Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains at an elevation of 3,000 feet, Ventana provides a private, gated community where residents can appreciate luxury as well as the beauty of nature. Ventana is a place to raise a family, to experience nature and all its possibilities, to enjoy the culture of downtown Asheville, and to come home with a sense of community.
At Ventana, you can take in the natural beauty of majestic forests and cool, winding streams from the comfort of your home. No other community in Western North Carolina can offer such gorgeous mountain views while also placing residents within minutes of downtown Asheville. Feel the serenity of the mountains when you come home to Ventana.

Our mission at Thoms Estate is to create a quality residential neighborhood with an active yet relaxing lifestyle while preserving the natural beauty of North Asheville’s premier property. At The Thoms Estate we believe in recreating outdoors and enjoying the best of Western North Carolina’s stunning natural surroundings. Featuring an open air pavilion and miles of walking or jogging trails, The Thoms Estate’s outdoor recreation scene is second to none. Whether it’s the sound of Beaver Creek rushing by or the cry of a hawk overhead, living at Thoms Estate is truly a nature rich experience—and located just minutes from downtown Asheville and Pack Square, the convenience and culture of city life is never far off.

Southcliff is among the family of communities that are owned by affiliates of Mountain Real Estate Capital (MREC), a leading national developer and investor. MREC has investments in more than 8,700 residential lots and another 7,500 acres of undeveloped residential land nationally. Like most of its holdings, the investment in Southcliff is debt-free, a unique achievement in today’s economic climate. The developer’s solid commitment to the Southcliff community provides invaluable comfort to its residents. Since its founding in 1993, MREC has been a leading private capital source for real estate development and homebuilding. MREC has invested billions of dollars in successful projects and building companies throughout the country.

The Settings of Black Mountain sits on approximately 370 acres of pristine mountain land in the Swannanoa Valley, of which 115 acres are a North American Land Trust conservation easement. Minutes from downtown Black Mountain, North Carolina, The Settings provides one with the best of all worlds, seclusion and privacy, natural splendor and refined elegance, with convenient access to cultural life, restaurants, boutiques, stores, medical facilities, and the vibrancy of Asheville which is fifteen minutes away.

Sovereign Oaks is located in a quiet area only 7 miles outside of downtown Asheville, NC where a simpler way of life meets cutting edge technology. This inclusive community is designed around the nature that sustains us. With a focus on the benefits of backyard farming, residents are encouraged to have gardens for food production as well as raise chickens for fresh eggs and bees to support pollination. Progressive Design Guidelines promote green building techniques, low-impact construction and renewable energy production through creative and conscientious design. Neighboring the community is Warren Wilson College, a leader in innovation and creativity, with a shared focus on environmental responsibility. Residents will also enjoy a community trails system with direct access to the 25 miles of trails surrounding the Warren Wilson campus. Sovereign Oaks is also the first community in the area to offer a dedicated fiber optic line to each home. Downtown Asheville provides a diverse and eclectic mix of mountain views, rich culture, and a vibrant art and culinary scene just beyond your doorstep.

Beaucatcher Heights—large wooded urban homesites less than five minutes from downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village. One of Asheville’s most desirable communities, Kenilworth, located just east of downtown is full of intriguing roads, and an amazing diversity of home sizes and styles. The neighborhood boasts large stately trees, beautiful residential landscapes, and peaceful parks and gardens. It’s an older, established neighborhood with very little vacant land. Until now. Beaucatcher Heights is one of the only master planned communities close to downtown Asheville offering such a rare mix—incredible proximity to downtown and Biltmore Village, large homesites (many with incredible long-range mountain views), and a true “neighborhood” feel. In fact, the most frequent comment first-time visitors make is “wow, we had no idea something like this was so close to downtown!”

Olivette is a 346-acre planned community and historic farm, located along the French Broad River, just 6.7 miles from downtown Asheville. An agrihood community is an alternative to the traditional neighborhood model, centering the community around a working farm. Olivette is home to a biodiverse vegetable, fruit and flower farm. The community also provides residents with seven acres of riverfront beach, a large private river island, several miles of walking trails, community-wide geothermal heating and cooling, community gardens, a pavilion and fire-circle amphitheater, Little Free Libraries, a bike-sharing program, and fiber-to-home broadband internet access.