My husband and I began our search for a retirement community about two years ago. We had a very detailed plan of the mountain community we were looking for. We knew that we needed a gated community that was convenient to medical facilities, shopping, entertainment etc. We wanted a community that was within 30 minutes of the thriving, eclectic city of Asheville. We wanted to see snow occasionally, but not be homebound by it. We wanted all this but at the same time we needed to feel secluded, safe and entirely surrounded by nature.
We looked at many mountain communities that had fantastic views but they were difficult to get to and too far away from stores and medical facilities. Other communities seemed like they could be the one, only to find the view totally ruined by new construction at the next visit. Some of the communities had developers who had questionable practices and were selling entirely to investors. While some developers were selling land that had limited water availability.
After extensive research and searching we found the community of Pinnacle Falls in Hendersonville, NC. While talking to the sales team at Pinnacle, I immediately felt they were professional, friendly and extremely helpful. I was very impressed and could not wait to see their community. As soon as I drove into Pinnacle Falls, I knew we had finally found what we had been looking for! Located just 30 minutes from Asheville, 10 minutes to Flat Rock and Hendersonville, this lovely community had the perfect location. Pinnacle is situated on 350 acres. With only 147 carefully selected home sites, over half of the community will stay completely natural!
Hiking the property is a wonderful experience. It is full of easy trails with carefully designed footbridges over large streams. Large stone outcroppings line some of the streams and I can’t wait to slide down them on a hot summer day! Some of the trails end at the impressive Pinnacle Falls, others lead to a few carefully designed fire pits with a small area cleared for camping. I am planning to camp there with my future grandchildren and tell ghost stories by the camp fire! The trails are professionally done to give the appearance of a natural trail with carefully placed rocks, steps and carved seats made from fallen trees in the community. All the trails are lined with beautiful wild flowers, mountain laurel and rhododendrons.
The homes designed in Pinnacle Falls will be required to achieve a natural look that blends into the surroundings utilizing outdoor living rooms with fireplaces, a mix of log, cedar, stone and wood. Several craftsman homebuilders are available including “Natural Element” homes.
The best thing about Pinnacle Falls is knowing that it will never change. The design of the mountain that surrounds the community will never be built on. I won’t have to worry about new roads, homes or any other construction that may ruin my little piece of paradise. I think fondly of the future when my grandchildren and their children will be able to see and feel this special community just as it looks today. Hopefully, they will regard it with the same respect and awe for nature that I have! I want my special little home in Pinnacle Falls to become the legacy that I leave to them. As you can see, my husband and I feel Pinnacle Falls is a special place and I hope you can visit there soon. I think you will come to love it as much as we do.
If you would like to visit this beautiful community, please contact me. I would love for you to be my guest! A three bedroom antique log cabin is available in the community starting at $99.00 a night. Bring your hiking shoes, and bathing suits!
Paula and Marty Dusharm
Homeowner Pinnacle Falls, Lot 101
Homeowner Pinnacle Falls, Lot 101
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