Yesterday I was lucky enough to volunteer for the Highlands/Cashiers Homebuilders Semi-Annual Golf Tournament. It took place at the beautiful Golf and Lake Country Club, Trillium, located in Cashiers NC.

Trillium is a private community nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, offers a stunning blend of mountain, lake and golf course living. Trillium offers so much to the homeowner including homes located on 1,435-acre Lake Glenville — the largest and highest lake with altitudes of 3,500 feet. A championship mountain golf course stretches upwards of 4,000 feet, combining dramatic scenery and a challenging round of golf. And, the Blue Ridge mountains soar above it all, providing a stunning backdrop to living at Trillium.

Trillium is located just a few miles from downtown Cashiers and offers lake and golf homes and homesites including townhomes. Prices for townhomes start around $450,000 and Homes are usually in the 1-4 Million Dollar Range. The private golf is one of the  most reasonable in the area with a $50,000. membership fee.
The community offers a lake club with pier and boat docks available. Every year they do a fabulous 4th of July event with a beautiful fireworks display over Lake Glenville. They also are host to weddings.

There were many prizes for the Golf Tournament including Trips to Trump Towers in Atlantic City and a $10,000 price for a hole in one.

The scenery was spectacular and the weather was picture perfect. Everyone had a great time. After the tournament there a barbecue dinner and awards banquet. Special thanks should be given to the Trillium staff, Charlotte Moore of Hattler Properties and Suzanne Moore president of the Highland/Cashiers Homebuilders asso and local builder.

When you visit Cashiers be sure to let me tour you through the Trillium Community. About 65% of the homeowners are from Atlanta, Charlotte and Naples Florida.

3867 U.S. Hwy 64 West, Cashiers NC 28717, Cashiers, NC 28717 - presented by Carol Russell ABR, CRC

What a beautiful morning to wake up overlooking the mountain ridges!! This home located conviently between Cashiers and Highlands NC is the perfect retreat to get away from the busy city life!! The home is adjacent to a National Forest and overlooks Whiteside Mountain and Devil's Courthouse. It has been said that you can see four states from the deck. What a great place to enjoy the Hot Tub. Please stop by and visit this new listing the next time you take a drive to Highlands and Cashiers. You may just want to stay awhile! Enjoy!! Feel free to give me a call for a showing !! 404-918-1611

3867 U.S. Hwy 64 West, Cashiers NC 28717, Cashiers, NC 28717 - presented by Carol Russell ABR, CRC

The Overlook Cashiers NC

I have a gorgeous new listing at The Overlook in Cashiers NC. This property is conviently located off of Hwy 64 between Highlands and Cashiers NC.  The views of Whiteside Mountain and Devil's Courthouse are unsurpassed, and you do not have to drive straight up a  mountain to reach it.
Property features include 3 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths, a very open floorplan with views of the mountains from each room. The home was built by John Lupoli, one of the top custom home builders in the area. The  flowing design features a Luxury Cottage Flair complete with hardwood floors, vaulted wood ceilings with custom beams, custom art finishes, furniture style cabinetry, stone flooring , two stone fireplaces and walls of windows overlooking the mountain vista's. There are two magnificant decks and rock style patio' s featuring two man made waterfalls, stone table and seating, a plethora of plantings, and a hottub. Lot 7 at The Overlook has been furnished with high end antiques by Pineapple House Atlanta Ga. All furnishing are available outside of the closing. A tour will be up soon so check back soon. I can be reached to show this property at 404-918-1611.
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Returning to Cashiers

I am about to make my way back to the Cashiers Valley area . I must say that I can't wait! This is the first year I will be setting down some roots and I am looking forward to becoming a part of this amazing small town community. Quite a bit dfferent from the big city of Atlanta.

My business is dedicated to helping others find their way home to these gorgeous mountain communities, so look for more blogs to come. I plan to visit all the communites in the area and photograph the amazing scenery, and give you my upclose recommendations as to the highlights of each area.

I will be featuring individual homes for sale, mountain community neighborhoods, and activities in the area. I think this may turn into a great little hobby.

Lonesome Valley Cashiers NC has a cottage that has been named "Best New Cottage 2009" by Southern Living Magazine

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Lonesome Valley home located in Cashiers N.C. has been named by Southern Living Magazine as "Best New Cottage 2009". The home is literally built out of sticks and stones. Lonesome Valley is one of my all time favorite communities anywhere. The land was first acquired by E.K. Jennings in the 1800. Today his gr......eat grandchildren welcome friends to this heirloom canyon of nearly 800 acres. See Lonesome Valley at www.Lonesomevalley.comReadRead MoreNew Cottage - 2009 Southern Home Awards by Southern Living - Photos - SouthernLiving.com


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Ghostwood Bear Manor

I have been watching the construction of this amazing home for some time now. It is scheduled to be completed by December 2009. Take a look and feel free to contact me if you would like a tour. "Ghostwood Bear Manor" is a simply amazing estate situated on 2.44 acres in the Cashiers area. The home is situated at over 4500 ft. elevation with long range views of South Carolina and Whiteside Mountain. Using Vintage timbers and beams,... stone, iron and many other special species of wood, this home is Green/Eco friendly. Designed and built by Saw cCo.LLC this home includes over 8500 sf of heated space and 2500 sf of covered cypress porches. Contact Carol for more information

The main photo in this Blog was taken by the artist Motte Thomas when he lived in Asheville NC last year. He now resides in Taos New Mexico.