Mountain Air

Mountain Air
A mile in the sky
OVERVIEW
Mountain Air is a stunning, private mountaintop golf community perched nearly a mile the sky in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains. Located just 30 minutes north of the storied and embracing city of Asheville, Mountain Air’s 100-mile views and impeccable amenities attract a national clientele, some of whom access the community through a private paved runway, the highest east of the Mississippi River.

Mountain Air is utterly defined by the focus it maintains in manifesting a sense of “community” for the largely second-home residents at the property. Not just through the Slickrock Village Green, the welcoming hearth of the community, but also through broad-reaching family recreation programs driven by an in-house naturalist and director of family recreation. And by the preservation of a 100-acre Old Growth Forest, complete with interactive/environmental educational programs. And by connecting neighborhoods with a vast network of nature trails, all of which provide family learning opportunities.

At 4,919 feet of elevation, Mountain Air boasts the highest tennis courts, swimming pool, clubhouse and paved runway for 1000 miles in any direction….and summer temperatures there rarely venture into the 80’s! Mountain Air’s championship golf-course is a singular 18 hole layout that drops an astounding 900 feet of elevation in just 11 holes, and routinely offers 50 to 100-mile views from tee boxes and greens sculpted from Slickrock Mountain’s granite contours. Golf journalists have called it among the most dynamic and visually compelling courses in the country.

Any account of the Mountain Air story must speak of the fortitude displayed by the Banks and Youngs, two local Burnsville families who have developed the 1,300 acre community. Their in-house capability has kept homesite and shelter prices at an affordability level usually unattainable through traditional development models. As of last fall, club members now own the $45 million worth of club assests- debt free!
AMENITIES Back to Top
  • Gatehouse: 24-hour manned security
  • Club Structure: Private Equity
  • Golf: Architect Scott Pool carved Mountain Air’s remarkable championship golf course into the rugged contours of Slickrock Mountain, weaving ribbons of green through dense hardwood forests and sheer granite outcroppings. The addition of nine new holes later this year will bring a total of 27 holes of championship golf to the development, complemented by state-of-the-art training and practice facilities.
  • Clubhouse: The elegant Mountain Air Clubhouse blends seamlessly into the high country landscape, built from native stone and wood and decorated throughout with furniture and crafts by local artisans. Tall windows make the mountain skyline an integral part of every room.
  • Tennis: Private, outdoor clay tennis courts are available for the exclusive use of residents and club members
  • Concierge: The attentive concierge service provides assistance for everything from dinner reservations and babysitter arrangements to recommendations on the area’s myriad cultural offerings and scenic drives
  • Recreation: Mountain Air offers more than eight miles of scenic hiking trails, including access to the community’s own private old growth forest preserve. A full-time resident naturalist coordinates an ongoing schedule of nature walks and educational programs, and future plans call for the addition of a new nature interpretive center. The development also features a network of community parks, plus ongoing activity programs for children.
  • Aircraft Runway: At 4,400 feet above sea level, Mountain Air’s spectacular 2,875-foot private runway promises an unforgettable arrival. A full-service pilot’s room offers complete flight planning conveniences.
  • Fishing: The Burnsville area offers excellent fishing for trout, bass and other species on nearby lakes, rivers and streams. Mountain Air’s resident naturalist will recommend favorite fishing holes and help residents arrange guided fishing excursions.
  • Swimming: A heated swimming pool and outdoor whirlpool are located adjacent to the spa and fitness center
  • Spa and Fitness Center: The Chautauqua Family Activity and Fitness Center houses a comprehensive selection of weight machines and exercise equipment, plus a full-service day spa, a game room and a media room with a large viewing screen and high-backed theater seating.
  • Community Lodge: Anchoring the Village Green, the Falling Leaf Members’ Lodge provides a comfortable gathering place for residents and club members, including a spacious great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, a massive stone fireplace and a wall of windows framing timeless mountain views. The facility also houses a golf shop, a community market, a library lounge and a cozy meeting parlor with its own porch.
  • Community Garden: Mountain Air’s organic garden provides fresh herbs and vegetables for the community’s restaurants, and gives residents the opportunity to create and maintain their own garden plots.
  • Dining and Shopping: On-site dining options range from casual deli fare to elegant dining in the Oak Room at the community clubhouse or Orville & Wilbur’s Bar & Grill located on the village green. The community also offers a complete golf pro shop and a gourmet market that stocks everything from pantry staples to fine wine. Additional shopping and dining options are located a short drive from the development.    
PROPERTY DETAILS Back to Top

Acres: 1300
Community density: 460 units
Lot sizes from: 1/3 acres - 6 acres
Lot prices from: $145K to $2M
One site is priced at $4M because of the premier view at 4400 feet elevation and locale to airstrip.
House prices from: (neighborhood and custom) $689K - $2.6M
Min sq ft: 1600 sq ft (1000 sq ft main level)
Max sq ft: None
Condos/Villas: The Mountain Air master plan encompasses a variety of developer-built residences, including deluxe single-family homes, cabins, villas and condominiums priced from $245K to $2M+.
Building time frame: None except for Settler’s Edge
Resale restriction: None
Elevation: 2,800 – 4,700 feet
Community status:

  • Roads & utilities: If you purchase land, the roads and utilities are completed on it
  • Amenities: All listed amenities complete. More amenities planned.
  • Houses: Existing homes and active construction
DRIVING TIMES - (All times are approximations) Back to Top

Burnsville, NC: 5 miles (10 min)
Asheville, NC: 34 miles (44 min)
Greenville, SC: 94 miles (2 hrs)
Charlotte, NC: 133 miles (2 hrs 35 min)
Atlanta, GA: 230 miles (4 hrs 21 min)

NEAREST AIRPORT:

(Private runway on property)
Asheville Regional Airport: 47 miles (1 hr 2 min)

NEAREST HOSPITAL:

Yancey Community Medical Center: 6 miles (11 min)
Mission Memorial Hospital, Asheville, NC: 36 miles (50 min)

AREA WEATHER Back to Top

(Hard to say because of the degree variation from day into evening)
It rarely ventures into the 80’s even in summer. Golf course is open all year round.

LINKS Back to Top

Burnsville Info
Explore Asheville
Grove Park Inn
Biltmore
Blue Ridge Parkway
Asheville Symphony
DW Theatre
NC Stage
WNC Nature Center

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Greenville

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