Corey Atherton

Creston is just about 12 minutes from Black Mountain NC and that's where people can stop by our Black Mountain Office to get information about Creston and local attractions. I was there earlier this week when someone came to the door to inquire about Creston. We ended up chatting for awhile.

"What is it about Creston Community that makes it a 'stand out'? he asked.

There are so many features about the Creston Community that fit this description, that it was hard to know where to start. But I found myself going to the foundation of this eco-friendlydevelopment right away.Here are a few of the things that make Creston very special:

1. Creston is inspired by shared ideals of conservation, responsibility, and environmental sensitivity.
2. We are very proud to have partnered with the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina to establish conservation easements that ensure that the natural heritage our residents cherish is forever protected. ( We believe that quality of life and natural splendor can go hand-in-hand. )
3. Of Creston's 1110 acres, 550 acres are shared (protected) community Green space, with miles of groomed hiking trails that wind through the woods to waterfalls and 65,000 acres of the adjoining Pisgah National Forest. Conservation easements ensure spectacular mountain views, pristine woodlands, rushing streams and waterfalls are forever protected. (see photo)
4. All of this unspoiled beauty is complemented by modern amenities like broadband Internet access, the rustic comfort of the Creston Lodge, and the nearby culture, charm and energy of Black Mountain and Asheville.

NC mountain homes have an attractive quality. Having been on board at Creston for many years, I can tell you that this "attractive quality" is underscored here! The concept is to keep it simple, quiet, and serene so the natural beauty of the land takes precedence. 50% of 1100 acres is designated as Creston Reserve/Common Property which will remain undeveloped for all residents to enjoy as part of Creston living.

Creston represents a return to the basics of North Carolina mountain homes and ownership.It's a place for people who like their privacy but want the opportunity to get to know their neighbors, perhaps while walking on one of the foot trails meandering through the Creston Reserve or at one of the community greens and overlooks.

But perhaps a picture or two can describe that attractive quality best! So take a look at our vistas here at Creston (Black Mountain, NC) and then call or email me.

We are looking forward to Fall here at Creston.
It's a great time to enjoy the atmosphere and the prospect of your North Carolina mountain home.

When considering NC Mountain homes, look no further than Creston Community. We an easy 42- minute drive from Asheville, NC, and just 11 minutes to Black Mountain. Creston NC mountain home owners are quick to tell you that they chose Creston not only because of the absolute beauty that surrounds you here (see photo,)but because of Creston's proximity to the amenities of Asheville and Black Mountain. They will also tell you about the excellent restaurants, grocery stores that feature locally-grown and harvested produce, cultural and recreational offerings.

And I will add that the foundation of a conservation-oriented community such as Creston rests on maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem- a place where people can choose to live among caring neighbors, sharing their inspiration and enthusiasm.

Why Invest in NC Mountain Homes?

"North Carolinahas proven to be one of the top five retirement states in the nation over the past 30 years, " according to Retirement Lifestyles Magazine. This, despite a blip in the housing market the magazine reports , "will continue to be attractive to boomers, empty-nesters and retirees." And, I am quick to point out, Creston is debt-free and on solid ground financially. This means you can expect good appreciation and value for your money.

Can you imagine being a Creston resident in an NC mountain home? If so, I look forward to meeting you. Email or call me for a tour, and in the meantime, check out our WEB CAM- Live View to the Southeast from Creston's NC mountain homes...(refreshes every 60 seconds)

Creston Community in Black Mountain, NC welcomes visitors interested in NC mountain homes. Often, I meet our visitors at the roundabout (see photo)and invite them to take a close look at Creston's beautiful mountain homesites with me. Soon they notice that these carefully thought-out sites provide sanctuary yet they do not feel isolated. I like to point out that our conservation easements ensure that the spectacular mountain viewsthey see, the pristine woodlands, rushing streams and waterfalls are forever protected. Of Creston's 1110 acres, 550 acres are shared community space, with amenities that include hiking trails that wind through hardwood forests adjoining Pisgah National Forest. Then, as we continue up the mountain to the Creston Park and Community Center they find, at the top, this ideal space for socializing family, friends and neighbors.

When you come to Creston NC, possibly you will plan to overnightat the Wren Cabin. The Wren sits perched atop the mountain and overlooks spectacular views of distant mountains. It's a cheerful setting where future residents can imagine what it is like to live here at Creston. The "welcoming energy of the place" is expansive. I've been told it reaches down the valley (just 10 minutes or so) to Black Mountain.

Autumn's on the way! That means changing colors of leaves and a spectacular canvas across the ridges. Looking out from Creston at the soft, gentle mountains of the Blue Ridge evokes a sense of calm and connection. Whether you are gazing out the window with coffee in hand as the sun peaks over the Hickory Nut Mountains, or sharing a glass of wine on your porch as the sun slips behind the blue ridges of Rocky Knob, you will know that you have selected just the right spot, uniquely yours.

Western North Carolina and the Greater Asheville, NC real estate are much sought after. So finding Creston, an environmentally sensitive community with an environmentally sensitive ethicthat guides the philosophy of the Creston Community is veryattractive. In fact, Creston Community has partnered with the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina to establish conservation easements that ensure that the natural heritage our residents cherish and enjoy is forever protected! The beauty of living in the Creston Community is that you can enjoy all this from your homesite which has been carefully arranged to provide privacy, seclusion, and mountain views, and for leaving the surrounding natural habitat untouched. Yet, you won't need to give up urban amenities: the cultural meccas of Asheville, NC and Black Mountain, NC are within a short drive. We have a dependable broadband network.

Can you imagine being a Creston resident in an NC mountain home? If so, I look forward to meeting you. Email or call me for a tour.

"Keep it Simple" Creston Community, Black Mountain, North Carolina

Can you see yourself hiking trails that lead to the National Forest- stopping to picnic by a waterfall along the way? If so Creston Community represents a return to the basics of mountain land ownership. It's a place for people who like their privacy but want the opportunity to get to know their neighbors, perhaps while walking on one of the foot trails meandering through the Creston Reserve or at one of the community greens and overlooks.

The concept is to keep it simple, quiet, and serene so the natural beauty of the land takes precedence.And at the Creston Community (within a 37 minute drive from Asheville) 50% of 1100 acres is designated as Creston Reserve/Common Property which will remain undeveloped for all residents to enjoy as part of Creston living.

Today people equipped with computers, faxes, cell phones and services like UPS and Fed Ex can make the choice to live in rural havens in comfort. Creston with its beautiful mountain setting and long range views, offers a quiet sense of being. Yet nearby, the towns are abuzz with energy and vitality. A major consideration in mountaintop living is easy access on and off the mountain. At Creston all home sites are only a few minutes from the entrance.

Looking out from Creston at the soft, gentle mountains of the Blue Ridge evokes a sense of calm and connection. Whether you are gazing out the window with coffee in hand watching the sun come up over the Hickory Nut Mountains or sharing a glass of wine on your porch watching the sun slip behind the mountains over toward Rocky Knob, you will know that you have selected just the right spot, uniquely yours...

Are you looking for exquisite mountain property near Asheville, NC? Email or call me today.Just say "keep it simple", and I will be happy to take you on a personal tour!