1) privacy and a nestled in feeling with the sound of waterfalls in the distance 2) adjacent to preserved thousands of acres of preserved/conservation easement land and trails 3) in an eco-friendly community 4) within 15 minutes of Asheville area town(s)
CAN DO! There really exists and "emerald green building site"... (see videos - right side bar and photo of flagged trail to building site) ...
This Nestled In gem is adjacent to the Triple Falls Sanctuary at Creston Community’s (Black Mountain NC) … (1 comments)
creston preserve: Mountain View Building Sites Asheville - 06/20/10 02:53 PM
Vacationing near Asheville this week? Looking for Homes on the GREEN-side? Check out the mountain views at Creston Preserve and the really wonderful building sites (see mini video.) Some, like the one seen in this video clip, even are adjacent to trails that lead to acres and acres of ‘forever wild" land. If adventuring in conservation areas, looking for wildlife and enjoying the sights and sounds, is something that attracts you, possibly you will choose a site like this on which to build your second home. There are numbers of amazing building sites here in the mountains within minutes of downtown … (5 comments)
creston preserve: Second &Vacation Homes Black Mountain's Creston, An Eco-Friendly Community - 03/29/10 10:07 AM
Continuing on our tour of 7 Asheville Second-Vacation Home Locales you will enjoy considering, we arrive at Creston Eco-Friendly Community. Points to keep in mind as we head out on this sunny day to look at Creston within the context of suitability for Second and/or Vacation homes are, a) proximity to Asheville, b) the exterior and/or interior allure for a second or vacation home, and c) zoning/deed restrictions. (photo shows new construction 2010 at CrestonEco-Community) The foundation of a conservation-oriented community such as Creston Preserve rests on maintaining a healthy and diverse ecosystem- a place where people can choose to live among … (4 comments)
Sunday in the Asheville area mountains. Winter. The trees are bare. The sun is shining. This is the perfect time to scout parcels of land . These are the days LOTS and LAND reveal what they are "made of." Take for example: __ a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) parcel that a client and I went out to investigate today.
My client is particular. She wants privacy, but she also wants to have a sense of community.On her list of top priorities is … (2 comments)
creston preserve: Anatomy of the Sale of Mountain Land For Sale by Owner - 01/16/10 08:36 AM
Anatomy of the Sale of Mountain Land For Sale by Owner- Going GreenAsheville Mountain Properties NC 2010 Selling and buying Land is different that selling and buying residential property. For one thing, there is a whole list of discoveries during the due diligence period that takes place outside the realm of the residential sale. And there are tasks that do not resemble the tasks of the residential broker.
Real Case Scenario- Land for Sale by Owner- The Survey- The seller has a very old survey. We recommend a new one. We devote our time and attention to emailing and … (5 comments)
creston preserve: CAT Provides Simple Remedy for De-Stressing the Mortgage Loan Hurry-up-and-Wait Challenge- - 09/25/09 10:16 AM
Dateline Asheville, North Carolina, September, 2009News and Views from Asheville's "GREEN-O-Lina" For anyone looking at loan modification and/or mitigation, whether you live in Asheville, NC or Anytown, USA, a gigantic hurry-up-and-wait process is certain. You rush to get all the required paperwork together, and then to send it off "post haste"... You dash to meet advisors with pertinent information, and then slowly, slowly try to make sense of that information. Somewhere along the way you discover that there are tens of thousands (and more) people trying to do just what you are doing. The loan people don't have the software they … (8 comments)
I followed their trail via North Haven, the gently winding way leading to the cabins at Creston Preserve, (see photo) a conservation-oriented community near Black Mountain, North Carolina. (photo shows mystery and the magic of this cabin awaiting my visit...fireplace SEE NEXT PHOTO is ready to offer an early autumn glow)
I had returned this day to do some photography for one of my clients who is looking for an extraordinary mountain homesite close to nature and … (3 comments)
creston preserve: Creston Preserve - The Mountain Views in Late Summer - 09/08/09 07:24 PM
I've been vacationing near home this week. I am adventuring in conservation areas--looking for wildlife (small varieties! -- like the wild turkey who crossed the trail today)--and ready for great photo opps. Today I am out at Creston Preserve. Three reasons I like it here...besides the peaceful atmosphere?? 50% of 1,100 Acres Protected Conservation Easement 5 Miles of Hiking Trails Leading to Creeks & Waterfalls Mountain Overlooks I've stopped by the clubhouse for a visit with REALTY STAR, Corey Atherton and asked him to tell me a bit about the views. We hiked a trail, then hopped in his red mountain vehicle … (3 comments)
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