Introducing Western North Carolina's newest gated community, a veritable gem of NC mountain real estate: Whisper Mountain. Located just minutes from the beautiful city of Asheville, Whisper Mountain still possesses the allure of a private, natural environment. This Asheville, North Carolina real estate development is located on Hwy. 63, about 20 miles from downtown Asheville, and a pleasant drive through rolling hills and open meadows. If you're in the market for NC mountain real estate, Whisper Mountain should top your list of considerations.
This gated mountain community is comprised of 80 homesites on 270 beautiful wooded acres. Homesites range from 1-10 acres and are priced starting at $90,000. Each homesite contains an array of natural features, including long-range breathtaking views, mature forests, accessible building sites, and privacy. This is one of the few Asheville, North Carolina real estate communities that strives to maintain the full integrity of the environment during and after the construction process. At Whisper Mountain there is an inherent interest in protecting the abundant natural beauty and diversity found there. The goal is to revere and protect the natural mountain streams, waterfalls, high mountain meadows, and the myriad of flora and fauna that has thrived there long before the community's arrival.
The reason people often seek North Carolina mountain homes is because of the copious natural amenities that are found in the area. Whisper Mountain is certainly no exception. Hiking trails wind through the community, providing easy access to parks, camps, and creeks. With a generous commitment to greenspace and a balance between rustic and modern amenities, such as the beautiful reconstructed Sky Valley Lodge, you're sure to find yourself at once immersed in nature and all the comforts of home. Whisper Mountain's location in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains makes the splendor of this community difficult to match.
In addition to all of the wonderful things happening at Whisper Mountain, the masterminds behind the development have been delighted to learn that Southern Living magazine has selected the community as the site to build an Idea House. Southern Living Idea Homes feature the finest in Southern architecture, interior design, and landscaping. Each home reflects the region where it is built and is filled with smart ideas and decorating tips. What's even more exciting is that Whisper Mountain's Idea House will be the first "green" Idea Home ever built. EcoBuilders, a local green building team, will be breaking ground on this and another green spec house in October of 2007. For those in the market for North Carolina mountain homes, make a visit to Whisper Mountain and find out what makes this NC mountain real estate development so special as to receive this honor.
