Waynesville NC News | Homebuilding at Balsam Mountain Preserve

Published on May 18, 2013

NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES

After a relaxing and rejuvenating week in their favorite vacation destination, it is not uncommon for travelers to ask, “Wouldn’t it be nice to live in Asheville forever?” For the residents of Balsam Mountain Preserve, the idea is not far-fetched. The combination of scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, plethora of art festivals and being dubbed Best Golf and Equestrian Community of the Year by our Bliss Awards, are only a few reasons why Balsam Mountain Preserve converts its visitors into full-time dwellers.

Located 40 minutes from downtown Asheville lies one of the finest North Carolina mountain communities, 4,400 acre Balsam Mountain Preserve. In the past ten years, the demand for property and unique home designs skyrocketed due to the community’s pristine, “park-like” setting and eco-friendly trends. Green building has become part of the Ashevillian culture. In 2012, homebuilders and developers focused their attention on this fast growing area and showcased their innovative and artistic abilities through their architecture.

One of the custom home builders in Asheville local to the area in Sylva, North Carolina is Baldwin Log and Timbercrafters. The Balsam Mountain Preserve home builder has been in business for over 40 years and promote their expertise in “Mountain Home Lifestyle” designs. Baldwin Log and Timbercrafters offer customized homes for those looking to add a personalized touch to their living space or pre-priced homes to accommodate those anxious to dive into their new life in the mountains. Baldwin Log and Timbercrafters work hand-in-hand with their construction branch, Baldwin & Philips Construction. The team are members are Certified Green Professionals designated by the Association of Home Builders and offer many energy-saving solutions for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Other custom home builders in Asheville aware of the importance of energy-saving home initiatives at Balsam Mountain Preserve include PrecisionCraft & M.T.N Architects, one of the leading homebuilding companies inventing new ways to develop stunning and energy-sustainable mountain architecture. This international company is based in Clarksville, Tennessee, but has become a well-known name in Asheville homebuilding circles. PrecisionCraft offers sustainable actions to help guide buyers towards Greener choices. These actions include:

Collecting sawdust and selling to local environmental establishments for reuse
Using “LEAN manufacturing procedures to reduce waste & energy consumption”
Installing high-efficient LED and CF lighting
Recycling scrap wood, paper, plastic, aluminum, and cardboard
Educating consumers on water systems, HVAC options, and environmental-friendly home finishes

While sustainable home development is a priority to Ashevillian’s, the aesthetic appeal of a home is just as significant. Established in 1980, Morgan-Keefe Builders, located in Arden, North Carolina is another Balsam Mountain Preserve home builder. Morgan-Keefe Builders has specialized in sustainable, luxury home architecture for more than 28 years in many gated North Carolina mountain communities. The company is working towards branding this reputation as it completes its most challenging goal; the development of the 6,700 sq. ft. at a nearby mountain neighborhood.

The company could achieve The Gold Certification for sustainability, which would be the highest honor in the HealthyBuilt Homes (HBH) program history.

Many custom home builders in Asheville have become inspired by Morgan-Keefe Builder’s architectural achievement and plan to reach the same goal. Balsam Mountain Preserve has shown to be ideal terrain to guide individuals towards sustainable energy trends and preservation of the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. There are three homes currently under construction at Balsam Mountain Preserve.