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6,200 Acre New Community atop the Blue Ridge Mountains

Kevin Teeters & Ashley Teeters Hickory NC Realtors: Real Estate Agent in Hickory, NC

Reynolds Blue Ridge

Still in the infancy stages, a new 6,200 acre community is being developed atop the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. This new development stretches nine miles and will include parks, a golf course, nature/hiking trails, and a member club. Plans are to include up to 2,000 new units.

Reynolds Development and Management Group was founded in Greensboro, Georgia and is now a premier development company in the US.

I have toured the site of the new development and taken some pictures of the views that are sure to captivate potential buyers. Below are the pictures that I took this week while driving through this new development. Can you imagine the views with splashes of fall color or covered in winter snow? Click here to view the master plan for this new development. The developers plan to keep 1,000 acres dedicated to conservation and that acreage will remain undeveloped in this area.

Reynolds Blue Ridge

Reynolds Blue Ridge

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With views like this, it is understandable how so many of the future sites have already sold. This is an ideal opportunity to invest in a home that can be cherished by your family for generations to come. Contact me today to learn more!

Blowing Rock...what a great place to raise a family!

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Even the Geese think so as they cross the road unharmed for their morning commute.

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This made me smile as I was driving my own morning commute through Blowing Rock. The people behind me weren’t so amused as referenced by their beeping car horns but I was glad I stopped to capture the moment. The little one on the end cracks me up. I can almost hear him saying “hey, wait for me!!!”. Just one more reason to live in Blowing Rock.

"The Forest at Crestwood" outside of Blowing Rock

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Follow the meandering Shulls Mill road through the scenic back country between Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk and stumble upon the timeless Crestwood Mountain Resort.

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The amenities surrounding the picturesque Inn include a Spa complete with a lap pool, steam bath, sauna, cardio fitness center and showers, as well as massage, skin and nail therapy. Spring 10 030_600f

Also enjoy unique food and beverages from “The Table at Crestwood” and “The Lounge at Crestwood”. This is an unforgettable setting! It’s hard to find a more enjoyable place in the high country to watch the sunset than from the Crestwood lawn and terrace.

The Inn at Crestwood is also a fantastic setting for large or intimate events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, family reunions and parties. Crestwood is centrally located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway and is close to both Moses Cone and Price Parks.

The homes in “The Forest at Crestwood” are nestled in a private wooded neighborhood boasting beautiful sunsets and long range layered mountain views.

The particular home that I have listed in the Forest at Crestwood is just gorgeous.Spring 10 023_600f The 3 bedroom, 4 and a half bath custom home has a great view and 2 full levels of wrap around decking to enjoy it on. The home features an open floor plan with cathedral ceilings in the great room.

There is a full den downstairs that could also be used as a game room. There's even room to expand in the unfinished area of the basement.

The huge master suite on the main level opens out onto the deck and features Trapertine floors in the master bath. There’s even an extra room upstairs could be used as an office or formal dining.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own your own stunning full or part time home in the high country.

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Please contact me directly for more information and an MLS sheet.

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Southern Ideal Home Show - NC State Fairgrounds - Raleigh NC

Marc Iafrate, MBA - Raleigh Real Estate SearchRaleighRealEstate.com: Real Estate Agent in Raleigh, NC

Join us for the Southern Ideal Home Show to take place at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh, NC.

The Event Runs April 9-11. 

Parking is Free.

You can Register online at www.SouthernIdealHomeShow.com to win a $500 Shopping Spree from the show's sponsor.

Also available is a Coupon good for $1 off Admission.

Regular Admission is $9, Kids under 15 are Free with Adult Admission.

 

Raleigh, NC Real Estate from your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA 

 

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7 Reasons Why You Should Buy a Home in the High Country

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1) The Blue Ridge High Country is blessed with four distinct seasons and all of the activities to go with them. There are many ski resorts in the area: Sugar, Beech and Appalachian Ski Mountain are all open from December to early March. Hawk's Nest in Seven Devils has transformed into a snow tubing park offering fun for the whole family. In the spring, summers and fall there are plenty of opportunities for exploring, hiking, bouldering, fishing, tubing, canoeing, and kayaking. We even have a local zipline and lets not forget Tweetsie Railroad for more family fun.


2) Watauga County was just voted the 8th healthiest county in North Carolina!


3) Being in our gorgeous mountain region gives the feeling of privacy and seclusion while still being an hour or two from EVERYWHERE! In less than an hour you can get to Hickory, Morganton, Wilkesboro or Johnson City In under 2 hours you can be in Charlotte, Winston-Salem, or Greensboro. This makes it an easy weekend travel destination. The large number of vacation rentals available, offer just about every range of accommodation you can dream of.


4) We have great hospitals. Appalachian Regional Healthcare System has state of the art hospitals in Boone, Blowing Rock, Linville.


5) There are lots of Cultural Arts opportunities. Appalachian State University and Lees McRae College offer many fine examples of traveling as well as local artists, musicians, writers, actors etc. The young demographic that universities have bring a diverse and exciting nightlife as well.


6) Restaurants. Obviously there are great places to eat anywhere you go but the Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk areas offer such a diverse mix of cuisines for all budgets.


7) Buying a home in the Mountains of North Carolina will always be a solid INVESTMENT! Desirability is an important aspect in the sale of any property. Even in the slow economic times, there have not been a shortage of people wanting to move to the area.


Whether you are looking to retire, go to school, raise a family or buy a second home, the High Country has something for just about everyone. Come see for yourself.