Ole Plantation is a private gated community in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just minutes from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock. Situated in the small town of Rutherfordton, the North Carolina community provides peace, privacy, and an abundance of nearby recreational activities for families, active adults, and retirees.
Offering the very best of Western North Carolina living, Ole Plantation features spacious 1-10 acre lots with affordable homes and panoramic mountain views. Residents of the community appreciate the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure, settling in for both year-round living or investing in part-time vacation homes. The community’s pastoral meadows and mature trees create a secluded natural environment, while paved streets, underground utilities, and low annual dues provide perks of living in a gated community.
Just over an hour to Charlotte, and less than an hour to Asheville, the quaint towns of Rutherfordton, Spindale, and Forest City are right outside the gates and enable convenient access to schools, medical facilities, restaurants, and shops.
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Several world-class North Carolina golf courses within proximity of the community, including Bald Mountain Golf Course, Apple Valley Golf Course, Lake Gorge Municipal Golf Course, Meadowbrook Golf Club, and more.
Area Attractions
Located in the quaint historic town of Rutherfordton, the Western North Carolina community is less than 15 minutes from the 720-acre Lake Lure and under 30 minutes to Chimney Rock State Park. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, residents have convenient access to an array of outdoor recreational activities like hiking, fishing, zip lining and river rafting. Asheville, Black Mountain, and Hendersonville are less than an hour away, while more expansive big city options are 90 minutes from the community in Charlotte.
Shopping & Dining
Just outside the community gates are many convenient big box stores and boutique shops including Walmart Super Center, Aldi, Lowes, Food Lion, and multiple local Farmer’s Markets. Restaurant and dining options include everything from chains to microbreweries and vineyards to upscale dining and local favorites like Copper Penny Grille, Amendment 21 Bar & Grille, Lake House, and Big Dave’s Family Seafood.
Healthcare
Easy access to a variety of hospitals, medical and urgent care facilities: Rutherfordton Regional Health System, Asheville Hospital–Rutherfordton, Asheville Mission Hospital–Rutherfordton, Blue Ridge Health–Lake Lure, and St. Lukes Hospital–Columbus, NC.
Schools
Top-rated schools near the family-friendly community include Rutherfordton Elementary School, R-S Middle School, R-S Central High School, and more K-12 options, both public and private.
Airport Access
One-hour drive to Charlotte International Airport.
Lots For Sale
Priced from the mid $30,000s to the high $60,000s
Homes For Sale
Priced from the mid $300,000s to the high $500,000s
Disclaimer: Prices subject to change. Offer void where prohibited by law.
