Looking for privacy and serenity in a Mountain Retreat Home?-Cashiers, NC

The Stonefly Community is a boutique style subdivision conveniently located just 1.2 miles from the Crossroads in Cashiers NC. At Stonefly, it has been our goal to protect as much of the natural environment as possible by keeping home sites large and the density low so that each home owner can enjoy the privacy and serenity of this magical place while being conveniently close to Cashiers, Highlands and Lake Glenville North Carolina.

Four spectacular homes priced from 1.55 million are newly completed and ready for occupancy. All these homes are professionally decorator furnished. In addition, Stonefly has magnificent home sites still available starting at $250,000. Lots range in size from 1 to 5.4 acres, each home site is covered with lush native vegetation such as rhododendron and mountain laurel and is shaded by a thick canopy of towering hardwoods.

Trout streams meander throughout Stonefly and form the boundaries of each lot. These headwater streams feed the wild and scenic Chattooga River. We believe, once you have seen the very unique charm of this enchanted place, you will want to call it home.

Our featured home is the Richmond

This is not a mountain cabin in the woods. ........It's a mountain retreat that you will cherish every moment you spend in this Luxury North Carolina Mountain Home.

Step inside and become enchanted as you enter through the stone columns and vintage timbers which give just a hint of the Arts and Craft style of a bygone era.

There is more than enough room for the many guests you will want to invite to your hideaway. They will feel welcome coming home to a fire burning brightly in the stone fireplace with hand carved mantel.

The hardwood floors in the Great Room give off a soft reflective glow as you enter the Craftsman style kitchen with granite counter tops, of course. Any chef’s wish list is fulfilled with state of the art appliances and amenities. The bright sun room with paneled wood and beamed ceiling will be the perfect gathering place for friends and family.

A large master suite encompasses a full bath and a boutique sized walk-in closet.

A Powder room, formal dining room, laundry room and two guest rooms with full bath complete the first floor of this spacious home. The terrace level has a massive multi-faceted Game Room with airy sun porch, entertainment kitchen, stone fireplace, stone floors and unique theater alcove. This level boasts two additional guest suites with full private baths, a computer study and a fitness room.

The most amazing feature of this private home is not on the inside. Outside the stone terrace overlooks a natural 491' cascading tranquil stream bordering the rear of the 1.91 acre property. This beautiful home is offered at $1,695,000.

Please contact us to schedule a private tour of the Stonefly community in Cashiers, North Carolina. mailto:info@carolinapg.com

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RIVER ROCK Receives 20.5 Million Dollar Loan, Now what?

Good News for Real Estate Market-River Rock, Cashiers, North Carolina

Kennedy Funding, Inc.

Kennedy recently closed on a $9.54 million loan to High Grove whose principals are Robert A. Corliss and Theodore C. Morlok. Based in NorthCarolina, High Grove plans a 500-acre upscale community — High GroveEstates — at the foothills of the fabled Great Smokey Mountain range.

On the same day as the High Grove closing, the same developers closed with Kennedy on a 20.5 million loan for their River Rock community 40 miles to the south inCashiers, NC. Both communities are a short drive from major North Carolinacities and from Atlanta.

Legasus developers Robert A. Corliss and Theodore C. Morlok needed a major loan to build the Tuckasegee neighborhood of River Rock, a community in Cashiers, NC, along the Highland-Cashiers Plateau.

Cashiers, North Carolina is a hidden gem and longtime permanent or vacation home destination for affluent buyers, this area holds promise forsuccess despite the oft-reported housing market downturn.

With wooded hikingtrails, a planned entertainment and fitness complex, and with high-country living, Tuckasegee will present buyers withscenic settings and desirable lifestyle elements.

The $20.5 million loan will pay off existing debt and fund improvements including new roads, footbridges,an entrance feature, utilities, community lodge design, and constructionstartup for Phase I. The builders offered 677 acres of appropriately zonedland for collateral.

Another attraction to River Rock is Phil Mickelson's first project with his deisgn company, River Rock Golf Club in Cahiers, N.C., will debut in 2010. Weaving delicately along the natural contours of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the River Rock golf course layout is to debut in 2010 combines panoramic vistas, meandering streams and lush forests into a thrilling experience.

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A place to LIVE, explore and see Heaven....Bald Rock Community NC

Last week I toured the community of Bald Rock. I've been there at least 10 times already looking at the property and various lots for my clients. Views of mountain lots and an up close personal view of this high elevation mountain community near Cashiers, North Carolina

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Western North Carolina Real Estate Investing: North Carolina Mountain Developments attract buyers from Florida

Western North Carolina Real Estate Investing: North Carolina Mountain Developments attract buyers from Florida

Second home communities in Western North Carolina Mountains offer high elevations, fantastic views and great weather. Developers seeking baby boomer market in Florida where the majority of buyers are from. Especially in the Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Glenville areas of NC.

Two developments will be represented at Log and Timber Home Show, Tampa Fl.

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LONESOME VALLEY, CASHIERS NORTH CAROLINA

This is Lonesome Valley, Cashiers North Carolina

When I first arrived in Cashiers, NC I had seen the signs from the road for Lonesome Valley, a community located just minutes from the center of town, yet very secluded.

It wasn't until we met the developer that I actually stopped in to tour the community.

From the street one wouldn't know how much the 800 acre community had to offer

unless they took a tour. Much of its beauty is over the large meadow and hill which can't been seen from the road.

Future site of sports complex

viewing area of Laurel Knob laurel knob rock face can be seen throughout the community
The community of Lonesome Valley in Cashiers, NC is a 800 acre development with only 211 home sites averaging 3 acres in size. The community features creeks and ponds, natural waterfalls and views of the Laurel Knob Rock Face.

My husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to meet with the developer a few weeks ago. It was a casual meeting, since he had already seen our community, The Preserve at Eagle Crest, we were both curious to see what his community also had to offer.

On our tour through the beautiful community we were told by the developer that there are over 100 wild turkeys roaming around, we saw streams, bridges, creeks and waterfalls throughout. All the lakes and ponds are stocked with trout and bass; there are many natural old logging trails still in place which owners will use for walking trails throughout the community.


The most impressive of our tour was a nice secluded spot that included an up close and personal view of Laurel Knob Rock face.


Laurel Knob resides in the Panthertown Valley, just outside Cashiers, NC. The Carolina Climbers Coalition has purchased approximately fifty acres of land, including the main face right of the gully (as seen in the photo above), as well as a tract of land to be utilized for trail access.

Lonesome Valley has kept nature in mind when designing a wonderful viewing area of the Laurel Knob Rock Face. The above shot was taken at about 5pm in the afternoon. In the morning, the view is even more dramatic due to the positioning of the sun.

There are picnic tables and an enclosed pavilion for just relaxing and taking in the scenery. They had a nice sandwich platter from Cornucopia Restaurant in Cashiers, NC, drinks and tiki torches lit when we arrived at the site. What a nice treat!

Their plans include having private spa tents overlooking this beautiful landscape which will be located on 55 acres of this private luxurious, yet casual community.


For your private tour of Lonesome Valley please contact Rae @ 828-226-8837

Sapphire Ridge-Sapphire Valley/Cashiers, NC

I've decided to write a little review of my own when I take a tour of a community. I think it's important in deciding what to buy, and where to buy, to take a look at different areas and price ranges. Like the show "What you get for the money". This is my version!


This neighborhood is situated above Holly Forest and beneath Eagle Ridge in the Resort Community of Sapphire Valley/Cashiers, NC. Elevation is somewhere around 3,400-3,700 ft.


This community will be gated once the roads & infrastructure are completed. Large estate size lots, community water, big easterly to southwest mountain views. Owning in Sapphire Ridge will also give you access to the Sapphire Valley Amenities.


Developer will provide septic permit and survey at closing.


Lot 25 is my pick as the number one lot in this subdivision as it offers a great up close view of the face of Little Hogback Mountain and the Eastern Continental Divide. The lot is 2.7 acres


Other lots have nice creeks running through them and waterfall views as well. Pricing range from 125K to 275K and lot sizes are 1.6 to 4.0 acres in size.


For those investors looking to get in on the ground level there are no restrictions on timeframe to build. You won't be able to get up to the site without a 4 wheel drive until paving is complete, as there are signs posted at the entrance.


Let me know when you'll be in town. I'll be happy to show you the any of the lots Sapphire Ridge!




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Cedar Creek Racquet Club -Tennis Destination and Residential Community

In the 1920’s Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lupton, from Chattanooga purchased 730 acres of land in Cashiers, NC. Mrs. Lupton wanted to build a summer home on the east side of Highway 64 near Rochester Creek. The clearing had begun for the damming of the stream and for construction of the house, but at the last minute, Mr. Lupton decided he wanted the main house which is where the well known Cedar Creek Racquet Club is now located.

Visit the Cedar Creek Racquet Club Website for information on Tennis and Social Memberships

The Cedar Creek Racquet Club

The inspiration is to provide a private club for active families who prefer tennis over golf. Cedar Creek Racquet Club is the premier tennis destination in Western North Carolina with finely manicured clay courts partnered with a full-service pro shop providing tennis apparel and supplies, game arranging, racquet stringing, and on-site tennis professional. Cedar Creek also has a brand new fitness center, hiking trails, racquetball, fishing, canoeing, swimming, and many other activities.

The club is located on a magnificent 43 acre site which was part of a large private estate. The beautiful Horsepasture River bisects the property and empties into Lake Lupton, which is in direct view of the clubhouse. The River was designated by Congress as one of the "Wild & Scenic Rivers". Throughout the entire site are uninterrupted views of surrounding mountains, dense areas of natural vegetation, introduced apple orchards and grassy field areas.

Cedar Creek Woods, the residential neighbor of the Racquet Club, is contained within the 150 acres once known as “Sleepy Valley”. I'm realizing why the town was called Sleepy Valley. When you first arrive, the altitude has an effect on you that makes you sleepy, comfortable, and relaxed.

If you are considering building a home in Cashiers, Nc a limited number of lots are available for purchase and range in price from 75K for 1 acre to 180K for a 2.77 Acre Lot. Looking for an estate sized lot? Combine two lots for over 4 acres. The lots offer a wonderful view of the Horsepasture River, and the Mountains in the background.

There are only four homes listed for sale in in the exclusive neighborhood of Cedar Creek Woods ranging in price from 725K to 1,195,000.

If you are looking to live amongst million dollar homes and have access to the Cedar Creek Racquet Club... this is the perfect location. The Cedar Creek community is close to the crossroads of Cashiers, NC, Shopping, Restaurants and the popular travel destination and Historical Town of Highlands, NC. If you are considering a move to the area, this is an established community you won’t want to miss.

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Bear Lake Reserve-Centex Homes-Cashiers/Glenville NC

Located near Cashiers, NC at 44 Slippery Rock Drive, Tuckasegee, NC in a gated Resort Community on Bear Lake. This was developed by Centex Destination Properties.

This is just how you imagined it would be.

Early morning canoe rides. Hiking through Panthertown Valley or the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests.

Casting your fly in a perfect arc into a clear stream, waiting patiently for the trout to jump.

Hitting a tee shot in mountain air so clear and fresh you can see the ball travel all the way to the green.

Or you can sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views provided to you by the mountains of Western North Carolina. Here are the many amenities for you and your family to enjoy at Bear Lake Reserve®:

Taking in a concert at The Amphitheater at Golden Farm.
Intimate dinners at the Lake Club.
Learning how to tie flies at The Fishing Village, then perfecting your cast in some of the country's best fly-fishing streams.
An annual family reunion at The Mill Pond Pavilion.
Hiking over suspension bridges to discover beautiful waterfalls at Bear Creek Park.

Looking for a Vacation Home Cottage? Here are two adorable homes in Bear Lake Reserve.




Each 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Baths of 1850 air conditioned Square feet with a 1.5+ acres wooded lot. Call for special pricing

The 1.5+ acre lot alone is worth $350,000+. There is an outdoor custom fireplace on the huge 324 square foot screened-in deck facing the mountains and with an outdoor ceiling fan. Under the deck is a large area for storage or for a future basement addition.

The Cottage is ensured privacy/being built on the wooded lot which overlooks the mountains, has a stream on it, has a Nature Preserve/hiking trails behind it, and is only 2 minutes from the Lake Clubhouse and 1+ minutes from the Jack Nicklaus designed Mountain Golf Course/Golf Clubhouse.

Timberframe style clubhouse at Bear Lake Reserve

We also have a lake front lot at Bear Lake Reserve of 1.57 acres with boat dock & ramp

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Welcome to the Chattooga Club, the American capital of world-class croquet-Cashiers, NC

Croquet, Anyone? 02/01/2006
[Real Estate]
Lawn games rule at the Chattooga Club in North Carolina.
text by:Bill Whitman

Just off Route 107, a rural highway near Cashiers, N.C., a side road spirals up toward two flawlessly groomed lawns where people crouch intently over brightly colored balls. Welcome to the Chattooga Club, the American capital of world-class croquet. Enthusiasts arrive at this gated community from across the United States and Europe to don their whites and compete on Chattooga’s lawns, which many experts consider the best in the world.

Aside from big-league croquet and an idyllic setting, this gated community offers its 200 members, their families and a handful of guests a world of relaxed elegance. “We wanted Chattooga to be a mountain retreat in the Blue Ridge where families could come together to build lifelong memories,” says Charleston businessman John Rivers, who founded Chattooga in 1988. Those memories will surely include Chattooga’s full menu of activities, which include tennis, hiking and annual concerts by the Charleston Symphony. The club also offers a state-of-the-art spa and fitness facility and four new three-bedroom, three-bath spa cottages priced around $1 million.

Chattooga’s spacious public rooms and guest suites remind visitors of a classic English country house that has somehow materialized in western North Carolina: stone fireplaces, Audubon prints, antiques and colorful kilims on gleaming hardwood floors. The dining room has the look and feel of a 1910 hunting lodge. Think Lady Astor meets Teddy Roosevelt. Members can also dine in the spacious open-air pavilion, where they look out to the crests of the Blue Ridge.

Chattooga is home to 70 families who enjoy custom-designed homes of bark and stone that blend seamlessly into the hillsides and woodlands. Their residences, most with cathedral-ceiling great rooms, range in price from about $1 million for a 1,800-square-foot cottage to around $7 million for a 10,000-square-foot mansion. Lots range in size from one to six acres and are priced between $600,000 and $3 million.

The pleasures of living at Chattooga expanded last November when the club opened the Sanctuary, a separate 37-acre gated enclave that Rivers calls “a special part of our club, with some of the most beautiful land anywhere.” The Sanctuary’s nine lots, one of which comes with a 40-foot waterfall, vary in size from two-and-a-half to five-and-a-half acres and are being offered at prices starting at $1.2 million.

FACTS & STATS
Croquet season at Chattooga runs from May through October and includes two major tournaments, the mid-June Mount Laurel Invitational and the Autumn Leaves Invitational in October.

Membership in the Chattooga Club is by invitation only. Prospective members should contact the membership committee at Chattooga Club, P.O. Box 1886, Cashiers, NC 28717.

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The Preserve at Eagle Crest Developer Website

View of Guest House at The Preserve at Eagle Crest

The Preserve at Eagle Crest is a 46 Estate Home Site community with an average of two acre lots located in the Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains of Lake Glenville, North Carolina. The views are 360-degrees of the lake, Blue Ridge Parkway, Balsam Mountains, Snowbird Mountains, Whiteside Mountain and long range views into bordering states.

The development is located amongst the highest mountains in the Eastern United States and the area boosts the most waterfalls in North Carolina, exclusive shopping in Highlands & Cashiers, has two of the top five golf courses in North Carolina, public and private lakes, some of the best weather in the Eastern United States.

Because of the close proximity to 3 major airports and several smaller ones, the area has doubled in size over the last 10 years. The area continues to see growth in golf courses, lake front property, shopping centers, residents of Fortune 100 companies and some of the top restaurants in the state. Today the area is known for its fine private clubs and summer home communities offering a variety of amenities.

Lake Glenville Area History

Lake Glenville is the highest lake east of the mississippi. It has an elevation of 3,942 feet. There are 26 miles of shoreline, several waterfalls, and a surface area of over 1500 acres. The lake is fed by five tributaries and dozens of creeks and streams. Glenville is a beautiful community rich in history.

The original name was Hamburg Township and was settled in 1827. It suffered during the Civil War, but was slowly rebuilt, and in the late 1880's was once again a thriving area with industries such as lumbering, tanning, and mining. In January of 1891, the town was renamed Glenville. During WWII, in 1940 and 1941, the Nantahala Power and Light Company, then owned by ALCOA Company, constructed a dam on the Tuckasegee River so it could supply their company with more electricity to make aluminum for the war effort.

While filling the new lake, it encompassed the entire valley north of Cashiers, flooding the town of Glenville and all the schools, homes, businesses, and farmlands up to a depth of 300 feet.

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The Preserve at Rock Creek Offers Upscale Mountain Living with a Unique Environmental Touch

This was posted on the dBusinessNews Daily web site.

CASHIERS, N.C. – (June 5, 2007) –

The Preserve at Rock Creek, a 281-acre community with 200 acres permanently protected from development by a conservation easement, offers residents the best of both worlds: attractive home sites surrounded by lush natural forest.

Exclusively represented by Landmark Realty Group, The Preserve at Rock Creek is a private, gated mountain community with 16 five-acre home sites surrounded by serene natural forest. Eleven lots remain available, including two that feature their own weekend shelter, or guest house. Prices range from $325,000-745,000.

“For me, mountain living means less is always more,” said Tim Bright, Owner and Developer of The Preserve at Rock Creek. “I fell in love with this area as a child and when I returned as a developer, I wanted to maintain the unique beauty and natural state that I had grown up with. That is why I set aside 200 acres as a conservation easement, to ensure that it will never be developed.”

Bright set aside the conservation easement following an environmental assessment that identified more than 100 wildlife species at Rock Creek, including white-tailed deer, foxes, hawks, grouse, owls and native trout. In addition, nine endangered, threatened, rare or watch list species were also found, which include the Appalachian Bewick’s Wren, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and Southern Appalachian Salamander.

The Preserve at Rock Creek features an eight-acre naturalized wildflower meadow, which Bright restored after acquiring the property. Other community features include hiking and ATV trails, a stocked trout pond, rock outcroppings, cliffs, caves, natural springs, stunning waterfalls and Rock Creek, which runs almost the entire length of the property. The lots also offer gorgeous mountain and lake views.

“The Preserve at Rock Creek is a controlled development with many unique natural aspects,” said Jane Ebberts, Broker-in-Charge and Owner of Landmark Realty Group, the exclusive representative of The Preserve at Rock Creek. “This community really brings together the best of both worlds by providing residents with an upscale lifestyle as well as the natural peace and beauty of mountain living. It is truly a rare combination.”

Surrounding areas offer 30 waterfalls, including Whitewater Falls, the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, as well as Lake Glenville and Lake Toxaway. Nearby Panthertown Valley, 6,700 acres of lush national forest, offers hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and pristine waterfalls. With average temperatures during the winter months ranging from the 30s to mid 40s and a summer ambient temperature of 72 degrees, this region is the perfect place for year-round outdoor activities.

Located in Sapphire, and just eight miles from Cashiers, The Preserve at Rock Creek is also in close proximity to fine dining, lodging and unique antique and upscale shopping. The community is also a short drive from some of the world’s best golf courses, including Wade Hampton Golf Club, Chattooga Club and High Hampton.

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Five Stone Mountain View Lots-Cashiers, NC

Five Stone Debuts 11 Mountain-View Lots in Gated Cashiers, N.C. Community

The primary infrastructure is complete and 11 oversized lots with sweeping mountain views are ready for immediate sale at FiveStone, a boutique gated community situated on 53 acres of mountain property in Cashiers, N.C.

Cashiers, NC (PRWEB) May 3, 2007 -- The primary infrastructure is now in place at FiveStone, a boutique gated community situated on 53 acres of mountain property, and 11 oversized lots with sweeping mountain views are ready for immediate viewing and sale.

Earlier this month, the main gate was installed and road construction within the community was completed. Water and electric lines are also in place, and FiveStone is ready to be called home by anyone seeking the beauty and serenity of a mountain retreat.

Four pre-development lots were sold in 2006, meaning just 11 of the 15 oversized home sites remain available, including one of the community's premier lots that offers a stunning 270-degree mountain view. Prices for the remaining lots start at $260,000.

"With spectacular sunset views of both Whiteside and Chimney Top mountains and surrounded by lush national forests, FiveStone offers a unique experience in mountain living," said Steven Umansky, President, Tampa-based LandSource Development Group, Inc., developers of FiveStone. "When compared to home sites in other communities with similar views, FiveStone is not only one of the last choice properties in the area, but also one of the most affordable."


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