Towering alongside the legendary Grandfather Mountain, Echota offers one of the most beautiful places to live in the high country. Residents of this Boone, N.C., community, enjoy dramatic views from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, world-class amenities and the opportunity to escape stress and recharge their energy.
Along with exploring the majestic peaks, nature lovers can pick a wildflower, climb a cliff, go fishing at the trout pond or streams, hit the ski slopes and even catch some Z’s under a shade tree. The sights and sounds of nature are inspiring along walking and hiking trails, graded from easy to difficult and accessible from right outside your door.
The stunning community clubhouse, with a double-sided stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings with heavy timbers, a caterer's kitchen and a wall of windows overlooking the pond, provides residents with endless recreational activities and space for family gatherings. Nearby, the amenities center encompasses a four-season pool and fitness center with complete mens and ladies locker rooms.
All home sites at Echota are wooded and great efforts have been made to preserve the natural environment of mature timber and unique rock formations.
Size Matters: The 250-acre community is big enough to provide top-notch amenities, but small enough to feel like home. Along with the wooded home sites, common areas offer long-range views of Grandfather and the surrounding mountains.
Keep Your Cool: Mountain breezes keep temperatures around a moderate 74 degrees in July.
That Secure Feeling: Feel safe at your Echota home; the community has a gated entrance.
Take a Swing at Happiness: Hit the links at nearby award-winning golf courses designed by masters Arnold Palmer, Rees Jones and Jack Nicklaus.
Mountain Highs: You’ll marvel at the panoramic views from elevations of 3,200 to 3,900 feet.
Watering Holes: When it’s time to swim and play, head to the amenities center’s pool. Its “beach entry" area as well as a deeper area allows for lap swimming and water aerobics. The unique solarium roof slides opens to allow an outdoor feel during warmer months.
The Shape of Things to Come: The fitness center's cardio and weight training equipment is sure to help keep you feeling your best.
The Nature of Things: Enjoy the walking and hiking trails that gracefully lace throughout Echota's neighborhoods.
Medical Access: It’s only 15 minutes to the nearest medical facility, Watauga Medical Center.
Location is Everything: Echota is centrally located to Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, N.C. It is only three hours from Raleigh and within a relaxing two hour drive from Charlotte, Hickory, and Winston Salem.
What They’re Saying About Us: Folks applaud Echota’s efforts to use the natural terrain and preserve the surrounding environment, making the community an ideal mountain retreat.
Homes Sweet Homes: Prices for homes, villas, condos and town homes range from $300,000 to the $600,000s.
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