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Barkers Creek, NC ~ A Well Preserved Farmland Community

01-25-12
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina: Real Estate Agent in Sylva, NC
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Barkers Creek is a short ten minute ride from Dillsboro and an even shorter flight of fancy to what the area must have looked like 150 years ago.Barkers Creek Whittier NC copyright Mona Gersky

Previewing property is a big part of being a Buyer’s Agent, especially when you are working with out of state buyers. The last thing you want to do is waste their time (and yours) taking them to inappropriate listings. After verifying a few things with a listing agent on a property we looked at last week, the agent showed me another wonderful possibility for our clients.

.Barkers Creek Whittier NC copyright Mona Gersky

When I finished with the agent, I headed over to another part of Barkers Creek to put up real estate signs on several new listings we have in two separate developments. On the way to the developments I noticed an old cemetery established in 1977 high up on a mountain overlooking the valley in Barkers Creek.

.Barkers Creek Whittier NC copyright Mona Gersky

This vista is one of my favorite kinds of views…mountains AND valleys. Even in the dead of winter, the mountains of Western North Carolina have some of the most beautiful views in the country.

.Barkers Creek Whittier NC copyright Mona Gersky

This old farmstead probably looks just like it did 100 years ago, surrounded by the woods up behind it and the vast pasture in front.

.Barkers Creek Whittier NC copyright Mona Gersky

We’ve had a lot of rain here during the last week but today was beautiful and sunny, with temperatures in the 60s. I think the horses took advantage of the warm air and earth. It certainly looks like there had been a little back scratching in the mud judging by dried dirt on their coats.

.Barkers Creek Whittier NC copyright Mona Gersky

Jackson County, NC is rich in these little farm communities and just an awesome place to look for property.

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Fall on the River - Color Season in the Mountains

10-13-11
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina: Real Estate Agent in Sylva, NC
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No, not Fall in the River because well…brrrr, but Fall on the River began a few weeks ago. We are just beginning to see the subtle beginnings of “Color Season” in the lower elevations of Jackson County, NC.

Fall Colors and the Tuckasegee River in NC

The beautiful Tuckasegee River is not only well known as a terrific Class II rapids river and world known trout river but it also has many of the prettiest vantage points to look at the hardwood trees as they begin to trade in their green leaves for the fall hues of yellows, oranges, reds and browns.

Fall Colors on the Tuckasegee River in NC

These photos were all taken on and around the old Jewell Revis bridge at the crossroads of 441/74 and Barkers Creek Road. Barkers Creek refers to an actual creek but it is also one of the largest townships in Jackson County plus one segment of the township is known as the “Barkers Creek” community.

Fall Colors on the Tuckasegee River in NC

The Barkers Creek community is really a convenient locations. For people who still want access to the shopping in Jackson County it is a short drive time of maybe 10 minutes. For people who need to work in Bryson City or Cherokee, its only about a 20 minute drive.

Fall Colors on the Tuckasegee River in NC

More fall photos will follow in the upcoming weeks of blogs. Today, we’re deciding which of the many tempting directions to follow. My mother and brother are in town visiting so it is a perfect excuse opportunity to play tourist. I think I hear the call of the Blue Ridge Parkway today and then maybe a little more Fall on the River tomorrow.

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Horsing Around Jackson County - This Time in Whittier, NC

09-30-11
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina: Real Estate Agent in Sylva, NC
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Horse in Whittier

What can I say? Horsing around Jackson County is one of my favorite past-times. The trip to the little investment possibility via Crystal Creek Road enabled me to capture (figuratively) the beautiful horse outside of the large barn on my way up. The Whittier/Cherokee area is loaded with these little scenes. Marvelous barns and lovely pasture land. This barn has Indian Hills Subdivision painted on it.
Horse in Whittier, NC
This localism contest has been one of my favorites so far. Even though it makes you work harder it is unbelievable how much better I know the seller now. If I hadn't been in the right place at the right time watching for localism blog fodder.
Horse in Whittier NC
Thank you to all who have visited, read and commented on my blogs. I hope you like this frisky pony collection as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Horse in Whittier, NC
If you ever have a chance to visit the Smoky's, a drive on Crystal Creek Road with all horse eyes upon you is a pretty cool feeling. The Whittier, North Carolina area is well worth your time if you love natural settings.
Horse in Whittier, NC
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Friday Fotos: 'Til The Cows Come Home

09-09-11
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina
Mona Gersky,GRI,ABR~MoonDancer Realty~ Western North Carolina: Real Estate Agent in Sylva, NC
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  • Office: (828) 631-0077
  • Mobile: (828) 508-1107



Cow Conversation on Herren's Branch | www.MoonDancerRealty.com

When I showed the little cabin out on Herren's Branch today, it reminded me of a day a couple of years ago when I passed the cow pasture at the corner of Dicks Creek Road and Herren's Branch in Whittier. It was obscenely cold out and I left the toastiness of the car because who could pass up a visit with these picture perfect bovines? They wanted me to engage in a little cow conversation which I was happy to oblige. I couldn't choose between the two fotos so what the heck...have two Friday fotos!

You Looking At Me? | www.MoonDancerRealty.com

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