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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An easy drive from all the major cities in the Brevard and Ashville North Carolina mountain region, GlenLaurel Preserve offers the finest luxury living with gourmet kitchens, screened porches overlooking mountain vistas and master suites an owner would not want to leave. This community was planned to protect and promote the wilderness providing the homeowner with large wooded homesites and protected wilderness throughout the community. Passive activities such as swimming, fishing, hiking and walking were carefully planned to offer a quality of life that suits anyone wanting to enjoy a leisurely pace. °
Send Me Free Information Now! View More Photos & InfoThere is place of rare natural beauty in eastern Tennessee. A place where gentle mountains cradle a vast lake. A place of perfect relaxation and abundant recreation. A place called Docks at Caney Creek. It is your place. °
View More Photos & InfoWelcome to The Splendor of Stoney Point, a planned residential, recreational and golf course community in SC featuring scenic lake front views, golf course homesites and a gated entrance. Our country club lifestyle offers relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city, yet we are convenient to the shopping, entertainment and community activities that the Greenwood, South Carolina area offers. Discover Stoney Point’s distinct neighborhoods. °
View More Photos & InfoLocated less than an hour from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex is an undiscovered sanctuary along 13,000 acre Lake Bridgeport. Build the home that you’ve always wanted– selecting from waterfront estate lots, gorgeous water view lots and a variety of nicely wooded interior home sites. °
View More Photos & InfoYou’ll be enchanted by the gentle rolling hills and the dramatic cliffs which surround the ‘Great Lake of Texas’ at this affordable new Hill Country community. Enjoy true country living on your 2 to 5 acre lake view homesite with magnificent 10 mile views and access to the glittering waters of 18,000 acre Possum Kingdom Lake. This remarkable vacation and retirement retreat is just a short drive from the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. °
View More Photos & InfoNestled in the spectacular Cumberland Plateau, this lake community offers spacious wooded lake and mountain view homesites at remarkably affordable prices. Build your mountain dream home and enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of this close–knit community. Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless adventures exploring the pristine wilderness of the region. Cumberland Lakes is ideally located near Monterey, just off Interstate 40 and only 70 miles from Knoxville. °
View More Photos & InfoDiscover for yourself the beautiful mountains, waterfalls, creeks and breathtaking views which make Tennessee one of the country’s fastest growing states. This mountain community features affordable and spacious one acre parcels in the pristine natural setting of Cumberland County. Conveniently located near I–40, Big South Fork is between Knoxville and Chattanooga and just two hours from Nashville. °
View More Photos & InfoSerene and majestic, The Sharp Mountain Preserve feels like an entirely different world. This private, gated community encompasses nearly 1500 acres of prime mountain land at an elevation of more than 2000 ft. Homesites are at least 3 acres, so homeowners can enjoy their privacy and take in the incredible 70–mile mountain views. Mountain property and land for sale. °
View More Photos & InfoMountain Lakes provides a lakeside escape so you can live your dream lifestyle affordably. Nestled on 4,000 rolling acres in the North Texas Hill Country, these beautiful Texas homesites offer two private lakes for fishing and boating with spectacular views. Texas Lakefront property and land for sale. °
View More Photos & InfoSerenity and tranquility are the hallmarks of Highlands Pass, a new 500 acre gated community located adjacent to North Carolina's spectacular Nantahala National Forest in the southern Appalachian Mountains. Choose a one to seven acre homesite for your custom home and experience the awe–inspiring natural setting with prehistoric boulders, waterfalls, streams and idyllic parks from which to enjoy it all. Near the communities of Highlands, Franklin and Dillard in North Carolina’s high country. °
View More Photos & InfoMother Nature has been wildly generous to this 1,280–acre ranch. Land for sale in Yellowstone Creek Ranch offers 40–acre homesites with all the space horses and nature lovers desire. Picture yourself taking in stunning views of the surrounding mountains from your new home. Offerring home sites, property and land for sale. °
View More Photos & InfoThe newest luxury offering from the renowned Ginn Clubs&Resorts team is Laurelmor, a mountaintop resort community set in the pristine wilderness near Boone, North Carolina. Discover for yourself the stunning terrain and wealth of planned amenities of Laurelmor, an ideal location to build a home that will provide a legacy for future generation to enjoy. This exclusive community will feature a Tom Kite Signature golf course, superb equestrian facilities and a majestic, elegantly appointed mountain lodge. °
View More Photos & InfoBreakaway, located in the spectacular Appalachian Mountains, offers beautifully designed homes, townhomes and condominiums in a unique pedestrian friendly village setting. Discover a wealth of year–round outdoor adventures including skiing and snowboarding at the adjacent Wolf Laurel Ski Slopes and exciting whitewater rafting, hiking and fishing. Located 25 minutes north of Asheville, Breakaway is the ideal location for a weekend, a week or a lifetime. °
View More Photos & InfoCreate a treasured legacy for your family with a classic Heritage log home in a spectacular mountain setting at The Ridge at Sunset Heights. This intimate mountain community features generous homesites with awe–inspiring long range views of the Great Smoky Mountains and proximity to a wealth of outdoor adventures. Discover the serenity of the mountains just 30 minutes from Asheville in beautiful western North Carolina. °
View More Photos & InfoGlenwild, Park City's premier gated and private community, stretches out over almost 900 acres and features a private Tom Fazio golf course named "BEST COURSE IN UTAH" by "Golf Digest" with a stunning 37,000–square–foot Clubhouse'spa. With only 195 total homesites, Glenwild is one of the most limited private communities in the Western United States. Come discover a place where amenities combine with nature to form the harmonious balance you seek. °
View More Photos & InfoOur communities are located throughout Western Washington and offer 20 to 40+ acre homesites. Mount Rainier view, waterfront and interior homesites are available, all located in gated communities that contain picnic areas and nature trails. Along with your land investment, you&re acquiring forestland that Weyerhaeuser foresters have nurtured and managed for decades. Private Communities °
View More Photos & InfoPinnacle Falls offers an authentic mountain living experience with traditional timber and stone homes, cozy mountain cabins built from restored historic logs and homesites with spectacular mountain, stream and forest views. Get close to the lush natural surrounding with the community’s extensive, professionally designed nature tail system which meanders past streams, creeks and small waterfalls. Located close to historic Hendersonville and offers convenient access to Asheville and the many surrounding natural attractions of Western North Carolina. °
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