The lowest density private Club community in the western North Carolina mountains, Balsam Mountain Preserve offers a concept rarely found in today's homogenized, digitized world - a true sense of place.

Only 354 homes will nestle into this high elevation 4,400 acre private community, an average of one home for every twelve acres. Created with a commitment to preserve its natural surroundings, 3,000 acres, or nearly 70% of the community, has been placed in a permanent conservation easement, ensuring it will never be developed and will always remain for future generations in its present park-like state. Every homestead touches a portion of the 3,000 acre Preserve, offering a level of privacy and seclusion that residents in other communities can only imagine.

You might think the privacy and seclusion of a true high elevation mountain retreat comes at the expense of location, but this extraordinary private, gated enclave is less than 40 highway minutes from downtown Asheville, and just 5 to 10 minutes from the charming "main street" towns of Waynesville and Sylva.

In addition to all the wonders of nature, members enjoy a spectacular array of Club amenities, including Arnold Palmer signature golf, an Equestrian Center, hiking trails, stream fishing, soft surface tennis courts, a heated junior olympic pool, private family camping, and much more.  

The selection of real estate offerings include dramatic mountain view homesteads with elevations up to 4,700 feet, Featured Builder homes, and a very special private residence club that is available to only 40 families.

• Acreage: 4,400 acres (1,760 hectares) 
• Gatehouse: 24-hour gatehouse manned by a dedicated team of security professionals. 
• Golf: An 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature course offers dramatic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at elevations reaching upwards of 3,700 feet. The bent grass tees, fairways, and greens are meticulously maintained, and the Practice Park features multi-level tee surfaces and a short game area. Both Links Magazine and T & L Golf Magazine recently recognized Balsam Mountain Preserve as one of the top amenity communities in the United States.
• Private Trails: 34 miles of hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails on the Preserve.
• Fishing: 38 miles of streams on the Preserve with notable clean water quality and unique fish habitats. Dark Ridge Creek, a Class "A" North Carolina trout stream, is home to the native southern brook trout. 
• Clubhouse: Designed by Thomas and Denzinger Architects, the main Clubhouse will feature a dining room, lounge, complete pro shop, spa, and men's and ladies locker rooms. 
• Boarding House Restaurant: A very special community gathering place, the Restaurant features a lounge area, a rustic bar, an intimate library, and a large outdoor covered porch complete with comfortable seating and a stone fireplace. Memorable meals are served by an attentive staff, and dramatic sunset views are enjoyed nightly. 
• Boarding House Private Residence Club: Inspired by a turn-of-the-century mining village that once called this mountain home; the Residence Club program is a fractional ownership opportunity that is unique to Balsam Mountain Preserve. Owners purchase a deeded interest in ten distinctively designed cabins, located on a majestic ridge at 3,700 feet in elevation. The program is available to just 40 families, and serves as an intelligent "entry point" into the community for families not quite ready to purchase a homestead or completed residence. 
• Equestrian: The Equestrian Center features a riding arena, stables, and boarding for member's horses. A full-time stable manager offers private lessons for children and adults, and guided trail rides on more than 30 miles of private trails as well as into the adjacent Nantahala National Forest, the southern border of the Preserve. 
• Ruby Valley Sports Camp: The Sports Camp is a true family destination, offering a heated junior Olympic pool, Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness equipment, and family games.