From the soaring, majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the tree covered vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains, Therealestatehomeguide.com features extraordinary mountain and mountain–view properties. With the air clean and the mountain rivers running clean and cool, you’ll feel refreshed and relaxed in your highland retreat. Ideal for escaping the summer heat or skiing the season’s first snow, mountain communities are popular second home and vacation home choices.
Those who enjoy outdoor activities will be drawn to mountain living with its many opportunities for exploring the unique mountain flora and fauna through hiking, camping, kayaking and canoeing. There are a number of superb mountain golf courses with breathtaking scenery and dramatic vistas. Freshwater fishing and lake boating are always popular and winter months provide perfect conditions for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
Altitude is an important consideration when looking for mountain real estate. Certainly, the higher above sea level your house sits can allow for longer range views, but also the air is thinner and the temperatures are cooler at the higher elevations. It’s not uncommon for mountain–view properties to enjoy unobstructed views extending 50 miles or more, giving owners a much sought after bird’s–eye perspective on the world.
The mountain regions are unique and beautiful, with forests of evergreen trees in the western states and trees giving extraordinary fall colors in the eastern mountain ranges. Waterfalls dot the countryside and wild rivers course through rocky canyons and dense woodlands.
You’ll find a wide array of architectural styles in mountain homes, including charming cottages, mountain cabins and elegant mountain side estates. Common design elements include oversized picture windows, exposed beams, stone fireplaces and natural wood floors, and of course, what would a mountain view be without a raised deck to enjoy it?
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You’ll find much to explore at this exclusive East Texas lakefront private community, with its collection of gorgeous all–waterfront homesites, luxury lakeside amenities and private beach club on the shores of Lake Bob Sandlin. Ideally located near Mount Vernon and Mount Pleasant, this exceptionally valued waterfront neighborhood is near I–30, just 90 minutes from Dallas. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoDiscover the spirit of Texas Hill Country at the brand new master–planned community Vintage Oaks, located conveniently between Austin and San Antonio. Build your custom dream home on these premium 1 to 3 acre homesites which offer stunning hilltop, pondside and wooded settings. Vintage Oaks is nestled among vineyards in beautiful New Braunfels, a commuter’s dream within easy reach of both the capitol city of Austin and spectacular San Antonio. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoLife at French Broad Crossing is miles above the ordinary, with exceptional 1 to 5 acre river and mountain view homesites set in a carefully planned 750 acre community. This magnificent property borders two miles of the mighty French Broad River and offers a River Club and Lodge amenity which overlooks the river rapids. This mountain community is a short drive from the exceptional culture and dining of Asheville in Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoWith beautiful NC mountains, a pristine lake, streams, and river, Mountain Blue is the best country living experience in the southeast. Deep in the serene and secluded escape within the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mountain Blue is 1 hour from Asheville, NC and only a short drive Sylva, Dilsboro and Cashiers, all quaint historical villages. °
Send Me Free Information Now!View More Photos & InfoRenowned as the south’s most prestigious private community, The Cliffs at Glassy occupies 3,500 extraordinary acres atop spectacular Glassy Mountain in northern Greenville County. Experience golf at the “Fourth Most Scenic Golf Course” in America and have access to the best private club membership opportunity available anywhere. This elegant mountain golfing community is part of the word-famous Cliffs Communities- setting the standard for excellence in luxury residential golf living. °
View More Photos & InfoThe Cliffs Valley offers inspired mountain living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this gated golf community includes lifestyle, club membership and wellness amenities which are second to none. Whether you are looking for a luxury retirement or active golfing community, the 3,000 acre Cliffs Valley has everything you need. Located conveniently near Greenville, Spartanburg and Hendersonville in the beautiful mountains of South Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoResembling a desert oasis, Elim Valley is a lush master-planned community surrounded by the dramatic red rock buttes of southwest Utah. This exceptional property will offer 12 spectacular neighborhoods, a town center, parks and trails and a world-class Robert Trent Jones II golf course. Elim Valley is ideally located near numerous national parks, fast growing St. George and just 90 minutes from Las Vegas. °
View More Photos & InfoEscape from today’s hectic pace for a relaxed waterfront lifestyle at Handsmill on Lake Wylie, where you’ll enjoy custom designed homes inspired by graceful southern living. This luxury lakefront community is located just 17 miles from Charlotte, NC near the North Carolina/ South Carolina border. °
View More Photos & InfoBecome a part of this vibrant mountain community, and enjoy sunsets over the Blue Ridge Mountains from your custom single family home, elegant townhome or wonderfully unique treehouse. Walk to the classic, Old World inspired Village Center and enjoy outstanding recreational amenities including a world–class racquet club and health center. Cheshire is conveniently just a 10 minute drive from beautiful downtown Asheville. °
View More Photos & InfoPerched at an elevation of 4,500 feet, the elegantly appointed Mountainside Townhomes at Wolf Laurel give you long range mountain views, full resort amenities and the carefree lifestyle of townhome living. Surrounded by a beautiful ski resort and a stunning 18 hole golf course, you’ll enjoy the finest in mountain resort living, just 35 minutes from downtown Asheville. °
View More Photos & InfoSculpted by nature, The Preserve at Little Pine offers refreshing peace and privacy with a very limited number of mountain–view estate homesites within this 1,800 acre private preserve community. Over 85 percent of the land will be preserved, ensuring pristine views and exceptional mountain living for generations to come. The Preserve is just 35 minutes from Asheville, yet is surrounded by thousands of acres of beautiful national parks and forests. °
View More Photos & InfoLooking for a quality North Carolina mountain lifestyle for an affordable price? Bryson Farm’s new condominium homes give you superb mountain and river views and an ideal location within walking distance of the charming campus of Western Carolina University. Choose from 1 to 3 bedroom floor plans and enjoy amenities such as gas fireplaces, a clubhouse, swimming pool and beautiful community walking trails. Centrally located in Cullowhee, just 1 hour from Asheville in the mountains of Western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoYou’ll love the lifestyle along one of the South’s largest lakes at Charleston Bay, a new waterfront community offering lakefront and lake access properties. This community is set on the shores of spectacular Clarks Hill/Thurmond Lake, with over 1,200 miles of unspoiled shoreline near the Georgia/South Carolina border just 60 miles from Augusta, within easy reach of Atlanta and Columbia, S.C. °
View More Photos & InfoThis new Blue Ridge Mountain golf community offers homes and estates with value in mind in a magnificent location just minutes from the famous Blue Ridge Parkway. Crestview Mountain surrounds the challenging fairways of Crestview Golf Club and offers extraordinary golf frontage and golf view building sites. Located near Sparta and Mt. Airy, just 20 minutes from I–77. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover the difference at Georgia’s premier waterfront gated community, The Sanctuary on Lake Sinclair. This 600 acre neighborhood offers tranquil landscapes, gently rolling hills, abundant wildlife and sweeping views of magnificent Lake Sinclair. Enjoy resort style amenities and generous waterfront, water view or wooded interior homesites. °
View More Photos & InfoEnjoy days filled with spectacular boating, fishing or simply relaxing along the shores of Table Rock Lake in your new home at Kings River Beach. This lakefront golf course community features lake and golf view homesites and is located nearby to the world–class entertainment of Branson and the historic destination of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. °
View More Photos & InfoPerfect for horses and outdoor enthusiast, Ruger Meadows is a unique opportunity to own some of the most magnificent land in Arizona. Set in the high desert near the town of Prescott, these 36 acre ranches are an authentic taste of the West– offering residents pristine land, sweeping vistas and a legacy for future generations to enjoy. °
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