Carriage Park is a private gated community nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 2,152 feet. Long-range mountain views, small-town charm, and luxurious amenities are the name of the game here. Structured in a patchwork of quiet mountain neighborhoods that each possesses its own unique style, this award-winning community is designed to ensure easy access to both nature and convenience. Community, stability, and financial responsibility are keystone values of Carriage Park, and residents can take heart knowing their investment in a home is sound. Breathe in the mountain air and delight in the variety of thoughtful amenities that make this masterfully planned community a pleasure to call home.
Location
Located just 3 miles outside of the small mountain city of Hendersonville, NC, Carriage park strikes a perfect balance between convenience and remoteness. Hendersonville offers small-town charm and family values along with a variety of excellent options for dining, shopping, arts & culture, and outdoor recreation. Residents will also love the community events hosted by this charming town, including weekly outdoor summer concerts and street dances, art and music festivals, and the Annual North Carolina Apple Festival. The diverse and award-winning offerings of Asheville are just 30 minutes down the highway as well. Sitting in the French Broad River Basin, Carriage Park is located at an ideal elevation and location for temperate weather featuring 4 distinct seasons without dramatic heat or cold. The surrounding area is considered a temperate rain forest, featuring endless stunning mountain views, hundreds of miles of hiking and cycling trails, over 200 waterfalls, and cold, clear rivers as far as the eye can see. There are a variety of excellent K-12 schools with award-winning sports teams and high-quality academics in the nearby school district. Excellent healthcare can be found 10 minutes down the road from Carriage Park at Park Ridge Hospital, 20 minutes away at Pardee Hospital and 30 minutes away at Mission Hospital. Air travel is easy and convenient as well, with Asheville Regional Airport 15 minutes down I-26 West, the Greenville/Spartanburg International Airport 40 Minutes down I-26 East, the large hub of Charlotte International Airport 2 hours away, and even larger Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport 3.5 hours away.
Amenities
Within the 400 acres of Carriage Park residents are afforded a luxurious suite of fantastic amenities. 24/7 gated security, a community fire station and dam, several waterfalls, 70-mile views, beautifully landscaped lawns, a gazebo, and a small stocked lake are just the tip of the iceberg. As one climbs The Parkway road through each community, elevation gains and the mountain views abound as you reach the 2,708-foot summit of the Carriage Park community. Within this idyllic mountain setting, residents can enjoy a luxurious Clubhouse Lodge, broadband internet, a vast network of hiking and cycling trails, a community park, a fitness center equipped with an indoor and outdoor pool, tennis courts, and an active schedule of community events. In short, there is no shortage of fantastic options for residents seeking a good time and a pleasant lifstyle at Carriage Park.
Real Estate
Carriage Park features 26 neighborhoods organized in small clusters of homes and townhomes. The 700 homesites within Carriage park are situated in cul de sac-style to allow for maximum privacy and proximity to other neighborhoods. Home architecture styles resemble old English cottages featuring masterful stonework and exposed timber frame construction. Homes vary in size from 1,400 to 3,800 square feet and range from $275,000 to $800,000 in price. For those who wish to build a home, lot sizes range from .25 to 1 acre and prices range from $29,900 to $129,000.
