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sought-after spots is Wildcat, a mountain
ridge neighborhood with a private reserve.
Nearly half of the 700-acre area is set aside
for usable green space, including 12 miles
of walking paths and trails. Home sites
share spectacular views of the neighboring
mountains, wildflower meadows and lush
forests.
Wercholuk said that other frequent
requests include a master bedroom on the
main level, open floor plans, four-season
rooms, such as covered screened porches
with fireplaces and grilling areas, and long
range mountain views and water views.
Slusser agreed that log and cottage
style homes on a lake or with long-
range mountain views are in the greatest
demand. Many homebuyers are seeking a
home off the grid, as well as tiny homes.
“Smart home technology is becoming
a necessary feature for the out-of-town
buyer,” she added. “Locks, security systems
and thermostats that can all be controlled
from a smartphone are increasingly
important.”
Intown living is in big demand, too. She
has a list of buyers looking to purchase a
loft or cottage type dwelling within walking
distance to the quaint downtown areas.
Gilmore has also noticed that intown
living is popular. “It’s nice to put away the
car and walk to town or the grocery store.
Close proximity to town, spectacular
views, and lakefront or golf community
properties tick most of the boxes for
location,” he said.
Cashiers has a new development in
the construction phase which will be the
first in-town eight-cottage community,
just two blocks from the crossroads.
Highlands’ new construction is increasing
in-town and there are many resale homes
and condos in the area at prices ranging
from $300,000 to $6 million-plus.
Real estate has always been robust
on the plateau, and the area is known
for its expensive homes, so affordability
is not something folks often look for,
Gilmore stated. He quickly added that
there are still homes and townhomes for
every budget. Communities like Sapphire
and Whispering Lake offer great values
starting in the $300,000s. Many homes
are sold fully furnished, allowing new
residents to move right in and enjoy their
mountain homes.
“Lots of homeowners can’t make it to
the mountains every weekend, so they
rent their homes using VRBO or one of
the many rental management companies.
It’s a great way to utilize your home
and capture some funds for expenses,”
he explained. “Clients in this area are
typically very nice families that respect
and care for others’ property.”
With all the interest in the Blue Ridge,
some new developments have gained in
popularity. The Heights at Cashes Valley
offers elevated rustic living and is one of
the most upscale communities in the area,
according to Fitts.
“The prices per square foot in the
community have yielded higher returns
than anywhere in the county,” he said.
“The homes are architecturally designed
using many natural materials, including
rough sawn wood, natural poplar bark
siding, live edge siding, board and batten,
cedar shake and lots of natural stone
accents and columns.”
A few other Blue Ridge communities
with new construction include Shepherds
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