Discover an exceptional opportunity to own approximately 286.45 acres in a highly desirable location between the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and Western Carolina University. This expansive property is just minutes from Bear Lake, Bear Lake Reserve, Castle Lady hawke and Jackson County Airport, offering seamless access via paved roads to the entrance. Inside the gate, a well-established road system winds through mature forests and ascends to elevated ridgelines showcasing long-range mountain views. Ideal for those seeking privacy, recreation or investment potential, the land is suited for a legacy estate, multi-generational compound or thoughtful development. Bring or imagination for a development, estate or compound. The sellers have a preliminary proposed master plan, which includes a 64-lot RV resort with a clubhouse, pool, and 25 large estate homesites. The sellers are developers; their knowledge and expertise would be a benefit for the next owner. Their expertise can help in the development, planning, entitlement and approval process. One of the final large, flexible tracts in Jackson County, this property pairs natural beauty with proximity to top-tier amenities creating a rare opportunity in Western North Carolinas mountain landscape.