By: John Haynes, Developer

One question I often hear is “How are the roads in winter?” 

Its a good question that everyone should ask when considering buying property in the mountains.  Its one thing to be enraptured by the scenic beauty in the spring, summer and fall, but if the roads are not properly maintained in the winter, your mountain experience can be unsettling at best and outright dangerous at worst. 

Here within The Headwaters, we have a dedicated road maintenance crew that keeps our roads better than any in the market.  They ONLY serve Headwaters.  In many communities, the snow crew is first obligated to clear shopping centers and retailer parking lots, leaving individual property owners to wait. 

Example, the photos that are part of this blog show our road conditions the morning after we experienced an unusual 20″ snow fall.  One of our full time residents arrived late in the night during this snowstorm and had no problem getting to their home after they entered the gate.  She commented, “Just one more reason we love living here!”  If you can’t enjoy your mountain home during all four seasons, you’re missing a lot of the fun. 

Winter is beautiful up here when the lakes occassionally freeze over and you can go skiing or snow tubing at the nearby ski resorts. 

So, make sure you inquire as to how the roads are maintained. 

You’ll find at The Headwaters, we take good care of our property owners.”

With six community parks, two lakes, miles of professionally built trails and a mountaintop clubhouse unequaled elsewhere, it is understandable why The Headwaters continues to set the standard by which all other communities are compared.

For more about The Headwaters at Banner Elk, visit www.headwatersnc.com or call us today at 866.200.3290 to schedule a private tour!

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Avery County is the 100th and last county formed in North Carolina in 1911, from portions of Mitchell, Watauga and Caldwell Counties.

It is named for Waightstill Avery (1741-1819) who was a Colonel in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, a member of North Carolina state legislature, 1776, 1782-83, 1793, North Carolina State Attorney General, 1777-79; and a member of North Carolina state senate, 1796. It is characterized by rugged mountains including Grandfather Mountain, home to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games & Gathering of Scottish Clans.

It has the highest average elevation of any county in the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, reaching that of 5,964 ft. above sea level. Approximately half of the county lies within the Pisgah National Forest. There are many wild trout streams and ski resorts located within its boundaries. 

Be sure to visit us at Headwaters at Banner Elk when you’re visiting Avery County, NC! With six community parks, two lakes, miles of professionally built trails and a mountaintop clubhouse unequaled elsewhere, it is understandable why The Headwaters continues to set the standard by which all other communities are compared.

For more about The Headwaters at Banner Elk, visit www.headwatersnc.com or call us today at 866.200.3290 to schedule a private tour!

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89 Springhouse Drive, A-1

Beautifully spacious Springhouse Villa with three bedrooms and three baths.   Master Bedroom on Main Level with second bedroom and bath.  Huge vaulted ceiling in Great Room with 15′ stone fireplace.  Third bedroom and bath upstairs plus large loft overlooking Great Room with tongue and groove ceiling.  KitchenAid Architect Series II stainless appliances.  Granite counters with under mount sinks.  Tankless water heater.  Nice view and backs up to the Stoney Creek for soothing sounds of the flowing creek – giving this mountain retreat its charm.

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Join us this Christmas season as we celebrate Christmas on Apple Hill Farm. Come tour the farm, choose a Christmas Tree, purchase a custom designed wreath, and shop for unique gifts at the Apple Hill Farm Store.

What Fir! Tree Farm (2005 Small Farm of the Year) will be bringing fresh cut Frasier Fir trees and their wreath makers to the farm. Have your wreath(s) decorated to order while you tour the farm. Come and enjoy the Christmas spirit at Apple Hill Farm.

Every barn on the farm will be decorated with wreaths and the animals will showcase their own stockings!

Dec 12 - 13 (9AM - 5PM) (in the case of snow or ice, call us to confirm times 828-963-1662)

For more info, visit: http://www.applehillfarmnc.com

Be sure to visit us at Headwaters at Banner Elk when you’re in town to visit Apple Hill Farm! With six community parks, two lakes, miles of professionally built trails and a mountaintop clubhouse unequaled elsewhere, it is understandable why The Headwaters continues to set the standard by which all other communities are compared.

For more about The Headwaters at Banner Elk, visit www.headwatersnc.com or call us today at 866.200.3290 to schedule a private tour!

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Woodlake Cottage, L2

This is the Chestnut Model to be built on Lot L2, a nearly one acre parcel with a creek and small pond in the rear. This home features 1,940 heated s.f. including three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The inviting covered front porch stretches more than 44 feet and is perfect for rocking chairs and taking in the cool mountain air.

- 1,940 heated s.f.
- Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths
- Master on the Main Level
- Huge covered porch wraps around three sides with 44 ft across the front
- Exterior features board & batten siding with Poplar Bark accents
- Two story Great Room with stone fireplace
- Large kitchen with stainless steel Bosch appliances standard
- Granite countertops in Kitchen and Master Bath
- 9 ft ceilings with 8 ft wood doors
- Oak flooring in Great Room, Kitchen and Sunroom areas
- Walk in closet in Master Bedroom
- Upstairs features two bedrooms, full bath and balcony
- Optional sleeping loft in alternate plan increases s.f. to over 2,000 s.f.

NOTE: This house is to be built. Photos are of our Chestnut model home which shows some upgraded items.

Browse for more Cottages offered by The Headwaters at Banner Elk

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Source: southerncommunityguide.com

by Jessica Wright

The Headwaters at Banner Elk has written 19 contracts for 2009 versus 23 for 2008.

“We are very pleased with our performance this year, given the difficult
economic environment. One of our biggest strengths this year has been the
construction of several new custom homes for property owners.  They’ve
recognized that The Headwaters is on secure footing and that building costs
are down, so they’ve taken advantage of this situation,” says developer John Haynes.

Including condos, cottages and custom homes, The Headwaters has 31 completed residences with another six under construction.

The Headwaters is also in the design stage for its new indoor pool facility. Construction funds were secured in November and construction should begin in the early spring. The pool will be located next to the clubhouse, enjoying a 20 mile view and will feature a movable wall of glass on the view side that can be opened up in the warmer months.

According to Haynes, The Headwaters will soon release for sale the new Lakeside Villas Town Homes. This neighborhood of 20 town homes will be situated overlooking the Upper Lake at The Headwaters with two town homes per building. These town homes will feature two and three bedroom plans plus attached garages. Prices are anticipated to start in the upper $300’s.

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