1848 Campbell Drive Pisgah Forest NC – Home for Sale

1848 Campbell Drive Pisgah Forest NC – Home for Sale

This beautiful home in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina offers fabulous long range views with 2500 square feet of living space on the first floor and includes a master bedroom suite, guest room, bath, living/dining room with a beautiful fireplace. You will enjoy gazing out the picture windows, eat in kitchen with adjacent screened porch and grill deck plus a utility/work room and garage. The finished basement offers 2 bedrooms, a recreation/sitting room, bath, storage rooms and ground level entrance.

1848 Campbell Drive Pisgah Forest NC – Home for Sale

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is in Transylvania County and is only minutes from Brevard and located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the crossroads between Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Forest, and The Gorges State Park all offering a smorgasbord of outdoor activities such as world-renowned fly fishing, kayaking, biking, hiking, camping and climbing. Brevard is also home to the world-renowned Brevard Music Center, Brevard College, and Transylvania Community Arts Council, bringing very diverse programs, concerts and exhibits to our mountain community. Brevard’s hometown feeling is captured by four annual street festivals: White Squirrel Festival, the famous Fourth of July Festival, Halloween Fest, and the Twilight Tour. These include special events such as the Annual Squirrel Box Derby, antique auto show, Old Time Music Competition, and Main Street Alive. The city is nicknamed “The Land of the Waterfalls” due to the many waterfalls in the area, including Looking Glass, Connestee Falls, and Sliding Rock.

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Bele Chere Festival- Asheville’s Beautiful Life!

Bele Chere means “Beautiful living” in an ancient Scottish dialect, and that’s just what nearby Asheville, North Carolina will be celebrating this weekend! What started as a three-block festival over three decades ago is now a city-wide event in Asheville.  Always held the last weekend in July, this year’s event holds  July 27-29, 2012.  The Bele Chere is a three-day street festival – one of the most popular in the Southeast!  This free festival features live music all day and night for all festival-goers.  It is a wonderful chance to experience the best in Asheville’s food, art, and music firsthand.

Come celebrate with us and experience the rich art heritage of historic Asheville.  During the festival, completely surrender yourself to the magic of Asheville as local artists, musicians, artisans and performers entertain you.  Visit local galleries and museums, or take in a performance at the theater.  Savor a meal at one of Asheville’s many wonderful restaurants.  Lose yourself in the stark beauty of it all.

This year’s event offers something for everyone, from a Children’s Area with games and other fun activities centered around the history of Western North Carolina, interactive rides and bounce houses, music performed by local and regional artists on several stages throughout the area, and Arts Park, which features the work of the Best of the Best in Bele Chere artists.  Foodies won’t want to miss the Taste of Asheville event in Pack Square.  Sample the cuisine of local chefs, including some regional favorites!  Vendors will be on hand providing ample food and drink, as well.  For more information or to plan your festival activities, visit the official Bele Chere website .  See you there!

Email Jay & Jewell Kaiser, at jay@homeinbrevard.com or call us at (828) 421-0375 to discuss how we can assist you in making your Brevard, North Carolina real estate experience productive and successful.

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Sylvan Habitat – 20 Sylvan Byway Pisgah Forest NC 28768 with Endless Views

Just a partial view from Lot 19 in Sylvan Habitat

Imagine sitting on your deck, screened in porch or sitting in your great room looking out at these views. 20 Sylvan Byway in Pisgah Forest NC is located in Sylvan Habitat just a 12 minute drive to Brevard North Carolina.

Enjoy this video of  398 FireFly Lane in Sylvan Habitat as an example of a home withing this special community of 555 acres and only 44 estate properties. Here is your chance to own one of three lots that all join each other, lots 18, 19 & 20. Join them all for or tow and have the property of a lifetime! Sylvan Habitat offers nearly 2oo acres in Conservation and green spaces, community park, trails for even the equestrian in the family.

Sylvan Habitat Trail at Waterfall

This 1.6 acre parcel has a gentle to rolling building site,  spectacular view and joins the community trail system that consist of 5 miles of trails that lead into the DuPont State Forest.

Sylvan Habitat is blessed with more than 12 sparkling mountain streams, waterfalls, and great views of the Blue Ridge to the Northwest, and the Saluda Mountains of South Carolina to the southeast. A ridge cuts diagonally through the property, defining forested valleys on either side. Southerly and easterly exposures predominate, giving you the morning sunshine, and the warming winter rays. Altitudes range from 2700 to 3100 feet. While not even hills by Himalayan standards, the altitude of the Southern Appalachians affords an interesting summertime temperature drop when compared to the Southern Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.

Sylvan Habitat Waterfall off Trial System

And to help you experience the diversity of this typical Southern Appalachian setting of coves and ridges, we will mark a separate system of pedestrian-only trails, which wind through the deep Rhododendron covered valleys, and along the pristine mountain trout streams.

Call me today for more information on lot 20 that is priced to sell for only priced for only $179,000. Lot 18 & 19 are available as well and equally price to sell. Call today Jay Kaiser 828-421-0375

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19 Sylvan Byway Pisgah Forest NC – Fabulous Views – Sylvan Habitat

Just a partial view from Lot 19 in Sylvan Habitat

Imagine sitting on your deck, screened in porch or sitting in your great room looking out at these views. 19 Sylvan Byway in Pisgah Forest NC is located in Sylvan Habitat just a 12 minute drive to Brevard North Carolina.

Enjoy this video of  398 FireFly Lane in Sylvan Habitat as an example of a home withing this special community of 555 acres and only 44 estate properties. Here is your chance to own one of three lots that all join each other, lots 18, 19 & 20. Join them all for or tow and have the property of a lifetime! Sylvan Habitat offers nearly 2oo acres in Conservation and green spaces, community park, trails for even the equestrian in the family.

This 1.6 acre parcel has a gentle to rolling building site,  spectacular view and joins the community trail system that consist of 5 miles of trails that lead into the DuPont State Forest.

Sylvan Habitat is blessed with more than 12 sparkling mountain streams, waterfalls, and great views of the Blue Ridge to the Northwest, and the Saluda Mountains of South Carolina to the southeast. A ridge cuts diagonally through the property, defining forested valleys on either side. Southerly and easterly exposures predominate, giving you the morning sunshine, and the warming winter rays. Altitudes range from 2700 to 3100 feet. While not even hills by Himalayan standards, the altitude of the Southern Appalachians affords an interesting summertime temperature drop when compared to the Southern Piedmont and the Coastal Plain.

Sylvan Habitat Waterfall off Trial System

And to help you experience the diversity of this typical Southern Appalachian setting of coves and ridges, we will mark a separate system of pedestrian-only trails, which wind through the deep Rhododendron covered valleys, and along the pristine mountain trout streams.

Call me today for more information on lot 19 that is priced to sell for only priced for only $155,000. Lot 18 & 20 are available as well and equally price to sell. Call today Jay Kaiser 828-421-0375

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5 House Hunting Tips

Searching for your Western North Carolina dream house can be an exciting—and trying—experience! Admittedly, while there are some parts of the homebuying process that are important and necessary but not exactly “fun”, there are simple and effective tips that can make your house hunting experience easier and, yes, even fun. Here are a few suggestions to help keep your house hunting experience a positive and exciting one.

Get pre-approved by a mortgage lender. This will help in a number of ways: it helps you limit your shopping to the types of homes you can afford, you will be ready to make an offer on the home you like, and sellers will be more inclined to take your offer seriously.

Choose a Good Agent.   Purchasing a home is a considerable investments and it makes sense to to be guided by a professional. Working with the right agent is critical to finding and securing your dream home. You need an agent who knows the local market, knows property and can carefully explain each step in the process so you always know what’s happening.

Keeping your budget in mind, determine what you want and need from your home.  There’s a big difference between needs and wants – create a list of “must haves”, “would likes”, and “definately don’t wants”.  Don’t just think about what you need now, consider what your needs may be a few years from now.  Your agent will help narrow down inventory and find homes that best match your needs.

If at all possible, visit the various neighborhoods you are considering. Plan to visit on weekdays and weekends and at different times of the day.  It matters.  Do you like the neighborhood? Does it have the amenities you want? Good schools? A convenient commute to work? Senior Services? Your new neighborhood will be a part of your daily life you want to be sure that you will be satisfied with not only your new home, but life in your new neighborhood as well.

It’s helpful to bring a camera, especially if you’re looking at a lot of homes. Take photos and notes of the homes you visit – the details of individual homes can begin to blur in the house-hunting process and having something to review when you get back home is a very helpful way to keep the homes you just saw organized.

Sometimes you may have to look at a lot of houses before you find the right one, but knowledge and preparation are the keys to a positive and exciting house hunting experience.

Email Jay & Jewell Kaiser, at jay@homeinbrevard.com or call us at (828) 421-0375 to discuss how we can assist you in making your Brevard, North Carolina real estate experience productive and successful.

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Community Focus: Sylvan Habitat, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina

Sylvan Habitat is a private eco retreat, of 555 acres with only 44 lots, and multi use trail system for pedestrian, hiking, mountain bike or horseback riding directly into the DuPont State Forest.  Offering bridges , passing over bold creeks with waterfalls, not forgetting the abundance of long range views. A community park with timber frame entertaining area, fire pit, all just part of the conservation and green spaces encompassing almost half the 555 acres.

A conservation community, Sylvan Habitat, just 5 miles outside of Brevard, NC, in Pisgah Forest, is the result of a desire to recreate an old-fashioned family neighborhood in a beautiful mountain setting, as well as a community that minimizes environmental impact while maximizing access to outdoor recreation. This trail and conservation development is a wonderful place to live. Sylvan Habitat, with over 6 miles of trails and more than 200 acres of conservation areas,  is like living in your own park. Sylvan Habitat is blessed with more than 12 sparkling mountain streams, waterfalls, and incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Northwest, and the Saluda Mountains of South Carolina to the southeast. A ridge cuts diagonally through the property, defining forested valleys on either side.

One of the beautiful homes found in Sylvan Habitat is this Custom Quality 3 bedroom, 3 bath home, located at 398 Firefly Lane,  which features stunning  year round views, privacy and adjoins green spaces found here in Sylvan Habitat.

Click here to View Additional Photos and Details for 398 Firefly Lane and check out the video tour of this special home below.

 

 

Enjoy this video tour of 398 Firefly Lane, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina 

For more information on this home, Sylvan Habitat, and Brevard North Carolina Real Estate contact Jay Kaiser at Exit Mountain Realty 828-421-0375 or email me at Jay@HomeInBrevard.com.

 

 

 

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5 Budget Friendly Weekend Projects For a Beautiful Yard

Every Brevard NC homeowner wants a beautiful yard,  however many homeowners are under the belief that yard work can be expensive and time consuming. Whether you’re a homeowner looking to pump up your home’s curb appeal in preparation for a sale, or you’re looking to get the most out of your yard for relaxing and entertaining, here are 5 budget friendly projects to bring your yard up to a “10″, and better still, each can be done over a weekend!

1.Lighting– Adding exterior lighting to your outdoor spaces makes it possible to enjoy more time outside and are a perfect way to create mood and ambiance. Consider going green with solar lights, they are affordable, require no wiring, and are eco-friendly.

2.Lawn– By fertilizing and seeding the lawn you can create lush, durable greenery. Eco-grass seed requires less watering and is over all lower maintenance, apply the seed to the areas needing grass then use a spreader to fertilize the whole yard.

3.Patio– Find an area in the yard to create a small area specifically designed for entertaining and relaxing. Brick or flagstone can help define the space and give you an area suitable for a table, chairs, and grill – what a great spot to spend some relaxing time!

4.Garden– A gardener with a black thumb? Worried about the upkeep required for beautiful plantings? No worries, plant a xeriscaped garden. These gardens are full of plants that require little maintenance and are drought resistant! Consider using such colorful plants as lavender, Russian sage, yarrow, sedum and salvia, all of which thrive in dry conditions.

5. Water– Adding a water feature to your yard provides an attractive focal point as well as a pleasurable background sound element to your outdoor space.  The addition of a simple fountain or small pond will also give birds a reason to visit, adding more sounds and beauty to your yard!

Email Jay & Jewell Kaiser, at jay@homeinbrevard.com or call us at (828) 421-0375 to discuss how we can assist you in making your Brevard, North Carolina real estate experience productive and successful.

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Celebrating the Fourth of July in Brevard

Come join us in downtown Brevard for a hometown Fourth of July celebration like no other. The festivities begin early with the 5K/10K Firecracker Run courtesy of the Brevard Rotary Club. Throughout the day, downtown Brevard’s streets will be closed to traffic to allow for a huge crowd of people attending a wide variety of events. Among the largest events are the 40th Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Showcase and the Classic Automobile Show. The automobile show will feature vintage vehicles from the 1920s to the 1970s, and you might even find yourself at an impromptu Elvis concert!

In addition to Elvis and other classic acts at the automobile show, there will be live music all day long at the Courthouse Gazebo. Entertainment will include the Pyramid Brass, Deano and the Dreamers, Lynn Goldsmith & the Jeter Mountain Band, Stepchild, puppet cabaret from the Mountain Marionettes, and A Dead Masquerade. There are many other events to watch or take part in, including the All Star Pet Show, the Duck Race, the Bicycle Parade, the reading of the Declaration of Independence, the Memorial Flag Raising, a hot dog eating contest, and the Old Time Fair on the grounds of the Transylvania Heritage Museum. Brevard Little Theatre will be presenting three performances of “The Great Western Melodrama” at the American Legion Hall.

As if all these things weren’t enough, there will also be a Fireworks Extravaganza to cap off the evening. If you truly want to celebrate the Fourth of July all day long, there is no better place to go than downtown Brevard.

Email Jay & Jewell Kaiser, at jay@homeinbrevard.com or call us at (828) 421-0375 to discuss how we can assist you in making your Brevard, North Carolina real estate experience productive and successful.

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