from one to three acres.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & Info Call Me!The Branches at East Fork is more of what you come to the mountains for with 85 extraordinary mountainside homesites near the East Fork of the French Broad River. This intimate, private mountain community offers 1 to 2 acre lots surrounded by pristine woodlands and preserved state and national parks. Located conveniently near Asheville, Hendersonville and Greenville, South Carolina in the ‘Land of the waterfalls.’
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoWith spacious North Carolina (NC) homesites ranging in size from 1 to 7 acres, The Ridge at Sunset Heights is a magnificent private mountain community with spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Get away from it all yet enjoy proximity to the attractions and entertainment of Asheville, Waynesville, and Maggie Valley, North Carolina.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoDiscover the serenity of true high country living at Whisper Mountain, set in the pristine forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. Generous 1 to 10+ acre estates provide unmatched privacy and feature unobstructed mountain views. Just a 20 minute drive to Asheville, this community is a perfect retreat from the city, yet is near all that the region offers.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & Info Call Me!Take advantage of pre–development discounts available at this remarkable gated mountain community. The Cove at Flat Gap will be an exclusive retreat for a select group of residents who enjoy outdoor living at its finest. Rustic yet elegant, The Cove lies within the extraordinary Great Smokey Mountains, just an hour from Asheville, N.C.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoFrom the moment you set your eyes on the land, you’ll know you’ve found something very special. Nestled among the Blue Ridge Mountains and bordered by the French Broad River, Seven Falls Golf and River Club offers sweeping highland views, a brand new Arnold Palmer Premier golf course and a vibrant town center. Located near Asheville and Hendersonville, this is Western North Carolina’s only private golf and river club.
Send Me a Free Information Kit!View More Photos & InfoOffering the exhilaration of North Carolina mountain resort living with the charms of small town living, Breakaway is a private North Carolina (NC) mountain retreat for the entire family to enjoy. A limited number of slope-side North Carolina (NC) homes and homesites are available adjacent to the magnificent Wolf Laurel Ski Resort.
View More Photos & InfoCreston is an 1100–acre gated community with 500 acres conservation land. Throughout Creston there are dramatic mountain vistas and not just from the home sites. Experience the wonder of nature from the overlooks and roadways all around the mountain. This is the perfect place to build your mountain dream home, with mountain property located just 8 miles south of Black Mountain, NC and another 12 miles to Asheville, NC.
View More Photos & InfoThe allure of the Blue Ridge Mountains beckons you to discover Wild Ridges, a private gated community offering inspiring mountain views in a serene, natural setting. Find your place in the mountains with a 1 to 3 ½ acre homesite and start enjoying the active outdoor lifestyle of Western North Carolina. This 1,500 community will feature superb amenities, numerous streams and waterfalls and is within easy driving distance to Morganton and Asheville– just 7 miles from I–40.
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