Grand Highlands lives up to its name - this award-winning private gated community is situated on a mountaintop meadow at an altitude of 3,200 to 3,800. Surrounded by sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and untouched forest land, this community has the peaceful feel of a remote mountain enclave with the accessibility of a small city. Boasting just 145 home sites covering its 344 acres, the unique combination of low density and gentle, sloping topography makes this an ideal location to build a home.
Location
It's pastoral setting atop the Bearwallow Mountain is one of many features that influenced the Asheville Home Builders Association’s to name Grand Highlands the “Community of the Year”. While the location may seem remote, Grand Highlands is in fact quite centrally located at the center point between three major population centers in Western North Carolina - Asheville, Hendersonville, and Lake Lure. Each offering its own unique set of attractions and conveniences, Grand Highland’s proximity to these cities gives it an ideal balance of privacy and accessibility. High-quality medical care is located in both Hendersonville (25 minutes away) and Asheville (35 minutes away). The Asheville Regional Airport is just a 25-minute drive from Grand Highlands as well. Nearby Lake Lure (15 minutes away) boasts a gorgeous mountain lake encircled by the towering cliffs of Chimney Rock and Rumbling Bald Mountain. Boating, water skiing, and water recreation of all kinds are also available on Lake Lure, and eclectic shopping, dining, and imbibing are just around the corner in Chimney Rock Village.
Amenities
When it comes to on-site amenities and recreation, Grand Highlands has a plethora of offerings. The Mountain Top Lodge, an expertly crafted 12,000 square foot structure, serves as the social hub of the community. Here you will find a full catering kitchen, pub room with billiards, a game room, a TV lounge, a library, a salon, and a fitness center. These are in addition to the many public dining and gathering areas along verandas with sweeping mountain views. Grand Highlands residents also have access to a USTA-approved tennis court, an equestrian center, pickleball courts, a community garden, a beautifully maintained Community Dog Park, and miles of hiking and riding trails that form a network through the adjacent nature preserves. Social gatherings abound in the form of weekly pub and poker nights, book, golf, and hiking clubs, and much more.
Real Estate
Homes at Grand Highlands are intentionally designed to preserve and enhance the inherent beauty of the mountaintop setting. With underground utilities and several open meadows and lush woodland areas designated as public spaces, it will feel as if your home was delicately placed upon the mountaintop without disturbing the natural ecosystem in place. Homeownership at Grand Highlands can take a variety of shapes, with ready-to-build homesites on mountaintop meadows or tucked in the forest from $70k to $650k. For those seeking a more streamlined process, custom homes and luxury cottages are available from $475k to $3.5M, with a small number of luxury cabins priced as low as $400k.
The unique mountaintop ambiance of Grand Highlands and Bearwallow Mountain could be your backyard. Our premier luxury home buyer agents are ready to start this journey with you, keeping your interests top of mind every step of the way. Contact us today and let’s begin!
