The Peak of North Carolina Mountain Property Living

North Carolina Mountain Property living is exemplified in The Cove at Celo Mountain and is located on the north slope, a few miles southeast of Burnsville, North Carolina in historic Yancey County. With an elevation of 6,351 feet, Celo Mountain is among the highest ten peaks east of the Rocky Mountains and one of the oldest rock formations in the world. For eons, water and wind have carved its ridges, hills and valleys. Celo Mountain is part of the Black Mountain range, which contains the headwaters of the ancient South Toe and Cane Rivers. Their numerous tributaries and branches alternately reveal and conceal a landscape rich in natural and agricultural resources.

Western North Carolina is known for its fantastic scenery, climate and outdoor recreation resources. Yancey County alone features over 100 miles of hiking trails, some of which link to the Appalachian Trail. Local rivers, streams and lakes offer a wide variety of fishing and water sports. Nearby Grandfather Mountain and Blowing Rock provide snow skiing and additional hiking opportunities. Golf courses in the vicinity include Riverview Golf Range, Wolf Laurel and the award-winning Mt. Mitchell Golf Course.

Nearby Asheville features various attractions such as the Biltmore Estate, the North Carolina Arboretum and the University of North Carolina at Asheville Botanic Gardens. Just west of Yancey County you’ll find the fascinating Cherokee Reservation with its living history tour and museum. A little further west you’ll discover the magic of the Smoky Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Cove at Celo Mountain elevates the North Carolina mountain living experience to the peak of quality, beauty and enjoyment. Tucked in the spectacular Black Mountains approximately 35 minutes from Asheville, this dynamic, engaging community of luxury home sites, lots and cottages is a property that wholly reflects its exquisite natural landscape. Indeed, The Cove at Celo Mountain is designed to broaden and deepen the pleasures of being at home with nature.

Here you will find a forested haven of 31 large mountain property home sites, carefully nestled in a setting that is saturated with scenery, culture and history. Every aspect of the community’s master plan enhances the natural environment while taking advantage of the breathtaking mountain and valley vistas and the abundant natural water features.

The community’s richly varied view opportunities include its majestic namesake, Celo Mountain. Springs, streams and waterfalls tumble from the mountain’s high, rocky ridges into the verdant meadows below. A spacious club house, trails, scenic overlooks, parks and ponds rest gently upon the land, inviting you to join your fellow community members in exploring this wondrous place.

Located near historic Burnsville in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Cove at Celo Mountain echoes the region’s Native American and Appalachian heritage. The property area brims with picturesque North Carolina mountain towns, a wide range of cultural venues and a wealth of outdoor recreation resources. The Cove at Celo Mountain offers a fully rewarding lifestyle and a grounded sense of community deeply rooted in regional values and traditions.