Cashiers, NC

In the heart of the mountains of Western North Carolina,, lies an unusually "high valley" community named, Sims Valley. At the turn of the century this hidden valley was a homestead to one family. Its surrounding ridge lines look across 35-40 miles of beautiful vistas into the Great Smoky Mountains . Centrally located near the mountain communities of Cashiers and Highlands, Sims Valley is near everything you need or would want out of a mountain gated community.

The nearby town of Cashiers North Carolina has unique mountain plateaus not often seen in the Appalachians, with rock formations rising up to 5,000 feet. At 3485 feet above sea level, Cashiers offer an unequaled "feel" of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The higher elevation offers a cooler climate to escape the heat of summer, yet the winters are mild with perhaps a few snowy days to enjoy the beauty of winter without the hassles of long term snow and ice.

Highlands North Carolina is at an elevation of 4,118 feet,and boasts a range of biological diversity with scenic mountain vistas and abundant unpolluted watersheds. With over 250 waterfalls in the surrounding area nature is right out your back door. Some of Highlands most visited waterfalls are Bridal Veil, Dry Falls, Bust Your Butt, and Cullasaja which are located on Hwy. 64 between Highlands and Franklin. Then there is Glen Falls which is located on Hwy 106 toward Dillard.

Abound with cascading waterfalls, magnificent Lake Glenville, emerald green valleys and rock faced mountains, and the Nantahala National Forest, who wouldn't wat to call it home?

Enjoy the beauty and tranquility this valley has to offer. Sims Valley is for those who want to leave behind life as usual and experience the mountains for themselves in a delightful living environment.

On January 27, 2009, the Sapphire Valley Master Association (SVMA) purchased Red Bird Golf Course. Included in the purchase were about 30 acres of land, the pro shop building, carts, and other maintenance equipment. The SVMA also owns the Sapphire Recreation Center, the Sapphire Community Center, and the ski area. The association refinanced their existing debt and purchased the golf course with a new note in the amount of $3,153,853 . According to the president of the SVMA, Mr. Walt Green, the association will save approximately $6,500 per month because of favorable interest rates. For additional information, please contact Jochen Lucke at jlucke@ncliving.com.

When the North Carolina Association of Realtors wanted to interview a Realtor with over 30 years experience and find out what insight they may have, they called Elaine Zachary with Silver Creek Real Estate Group. Elaine pointed out that her "best tactic in this market revolves around great customer service that always puts the client first." This attitude, combined with resources and professionalism, sets us apart from other companies and brokers. For further information about the great people at Silver Creek Real Estate Group, feel free to contact Jochen Lucke at jlucke@ncliving.com or call 828-743-1999.

Many of you are familiar with the devastating effects of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) on the beautiful hemlock trees in our area. According to the US Forest Service, these pests will kill a hemlock tree within a few years. The HWA does not have enough natural enemies here to keep it in check, and the hemlock trees have not built up a resistance to it.

The good news is that there are effective insecticidal treatments for infected trees, as well as preventative measures that can be taken to protect healthy trees. The Jackson-Macon Conservation Alliance (JMCA) provides helpful tips on how to treat against the HWA and save our properties and forests from this invasive and destructive insect. Visit the JMCA website at http://www.j-mca.org/hemlock.asp.

What is the Cashiers Real Estate Market...

I Found this article posted by T.C. and Company Properties and I hope it will help you understand what and where the Cashiers Market is.

The real estate in Cashiers, as in many areas of the Appalachian Region of Western North Carolina, has been on a steady rise for many years, and nothing seems to be able to derail it. For investors and people looking for second (third, fourth) homes, this place is a gold mine. You can always expect a return on your investment in the coming years. And, don't be surprised if you see a movie star or the head of a Fortune 500 company in any of the restaurants in Casheirs, Highlands, or nearby Sylva.


ZIP Code: 28717Approximate

Location Boundaries: Southern Jackson County in North Carolina

Location Characteristics: Combine the drastic granite dropoffs of the Blue Ridge escarpment with more than 80 inches of rain a year and something dramatic is bound to happen. Around the town of Cashiers (pronounced CASH-ers), perched at 3,500 feet on the Eastern Continental Divide, the jackpot shows up in the form of waterfalls-everything from tiny cliffside seeps to 400-foot-plus cataracts that roar into deep gorges. The downtown is little more than a crossroads, the junction of U.S. 64 and North Carolina 107, and a mile or so radius of antique shops, high-end restaurants, and second-home clusters discreetly tucked into the woods. The thousand-foot cliffs of Whiteside Mountain provide the kind of hairy, multipitch, huge-exposure climbs that would almost make you swear someone had trucked the place out from Yosemite.If you're ready to get away from commercialized areas, a town in the Blue Ridge Mountains "finger" of the Appalachians, Cashiers is your place. There are no chain restaurants or unsightly billboards and enormous signs. Cashiers is protecting the natural beauty and integrity of the area, and it has been a secret, second-home destination for the rich and famous for many years. The extremely private, but convenient location to nearby airports and major interstates to metropolitan areas (Asheville, Atlanta, Greeneville, etc.) make it a "no brainer" destination.

For more information on how to purchase a home or for additional information on the Highlands Cashiers Real Estate Market contact The Blue Ridge Summit Group at O: 828-743-7077 or C: 404-394-7144

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