We won’t deny that we are partial to the Cashiers area. We love everything from the landscape to the natural wildlife to our luxury homes and thriving surrounding area that features many recreational activities. But what is it that makes the area the ideal location for your next home? Our homeowners Ted and Linda offer their insights as to why they chose to build their home with The Divide at Bald Rock in collaboration with Westmark Construction Company of North Carolina. “We love the Divide for the exclusivity and overall environment of The Divide development, while still being able to offer the amenities of Sapphire Valley for the enjoyment of our children and grandchildren.” The Divide offers large lots, secluded from neighbors that allow for private family time and top-of-the-line luxury. Ted and Linda chose to build their home, their view, and be involved in the process every step of the way. Their home features a sizeable, comfortable main floor and functional kitchen, large master bedroom with adjoining office and sitting room, and a screened-in deck with a fireplace, their most desired feature. Also included in their design is a lower level offering three guest bedrooms, two baths, large great room, and second open deck. Having explained in detail their vision for the home, Ted and Linda were able to work closely with the Westmark and Divide staff to fine-tune the architectural blueprints and design plans. “This home will be the perfect very comfortable summer place for [us], with the carefully planned benefit of being optimal for family visits. It is intentionally designed so that 3 married children who live within 3 hours of Sapphire Valley, along with 5 young grandchildren can all visit at the same time for holidays and other occasions. And as the grandchildren grow, the amenities of Sapphire Valley will become more important.” Ted, Linda, and their family enjoy fishing, swimming, hiking, skiing and snowboarding: all amenities offered by the surrounding areas and resorts and something Ted claims was a “big reason we chose to move to The Divide.” Whether you’re looking to build your dream vacation from the ground up, find the perfect location in which to spend your retirement, or else just enjoy a luxury getaway, The Divide has your answers and the means in which to fulfill your vision, whatever it may be.

The Divide at Bald Rock is more than simply premier North Carolina mountaintop property: it is the best the heart of the Blue Ridge Smoky Mountains has to offer. Our properties in this prime location are everything you could ever dream of in a rustic, luxury cabin-style home. In collaboration with Westmark Construction Company of North Carolina, our properties become what best suits your needs. The breathtaking views and idyllic mountain lifestyle that comes with a home in the area, though, remains the same throughout The Divide. Nestled amongst the glorious Appalachian mountains and adjacent to the 6,300-acre Panthertown Valley Preserve, The Divide at Bald Rock offers the privacy and landscape needed for a revitalizing getaway. At an elevation of 4,500 feet, cool mountain breezes drift through the area that you could soon call home. Below the lush, dense foliage of the populous red maples and mountain laurels are ridges and valleys full of teeming wildlife. Panthertown, notoriously known for its growing black bear population, offers awe-inspiring natural resources including cascading waterfalls, pristine trout streams, and pure granite cliffs. A unique feature of The Divide is it sits on the Eastern Continental Divide our water feeds the Horsepasture Watershed and the headwaters for the east fork of the local Tuckasegee River. A network of hiking trails, footpaths, and old logging roads weave their way through Panthertown, leading guests to astonishing waterfalls, bogs, and panoramic views. Along with this exciting ecosystem of natural beauty and teeming wildlife, a home at The Divide also comes with a thriving culture of like-minded people. Most recently, current members of The Divide community, local real estate agents, and prospective residents were invited to celebrate the beginning of the most beautiful time of the year in Cashiers with a season kick-off social and barbeque. Attendees enjoyed live bluegrass entertainment from Benny Q & The Wild Hog Band while indulging in a buffet-style dinner from Danny’s Bar-B-Que, a local favorite. Residents mingled and swapped their favorite stories about their experiences in the area while networking and meeting with neighbors new and old. This was just one of many social events planned throughout the season in order to further the growing connected community of residents in the area. When you make yourself at home at The Divide, you are settling into an existing ecosystem; one full of biodiversity, history, culture, and beauty. A home at The Divide is nothing short of a true mountain paradise. Photos courtesy of Amanda Russell.

We love the sounds of construction here at The Divide! It means new neighbors are building their new home and joining our Civilized Wilderness community; or as in this case, it means they are expanding their current residence! This 1,272 sq. ft. garage with an upper level bonus room is currently being constructed by Westmark Construction Company of North Carolina. Imagine the possibilities a separate bonus room offers: teen game room to keep the main house quiet, a family theater room to screen the latest releases, a yoga studio where all you hear are the sounds of nature surrounding you, an art studio to capture your creativity on canvas or on a pottery wheel. The possibilities are endless!

The Appalachian is our newest model addition to The Divide featuring hand hewn post and beam construction with a ten year component warranty. With 2,325 square feet, this home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, custom kitchen cabinets by Signature Kitchens, and stainless steel appliances. The Appalachian also features two full decks and an unfinished full lower level with 1,344 square feet. This is the perfect sized mountain cabin for any family. Constructed by Westmark Construction with the highest quality on lot 34 The Divide, this home offers unobstructed views into Panthertown National Forest and inspiring westward looking views of Dobson Mountain and beyond. Priced at $685,750 in the prestigious Divide community, this home affords the discriminating buyer a very real value and a value that will last for years to come. Quality is not our goal, it is our standard. Contact Westmark Land Company, 20 Continental Drive, 828-743-7077; or Bill Kruckenberger, Sapphire Valley Real Estate, 3065 US Hwy 64 East, Sapphire NC, 828-743-0466 or 828-506-8398, or billkruck@gmail.com for additional information.

The exterior of the Appalachian located on Lot 34 of The Divide is now complete and completely roughed in with paneling being applied inside. Gorgeous home on a gorgeous lot in our civilized wilderness. It does not get better than this and a great value to boot!