For a truly immersive experience in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the unincorporated community of Wolf Laurel can’t be beat. This private gated community, located just off I-26 30 miles north of [...]
Located at the confluence of the French Broad River and Spring Creek is the picturesque town of Hot Springs, N.C. This Madison County destination (pop. 520), located 45 minutes northwest of [...]
Located 35 miles northeast of Asheville, the charming town of Burnsville, N.C., is immersed in cultural richness and surrounded by the stately Blue Ridge Mountains. Burnsville is part of Yancey County, home to towering peaks including the famed Mount Mitchell. An artistic mountain vibe defines its quaint Main Street, which features interesting shops, restaurants, galleries and a lush town square.
If you’re looking for a property in Burnsville, there are a number of options. Rustic mountain cabins, immaculate mansions, ranches amid rolling hills, and home lots with expansive acreage are all available in Burnsville.
Downtown Burnsville’s walkable Main Street is home to colorful murals, scores of art galleries, coffee shops and restaurants. Artist studios dot downtown, offering opportunities to tour, meet with creators and peruse unique wares of clay, glass, wood and other media. The annual Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair draws residents and visitors alike to Burnsville every August to enjoy demonstrations, music, food and one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts.
Burnsville is home to nine quilt block trails, self-guided driving trails featuring colorful quilt blocks adorning barns, buildings and churches. The trails feature 150 blocks, designed, built and painted by volunteers and patterned after the colorful squares on traditional quilts.
Burnsville features 100 miles of hiking trails that are some of the highest in the eastern U.S. Among the most popular are the trails to Mount Mitchell, highest peak in the east at 6,684 feet. The trails range in length and difficulty: Balsam Nature Trail at the upper summit parking lot is an easy, 0.75-mile nature trail, while the Mount Mitchell Trail, which begins at the Black Mountain Campground and ends at the summit, is a strenuous, 6-mile trek to the top.
A number of stunning waterfalls offer picturesque spots to visit in and around Burnsville. Popular falls include the easily accessible Roaring Fork and Setrock Creek falls, as well as Crabtree Falls along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Stargazing and earth sciences take center stage in Burnsville, thanks to local spots dedicated to astronomy and STEM education. The Bare Dark Sky Observatory, located at the Mayland Earth to Sky Park in Burnsville, provides visitors the opportunity to examine the night sky through the Southeast’s largest telescope dedicated to public use. The brand-new, 60-seat Arthur Planetarium, also located at the Earth to Sky Park, offers traditional astronomy shows as well as STEM-centric presentations under a 36-foot projection dome.
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Looking for a picturesque Western North Carolina town with proximity to outdoor activities and eclectic amenities? Mars Hill, N.C., has this and more. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, the town of Mars Hill (pop. 2,000) in Madison County sits only 15 miles north of the city attractions of Asheville, and it’s mere minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail.
Homes in Mars Hill offer a variety of styles and sizes to fit every taste and budget, from new green builds to established estates to easy-to-maintain condos. In addition, there are lots with plenty of acreage to create your dream mountain home.
There’s no shortage of outdoor activities in and around Mars Hill. Skiing, hiking, cycling, horseback riding and whitewater rafting are all popular pastimes in the area. National and state parks that are part of the Blue Ridge Mountains sit close to Mars Hill, making it easy to spend an afternoon immersed in nature.
Enjoy cultural offerings in Mars HillMars Hill is also home to Mars Hill University, a private, co-ed, liberal-arts college. Mars Hill University, founded in 1856, is the oldest college or university in Western N.C., with a student body of around 1,500. With the town centered around the university, a great variety of cultural and intellectual events and entertainment is accessible to residents and visitors alike. Some events include:
· Southern Appalachian Repertory Theatre performances at Mars Hill University’s Owen Theatre
· Monthly First Fridays, with food, music and art offerings from local downtown Mars Hill businesses
· The Hot Doggett 100 Cycling Tour annual bike ride, with three distances to choose from (July)
· The Mars Hill Heritage & Music Festival, celebrating mountain craft, music and dance (October)
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Nestled in a valley along the banks of the scenic French Broad River in Henderson County, Etowah, N.C., boasts a small-town feel big on natural beauty. It’s bordered to the north by Mills River and to the west by Transylvania County – which means outdoor adventure, including mountain biking, hiking and rafting, is just minutes away.
Etowah, which sits 26 miles south of Asheville, has a population of around 7,000. Shopping for a home in the Etowah area? You’ll find everything from compact cottages to grand estates to residences in gated communities. Home lots with impressive acreage are also available, ready for your dream build to come to life.
For activities in the community, many people visit the Etowah Valley Golf Club and Lodge. The resort offers a 27-hole mountain golf course, tennis, restaurants, lodging and a heated swimming pool. Etowah park is another favorite destination, boasting bike and walking trails, ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, disc golf and a picnic area.
Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor activity in town, then relax with a beverage at Sideways Farm & Brewery, one of only a handful of breweries in the country creating carbonation with local wildflower honey for its unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally carbonated farmhouse ales, traditional lagers, and hard Jun kombucha (a fermented sweet tea). Sideways Farm sustainably grows flowers and ingredients for its beer, including hops, barley, fruits, vegetables, spices and herbs. You can also gather a bouquet from its U-Pick flower farm.
Etowah is brimming with a wide range of nearby outdoor activities. The French Broad River offers an outlet for all manner of water adventures. Both Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest are a short drive away, featuring waterfalls, hiking paths and mountain biking trails. The area also boasts renowned destinations like Sliding Rock and the Cradle of Forestry.
For a nearby day trip from Etowah, Hendersonville (8 miles east via US-64) can’t be beat. Filled with historic buildings and vibrant streetscapes, Hendersonville’s downtown – the largest in Western N.C. outside of Asheville’s – offers many dining options, as well as unique shops and galleries, along Main Street. Hendersonville also boasts the Cheers! Trail, showcasing 16 craft beverage producers, plus wineries and cideries in the area.
Brevard, 11 miles southwest of Etowah, is another popular day-trip destination. In addition to unique shops and restaurants along its quaint downtown streets, Brevard is home to the Brevard Music Center’s Summer Festival, which features everything from bluegrass to classical to operatic productions.
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Named for the valuable deposits of zircon in the area, Zirconia, N.C., is known for its striking Blue Ridge beauty as well as its proximity to cultural attractions. Living in the community of Zirconia – half an hour south of Asheville via I-26 – means you can spend a day enjoying a range of outdoor adventures, then take in dinner and entertainment in one of the many quaint neighboring towns.
An unincorporated community in Henderson County, Zirconia sits near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Both Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest are a short drive away, offering day trips overflowing with waterfalls, hiking paths and mountain biking trails – you can even take a horseback trail ride. The area also boasts renowned destinations like Sliding Rock and the Cradle of Forestry. Zirconia offers easy access to the Green River Game Lands, a rugged tract of more than 10,000 acres where seasonal hunting, fishing and trapping are allowed.
If you’re looking for a home in Zirconia, you’ll find a range of styles and settings. Properties with everything from mountain streams to long-range views to easy-care lots are available throughout the community.
There are a number of idyllic towns close to Zirconia that are perfect for an afternoon of exploring. Nearby Flat Rock is home to a variety of shops and galleries, featuring everything from folk art to vintage wares and antiques to locally made clothing. The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site in Flat Rock allows visitors to explore the residence of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer, as well as its goat farm, pastures, gardens and hiking trails. The nonprofit Flat Rock Playhouse is famed for its professional productions of musicals, dramas and comedies.
Saluda, also just a few minutes’ drive from Zirconia, draws scores of visitors to its picturesque Main Street, set against a stunning mountain backdrop. Saluda boasts a number of established restaurants as well as interesting shops and galleries. Most of the buildings that line Saluda’s downtown are part of the National Register of Historic Places. The area is also a premier destination for road cycling.
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Steeped in history, the village of Flat Rock – 30 miles south of Asheville – offers scenic landscapes and breathtaking vistas. It is home to the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site as well as the Flat Rock Playhouse, the State Theatre of North Carolina. Quaint local shops, galleries and restaurants dot its picturesque downtown.
Established in the early 1800s, Flat Rock is named for the granite rock formations found throughout the area. In its early years, Flat Rock was popular as a summertime retreat; today, many of the still-standing homes built during that era are on the National Register of Historic Places. The Henderson County village has a population of around 3,500.
Flat Rock’s downtown is home to a variety of shops and galleries, featuring everything from Southern folk art to vintage wares and antiques to locally made clothing. The Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site allows visitors to experience the residence of the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and writer, as well as its goat farm, pastures, gardens and hiking trails. The nonprofit Flat Rock Playhouse is famed for its professional productions of musicals, dramas and comedies.
Outdoor adventures around Flat Rock abound as well: Five miles away in the town of Laurel Park is Jump Off Rock atop Jump Off Mountain. This overlook provides a panorama of the Pisgah and Blue Ridge Mountains. Pisgah National Forest and DuPont State Forest, popular for their hiking and biking trails, waterfalls and stunning scenery, sit less than 30 minutes away from Flat Rock.
Just 4 miles from Flat Rock is the city of Hendersonville, offering an array of activities and destinations for an afternoon of entertainment. The Mineral and Lapidary Museum of Henderson County features giant geodes, minerals and dinosaur eggs; Hands On! Children’s museum boasts a fun learning experience; the Henderson County Heritage Museum, in the 1905 county courthouse downtown, features a gallery of regional Carolina history.
North of Hendersonville’s Main Street is the Historic (1878) Johnson Farm, a preserved 19th-century tobacco farm on 15 acres open for tours and events. The Western North Carolina Air Museum, featuring vintage airplanes, is near the small Hendersonville Airport. Hendersonville, which sits in the heart of apple country, hosts the popular North Carolina Apple Festival every year, a four-day Labor Day weekend celebration that culminates in the Apple Parade.
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The community of Barnardsville, N.C., 20 miles from Asheville, is a nature-lover’s dream, with close proximity to Pisgah National Forest and all the exhilarating fun for which the area is famed. Located on Ivy Creek, Barnardsville’s verdant landscape is ideal for farms, of which there is a range.
Homes in Barnardsville perfectly encapsulate scenic mountain living, with a variety of sizes and designs available. Everything from compact cottages on easy-to-maintain lots, to stunning estates with mountain streams slicing through the grounds, dot the community. Barnardsville’s proximity to I-26 makes it easy to get to surrounding communities, outdoor destinations, and commercial conveniences.
Anchoring Barnardsville is the Big Ivy Community Center, where residents and visitors alike can delight in a multi-faceted public space and facilities. The center boasts a library, basketball and volleyball courts, playground, horseshoe area and walking trails. A swimming pool, complete with concession stand and lifeguards, is open from May to August.
Many farms in the area are open to visitors year-round and feature an array of Western North Carolina bounty. Enjoy U-Pick flower farms, vegetable farms, and fruit orchards. Everything from specialty herb and spice farms to angora goat farms can be found in the Barnardsville area.
Barnardsville is famed for plenty of outdoor adventure, offering everything from waterfall hikes to ziplining to camping. Nearby Walker Falls, a 45-foot roadside waterfall nestled in Big Ivy, can be enjoyed up close or from your car. Farther up the road, the 70-foot Douglas Falls drops from an overhanging cliff, offering the opportunity to walk behind the waterfall. The popular Navitat Canopy Adventures, located less than 2 miles from Barnardsville, features treetop and mountaintop tours.
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As you begin your real-estate journey in the Asheville area, it pays to team with the top producers of Mosaic Community Lifestyle Realty. Combining deep local roots with an expansive marketing reach, Asheville’s premier full-service real estate brokerage offers expertise and personalized service to solidly meet your needs, desires and criteria.
That expertise enters into every facet of Mosaic’s operations, including in its award-winning website, where you can go beyond basic searches to dig deep and find precisely the property you’re looking for in Asheville and Western North Carolina. A popular online search option on MyMosaicRealty.com is by “Interests & Lifestyles.” Mosaic is excited to unveil the newest subcategory within this search: “Properties with Mountain Streams.”
This part of the Blue Ridge Mountains boasts myriad clear, cascading streams, many of them winding their way through picturesque Western N.C. lots and homesteads. The streams in this part of the state are incredibly healthy and, at the upper elevations, support a range of trout, including brook, rainbow and brown trout, as well as brown/brook hybrids called tiger trout.
The sights and sounds of mountain waters flowing past a home provide a relaxing backdrop unlike any other. But they’re not just pretty to look at: Western N.C.’s waterways and tributaries are a major hub for outdoor recreation and adventure. In addition to fantastic fishing, the area’s mountain streams and rivers offer the ideal opportunity to experience a range of activities, from tubing to rafting to kayaking. They’re also perfect for simply cooling off on a warm summer afternoon.
Having such a watercourse on your own Asheville-area property perfectly encapsulates idyllic mountain living. For more information about properties with mountain streams, or any type of real estate in Western North Carolina, contact us at Info@MyMosaicRealty.com, or call us anytime at 828-707-9556.
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Situated along the French Broad River against a beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain backdrop is the community of Alexander, N.C. The area’s proximity to outdoor adventure, cultural amenities – Asheville is only 20 minutes south, along NC-251 – and scenic settings makes Alexander the perfect spot for a relaxing homestead.
Residents of this Buncombe County community can enjoy a range of exhilarating activities amid stunning surroundings. Kayaking, tubing and other water sports in the French Broad River are popular pastimes. Alexander’s easily accessible location makes day trips to Pisgah National Forest or the Great Smoky Mountains for nature walks, hiking, camping and mountain biking a breeze.
Homes in Alexander range from comfortable, single-level living to new, contemporary builds to established ranches with lots of acreage to spread out. Plenty of available lots means you can build a dream property to your exact specifications.
Just a quick drive from Alexander is the town of Weaverville, where visitors can enjoy two public parks within its jurisdiction: Lake Louise Park and the Main Street Nature Park. Well-maintained areas prized for passive recreation, the parks offer walking paths lined with flower beds and educational information celebrating Weaverville’s rich heritage. Weaverville also boasts an entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway, miles of local hiking trails, cycling routes, scenic drives, wildlife, and native plants.
Another nearby community is Marshall, N.C., boasting a quaint Main Street as well as access to a range of outdoor adventures. This idyllic town in Madison County, with easy access to trails along the French Broad River, features a downtown lined with historic buildings, including a century-old courthouse. Main Street features artists’ studios, interesting shops, music and dance venues and galleries. Stroll to Blannahassett Island, just over the river, to enjoy more artists’ studios, as well as picnic areas and fishing.
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