Source: SoutheastDiscovery.com

Despite a challenging real estate market in 2009, Headwaters of Banner Elk had 17 closed sales for 2009 compared to 23 closed sales in 2008.  Not surprising to us here at Southern Way Of Life, as this is one development that is doing things right in the current marketplace.

Located in the High Country of Western North Carolina where elevations reach above 5,000 feet, the High Country has a lot to offer. With three distinct towns comprising the area – Boone, Blowing Rock and Banner Elk, each feature one of a kind shops and restaurants to enjoy with small town charm, year round.

Headwaters at Banner Elk is 12 miles outside of town and is located overlooking both the Cherokee and Pisgah National Forests, offering some outstanding views that will never be built upon. It’s like having the national forests right in your own back yard. Literally. Adding to its location, this gated community has been well designed, offering several lakes within the community, numerous natural waterfalls, parks and boulders that are all part of its attractive landscaping.

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These are just a few of the amazing amenities offered at Headwaters at Banner Elk!

- Professionally Staffed Gate House for controlled access and peace of mind
- The Point Clubhouse with views of NC, TN, and VA mountains featuring a fully equipped fitness room, game room, gourmet kitchen, 14 seat state-of-the-art theater and 2,000 s.f. of outdoor decks
- Two spring-fed lakes with picnic areas and fishing piers
- Tennis court with 20 mile view
- The Sunset Amphitheater for concerts, lectures, weddings and other special events
- The Lakeside Park with covered picnic pavilion with mountain stone fireplace
- Miles of maintained walking & hiking trails, including a 1.5 mile trail around two lakes
- Deer Creek Park featuring a three acre wonderland of trails, bridges, two 2-story tree houses, campsites, picnic areas and a swinging bridge of a trout pond
- Stoney Creek Park on the lower lake with footbridges, outdoor grill, fishing pier and stone picnic table
- Fall Creek Falls Park featuring a 30′ natural waterfall with 60′ cascade and trail
- Sunset Park with a sweeping view of the Pisgah National Forest, perfect for watching brilliant sunsets

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This is a true timber frame home with exposed wood beams and timbers throughout the house.

This is mountain lifestyle living at its finest.

- Four bedrooms and 3.5 baths
- Master on the Main Level
- All Tiger Maple wood floors throughout, no carpet
- Built with insulated structural panels which makes this a very quiet and energy efficient house
- Huge two story stone fireplace in great room
- Large loft area above
- Lower level features a single garage that can easily be finished into living area
- A detached two car garage features a full bedroom, bath and kitchenette above it.  This is included in the bedroom count
- Large covered deck from which to take in the views
- Excellent gentle mountain home site great for those who do not want to live on a cliff
- The surrounding roads are gentle and excellent for walking and riding bikes

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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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With a deep love of the mountains and a desire to share them with others, I have embarked on the fulfillment of a long held dream. With more than 21 years in the real estate business, I now share this vision with you. Before making an important decision such as an investment in mountain property, it is also important that you know the person behind the community.

My background includes five years appraising commercial real estate; more years than that as a corporate land development officer for Oakwood Land Development and Pulte Home Corporation; I personally developed over 600 single family home sites in North Carolina and topped it off with a successful career in upscale mountain resort sales.

I have been married now to my college sweetheart, Josephine since 1987 and the Lord has blessed us with two healthy and fine twin boys, Scott and Michael. My family and I have always been active members in our church with both Josephine and I having parents who served their entire careers in church work and foreign missions.

After extensive analysis and a land search throughout western North Carolina, I found the land that has become The Headwaters at Banner Elk. My desire has been not just to create a beautiful community, but one that will be full of life and cater to families and active retirees alike. To do this, I’ve created a number of outdoor spaces to complement our incredible clubhouse.  These include two lakes, miles of trails, and six beautiful community parks where our property owners now enjoy canoeing, camping, hiking, and cookouts. It has been a great joy for me to see the community come to life.

It is my hope that you will visit our outstanding community and come to the conclusion that so many others have . . . that The Headwaters at Banner Elk is where you can refresh your spirit, perhaps discover your heritage, or start your own family traditions.

Welcome home,
John E. Haynes

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Rivaling many upscale, urban locales, Banner Elk and nearby Blowing Rock offer numerous upscale boutiques, as well as shops featuring more local fare. Outfitter stores provide a wide selection to meet all your active wear needs.

The most famous, founded in the late 1800’s is the Mast General Store, offering high end outerwear & supplies, not to mention the Candy Barrel, which perhaps has the largest assortment of candy in western North Carolina.

 Another popular shopping destination, the Shops on the Parkway, operated by Tanger Outlets, features 38 manufacturer-owned outlet shops including Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Nike, Ralph Lauren, and many more.

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Part 1 - Recreational Activities

The High Country of North Carolina offers endless opportunities for things to do in your spare time.  Every season has something different to offer and everyone in your family will be sure to find plenty of activities to enjoy.

 - The Blue Ridge Parkway winds its way through the area providing the most scenic views in the Appalachian Mountains with no billboards or stoplights.

•  - Golfing opportunities abound on well over a dozen mountain courses, half of which are public or semi-private.
• Hiking is plentiful on hundreds of miles of trails, from easy to challenging, including the Appalachian Trail.
• Fly Fishing along the Elk and Watauga Rivers is among the best in the eastern United States.
• Grandfather Mountain, one of the most identifiable peaks in the region is a World Biosphere site featuring unique rock formations, a mile high swinging bridge and abundant wildlife.
• Tweetsie Railroad is a family fun park geared to young children featuring the historic East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Rail Road, better known as “Tweetsie.”
• Gem Mining is a popular pastime for youngsters, and serious rock hounds alike.
• Whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing are available on numerous rivers with several professional outfitters providing guided trips.
• Rock Climbing and caving can be enjoyed year round on your own or through one of the local outfitters.
• Horseback trail riding and boarding for horses can be found throughout the area.
• Sailing and power boating on Watauga Lake with 104 miles of shoreline, covering 34,200 acres is 35 minutes from The Headwaters.
• Snow Skiing and Snow Boarding are available at the area’s three ski resorts and cross country skiing is a favorite on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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By: John Haynes

Here at The Headwaters, we’ve ignored the recession and continued with our tremendous momentum.  We just finished the strongest September ever in the history of Headwaters.  Our sales team wrote nine arms length contracts in the month.  In fact, that is the second best month ever in the history of the community.  I say, “arms length” contracts because it is easy to be fooled by some in this business who create inter-company transfers in an effort to boost the appearance of sales activity. 

Furthermore, this was accomplished without drastic price reductions like those of some of our competitors.  Why?  Because The Headwaters already offers the best value of any real estate development in The High Country, so we haven’t had to cut prices.  This sales activity included one resale lot, five new lots, one condominium and two cottage home contracts.  We expect the trend to continue with a great October, based on the fact that we have many appointments lined up, as well as October traditionally being the best month of the year.
 
So make your plans now and see all that we have going on.  If you visited us a year or more ago, you’ll be astonished at the amount of new homes and activity taking place up here.  Call us today at 866.200.3290 to schedule a private tour!

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