If cruising along the scenic highways of Western North Carolina got you fantasizing about owning a home perched on the mountaintops, surrounded by forestland and stunning vistas, it might be time to consider moving to the mountains.
Mountain living offers a treasure trove of benefits, including lower humidity, four distinct seasons, and access to hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities in Western North Carolina. These attributes have attracted thousands to relocate to the region, but it's the additional advantages — like the sweeping natural beauty, abundant opportunities for fun and adventure, and the promise of a slower pace of life — that confirm for those who’ve planted roots among the towering trees and rolling hills made the right choice.
The Benefits of Living In the Mountains
When you become a mountain resident, you reap the myriad benefits of a peaceful, scenic, and adventure-filled lifestyle. Wondering what it’s like to live in the mountains of North Carolina?
Here are a dozen reasons why living in the mountains warrants serious consideration:
- Awe-inspiring beauty and ample outdoor adventures: From rolling hills to enchanting forests and jaw-dropping views, mountain living provides stunning scenery that surrounds you like a soft, silk blanket. Ready to explore this paradise made for nature lovers? Take advantage of opportunities like hiking, biking, camping, fishing, or simply cruising the winding mountain roads.
- Four distinct seasons: Enjoy the best of every season when you live in the mountains, from landscapes that transform into an explosion of color in the fall to snow-covered peaks in the winter, flowers and redbuds blooming in the spring, and gentle, soothing breezes come summertime. Every season paints a different masterpiece to behold.
- Health benefits: The higher elevations of living in the mountains translate to fresher, cleaner air, away from the pollutants and allergens that waft around cities and industrial areas. What does that mean for people with respiratory conditions like asthma? Fewer flare-ups and less allergy symptoms.
- Lower humidity: With lower humidity in the mountains, it’s easy to enjoy sitting on the back porch on a warm summer day sipping iced tea while the woodland insects and birds serenade you and a refreshing breeze kisses your skin.
- Affordability: Western North Carolina offers a lower-than-national-average cost of living with additional savings on housing, transportation, and other expenses that’s conducive to more affordable living.
- Close-knit communities: Mountain residents in the smaller towns enjoy a strong sense of community, where gathering for social events and fellowship is welcomed and encouraged. There are plenty of ways to connect with fellow mountaineers through town functions, farmers’ markets, and events.
- Boosts mood: Living in the mountains, surrounded by natural beauty with opportunities to glimpse wildlife, can have a positive impact on mental health. This type of living, away from the hustle and bustle of urban areas, helps alleviate stress, encourages relaxation, and provokes tranquility, all positive ways to boost mood.
- Year-round fun: From hiking and biking to fishing, skiing, and snowboarding, year-round outdoor activities are easily accessible when you live in Western North Carolina. You can explore nearby historic towns like Asheville and Hendersonville, where there’s always something happening, whether it’s a festival, an art show, or a concert.
- Perfect retirement destination: Ready to retire and leave behind the fast-paced city life? Retiring in Western North Carolina provides a sanctuary of serenity, where activities like gardening, leisurely strolls, and birdwatching set the stage for embracing the simple joys in life.
- Glimpsing wildlife: Mountains are home to diverse wildlife, so encounters with forest dwellers like deer and black bears are inevitable. You’ll quickly learn how to share the land with such creatures while you also savor the chance to occasionally glimpse them.
- Local businesses: With the multitude of local markets, restaurants, boutiques, breweries, and wineries within easy reach, you’ll never be at a loss for fun things to explore.
- Fall foliage overload: While thousands flock to Western North Carolina every autumn to marvel at the vibrant fall foliage, mountain residents can sit back and watch the amazing transformation from the comfortable confines of their homes, strategically built to capitalize on the most amazing views. Being amid such a glorious, awe-inspiring event ensures you can savor peak fall foliage for the entire season!
Don’t Just Dream of Moving to the Mountains. Make It a Reality!
Move to the mountains and make those scenic Sunday drives or dream mountain getaways a permanent reality. If the magnificent mountains in Western North Carolina are calling your name, consider taking a peek at a Vista community.
Vista Developers can help you build that dream mountain home or find the perfect house in one of our mountain communities. If you have a vision, we can bring it to life and ensure you can reap the benefits of living in the mountains.
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