Today has been a beautiful day here in Western North Carolina. I spent a couple of hours this morning with a musician, a Town Board Member and the Postmaster of Webster, North Carolina. All rolled into one! What I haven't mentioned is that Mark Jamison is also one of the most prolific editorial letter writers in Jackson County. He regularly contributes well documented, thought provoking and cage rattling opinions. Whenever one of his letters appears, I know I'm about to get educated.
While I'd love to have you think I was hobnobbing with a local celebrity just for the pure exposure of the experience...I wasn't. We have a mutual friend who's mentioned for years a piece of property out in Pressley Creek that Mark would like to sell. Mark stopped by the office a couple of weeks ago to let us know that his 60+ acre parcel is available as a pocket listing and that he will compensate any agent who brings him a qualified buyer. He shared some photos and data on the property via a website he is using.
We're glad to hear of listings that aren't being marketed, but in order to keep them uppermost in our minds it's helpful to physically see them. Mark and I made an appointment to go see the property today. It really is a great piece of property. He built a house there 15 or so years ago that he no longer lives in. The house could be easily adapted to suit a variety of needs. Tongue and groove vaulted ceiling, hardwood floor, great view, open floor plan, a full sized basement that could be finished including adding a stairway to the interior of the house. With judicious tree trimming there would be a phenomenal long range mountain view. The house is intensely private, yet only a 10 minute ride to Cullowhee, home of Western Carolina University.
Please let me know if you have anyone who would appreciate mountain living near Cullowhee, North Carolina.
After we saw the property we returned to Mark's home in Webster. I got to meet two of his buddies, 13 year old Chester and the youngster, Jack. Chester wasn't much for posing and I'm lucky to have gotten this photo!
I thought I knew a lot about Jackson County, but it was news to me that Webster was a hot bed for gnome activity. Actually, there are several that reside on Mark's property. While we were gone, a new door for the Holly tree was delivered. I have heard they are drawn to good music.
I'm curious to hear about the rest of the country's experiences and opinions about pocket listings.
As always, enjoy the music!
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