Ashe County, North Carolina, for many, is all about its
remarkable people, its remarkable scenery, remarkable natural beauty,
and, of course, the remarkable mountains that, in fact, are Ashe County.
Yes, it is a remarkable place to visit or live…you make the choice!
Nestled in the Northwestern corner of beautiful North
Carolina, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ashe County is
surrounded to the West by the State of Tennessee and to the North by the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Ashe County is the mountains, a look and a
drive in any direction proves the same. Whether marveling at the
elegance of Mt. Jefferson at 4900 feet, enjoying downtown West Jefferson
at 3000 feet, or pondering the awesomeness of "The Peak", majestically
reaching 5500 feet, it remains quite clear that you are in the
mountains.
Ashe County is clean fresh air, incredible layered mountain
views, unobstructed for miles and miles, and charming mountain
towns…West Jefferson, Jefferson, Todd, and Lansing. It is the historic
American Heritage and Scenic New River, and sparkling mountain streams,
perfect for your relaxation and enjoyment and a welcome challenge for
the fly fishing enthusiast. Ashe County enjoys four distinct and
refreshing seasons, never ending natural beauty, a panorama of
constantly changing native flowering shrubs and wild flowers, and an
abundance of precious wildlife…deer, turkey, raccoons, squirrels,
chipmunks, an occasional black bear, and a multitude of colorful song
birds. Ashe County is also sunrises, and sunsets…if you love a brilliant
gold and red sky, then hold on!
Can you imagine a "warm" summer day, say a high of 85
degrees, but with no humidity, and no bugs, or how about a cool summer
night, maybe 55-60 degrees, certainly no need for AC, let’s open the
windows, turn on the paddle fan and snuggle under a light blanket…this
is mountain living, this is really Cool! Ashe County is all about
relaxation, a little more peace and quiet, a different climate, a slower
pace, and simply "taking time to smell the roses" as they say, or the
rhododendron, mountain laurels, Fraser Fir Christmas trees, and our
abundance of seasonal wild flowers.
Ashe
County is a relaxing canoe trip up the New River (it flows north), a
bike ride on Railroad Grade Road, hiking the trails of Mt, Jefferson and
wandering in and out of the quaint shops and gallery’s of downtown West
Jefferson.
Ashe County loves its artists and artisans and proudly
showcases and shares their talents. In fact our Ashe County Arts
Council, with the support of the Ashe County Chamber of Commerce, makes
it a point to find many unique "shows" to share artist skills, including
colorful and truly exciting murals on several West Jefferson buildings.
Even better, they sponsor a "Barn Quilt" tour of Ashe County, that’s
right you get to drive around and enjoy the most colorful and unique
"barn quilts" placed on the side local barns…some painted by our
children, some by adults, and some by church groups, all with an
interesting history and story. You see, it really does not take much to
be entertained in Ashe County!
You say you like to eat well Ashe County is also dining.
From family style to fine dining, it seems we have it all. Enjoy
Fraser’s, Michaels 102 North, The River House, and The Glendale Springs
Inn for fine dining, maybe with a glass of wine or a libation of choice
(in West Jefferson). Then there’s Geno’s, The Brickstone, Winner’s
Circle, Greenfield’s, Mountain Aire Steak & Seafood, Winner’s
Circle, and Shatley Spring for your family style fill ups. Should you
want a bit more and some different choices, the Town of Boone, with
Appalachian State University is 30 minutes away…a leisure drive anytime.
Finally, Ashe County is its people, sincerely warm, open
hearted, friendly and loving people eager to share and help you feel
welcome. When they wave, they probably don’t know you, but they’re real
glad you’re a visitor, or you live here, and they have an opportunity to
say hi in their own special way. Shake someone’s hand, and the firm
handshake says one thing and one thing only…Welcome to Ashe County! Ashe
County is all about taking time to make new acquaintances, and enjoy
special friends. Now you see why people love to visit, returning for
more, time after time and why people love calling Ashe County home. Ashe
County is its natural beauty, its seasons and, of course, its people.
Just like our people, there is nothing like Ashe County Real
Estate…log cabins and family homes, romantic get-a-ways, dream
properties for that dream home, and lots and land, Bring us a need, a
wish, and a dream…we’ll take care of the rest. You see, High Country Realty of North Carolina is Ashe County Real Estate. When you Select experience, we feel there is only one choice…High Country Realty of North Carolina.