Discover a place so beautiful the Federal government kept 73% of it for itself
Beautiful Madison County, located deep in the Appalachians in the exquisite Western part of the state just north of Asheville, easily lives up to its reputation as one of the finest outdoor recreation spots in America. Its lush rolling hills, rugged mountain scenery and incredible whitewater rafting, fishing, camping and skiing have made Madison NC real estate extraordinarily popular among young families, retirees, and anyone in search of
mountain serenity and gracious southern living.
With the Appalachian Trail passing from one end of the county to the other and with two national forests within its borders (Pisgah and Cherokee) the land, all 288,800 acres of it on the North Carolina/Tennessee line, is a veritable paradise where you can go llama trekking in the morning and shoot the famous French Broad River rapids in the afternoon in a whitewater raft or kayak.
Madison County’s major residential areas–Marshall, Hot Springs, and Mars Hill–are home to an abundance of small family farms that dot the hillsides as they did once upon a time in the rest of America. With fewer than 20,000 people–and almost as many cows–the bucolic lifestyle that attracts vacationers and lures new residents is in no immediate danger of being supplanted by strip malls and gas stations. But if you’re interested in Madison County NC real estate you might want to start doing your research; a full 73% of the county’s land is forest land controlled by the federal government.
What’s available on the market? Here’s a sampling of residences and property:
- 150 acres of land, 25 acres of it cleared, on what is perhaps the last great close-in tract abutting the City of Marshall. Beautiful long-range and river views. $2,450,000
- 1,728 sq. ft. 1.5 story brick farm house with two large barns and a large block workshop bordering Spring Creek in Hot Springs on 115 acres priced to sell at $1,750,000
- 3,605 sq. ft lodge house with a charming 2,100 sq. ft. farmhouse providing commanding views from wooded ridges overlooking lush rolling pastures. Miles of trails and streams on 104 acres. $1,399,000.
- 64 acres of beautiful rolling pasture and mountains in Marshall for $799,000
As with any real estate it’s best to work with a broker who specializes in the area. One good place to start is Coldwell Banker Kasey, a nationwide realtor with seven offices in the western part of North Carolina. Coldwell Banker Kasey currently lists over 750 residences, commercial properties and tracts of land for sale, making it likely you’ll find something to fall in love whatever your budget. For more information about what’s available regarding Madison County NC real estate, see our listings!
|
