This community is up where the air is fine – and the scenery is even finer. Mountain Air, one of the highest-elevation communities in the South, sits atop a 4,900-foot peak on Slickrock Mountain in Burnsville, N.C., surrounded by lush forests and breathtaking views that stretch for 100 miles.
What began as about 500 acres of property owned by the Banks and Young families has turned into a private community of 1,300 acres carefully crafted to complement the land and offer residents a chance to be a part of the environment.
The Mountain Air experience is anything but typical. Along with leisure trails, fishing, tennis and the 18 – soon to be 27 – hole Mountain Air Golf Course, unique amenities and activities range from hot air ballooning and stargazing to crafts and a cooking school. Slickrock Village Green, the focal point of the mountain, caters to the essential needs of Mountain Air residents with stunning buildings that house a post office, movie theater, spa and fitness center, a market, shops and several dining options. A trip away from this mountain haven is practically unnecessary.
Diverse residential choices include luxurious single-family homes, spacious mountain villas and condominiums perched high on the land and nestled amid the trees. Many homes create a suspended-in-air feeling and offer the best views of the Blue Ridge and Black mountains, including Mt. Mitchell and Grandfather Mountain.
Click here to learn more! Size Matters: The 1,300-acre community, with 100 acres of forest under easement to remain wilderness, provides mountaintop living at its finest and ample space for top-notch amenities.
Keep Your Cool: Escape the typical heat of a summer day. Up here, July temperatures stay moderate and steady in the mid-70s.
That Secure Feeling: Guards man the gatehouse around the clock to ensure the privacy of Mountain Air members.
Take a Swing at Happiness: Each one of the 18 holes at the Mountain Air Golf Course offers magnificent 25 to 100 mile views. Practice your swing at the Lost Chimneys Golf Learning and Performance Center, which features short- and long-game practice areas.
Mountain Highs: The views at elevations up to 4,919 are priceless, some reaching 100 miles into the distance. Whether hitting the links or relaxing on your deck, you’re sure to spot some fantastic scenery.
How Does Your Garden Grow? Put your green thumb to good use in the community organic garden. Residents can plant their own flora and produce while other herbs, vegetables and flowers in the garden are used by the Mountain Air restaurants.
The Shape of Things: At the Chautauqua Activity and Fitness Center, exercise rooms help you stay fit. Afterwards, relax in the spa treatment rooms or outdoor spa, take a dip in the heated pool or play awhile in the family game room.
Tennis, Anyone? The Mountain Air tennis courts are the highest east of the Rockies.
The Nature of Things: Stroll, hike or take a bird-watching excursion along the 8 ½ miles of nature trails.
Medical Access: Asheville’s Mission Hospitals is only 35 minutes away.
Beam Me Up, Scotty: A private airplane runway on the Mountain Air property accommodates the resident pilots. You’ll also gain quick and easy access via the Asheville Regional Airport, only 50 minutes away.
What They’re Saying About Us: Residents agree, homes at this mountaintop paradise are as distinctive as the surrounding nature.
Lots to Choose From: Prices for home sites – all with spectacular views – range from $200,000 to $1.75 million.
Homes Sweet Homes: Single-family homes, mountain villas, cabins and condominiums range in price from $349,900 to $2.65 million.
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