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$299,000
4417689 MLS
Nearly 15 unrestricted acres offering exceptional versatility and endless possibilities! Whether you're dreaming of a private homestead, family compound, small farm, gardens, or space for livestock, this property provides multiple potential homesites and significant infrastructure already in place. Approximately one acre has been cleared, featuring a graded and graveled upper drive and plateau with an established RV site. Improvements include a well, new electric pole and components for the RV site, and two septic permits—a 2-bedroom permit near the RV site and a 3-bedroom permit farther into the property along the logging road. A south-facing slope provides another attractive potential homesite. Additional improvements include a new access road connecting the upper drive to the lower logging road, enhancements to the existing logging road, and ABC gravel along the upper drive/road bed. A developed spring provides an additional water resource and includes a tank, piping, solar pump system, terracing, plumbing and trenching, and PVC infrastructure designed to pump spring water to a 550-gallon tank. A tiny home is currently situated on the upper plateau. With nearly 15 acres, no restrictions, multiple potential building sites, and substantial site and infrastructure improvements already completed, this property offers a unique opportunity to create your own private mountain retreat, homestead, or multi-generational compound.

163 Camp Elliott Road, Black Mountain

$174,111
4406938 MLS
Why did the tree buy 7.63 acres? It wanted to branch out. Ok, I'll show myself out and work on my dad jokes. But before I do...we should probably talk about this property. If you've been looking for land around Asheville for any length of time, you know the drill. You see the pictures online. Looks promising. You drive out there. Then you spend the next hour fighting rhododendron, climbing over downed trees and staring into the woods while somebody says, "Trust me, there's a nice homesite back there." Where? Back where? Well, the owners of this one did us all a favor. They cleaned it up. Trails have been opened, brush has been cut back and you can actually WALK this 7.63 acres and see what you're buying. And once you start walking it, the property begins to make sense. There's a nice mix of rolling and sloping mountain ground, mature hardwoods, privacy and mountain views. You're sitting around 2,000–2,500 feet in elevation, tucked back in the woods where it feels like you've gotten away from things—but you're still in Candler. You don't have to pack provisions and say goodbye to your family every time you need to run to Ingles. Want to build one house and keep your woods around you? Makes sense. And yes, there are restrictions. Honestly, that's not always a bad thing. Minimum house size is 1,200 square feet. Modular homes are allowed; manufactured homes are not. You'll need a well and septic. Access is by private gravel road. What I like about this one is simpler than that. You can see the land. You can walk around, look at the different areas, stand there for a minute and start figuring out where the house goes. Where the porch goes. Where you leave the trees. Where you open up the view. That's when land starts getting fun. The owners already did a bunch of the dirty work. Put on your flip flops, Pradas or Boots on and come see what they found. New Survey and Septic Eval on file.

99999 Walking Horse Trail, Candler

$687,000
4413412 MLS
A rare opportunity to own 13.83 acres adjoining permanently preserved land protected by a Conservation Easement, offering privacy, natural beauty, and a remarkable setting just approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Asheville. Located in the desirable Cane Creek area of Fairview/Fletcher, this property provides convenient access to Highway 74A, Hendersonville Road, Asheville Regional Airport, shopping, dining, hiking, and everyday amenities while maintaining a peaceful mountain setting. Enter through pastoral pastureland and rolling, south-facing terrain before climbing toward the ridge, where the property offers beautiful long-range mountain and valley views to the northeast and south toward Bob Barnwell Valley. Existing logging trails have been maintained throughout portions of the property, providing access for walking and exploring. Previous soil evaluation and perc testing were completed. The land has a rich history dating back generations. Evidence of an old wagon road dating to the 1800s can still be found, along with pathways created during logging operations in the early 1960s and again during a professionally managed select timber harvest in 2005. Remnants of exceptionally large American Chestnut trees, believed to have been harvested in the 1920s, remain on the property and provide a fascinating connection to Western North Carolina's mountain heritage. This acreage was intentionally separated from a larger tract while the surrounding property was placed under conservation protection. The result is an exceptional homesite surrounded by land where future development is significantly restricted. The south-facing orientation offers an ideal opportunity to design an energy-efficient mountain home that complements the natural terrain. The property has benefited from decades of thoughtful forestry and land stewardship. White pine seedlings were planted beginning in the 1970s, followed by professionally managed forestry practices and continued monitoring. Conservation efforts on the adjoining property have included rotational grazing improvements, invasive-species management, controlled burning, pond restoration, and ongoing forestry work. Following Hurricane Helene, additional cleanup and forest restoration efforts were undertaken throughout the surrounding property. With a combination of pastureland, woods, ridge-top views, established trails, conservation-minded surroundings, and convenient access to Asheville, this is an increasingly difficult type of property to find in Buncombe County. Build your mountain dream home, create a private retreat, and enjoy the security of knowing much of the surrounding land has been preserved from future development.

99999 Bob Barnwell Road, Fletcher

$695,000
4412783 MLS
**SERENITY, SUNRISES & THE BLUE RIDGE** IT DOESN"T GET BETTER THAN THIS!! Escape to the tranquility of the Blue Ridge Mountains and discover an extraordinary opportunity to create your own private mountain retreat on nearly 5 acres in the gated community of Big Cove Estates. Ideally situated amid Western North Carolina’s breathtaking landscape, this exceptional property offers the rare combination of privacy, panoramic mountain beauty, and convenient access to Asheville. Much of the groundwork has already been completed, allowing you to move seamlessly toward bringing your vision to life. The view is breathtaking and this house concept would create a mountain oasis most people dream about. We had a concept plan designed specifically for this site, not a generic floor plan dropped onto a homesite, but a home built around the view itself. Timber-frame construction, a great room with floor-to-ceiling windows angled to catch the exact mountain sightline this property already has. You're not imagining a house with a nice view. You're imagining a house designed around one specific, irreplaceable view. This is the part people miss when they look at raw land. It's not just a blank lot. It's a blank canvas with the hardest part already solved, the location, the access, the view. The concept plan is the proof of what's actually possible here. Just select your builder and begin creating the dream!! Wake each morning to the peaceful beauty of the mountains and savor east-facing sunrise views across seemingly endless layers of Blue Ridge peaks. Envision quiet mornings with coffee on a generous wraparound deck, evenings surrounded by the sounds of nature, under an endless sea of stars and a lifestyle where the forest feels like an extension of your own backyard. Yet this secluded setting is remarkably convenient. Located approximately 15 miles from downtown Asheville, you’ll enjoy easy access to the city’s celebrated restaurants, eclectic shopping, art galleries, local breweries, live music, and vibrant entertainment scene. For outdoor enthusiasts, the possibilities are endless, with the property bordering the vast Pisgah National Forest and placing world-class hiking and mountain adventures close to home. The nearby French Broad River offers opportunities for kayaking, rafting, fishing, and countless ways to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the region. Big Cove Estates provides a private gateway to the outdoors offering a natural setting designed to coexist harmoniously with the surrounding wilderness. Whether you envision a full-time mountain residence, or a luxurious vacation escape you'll have the ability to build the mountain retreat you’ve been dreaming of—where the forest is your neighbor, the Blue Ridge is your view, and every sunrise feels like your own private show.

222 Hidden Ridge Drive, Candler

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