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LAND
BUY OF THE MONTH!
NEW
LISTING!
767.7 Acres
in
Caldwell County, NC! Only
six miles from Blowing Rock, NC, this is one of the largest tracts
currently for sale in Caldwell County! Located just
off U.S. Highway 321 on Richlands Road. Offers 2,600' elevations,
beautiful long-range views, trails from top to bottom and paved
road frontage. Fantastic development potential!
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the Property Video.
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THIS
MONTH'S TOPIC:
"How
to Buy and Create A Family Retreat "
If you have a family – especially
a large family – you
may have envisioned what we call a family retreat. You
may call it a family “estate” or a family “manor” -
but no matter the name, it’s a place in the mountains
that will attract those that are important to you. I
know, because that’s what I did 19 years ago. Just
a few years after creating my retreat property, three out of
eight of my children moved from out-of-state and onto the property
A fourth one moved to within 3 miles of our family "estate".
So, how can you create your own retreat? First, you’ll
need to make a firm commitment to get started. Once
you’ve done that, come to the North Carolina mountains
for a get acquainted trip. Don’t bring the entire
family in the beginning. They’ll buy-in to your
idea in good time. This is not a committee-decision activity – it’s
a wonderful plan that you alone will implement to bring your
family together into a very tight-knit group over time.
So, first things first, you’ll need to buy the land
needed for your retreat. Make a list of features you
hope to find. For example you may imagine yourself sitting
by a mountain stream, or perched at the top of a ridge with
50-mile long-range views. Do you want mountain privacy
and seclusion? Want to live near recreation opportunities? If
so, choose land near Boone, Blowing Rock, or Banner Elk, North
Carolina. Within minutes, you can golf, ski, hike, rock
climb, go antiquing, or fish for trophy trout.
Choose a property that has numerous
homesite possibilities. If
you have 4 children, allow room for them to spread out across
the property, each having a great site for their future home. My
only rule was that each child who built a home on the property
had to be out-of-sight of everyone else. This allows
family members to have privacy when they want it – and
access to each other when they don’t.
Once you have bought your land, begin
building on your retreat idea by holding a family gathering
on the property. Build
a fire pit next to the stream, or place a gazebo on the highest
ridge. Then, invite everyone in the family for a cookout,
sing-a-long, or story-telling. Make it a memorable occasion.
If you have grandchildren, be sure they have a great time.
Before you know it,
they will begin coming on their own. Pleasant
memories will be built, and time will take care of the rest. If
family is important to you, begin building your retreat. It
will become a magnet – a place of solitude and peace – to
be enjoyed by all. North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains,
with all the enjoyment of creeks and streams, hiking trails,
magnificent vistas, and mountain meadows, are waiting for you
and your family! Come soon.
We want to hear from you!
Paul Christian Breden
Managing Broker/Owner
800-849-9225
Email Paul
The purpose of Land Rush is to educate
and inform you in such a way that, once you arrive here
in the mountains, you'll be prepared to make your purchase.
If you haven't already, please – before you come
- take time to download our FREE buyer's guide – “Carolina
Dreaming” - from our website. It's short, easy
to read, and will provide you with the basic information
needed to make your trip a roaring success. For your free
copy, go to: “Carolina
Dreaming”
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