Set deeply in the dense forests of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, Balsam Mountain Preserve offers a way of life as timeless as the rugged mountain beauty that defines this special 4,400-acre community. Created with the commitment to preserve its natural surroundings for future generations to enjoy, Balsam Mountain offers:

• 3,000 acres of protected land
• 38 miles of streams
• 50 miles of trails
• Nature center and on-site naturalist
• Clubhouse
• 18-hole Arnold Palmer signature golf course
• Equestrian facilities
• Tennis, swimming and fitness center
• Low density - only 354 homes on 4400 acres
• Multiple dining venues

The Developer

Chaffin/Light Associates, the internationally-recognized development firm behind Balsam Mountain Preserve, is widely hailed as the leader in sustainable development, which calls for planning low-density communities focused on preserving nature and open spaces.

The brainchild of James J. Chaffin, Jr., and James W. Light, the firm's principals, this concept revolutionized the development industry while also creating authentic, organic, and original communities in sought-after natural environments. The hallmarks of sustainable development include permanently dedicating a substantial portion of land for open space and trails, then protecting them by conservation easements and/or deed covenants.

Chaffin/Light pioneered this concept at Spring Island near Beaufort, South Carolina, and has continued to create communities with world-class homes, golf and other amenities that also enabling the majority of the land to continue to sustain itself without interruption.

To learn more about Chaffin/Light and sustainable development, visit the Chaffin/Light web site.

A Chaffin / Light Community
Balsam Mountain Preserve
81 Preserve Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
866-452-3456