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By Allen Lomax, WNC Mountain Homes & Horse Farms Specialists
(Steed Talker Realty is with two hours of Tryon International Equestrian Center and we offer the best properties in the area.)
Find other farms with Barn and Pasture surrounding the Jackson County Western North Carolina area The Farm: Within two hours of Tyron International Equestrian Center home to the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, this beautiful mountain top equestrian estate provides privacy and serenity.  Riding trials surround the area.  The views from 3900 feet elevation are spectacular and the air is always fresh and invigorating.  This well-established horse operation offers everything the discerning equestrian needs to run a first-class operation. The estate showcases 30 acres of manicured pasture that is not only scenic but meticulously designed for the practicalities of keeping horses and managing all their needs. The pastures are fenced and crossed-fenced offering six huge paddocks and several sm...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
Trillium Lake and Links Club Homes for Sale Click here to view all Trillium Lake and Links Club Homes for Sale Click here to view all Trillium Lake and Links Club Lots for Sale The Trillium Lake and Links Club, in Cashiers, North Carolina, is a private residential, lake and golf community nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina — breathtaking natural beauty, vast skies and virtually limitless outdoor recreational opportunities. This is the place where you and your family can return to the things that truly matter and “getting away from it all” feels like finally coming home. The spectacular natural beauty that characterizes Trillium's sophisticated golf course reminds us of why we play "The Old Game" in the first place. By combining natural elements with caref...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
  The Country Club of Sapphire Valley Homes for Sale Cashiers, North Carolina The Country Club of Sapphire Valley is a private, member owned club located in the heart of the Sapphire Valley in Cashiers, North Carolina. It is an idyllic setting among the rolling hills and towering trees of the beautiful Smoky Mountains. The terrain is fairly flat, but is 3,500 feet above sea level, so you can expect your shots to carry a little further than normal. Even though the fairways are lined with oak and maple trees, they still afford generous landing areas. Some holes feature dogleg fairways, while others are highlighted by spectacular views of the mountains. In addition, a small creek comes into play on a couple of holes. Guests are only allowed to play the course when accompanied by a club mem...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, Cashiers, North Carolina The Country Club of Sapphire Valley's pristine 18 hole golf course was designed by renowned golf course architect, George C. Cobb and opened in 1956. Unique among mountain courses, it combines the beautiful vistas of a high mountain valley with the playability of a traditional level course. Laced with trout streams, dotted with ponds and surrounded by large wooded private properties set back from the course, Sapphire Valley is truly the “Gem of the Mountains”.     Through the years the Country Club of Sapphire Valley Golf Course has been enhanced with updated greens, tees, bunkers and an extensive drainage system, while maintaining the integrity of the course’s original classic design. Complementing the course is a state of t...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
  Sapphire Valley Real Estate The Sapphire Valley Resort is located atop the incredible Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, in the beatiful Western North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, just 15 miles NE of the NC, GA, SC border.  Sapphire Valley Real Estate:  Vacant lots start at around $10,000 to over $1million. Mountain Homes,  Cabins & Estates start at around $200,000 to over $5million. Resort Condos/Townhomes start at $49,000 to over $500k.   Click here to view all Sapphire Valley Homes for Sale   Click here to view all Sapphire Valley Condos for Sale   Click here to view all Sapphire Valley Lots for Sale   Available Sapphire Valley Real Estate residential communities include:Bald RockChimneytop EstatesCountry Club EstatesThe Crest at CashiersDeer RunThe DivideEagle RidgeFalcon RidgeFairway ...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
Wade Hampton Golf Club The Wade Hampton Golf Club offers the ultimate mountain golf experience! Click here to view all Home for Sale in Wade Hampton Golf Club Click here to view all Vacant Lots for Sale in Wade Hampton Golf Club For more info, contact me at Bill@Cashiers.com   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HIGH IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS of Western North Carolina, the village of Cashiers, 60 miles southwest of Asheville, makes a bucolic setting for secluded Wade Hampton Golf Club. Encircled by 28,000 acres of national forest and rising 3,500-4000 feet above sea level, this area has retained the same natural beauty described by Thomas Wolfe in Look Homeward Angel. Cashiers has been a favorite vacation spot for g...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
The Incredible Bald Rock Resort & Equestrian Community, Sapphire Valley, Cashiers, North Carolina Western North Carolina's finest Mountain Equestrian Community...Bald Rock!!Nestled upon over 1050 acres of pristine forest spanning 8 glorious Blue Ridge Mountains, Bald Rock and The Divide at Bald Rock, offer an unparralled Equestrian and Resort experience.  With elevations up to 4600', it is also the perfect escape from the summer heat.     Bald Rock / The Divide at Bald Rock - Equestrian Features: - Panthertown Valley Preserve - Our common border and private access trails into the incredible 6800 acre US Forest Service Preserve Panthertown Valley provides endless trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding;  The Preserve is truly an amazing testament to the beauty of this area, filled...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
Sapphire Valley Resort Communities The Sapphire Valley Resort is located atop the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, in the Western Blue Ridge Mountains, just 15 miles NE of the NC, GA, SC border. Membership in the Sapphire Valley Resort is limited to those that own property in a community within the resort, those renting property in the resort or at an overnight lodging facility within the resort.  Lots are available from $5,000 to $1.5m, available homes are priced from $189,000 to over $4million, and condos from $40,000 to $375,000.  See below for a list of communities within the Sapphire Valley Resort.  If you are considering a purchase in the area, make sure to speak with the area's real estate expert     ...Bill Kruckenberger - Bill@Cashiers.com.  I've got the most experience in the resor...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
The Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities   The centerpiece of the Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities is picturesque Lake Fairfield, shown at left.  This 55 acre lake is one of the most beautiful spots in the world, with the sheer rock face of incredible Bald Rock Mountian above.  A 3-mile long trail surrounds the lake, or take the Bald Rock trail to the top, for the more advanced hiker.  Swim to the floating dock from the beach, grill in the pavilion, or rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, trolling-motor boats or sail boats from the facility--you can rent fishing equipment and purchase live bait there as well. The north end of the lake housesCamp Merriwoode, an amazing setting for this nearly 100 year old girls camp.  While the south end of the lake flows into this incredible waterfall, shown ...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
Sapphire Valley Resort Properties for Sale For more information about property for sale in the incredible Sapphire Valley Resort, just shoot me an e-mail at Bill@Cashiers.com Click here to view Sapphire Valley Home for Sale Click here to view Sapphire Valley Condos for Sale Click here to view Sapphire Valley Lots for Sale
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
Another wonderful season on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau come and gone... Cashiers' Village Green    As many of our friends head south for the winter, we take a look back at the numerous accomplishments of this season, and look forward to the path toward the goals we have set, that yet lie ahead!   It truly has been a great season on the Plateau, with continued improvements in every aspect of life on the mountain.  Real Estate has continued the slow growth progress that is indeed sustainable and healthy, while the business environment in Cashiers in general is most definitely strengthening as well.  But the best progress is in the continued growing sense of community that our area enjoys bred through involvement and enjoyment of successful community events and the area's splendor.   ...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
Residential Real Estate stats... Well...let's dive right in: Homes sold (12 months ending 11/1): 2011   320    $520,016 *2010   279    $564,4042009   251    $661,5002008   284    $647,6642007   433    $718,605  ** peak* +67 homes now under contract !!  Overall, the numbers are very encouraging, as we have sold almost 15% more homes this past 365 days, than the previous, which was 11% more than prior to that.  The slight drop in average sales price is actually a strong sign of price stabilization for our area, when you take into account the volume of less expensive homes that have sold.  Additionally, the number of bank-distressed listings (shown as foreclosure or short sales) in our MLS has declined from a miniscule 4.5% to a teeny-tiny 3.1% of available homes--I could actually only fin...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
  Visiting the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau this Fall? Here's some fun "Fall" things to do on the mountain! Please add some more ideas at the end.  Thanks for helping!   Fall has arrived on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau!  The leaves have begun to change, and my fireplace has been lit the last several days...it's a great time to be in the mountains indeed.  We hope you get to enjoy this fabulous yearly treat with us.    Some special must see's and todo's for your fall visit:  - Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival - Fri - Sun Oct 7-9, events on the Cashiers Village Green, in Sapphire Valley & Glenville http://www.cashiersvalleyleaffest.com/;  - The Whiteside Mtn Bear as seen above is visible mid month from the overlook at the Jackson/Macon line on 64;  - Golf at scenic High Hampton - The Plateau...
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By Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley & Cashiers North Carolina Expert
(Sapphire Valley Real Estate & Rentals)
  The Highlands-Cashiers Plateau offers an eclectic mix of outdoor amenities, including some of the most dynamic and diverse Mountain Golf in the world.  The list of exclusive and expensive Country Clubs is long and prestigious, including world-reknown Wade Hampton and Mountiantop, but no better value nor more offerings can be found than in the Incredible Sapphire Valley Resort (http://www.sapphirevalleyresort.com)!  Continue reading to find out more about the resort amenities and the diverse properties available in the Sapphire Valley Resort (starting at just $1000).  Search properties in the Sapphire Valley Resort and the entire Highlands-Cashiers MLS at http://www.Cashiers.com. The centerpiece of the resort is picturesque Lake Fairfield, shown at right.  This 55 acre lake is one of ...
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By Mona Gersky, GRI,IMSD-Taking the mystery out of real estate.
(MoonDancer Realty, Dillsboro,NC)
  Dear Seller, Are you kidding? Listing Agent Must Accompany? Really????      Is this idea a throwback from prehistoric real estate days? Is it a request from sellers or a suggestion from insecure listing agents?  I spent the weekend showing lakefront property in Cashiers, Tuckasegee and Bryson City a couple of weeks ago. Several listings included the statement "Listing Agent Must Accompany". I get it if there are pets in the house. I don't get it for vacant or unoccupied houses! All I know is I have to carefully craft my buyers' schedule to accommodate the Listing Agent's convenience. Grrrr.     If this is the seller’s requirement, here’s some insight into the minds of consumers and Buyer Agents. It is a Buyers' Market. There’s lots to look at and choose from and not much time to do it...
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By Debra V. Edwards, Realtor/Builder, Cashiers, NC., Highlands, NC., Glenville
(edwards builders and realty, inc.)
      Cashiers-Highlands, NC. Market Statistics - 1 Q From 1/1/10 thru 3/31/10 - 1st Quarter  Commerical: Only 1 Commercial Property sold during the first quarter.  Listed for $1,150,000.  On the market for 35 days and Sold for $800,000. on Main Street in Highlands, NC in Macon Co.   Condo's/Townhomes:  4 Condo/Townhomes sold during the first quarter. Total Listing Price: $566,000. On the market for an average of 337 days; varying from 127 days to 518 days. Total Listing Price - Lo  $99,000. - Hi - $189,000. Total Selling price: $500,250. Lo -  $92,750. - Hi - $162,500. Median $122,500.  Average $125,062. Lots/Land:  30 tracts of land sold in the 1st Quarter. Sizes Ranged from - Lo -.020 to Hi - 50/acres Days on the market ranged from 13 days to 1,657 days. (4.5 years) Total Listing Pri...
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By Debra V. Edwards, Realtor/Builder, Cashiers, NC., Highlands, NC., Glenville
(edwards builders and realty, inc.)
Western Carolina Mountains - Cute, Cozy, Quaint, Cottage, Bungalow - My Niche.          I LOVE the small home.  Less to clean.  Less to maintain. Less to heat or cool.  Makes you 'get out' more often.  Cute, Cozy, Quaint, Cottage, Bungalow - My Niche.  Just the sound of it is romantic and warm and fuzzy all over. Being in Construction as well as Real Estate, just think about this.  The smaller home can be enlarged to suit your needs.  Whereas, the larger home is much more difficult and expensive to down-size.   Being an 'outdoorsy' kind a girl, I've always been more attracted to the smaller home with a big, back yard.  Yessiree...and that's what I have.  Suits me just fine. Here in the Western Carolina Mountains - Cute, Cozy, Quaint, Cottages and Bungalow's usually sit on some of the pr...
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By Debra V. Edwards, Realtor/Builder, Cashiers, NC., Highlands, NC., Glenville
(edwards builders and realty, inc.)
Jackson County 2009 Summary  (Cashiers, NC is a main part of this) according to lOCAL MLS : Residential Closings:  143 Homes Sold        Total Listing Price - $125,056,64.         HIGHEST PRICED - $4,200.000.    LOWEST PRICED  - $30,900.                                                                            MEDIAN $595,000.   -    AVG LISTING PRICE  -  $874,522.   Total Selling Price - $105,741.452.        HIGHEST PRICED - $3,575,000.    LOWEST PRICED - $26,000. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Lots/Land Closings:  92 Properties Sold  Total Listing Price - $16,682,099.         HIGHEST PRICED - $999,000.      LOWEST PRICED  -  $7,500.                                                                ...
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By Debra V. Edwards, Realtor/Builder, Cashiers, NC., Highlands, NC., Glenville
(edwards builders and realty, inc.)
In a recent article on the front page of the Cashiers Crossroads Chronicle, there was an article regarding the healthiest counties in the State of N.C.  Out of 100 counties, Jackson County, where Cashiers is located and where I live, was ranked 12th.  But Jackson County was ranked the Healthiest County in the entire Western North Carolina Mountains.  Now that's good news...no, that's great news.  This came from a 3 year study published by MATCH; Mobilizing Action Toward Commity Health.    Of other interest were Transylvania County, which fared at #17, that's where Sapphire Valley and Lake Toxaway, NC are located and Macon County, which is the Highlands, NC area and Franklin, NC areas, came in at #44.  Haywood County, which is Asheville, came in at #56. The reasons, as stated by Ms. Paul...
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By Carol Clay, Broker/REALTOR, Brevard NC Real Estate Specialist
(Looking Glass Realty)
Visit the Clay Team for all your real estate needs at BrevardNCproperty.com or Robert Clay 828-551-6291 RobertClay@kw.com Carol Clay 828-551-6290 CarolClay@kw.com Featured property 31 Poplar Court  Sapphire Valley, NC "Society speaks and all men listen, mountains speak and wise men listen." John Muir ______ Recently Reduced! This immaculate home in Holly Forest, Sapphire Valley is being sold furnished and is convenient to all Sapphire Valley amenities. Perfect for year round or vacation home.  Great over sized rear deck to enjoy the mountain views. This wonderful home will not last at this value pricing!  Call today for a viewing.        To learn more about this property click: 31 Poplar Court Click here to watch videos of mountain 'reel' estate for sale. For more information about buy...
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