Directions
From Merrimon Avenue, turn right onto Beaverdam Road. Travel approximately 0.6 miles, then turn left onto Elk Mountain Scenic Highway, just past the golf course. Continue for 5.7 miles, passing Buzzard’s Rock. (You can also use GPS to navigate to the Sourwood Inn, which will guide you close to the pull-off spot.) Turn left onto Sassafras Gap Road, then take an immediate right onto the gravel road marked with a “Private Road” sign (listing sign indicates which road to take). Go approximately 300 yards and park at the pull-off on the left. You'll see a red gate on the right—the property is located on the right-hand side. Listing sign denotes the location of the property.
Lot Features
Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
Possible Use
Private Estate, Recreational, Residential, Timber
Public Remarks
Elevated between 3, 500–4, 000 feet, this 4-acre estate parcel on Elk Mountain Scenic Hwy invites you to slow down and breathe in the beauty of the Blue Ridge. A sanctuary of privacy, the property offers rare seclusion with effortless access to Asheville’s vibrant dining, arts, and culture just 20 minutes away. Imagine a mountain retreat where walls of glass capture sunrises over sweeping, year-round, long-range mountain views, and evenings lit by the glow of the Asheville cityscape. The land offers multiple potential build sites, with a recent survey and soil evaluation supporting a 4-bedroom septic system. With Duke power at the property’s edge and a natural spring on site, this land blends luxury potential with authentic mountain character. Access is simple from the scenic highway or via a discreet, quiet easement road, with just one neighbor nearby, perfect for those seeking privacy without isolation. Moments to hiking along the Blue Ridge Parkway, or dining in downtown Asheville or Weaverville, this is where exclusivity, natural beauty, and lifestyle converge. Perfect for a legacy estate, a refined second home, or simply a retreat into nature, this property is ready for your vision.
