NC Conservation Network – NC Conservation Network 2011 Holiday Auction
Auction Ends: Nov 18, 2011 06:00 PM EST

Get-A-Ways

Mountain Retreat

Item Number
300
Estimated Value
1400 USD
Sold
850 USD to kennelmama
Number of Bids
4  -  Bid History

Item Description

Why not book this wonderful facility in the North Carolina mountains (near Highlands and Cashiers) for a 3-5 day vacation, family reunion, or snow skiing trip near by?

The Facility:
The 3 story, 4,000 SF structure contains six bedrooms. The main living area is an open floor plan, with plenty of natural light and beautiful woods views.

The kitchen is furnished with state-of-the-art appliances including gas range, large energy-star refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster over and disposal.

The 12’ dining room table seats 14, with seating for 8 more at the breakfast nook table and kitchen counter.

A two sided gas fireplace provides warmth and visual coziness.

The spacious laundry room includes state-of-the-art front load washer, energy-star dryer, wash basin and counter top. Also included: Wi-fi, satellite TV, and treadmill.

The Surroundings:
Located near the end of an unpaved road deep in the woods, there is only one neighbor visible from the property.. The 2.5 acre site borders the Nantahala national forest, so guests are treated to an unlimited backyard of woods, waterfalls, meadows, cliffs, creeks and trails . . . all the adventure nature has to offer.

In the yard we have installed a campground style charcoal grill for cookouts, and a fire ring with plenty of benches for nightly campfires. The “wild and scenic” Chattooga River is a 15 minute hike through deep woods.

This is a highly efficient, passive solar building. All windows are double-pane, argon gas filled and low-E coated, so heat transfer in or out is kept to a minimum. The main wall with most of the windows faces directly south to capture the sun’s heat in winter. Overhangs keep them shaded in summer. Construction is cutting edge: hollow Styrofoam block, laced with rebar and filled with poured concrete making it the strongest and most highly insulated wall available.

For pictures of the facility and more info, click here.

Item Special Note

Arrangements must be made with owner to ensure availability. Valid from November 2011 - March 2012 (excluding holidays).