Refine Search
Sort by
$2,750,000
3 Beds 5 Baths 4341380 MLS ACTIVE Status
ENJOY ELEGANT MOUNTAIN LIVING WITH VERY VERY LOW ENERGY COSTS YEAR ROUND WITHIN THE DESIRABLE, GATED COMMUNITY OF SWEETGRASS, 10 MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN BLOWING ROCK. Custom built home in one of the best and largest lots in Sweetgrass, complete with its own small pier on the lake. House is nestled in on the point, both overlooking the lake, the dam, and the national forest, and surrounded by tasteful landscaping designed by Sonya Garland. Indulge in the luxury of staying warm all winter with virtually “free heat”. THIS HOME IS BOTH HIGH-TECH and NET-ZERO/OFF-THE GRID. TYPICAL UTILITY COSTS PER YEAR IS ONLY $800 (with a usage rate of 2 long weekends per month, and multiple week-long stays throughout the year with many guests, and keeping it at 68 degrees in the winter while away.) The thoughtful design makes this home “live” much bigger than what one would expect from the photos and its stated square footage. Open floorpan throughout but still feels cozy with the wood beams, warm cabinetry, and various living areas and flex space to cater to changing needs. Built-in sound system throughout the house. Primary bedroom and laundry on main floor, designed for retirement. Enjoy virtually “free heat” via radiant floor heating throughout is served by solar thermal panels that provide all of the heat and hot water for the house. Complete with (2) 90-gal. storage tanks for hot water, you will never run out. So much so, that the hot water overflow goes to the entire basement floor, keeping that level dry in the summer and warm in the winter. This makes it very comfortable for anyone working on hobbies or projects year-round. There is also a 500 gal propane tank and boiler as a backup for the heat, fireplaces, stovetop and grill connection on the deck. This home has solar photovoltaic (PV) panels that provide electricity, as well as a brand new Tesla PW3 battery (with 13.6KWH capacity) that powers the emergency panel, (which is charged by the grid when the utility power is on, and the solar PV system when it is off.) 4 electrical panels in the house w/ one serving as an “emergency” panel that is connected to the battery (running the controls to the house, some lights, some items in the kitchen, and the home theatre.) Most of the lighting is LED downlighting with remote power supplies in 3 discrete locations. This net-zero home is complete with an electric vehicle charger in the garage, making it virtually free to travel to/from your mountain retreat. The home is operated by a Control 4 operating system, that can easily monitor and control many systems remotely via an app on your phone, or the tablet in the kitchen. It can monitor, control, and design lighting and heating preferences, access the security system and cameras, door locks, music, TVs, home theatre, etc. Spacious kitchen has lots of workspace, ample cabinetry, large island, and a walk-in pantry, w/ an excellent work flow to handle multiple chefs cooking in the kitchen at the same time. Living area boasts vaulted ceilings, a gas fireplace and overlooks to the lake. The screened-in porch also has vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace (w/ a gas starter) with views of amazing sunrises, and wildlife grazing along the dam and creek. The basement level has a large home theatre with a 4k projector, incredible sound system, tiered platforms for seating, and 8 powered reclining chairs. Over-sized, heated 2-car garage, 2nd refrigerator, and workshop area, mechanical room, and extra storage closets. At the center of the Sweetgrass community is a 22-acre private lake, suitable for canoeing, kayaking, swimming or fishing. It has approximately 3 miles of maintained hiking trails, making it a great place to walk dogs or get in a quick hike with friends without having to get in the car. There is access to trout-stoked Boone Fork Creek, and a community clubhouse with a fitness centers, gathering space, etc. Trail map is attached House is being sold fully furnished.

1220 Sweetgrass Drive, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Velocity Properties LLC. jocelyn.yard@velocityrealtors.com

$265,000
4350041 MLS ACTIVE Status
Build your dream mountain home in Firethorn, a premier gated community near Blowing Rock, NC, featuring sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain views—including a clear view of the Moses Cone Manor (Flat Top Mansion). This exceptional homesite offers southern exposure with plenty of opportunity for natural light, a spacious, usable yard, and a highly desirable setting across from the Firethorn clubhouse, pond, and community greenspace with hiking trails. The lot includes an active 3-bedroom septic permit and shared well water access, helping simplify the path to construction. Lot 203 also features an elevated, cleared and gently sloping building site. Enjoy the convenience of paved road access and the ideal High Country location with quick access to Blowing Rock, Boone, and the Blue Ridge Parkway—while remaining outside town limits and free of Blowing Rock town taxes. Firethorn residents enjoy 15+ acres of common area, a clubhouse, trout stream access, a pond, and hiking trails adjacent to protected National Park land along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Community guidelines include a preference for homes 4,000+ sq ft and no short-term rentals, supporting a quiet, residential mountain setting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a view lot in one of the High Country’s most sought-after communities.

#203 Thunderhill Trail Unit #203, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Wright Brokers with Hyatt in the High Country. nate@wrightbrokers.com

$189,900
4304583 MLS ACTIVE Status
Gentle sloping and generous 1.23-acre lot in Firethorn outside of Blowing Rock. The location is one of the best in the High Country. The lot features great accessibility, numerous rock outcroppings, natural rhododendron, and mature trees that could be incorporated into the landscape. This corner lot has ample road frontage for numerous possibilities on future home and driveway placement, but relative privacy given the natural foliage. Enjoy cool summers with access to Blowing Rock from this premium lot in Firethorn. Lot 125 has an expired 3 bedroom septic permit on file and shared well. Firethorn is a gated community convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Blowing Rock, Boone, and the greater High Country. Enjoy paved road access outside of Blowing Rock with no town taxes. Firethorn amenities include over 15 acres of common area green space, a clubhouse, trout fishing streams, pond, and gated access. Firethorn ARC has a preference for homes over 4,000 sq-ft in size and the community does not allow short-term rentals.

125 Stoneledge Lane Unit #125, Blowing Rock

Listing courtesy of Wright Brokers with Hyatt in the High Country. nate@wrightbrokers.com

“ Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of . All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information © 2026 Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID”

Last Updated: