Tucked high in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains is Dark Ridge Creek, an untouched stretch of the Carolinas where nature lives in harmony with world-class amenities. This captivating acreage offers an unmatched opportunity, with 1,100 pristine acres containing over six miles of wide, maintained roads and two gates within the Balsam Mountain Preserve. The incredible trail system across the acreage presents the opportunity to explore every inch, including the huge upper watershed cove with its waterfalls and cascades leading to Dark Ridge Creek. Fish the native trout stream within the creek, with a front-row seat to the conservation areas nearby, Admire the diverse flora and fauna that make the region so unique. Broaden your horizons with 60-180 additional acres downstream, also available for purchase. Make a mark of your own in this natural paradise with an estate built exactly to your specifications, set against the stunning backdrop of the Appalachian Mountains.

Balsam Mountain Preserve is a truly incredible 4,000-acre conservation community, where unique amenities bring luxury to the mountains natural escape. Challenge yourself with the 18 unique holes of Mountain Majesty, an Arnold Palmer Signature Course that is one of the finest mountain courses in the country, or perfect your swing at the Preserves innovative Palmer Practice Park. Saddle up at the Balsam Equestrian Center, tuck in for a meal with a mountain view at the Club, or relax at the stunning Pavilion with its state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities. If you have to venture away from the mountain, picturesque Sylva and Waynesville are only ten minutes away. Travel 40 scenic minutes to Asheville for an afternoon of incredible food and unique shopping, or access to the regional airport. Only two and a half easy hours by car will bring you to Atlanta or Charlotte, close enough for a day trip.

PROPERTY FEATURES

Total: 1,100 acres | 6+ miles of wide maintained roads

Outdoor Features | High elevation; Amazing trail system; Huge upper watershed cove with waterfalls and caves; 1 mile of native trout stream (Dark Ridge Creek)

Additional Spaces | Dark Ridge Camp with its large covered open-air pavilion, outdoor grill, fire put, fresh mountain water pump, bunkhouses/tent platforms, and horse paddock

Other Amenities | Two gated entrances within Balsam Mountain Preserve; 60-180 additional acres downstream also available for purchase| Private gates into Balsam Mountain Preserve with its world-class amenities including Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and state-of-the-art fitness facilities;

Location: 10 minutes to Sylva; 10 minutes to Waynesville; 40 minutes to Asheville and the regional airport; 2.5 hours to Atlanta; 2.5 hours to Charlotte