NC Mountain Property

North Carolina Mountain Property - Featured Lot

2009-10-21T09:52:00.000-07:00

Plot plan for Lot 24 - North Carolina Mountain Property

Our featured lot for October is Lot 24. This is a corner lot with Woodchuck Lane on one side and Magic Creek Lane on the other and is located in Phase IV. This lot has distant mountain views to the West and South west. The size of this lot is 1.04 acres and is priced right at $26,000. Remember that we offer owner financing and we also offer a 10% discount for cash (or for those who obtain their own financing). This lot is a great way to enjoy your North Carolina Mountain Property.

When people start thinking about buying a piece of Smoky Mountain Land, everyone has different tastes. Some people like great views and others are more interested in privacy. Some like a more flat lot and others want a rugged terrain. Lot 24 has a little of something for everyone. It is less than 200 feet from the common area which is situated along a pleasant and peaceful creek. The lot has a gentle slope down from the road and it is heavily wooded. The lot offers several possibilities for house location and placement.

NC Mountain Property - Winter View

NC Mountain Property - Common Area

NC Mountain Properties - Road View - Looking into Lot 24

The entire Haven Heights Subdivision is only minutes away from the town of Marion, NC. Interstate 40 is about 5 miles away and it can take you to Asheville to the west or Hickory to the east in 45 minutes.

Give Joy Nash a call at 1-800-570-5502 to set up an appointment to come and see this beautiful western north Carolina realty at Haven Heights.

Haven Heights Newsletter

2009-06-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Volume 2, Number 1

This month I am doing something a little different with our newsletter. I will update everyone about Haven Heights, but I will also give you some information about the areas that surround our development. Read on and check out what is happening in the North Carolina Mountain Real Estate.

The owners of Lots 82-83 are almost finished with there Deltec Home. It is an outstanding addition to the Haven Heights Subdivision. The Deltec company is located in Asheville where they build the wall units, floor trusses and roof trusses. They also have a completed home that is located in Asheville. When building is started, it only takes a short time to have the structure “dried in”. This means that the home is not subjected to the weather and the problems associated with wood and materials getting wet or baked by the sun. This new home looks great in the North Carolina Mountain Property.

The owners of lot 40 have started construction on their home and the last time I was at the property it was looking pretty good. The walls are up and the roof is on. Things are coming right along at this Mountain Real Estate North Carolina.

The leaves are back on the trees and spring is in the air. Everything popped out and started growing like crazy with all of the rain and warm weather that we are having lately. Above is a picture of the pond area—we have been clearing the banks of this common area so all can enjoy the NC Mountain Property.

I am sure that most of you are aware that Haven Heights is very close to Lake James but, did you know that Lake James also has a state run park? Lake James is a large reservoir ( about 10 square miles with 150 miles of shoreline) in the mountains of Western North Carolina Realty and it is a great place to satisfy those desires to get out on the water to fish, water ski or whatever! The lake was created by Duke Power between 1916-1923 as a hydro-electric project. It still generates power today and is the uppermost lake on the Catawba River system. The state park at the lake has five miles of beaches, several camping spots and walking trails.

The campgrounds are ideal for tent campers. A nice bathhouse and two disabled-access campsites, campsites 19 and 20, are immediately adjacent to the walk-in parking area. A hilltop field backs the parking area, and a foot trail leads to the balance of the campsites. The Lake James area and state park are only about 20 minutes from the Haven Heights Development.

Biltmore Estates

Western North Carolina Realty has some of the most beautiful mountain areas in the east coast states. Asheville is the home of the famous Biltmore Estate which was started in 1895 by George Washington Vanderbilt. The original estate was 125,000 acres! Today you can tour the home and see the beauty of that era. The estate has several special times of the year when they really put on a display. The festival of flowers in April and early May is when the gardens are bursting with color and fragrance.

Enjoy live music in the gardens and in Biltmore House along with bright floral displays, springtime dining specials, and unique shopping opportunities. Be one of the first to see four of the most grand guest rooms in Biltmore House. Meticulously restored to their original appearance, the Louis XV Suite on the Second Floor showcases what made Biltmore House a home: stories about the people who lived in and loved America's largest home. You can enjoy the new stories with their new audio guide. The Christmas season is a special event at the Biltmore Estate.

Share the magic of Christmas at The Biltmore with your loved ones this holiday season. Enjoy America's largest home decorated with dozens of Christmas trees, hundreds of wreaths, bows, and poinsettias; miles of evergreen garland; thousands of ornaments, tinsel, and beading; and a magnificent 35-foot Fraser fir.

Asheville also has some quaint downtown areas that are the result of the arts and crafts history of this great city. Here are some excerpts from the Official Asheville website.

Bele Chere
July 24, 25, 26 - 2009

Celebrate 31 years of beautiful living in July. Multiple stages, two food courts and hundreds of artists will take over downtown for Asheville’s annual street party. More than 300,000 people are expected to take in the sights and sounds of one of the Southeast’s largest free festivals. For more information go to www.belecherefestival.com.

Asheville Film Festival
November 2009

The Asheville Film Festival will welcome filmmakers and film lovers to downtown Asheville to celebrate four days of independent films. Parties, networking and educational seminars will highlight the festival.

For more information go to www.ashevillefilmfestival.com
Contact Information: Sandra Travis, Program Supervisor - Festivals
Email: stravis@ashevillenc.gov

Asheville is about a 35 to 40 minute drive from the mountain real estate North Carolina located at the Haven Heights Subdivision. Check our available lots on the website and click on “Lot Surveys” then click “Download PDF”.

Maggie Valley is another wonderful tourist attraction with many things to do and see. The area is known for its many small specialty and antique shops, restaurants and they even have a really nice antique auto museum "Wheels Through Time".

It is a nationally recognized antique American motorcycle and automobile museum. It also has a great ski slope and places where you can “Tube” down a snow covered slope. Both the ski and tube slope have snow machines so they never run out of the white stuff! (as long as it is cold enough) Maggie Valley is also the home of "Ghost Town in the Sky", a recreated western village with live gun fights and can-can girls, mountain crafts and food.

There's also trout fishing in Jonathan Creek, which flows down through Maggie Valley, and lots more. Golfers will love the Maggie Valley Golf Course Club, open to the public, with 18 breathtaking holes. Starting in mid-December, Cataloochee Ski Area slopes open for the general public. If you get there and want to take a break from skiing, you can always ride horses at Queen's Farm Riding Stables, as long as it's not snowing, or go hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

There is an entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway at the head of Soco Gap, on the way to Cherokee. Don't miss Mile High Overlook on the parkway. It is stunning and the only sounds you can hear is the wind blowing. The restaurants in Maggie Valley are great. Don't miss Snappy's or J. Arthurs. Snappy's is Italian, very casual, J. Arthurs Restaurant is more upscale. There's also Eaglenest Entertainment, with some great concerts, etc. during the year, and Carolina Nights Dinner Theater provides excellent entertainment six months of the year.

Maggie Valley is approximately a 1-1/2 hour drive from the Haven Heights mountain property NC.

Blue Ridge Parkway

Each piece of Mountain Property North Carolina that we sell at Haven Heights comes with a free pass to one of the greatest touring roads in this part of the county, the Blue Ridge Parkway. (Actually you don’t need a pass—the Blue Ridge Parkway has free access for everyone) The Blue Ridge Parkway in the spring, summer and fall is all aglow with colors and things to see. It is the one of the top places for motor cycle touring.

The Parkway always has a group of bikes riding along taking in the beautiful Mountain Real Estate North Carolina. Some of the bikes are towing small trailers and some may even be three wheeled wonders! The Parkway is part of the National Park Service and it is always well maintained. There are many overlooks and small towns to visit. A trip down the Parkway is always a slow paced and relaxing tour; make it part of your list of things to do in Western North Carolina. Sometimes there is road construction on the Parkway so you may want to check online to prevent any detours.

Outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of America’s favorite drives! The speed limit is only 45 mph but at that speed you get a chance to see more that mother nature has to offer. 469 miles of old farmsteads, historic structures and endless vistas are there for you to see.

The Parkway has several recreation areas. These areas have visitor centers, picnic areas, camp grounds, trails and lodges, restaurants, and other facilities.

Building the Parkway through mountainous terrain was a monumental labor effort. The Parkway was started in the 1930’s and was finished almost 50 years later. It was the nation's first, rural parkway, connecting Shenandoah National Park in Virginia with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina.

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is 5,946 feet above sea level and is operated as a scenic travel attraction. It is one of the world’s most environmentally diverse nature preserves. Marvel at the fantastic 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge cascading to the horizon.

The attraction has environmental habitats for native wildlife including bears, cougars, otters, Bald and Golden eagles, and deer. There is also a Natural History Museum that houses more than two dozen excellent exhibits designed to educate guests about the natural history of Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding region. The principal designer of the exhibits for the Grandfather Mountain Nature Museum was Dr. Rolland Hower, former Chief of Natural History Exhibits for the Smithsonian Institution.

Okay, that’s enough about the area around Haven Heights. Just a quick word or two about the property! We are still a family run business that does not use high pressure sales techniques to sell our lots. We want happy people who will enjoy the NC mountain Property that we offer at Haven Heights. Check out our prices and you will find that we are selling lots below what others have to sell. Our subdivision is ideally located close to Interstate 40 so that travel times to other major points of interest and cities is kept to a minimum.

The town of Marion, NC is five minutes away so you are close to shopping, Home improvement stores and other amenities. Marion also has a great hospital which is part of the Mission group so you are connected to a association that will be able to meet all medical needs.

If you would like any additional information about Haven Heights or the builders that are presently constructing homes in our development please use the contact information listed below.

Whitnel Properties, Inc.
Fred Vaccaro
VP Sales Operations
Broker
Phone: 828-765-7333
Cell: 828-467-3956
Fax: 800-860-7753
Email: fred@whitnelproperties.com
Website: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

Joy Nash
VP Sales & Marketing
Phone: 800-570-5502
Cell: 828-442-1713
Fax: 800-860-7753
Email: joy@whitnelproperties.com

HAVEN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION

2009-03-12T15:18:00.000-07:00

Well, knock on wood, we have had a mild winter up to this point! Not as much rain as we would like to see in the North Carolina Mountain Real Estate, but we still have time to play catch up with that situation. I am starting to see bigger garden plots being plowed by land owners in the rural areas of McDowell county, must be a sign of the times. The garden centers are putting out seeds and planting potatoes for sale so it is getting close to planting time!

I am also starting to see some daffodils popping up here and there. The Western North Carolina landscape is beginning to come alive again. The property at Haven Heights is also coming alive again. A new home has been started on lot #40. The owners are anxious to see those great views of the North Carolina Mountains from their very own home on top of the hill at Lot 40! The homes foundation is finished and the subflooring is complete. The walls should be up this week as well.

Joy Nash has been in contact with the 911 addressing coordinator to have all of the lots in our subdivision given proper and permanent addresses. Up to this point each lot owner has had to obtain the address for their lot as they were purchased. Now the address will be on record before the lots are bought. This will be a plus for clients who buy North Carolina Real Estate at Haven Heights.

Haven Heights Newsletter

2008-11-21T02:15:00.000-08:00

Hello to everyone from Haven Heights Subdivision. We are about mid way through the fall color change and the trees are just magnificent here in the mountains of North Carolina! Check out some of the pictures in this newsletter.

Whitnel Properties Inc. - Haven Heights is located in western North Carolina just outside of the city of Marion.

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION IS NEARING COMPLETION!

The log home on lot 90 is finished and the home owners have already been here enjoying their North Carolina real estate for vacation fun! More homes have been started and some lot owners have put in their driveways in preparation for starting their new homes. NC mountain properties are perhaps the best way to avoid city life and the boredom of the suburbs.

The house on lot 95 is also finished. If anyone is interested in receiving information about the home building companies that are working in our development please contact Fred Vaccaro at fred@whitnelproperties.com and he will gladly get that info to you!

Here is the house on lot 102. The owners are full time residents of Haven Heights. Mountain property NC is perhaps the best way to flee traffic, pollution and the boredom of suburbia. With beautiful lots available with stunning mountain views at Haven Heights, you and your family can start living a high quality, enjoyable lifestyle. We have met some new builders recently. Contact Fred about them.

NEW DELTEC HOME NEARING COMPLETION

Lots 82 & 83 are owned by a couple who are building a Deltec home. This home is fabricated in a factory located in Asheville. The sections are then brought to the building site and assembled into the house that you see in this picture. The build time is greatly reduced and the home is dried in very quickly so that the weather does not affect the building materials. Gail and I went to the factory tour and we were very impressed with the quality and workmanship of these homes. They also have a finished model home located in Asheville. Stop by and see David Ledford. He is the local rep for Deltec and a genuine nice guy. He can be reached at 1-800-642-2508 cell 828-243-2295 or email him at dledford@deltechomes.com

PHASE V HAS BEEN COMPLETED!

All of the roads have been finished in Phase V and some of the lots have been reconfigured to provide us with more one acre parcels near the pond area. Check out the latest plot plan below.

Most lots have great distant mountain views. As you can see on the map above there are several lots that face the pond or are very close to the pond. These lots may go fast, so if you are interested contact us ASAP! All of the lots in Phase V are heavily wooded. There is no time limit for building a home, so you can buy the lot now and build whenever you want. We do not allow single or double wide mobile homes in the Haven Heights Subdivision. Check out our website for more pictures and information. www.whitnelproperties.com

This is the pond that can be used by all lot owners.

This is the water fall coming from the overflow at the pond.

COMMON AREA AROUND THE POND IS READY

The area around the pond has been cleared and is ready for picnicking.

This is a wonderful spot to gather for a family outing or just bring a lawn chair down and sit and relax! This area will be available to all lot owners. Lots 160 through 164 border the pond and are available for purchase at this time. They range from 1.0 acres to 1.48 acres. Check them out before they are all gone. Call Joy Nash at 800-570-5502 or by email at joy@whitnelproperties.com OR Fred Vaccaro at 828-765-7333 or email at fred@whitnelproperties.com

COMMON AREA NEXT TO CREEK FINISHED

This area looks great! It is there for all lot owners to enjoy. There are still some lots available around this area so that you could be close by and be within walking distance to this great park. Lots 108, 107, 105 border the park, plus there are several other lots that are close by. Check out our lot surveys on our website www.whitnelproperties.com

This park has a wonderful creek that borders The west side . This creek is always flowing even during dry periods.

MAGIC CREEK LANE IS TRULY A MAGICAL PLACE

There are some lovely lots in this area—very secluded and quiet! Some of the lots have the creek running through the middle and some have the creek at the property line. This is a really nice section of Haven Heights. It is also close to the common area that is shown above.

This is the front of lot 132.

This is Magic Creek Lane. It is a heavily wooded area and it is truly a magical place!

HAVEN HEIGHTS IS STILL A FAMILY RUN DEVELOPMENT

Haven Heights was started by Joy Nash and Chuck Whitnel in 2005. Chuck has been a friend of the family for so long that we all feel he is a family member. He and Mark Nash (Joy’s son) have been buddies since they were five years old.

Whitnel Properties is proud of it’s record of being a company that does not use high pressure sales techniques to sell the property at Haven Heights. We have a great subdivision and we are keeping the lot prices low in order to make them available to everyone without causing buyers finical strain.

Joy Nash (center) with her daughter Gail Vaccaro and her son Mark Nash.

Fred and Gail Vaccaro moved from San Jose California in December of 2004 and they became Real Estate Brokers right after they moved to NC. Gail is Joy’s daughter. Both have been helping Joy with the daily duties of selling and managing the development since early 2006. Fred helps in the sales of lots as well as overseeing road construction, subdivision maintenance and security. Gail handles the general bookkeeping and mortgage process as well as selling lots.

If you would like any additional information about Haven Heights or the builders that are presently constructing homes in our development please use the contact information listed below.

Whitnel Properties, Inc.

Fred Vaccaro

VP Sales OperationsP

Broker

Phone: 828-765-7333

Cell: 828-467-3956

Fax: 800-860-7753

Email: fred@whitnelproperties.com

Website: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

Joy Nash

VP Sales & Marketing

Phone: 800-570-5502

Cell: 828-442-1713

Fax: 800-860-7753

Email: joy@whitnelproperties.com

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P.S. Here are some recent pictures (11-02-2008) of the fall leaves at Haven Heights Subdivision.

North Carolina Mountain Real Estate

2008-08-18T10:45:00.001-07:00

North Carolina mountain real estate is one of the best ways to enjoy quality natural surroundings and plenty of leisure and recreational activities perfect for the entire family. One of the communities located in western North Carolina mountain real estate is Haven Heights. Haven Heights offers scenic acreage to build your dream house on. Here are just some of the benefits of purchasing a lot at Haven Heights- one of North Carolina’s mountain real estate communities.

Haven Heights located in western North Carolina offers acreage on scenic North Carolina mountain real estate. Located near many state parks, state highways and plenty of recreational activities, Haven Heights offers plots of land at extremely affordable prices. Many of the lots are at least 1 acre or more and cost in the range of 25K to 35K.

For those looking to purchase North Carolina mountain real estate, Haven Heights offers extremely reasonable terms. There is no time limit to build your home on your property, available financing is an option, the community is situated on 320 acres of property without city or state zoning and the lots are perfect for custom built stick houses, log cabins or modular homes.

NC Mountain Properties

2008-08-11T10:43:00.000-07:00

Finding beautiful surroundings and a relaxing environment is easy when you search for NC mountain properties. NC mountain properties are perhaps the best way to avoid city life and the boredom of the suburbs. For those looking for some of the best views in NC and an area that offers plenty of leisure and recreational activities, Haven Heights, one of NC mountain properties is a great choice.

NC mountain properties such as Haven Heights offer lot sizes of at least 1 acre making it easy to enjoy the natural surroundings. When you buy land at Haven Heights you receive an incredibly scenic lot at an amazingly affordable price. Most lots range in price from 25K to 35K- with some even costing less. In addition, Haven Heights offers NC mountain properties with favorable terms such as no time limit on building, available financing, unobtrusive deed restrictions and much more.

Located in western North Carolina, Haven Heights offers easy access from the highway and a region rich with leisure and recreational activities. If you love to golf, fish, hunt, hike, horseback ride, swim or a many other activities, NC mountain properties at Haven Heights is the perfect choice.

Western North Carolina Realty

2008-08-04T10:41:00.000-07:00

Looking for a beautiful place to call home, western North Carolina realty can be found at Haven Heights. Haven Heights is a community that offers acreage of at least 1 acre plots with beautiful, picturesque views of the mountains and natural surroundings. For those looking for a beautiful place to build your dream home, Haven Heights western North Carolina realty is the perfect choice.

Near Lake James resort area and surrounded by the beauty of Pisgah National Forest, Haven Heights is western North Carolina realty at its best. You get the remote feel of NC, but plenty of recreational and leisure activities nearby. For those looking to buy land to build their dream house, Haven Heights offers an extremely attractive arrangement.

First off, Haven Heights offers affordable western North Carolina realty costing about 25K to 35K per acre. In addition, Haven Heights offers easy access to state highways, available financing, no time limit on building, local medical and hospital services nearby, unobtrusive deed restrictions and much more.

Besides being able to build the house of your dreams in western North Carolina realty, Haven Heights is close to many recreational activities such as golf courses, wonderful hiking trails, fishing and hunting, horseback riding and many state parks.

Mountain Property NC

2008-07-28T12:49:00.000-07:00

Looking for relaxation and beautiful surroundings? One way to enjoy the serene beauty of nature is to live in mountain property NC. Mountain property NC is perhaps the best way to flee traffic, pollution and the boredom of suburbia. With beautiful lots available with stunning mountain views at Haven Heights, you and your family can start living a high quality, enjoyable lifestyle.

Haven Heights: Mountain Property NC
Haven Heights is located in western North Carolina. With picture perfect acres of mountain property NC available at affordable prices, Haven Heights is an extremely attractive community to permanently call home or to build a summer home. Haven Heights offers lots of at least an acre at extremely affordable prices (ranging from 25K to 35K). Besides affordability, Haven Heights offers those looking for mountain property NC very reasonable conditions such as no time limit on building your home, available property financing, unobtrusive deed rights, easy access from state roads, DOT approved gravel roads within the community and lots that offer the pristine beauty of Appalachia.

There’s Plenty to Do When You Live in Mountain Property NC
For those that enjoy the great outdoors, you will find plenty to do in mountain property NC. At Haven Heights, quality hiking trails, hunting, fishing, golfing and other activities are close nearby. While there’s plenty to do, for those that get enjoyment by just being in natural surroundings Haven Heights delivers beautiful lots.

For more information regarding mountain property NC or to view the many lots available for sale, please visit us at: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

North Carolina Acreage for Sale

2008-07-21T12:46:00.000-07:00

For those looking for breathtakingly beautiful land to build your dream house or summer home on- North Carolina acreage for sale is the perfect choice. North Carolina acreage for sale can deliver high quality of life in a tranquil, relaxing setting. You can now build your dream home on some of the most beautiful parcels of land and surround yourself with extraordinary views. In addition, when you choose to build on North Carolina acreage for sale, you can be close by to many leisure and recreational activities perfect for having fun with family and friends.

Haven Heights Offers Affordable North Carolina Acreage for Sale
For those looking for North Carolina acreage for sale, Haven Heights delivers. Haven Heights located in western NC offers picturesque views on lots that are at least 1 acre. In addition, Haven Heights is extremely affordable with prices ranging from 25K to 35K per acre and advantageous ownership conditions. Some of the benefits of living in the Haven Heights community is that there is no time restriction for building, you can build your dream home when you are ready. Besides no time restriction for building your home, Haven Heights offers easy access to the state highway, plenty of recreational activities nearby and unobtrusive deed rights to make your property easy to own.

For those looking for North Carolina acreage for sale, Haven Heights offers plenty of ownership benefits that shouldn’t be missed. Visit our main website today to receive plenty of information and view lots available. We are located at the following link: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

Mountain Property NC

2008-07-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

Looking for a great place to build your dream house or summer home? For many couples and families looking to get far away from city life and doldrums of suburbia mountain property NC is perfect. Living in beautiful mountain property NC means beautiful, relaxing natural surroundings all year long. Whether you are looking for some peace and quiet or a place that offers plenty to do in the great outdoors, Haven Heights located in Western North Carolina can be the perfect fit.

Beautiful Mountain Property NC at Affordable Prices
For those looking for beautiful mountain property NC acreage, Haven Heights offers an acre of land with impressive views at extremely affordable prices. With prices that range from 25K to 35K, you can build your dream home, log cabin, custom stick or module home for less. It should also be noted that at Haven Heights there is no time limit on building which means you can buy the land now and take your time to plan your perfect home.

Buying Land at Mountain Property NC Has its Advantages
At Haven Heights, buying mountain property NC is extremely easy and straight forward. We offer attractive conditions making it easy to choose us for your land purchase. Besides offering some of the most beautiful views in NC, we offer easy access from state roads, gravel roads which are DOT approved within our community, no time limit to build, great lots for sale and unobtrusive deed rights.

For more information regarding mountain property NC or to view the many lots available for sale, please visit us at: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

North Carolina Mountain Property 2

2008-07-07T12:41:00.000-07:00

For those that are tired of the grind of long work days, traffic and pollution one of the ways to start enjoying life is to find comfortable, natural surroundings to call home. North Carolina mountain property is one of the most attractive ways to enjoy a relaxing, tranquil lifestyle that also offers many leisure options. One community that many are looking to is Haven Heights.

Haven Heights offers high quality North Carolina mountain property acreage for sale. Lots with sizes of 1 acre and more range in price from 25K to 35K making them extremely affordable and in demand. For those looking for the perfect place to build their dream home or summer home, Haven Heights located in Western North Carolina offers many benefits.

Building your dream home in North Carolina mountain property is perhaps the best way to enjoy your family and friends. There are so many wonderful activities available including golf courses, hunting, hiking trails, horseback riding, fishing, swimming and more. While there is plenty to do, many find that enjoying the beautiful natural settings is more than enough.

Buying North Carolina mountain property is not only affordable, but easy when you choose Haven Heights. We offer many benefits including no time limit on building, owner financing available, easy access to your property, DOT approved roads, unobtrusive deed restrictions and much more.

For more information regarding North Carolina mountain property at Haven Heights or to view lots currently available for sale, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

North Carolina Mountain Property

2008-07-01T12:39:00.000-07:00

One of the downsides of living in the city or the suburbs is quality natural surroundings. The daily grind can get to almost all of us and one of the best ways to relax and enjoy life, family and the great outdoors is to live seasonally or year round in beautiful North Carolina mountain property. North Carolina mountain property is the perfect way to enjoy the quiet and relaxing lifestyle that the beautiful mountains of Appalachia offers.

Benefits of North Carolina Mountain Property
Haven Heights, located in western North Carolina is offering 320 wooded acres of property for sale. This acreage offers at least one acre lots and up with choices of beautiful mountain views, elevations and exposures. For those looking to live a relaxing lifestyle, these lots are priced to be extremely affordable with the range of price being only 25K to 35K per acre. North Carolina mountain property is the perfect spot for building your dream house, log cabin home or modular home and Haven Heights offers attractive benefits such as no time limit to build, owner financing available, unobtrusive deed restrictions and easy access from the main highway.

So Much to Do or Enjoy Doing Nothing
For those looking for an enjoyable, relaxing lifestyle, Haven Heights truly has it all from wonderful trails to hike, to nearby golf courses, hunting, fishing, swimming horseback riding, and more. And it should be noted that while this area has plenty to do, many residents just enjoy relaxing in their beautiful homes enjoying the amazing views of the area.

For more information regarding North Carolina mountain property or to view lots currently available for sale, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.whitnelproperties.com/

Haven Heights Newsletter April 2008

2008-04-28T15:47:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Haven Heights Newsletter. McDowell County is finally getting some badly needed rain fall. The previously dry weather has played havoc with the grasses and other plant life, but now everything in the NC Mountains seems to be coming around again! We just hope that we don’t get a late freeze like last year—we are keeping our fingers crossed!

We didn’t have much snow or really cold weather this past winter so I guess we can be thankful for that.

It won’t be too long before the Mountains in this part of North Carolina start to spring forth with blooming trees and flowers.

My wife Gail is already getting me primed up to get the garden prepped for this year’s planting! As if I didn’t have enough to do! Oh well, I really do enjoy those home grown tomatoes and squash!

HAVEN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION STARTS NEW ROADS IN PHASE V

The bulldozers and track hoes are rumbling along in Phase V. We recently changed our road plans due to some new rules that the state of North Carolina has put into force. We are now connecting Phase V to Phase III and IV by going through what used to be lot 66. We purchased lot 66 two months ago with the intension of building the road through it so we could access Phase V.

Check out the pictures of the road construction in Phase V below. The plot plans for these lots will be on the web site soon http://www.whitnelproperties.com/ . Joy, Gail and I walked the lots in Phase V two weeks ago and they look great. We will have some nice lots near the lake area and also some lots with great views. Right now is a good time to look at these lots because the trees are bare and you can see the lots better.

Some of these lots have great distant mountain views and all of these lots are close to the pond area, which will be a common area for all land owners to enjoy. The pond even has fish in it at this time! There will also be a hiking trail along one of the creeks that feeds the pond.

The picture above was taken near lots 155 & 156 looking east in Phase V. These roads are just starting to get gravel on them in preparation for final grading. There are some Great NC Mountain Views from this area.

This bulldozer is grading the base gravel that has been put down by the truck in the background. Lots of gravel and work goes into making safe and sturdy roads that will last for a long time. All of our roads follow state specifications and are actually wider than they need to be. We do this so two cars can easily pass one another without having to pull off of the roadway. Wide roads are also good for emergency vehicles to maneuver when needed. The lots in Phase V are some of the best NC Mountain Property that we have in Haven Heights.

Gravel, gravel and then more gravel!!

HAVEN HEIGHTS CONSTRUCTS SEVERAL COMMON AREAS FOR ALL LAND OWNERS TO ENJOY!!

As we forge ahead with the Haven Heights Subdivision we are also trying to construct several places that will become common land areas. These areas will be land that all lot owners will be able to enjoy. One such area is along the creek at the west entrance and along Magic Creek Lane. This area is about three acres of cleared land that we have seeded with grass. It is an ideal place for a leisurely walk or even a family picnic.

We also have another common area that is located near lot 60 in Phase lll
This is a small area that offers a great view of Marion and the distant NC Mountains to the west.

Views similar to this are what await you at the Haven Heights Common Area near lot 60!

Here is the lake in Phase V

Haven Heights homes near completion!

Here is the log home on lot 95. It is getting close to being finished. Any day now we will start seeingpeople sitting on the deck enjoying the sights and sounds of nature in this NC mountain community!

This is the home on lot 102. The owner is doing much of the finish work himself and it looksgreat.

The log home on lot 90 has been dried in and now the workers are finishing up the inside. We should see the owners enjoying the views this summer!

The owners of lot 82 will be starting their home within the next few weeks. The lot will be cleared first, and then construction will start.

Check the website for Phase 5 information.

EVENTS CALENDAR FOR MARCH 2008

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McDowell County North Carolina Mountains

March 1, 2008 - Skulls, skins and mounts. Join a park ranger in a discussion about skulls, skins and mounts of animals found at the park. Several skulls, skins and mounts will be displayed. Meet at the park office at 10am; free. Lake James State Park, Marion. For more information, call 828-652-5047.

March 8, 2008 - Spring Open House at Turtle Island Pottery in Old Fort. A full house of art pottery, including guests Banyan Tree Pottery and Grove Hill Pottery. Atcha Turner from Banyan Tree Pottery will also be cooking Thai food for patrons to sample. Turtle Island Pottery is 2 1/2 miles south of I-40 off exit 73. For more information, call 828-669-2713 or visit turtleislandpottery.com.

March 15, 2008 - Predators of the Park. Come discuss predators of the area with park rangers. There will be animal mounts on display for public viewing. Meet at the park office at 2pm; free. Lake James State Park, Marion. For more information, call 828-652-5047.
March 15, 2008 - Birds of the Woods. Enjoy a slide presentation followed by a short hike on one of the park’s trails. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Meet at the park office at 10am; free. L

March 28, 2008 - Soup in a Bowl. For a donation of $20, participants receive a beautiful handmade bowl to keep after enjoying a delicious lunch of soup, salad, cornbread, drink and dessert. You don’t want to miss this “green” extravaganza on Friday, March 28, 50 S. Main Street, Historic Downtown Marion – Seating at 11:00 OR 1:00 – stop by MACA for tickets or call 652-8610 for more information!

March 29, 2008 - Walking the Wetlands. Enjoy a hike through the wetlands of the park’s river section area, which used to be the Catawba River before the lake was created. Also discuss plant and animal life found in the area. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Meet at the park office at 10am; free. Lake James State Park, Marion. For more information, call 828-652-5047.
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ON-GOING EVENTS

March 3rd, 2008
The Carolina Mountains: Photography of Margaret Morley presented by the North Carolina Museum of History and the Mountain Gateway Museum & Heritage Center. Photographs feature an intimate look at everyday life in western North Carolina around the turn of the 20th century. Exhibited photographs displayed at Mountain Gateway Museum, Old Fort Train Station, Museum & Visitor’s Center, the Marion Davis Branch of McDowell County Public Library and Catawba Vale Coffee Cafe all located in Old Fort. For more information, call the McDowell County Tourism Authority, 888-233-6111 or 828-668-4282.

Bluegrass Music Jam every Thursday. Open to all musicians, no scheduled performers. Outdoors bring chairs or blankets (the music moves indoors for inclement weather). Free; 7-9pm, Marion Depot, Marion. For more information, call 828-652-2215 or visit www.downtownmarion.org.

New North Carolina Mountain Property Photos

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Haven Heights Drive is covered with beautiful fall foliage. Come own your share of North Carolina Mountain Real Estate and experience the peace and tranquility.

Share the fall foliage in the Magic Creek Common area of Haven Heights. Located on beautiful Western North Carolina Real Estate.

Phase 4 – Magic Creek roads are now completed – in time to appreciate the beauty of the fall foliage in the common area of our North Carolina Mountain real estate of Haven Heights.

Our Western North Carolina realty is located near Lake James and the Pisgah National Forest in Marion, NC

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NC Septic System Information

2008-01-29T16:24:00.000-08:00

Most, if not all NC rural properties across the country use septic systems for waste water that comes from the home.

In McDowell County the Rutherford Polk McDowell District Health Department is the place to go in order to obtain a permit. They can be contacted at 828-652-2921.

APPLICATIONS ARE PROCESSED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED

BEFORE THE PROPERTY CAN BE EVALUATED, THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED:

1. A surveyor's plat of the site (or tax map) must accompany this application showing the following drawn on it: the proposed building (decks, porches, garages included), driveway, water supply, surface waters, easements or rights of way and other pertinent features.

2. You will also need a Pre-Permit Authorization form showing a PIN # (Parcel Identification Number) from the Tax Assessor's Office.

3. Property lines and house/mobile home corners must be clearly field marked on the site, with furnished ribbons.

4. Property must be reasonably clear of undergrowth or obstacles that prohibit a thorough site evaluation.

5. Please display the orange Health Department sign furnished in a visible spot at roadside to aid in site location.

6. Site considerations may be affected by other ordinances, i.e.: flood plain or watershed, zoning, planning board restraints, restricted land use, etc., and the building inspector should be contacted prior to the health department evaluation to see if any ordinances are applicable.

IF YOU NEED ANY INFORMATION REGARDING SEPTIC TANK SYSTEMS YOU WILL NEED TO SEE AN INSPECTOR OR CALL AN INSPECTOR. Inspectors are only in their office for one hour in the morning between 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Inspectors are in the field the rest of the day doing septic tank site evaluations, septic tank final inspections, sanitation inspections of all public facilities, collecting water samples and meeting with contractors or customers at the site.

PLEASE COMPLETE “APPLICATION FOR SITE EVALUATION” FORM. MAKE SURE TO ANSWERALL QUESTIONS, SIGN AND DATE THE APPLICATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. TURN THEAPPLICATION OVER AND DRAW A ROAD MAP TO THE SITE. IT IS A N.C. STATE LAW THAT A PLAT OF THE LAND or a TAX MAP FROM THE TAX MAPPING DEPARTMENT MUST ACCOMPANY THIS APPLICATION. (SEE EXAMPLE SITE PLAN ON PAGE 2.)

IMPORTANT: BEFORE GOING TO THE BUILDING INPECTION DEPARTMENT BE SURE YOU HAVE AN IMPROVEMENT PERMIT for your septic tank from the Environmental Health Services at the Health Department, and PRE-PERMIT AUTHORIZATION FORM from the Tax Assessor's Office.

Remember that you can always call them at 828-652-2921 if you have any questions.

The people at the Health Department are really great to work with.
You will find that the local people are very helpful and good hearted folks.

Here is a copy of the application so you know what it looks like.

HAVEN HEIGHTS NEWS LETTER Vol 1

2008-01-22T09:14:00.000-08:00

This is our very first NEWS LETTER. It is being brought to you in order to give an insight as to what is happening at the Haven Heights Subdivision near Marion, NC. We are very excited about our progress and our plans for the future.

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION HAS STARTED

Lots 90, 95 and 102 have homes under construction. Several other lot owners have put in driveways and cleared a building pad for their homes. The home on lot 90 is nearing completion.

The house on lot 95 is coming right along. If anyone is interested in receiving information about the home building companies that are working in our development please contact Fred Vaccaro at fred@whitnelproperties.com and he will gladly get that info to you!

Here is the house on lot 102. We have met some new builders recently. Contact Fred about them.

WE HAVE JUST PURCHASED MORE LAND
We just purchased 40 acres of land adjacent to lots 66 through 72. This new land has a beautiful pond that will be common property for all to use. The lots on this parcel have been surveyed and the roads will be going in very shortly. If you are interested in lots near the pond or know someone that may want a lot in the new area please let us know. These lots will probably go fast so don’t delay!

This is the water fall coming from the overflow at the pond.

COMMON AREA NEXT TO CREEK FINISHED

Our maintenance crew has just finished grooming the COMMON AREA next to the creek. It looks great! This area is for all to enjoy.

The grass has started to get green and the leaves have turned colors. These pictures were taken in November of 2007.

MAGIC CREEK LANE COMPLETED

The road crew has finished the road that will access the lower lots along the creek in the valley
between Phase III and Phase IV. There are some lovely lots in this area—very secluded and quiet! Some of the lots have the creek running through the middle and some have the creek at the property line. This is a really nice section of Haven Heights. It is also close to the common area that is shown above.

This is the front of lot 132.

This is Magic Creek Lane. It is a heavily wooded area and it is truly a magical place! If anyone is interested in receiving additional information about available lots in our development please contact Fred Vaccaro at fred@whitnelproperties.com and he will gladly get that info to you!

HAVEN HEIGHTS IS STILL A FAMILY RUN DEVELOPMENT

Haven Heights was started by Joy Nash and Chuck Whitnel in 2005. Chuck has been a friend of the family for so long that we all feel he is a family member. He and Mark Nash (Joy’s son) have been buddies since they were five years old.

Mark was the driving force behind getting the initial project off the ground in the beginning. Mark is Joy’s son.

Fred and Gail Vaccaro moved from San Jose California in December of 2004 and they became North Carolina Real Estate Brokers right after they moved to NC. Gail is Joy’s daughter. Both have been helping Joy with the daily duties of selling and managing the development since early 2006. Fred helps with the sales of lots as well as overseeing road construction, subdivision maintenance and security. Gail handles the general bookkeeping and mortgage process as well as selling lots.

North Carolina Mountain Property Photos

2008-01-08T09:18:00.000-08:00

Fall in the beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains! Visit Haven Heights during the next splendid display of color.

Haven Heights – Lot 49 – 2.09 acres. Great Sale Price of $25,000. View from road of nicely sloped, secluded, wooded North Carolina mountain land for sale. Has small natural spring/creek on property line between lots 48 and 49. Nice wide frontage on road.

Haven Heights – Lot 70-2.63 acres. Western North Carolina mountain views.

Haven Heights – Lot 75-2.67 acre. Beautiful Western North Carolina mountain views for sale. Distant view from back of property line, but also has views from front.

Western NC Mountain Property

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Google Earth view of Haven Heights Subdivision in Marion , NC . Surrounded by beautiful Western North Carolina Mountains and Pisgah National Forest . Close proximity to Lake James , Hickory , Asheville , and Boone.	Who we are: Whitnel Properties is a family undertaking. Joy Nash, VP Sales & Marketing and Chuck Whitnel, CEO, layout plans for the new Haven Heights Subdivision in Marion, NC. Purpose: offering Western North Carolina Mountain property for sale at reasonable prices. The dream is now becoming reality with phases 1 and 2 sold, with phases 3 and 4 underway. Phase 5 just purchased.	Whitnel Properties – Gail (Joy’s daughter) VP and Corporate Secretary, and Fred Vaccaro, VP Sales Operations, are also owners-brokers of Scenic Mountain Realty. We look forward to helping you with a visit and purchase of Western NC Mountain Land. Just email or call us at 828-765-7333
More Family – Gail – Joy – Mark Nash. Now you know the whole Company!	Here’s a few of the beautiful fall pictures we took at our North Carolina Mountain Land. We had a wonderful leaf viewing season.	Here’s a few of the beautiful fall pictures we took at our North Carolina Mountain Land. We had a wonderful leaf viewing season.
Here’s a few of the beautiful fall pictures we took at our North Carolina Mountain Land. We had a wonderful leaf viewing season.	Here’s a few of the beautiful fall pictures we took at our North Carolina Mountain Land. We had a wonderful leaf viewing season.	Here’s a few of the beautiful fall pictures we took at our North Carolina Mountain Land. We had a wonderful leaf viewing season.
Haven Heights road building in progress on NC Mountain Property. This view of West Side going up Mountain. Room for two cars to occupy roadway.	Road in progress with distant view of NC Mountain Property. Taken while going down West Side of real estate.	Haven Heights beautiful fall colors in 2006. Come enjoy the wonderful Western North Carolina Mountain Property during the next colorful autumn.