Nestled on the shores of Lake James, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Crescent's 1780 and Old Wildlife Club feature some of the most sought-after real estate in Western North Carolina, both less than an hour from Asheville and Black Mountain and only 30 minutes from Linville Gorge Wilderness, Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway. With 54% of Lake James' 150 miles of shoreline protected by state parks and conservation lands, careful lake and land stewardship guidelines ensure that Lake James is preserved for generations. Ownership includes membership to Camp Lake James, Crescent's Lake Adventure Center, featuring a social hall with fitness center, swimming pool, tennis courts, an expedition center and extensive trail system. Homesites, both waterfront and interior, range from 1 to 22 acres; priced from $108,650 to $2.5 million. All interior sites enjoy a dedicated boat slip.
Become a part of this award-winning gated community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, just minutes from Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk. Echota features a choice of high-quality condominiums, townhomes and single-family houses and a complete range of first-class amenities, including two clubhouses, a 25-acre riverside park, and stocked fishing ponds. Condos from $299,000 to $599,900, homes and townhomes from about $600,000 to $1 million or more.
Stake your claim to one of 97 spacious and nicely wooded homesites at this gated mountaintop development about 15 minutes northeast of Boone in the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. This secluded 284-acre property preserves more than 55 acres of open space, with private nature trails, sunny meadows, majestic stands of mature hardwoods and a festive community picnic shelter. Lots range from two to six and a half acres, with prices beginning at $129,900.
Perched along the highest range in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Banner Elk, North Carolina, the Lodges at Eagles Nest is a private mountain community offering residents all the sophistication of an upscale gated community combined with a "summer-camp” inspired lifestyle. Year-round recreational amenities and activities include a summer spa in an authentic Tee Pee village, fine dining, swimming pools, tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater and a 500-acre equestrian center. 1 to ten-acre homesites with fantastic long-range views priced from $200,000 to $1 million; Custom-designed mountain homes priced from $750,000 to $5 million. Rentals and Vacation Partnerships are also available.
With altitudes topping 4,500 feet, The Divide at Bald Rock features amazing long range mountain views, lush foliage, cascading waterfalls, and extraordinary panoramas of sheer rock cliffs and sylvan valleys. All Divide property owners are members in the Sapphire Valley resort, and have access to numerous recreational amenities including an 18-hole championship mountain golf course, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, tennis center, exercise facilities, miniature golf, boat rentals on 55-acre Lake Fairfield and winter skiing. Large estate homesites priced from $159,000 to $550,000.
A private, gated, mountain top community nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, the Preserve at Wolf Laurel is the ideal master planned community in western North Carolina for a weekend retreat, retirement home or year round living. Elevations over 4,800 feet provide for dramatic long-range mountain views and a near perfect climate, plus 25% of its 1,300 acres has been set aside for greenways, parks and wildlife corridors. Here residents have access to numerous recreational amenities including equestrian facilities, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, an outdoor pavilion, a fully stocked trout pond, miles of hiking trails, and access to the Wolf Ridge Ski Resort. Also available with membership at the Wolf Laurel Country Club is a beautiful mountain top clubhouse and an 18-hole championship golf course-the second highest golf course in the eastern United States. Cabins priced from $369,900; Homesites priced from $80,000 to $350,000.
