The New River flows through this county and the North Carolina portion of the New River is designated a National Scenic River. It offers many recreational opportunities along its shore. A fun educational experience set amidst the beautiful mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina is The New River Zoo. Visitors enjoy the convenient location in the heart of the High Country only minutes from the historical New River. Enjoy close and personal encounters with animals from around the globe in a quaint mountain setting with more than 60 species of animals including unique animals from Asia, Africa, and Australia. Picnic areas, nature trails, and a petting zoo are also part of the zoo. The zoo is a must see during your visit to the mountains where you can also enjoy camping and canoeing facilities and golfing.
The mountains of Ashe County have long been considered some of the most breathtaking real estate in the country. These are stunning tracts of land that wend their way through streams and woodlands, breaking the topography of this landscape to thrust their way toward the perfect blue sky of North Carolina. No wonder so many people want to come here and secure a parcel of land on which to build their dream home.
Here at Ashe High Country Realty®, we offer a wide range of acreages for sale throughout the county. Our selections range from modest four-acre riverfront plots to sprawling 200-acre mountaintop spreads that afford full views of the entire county. Whether you want to create a full development, a horse ranch or just a home in the hills, you will not find more fertile ground for development.
All our acreages are close to the town and just a short drive from countless local attractions, including petting zoos, museums, schools and more. Many include streams and several building sites within the property lines, and a few even offer private entrances along a single road. These are land parcels that simply beg for the finest design and construction, which may be why these days they seem to sell more quickly than ever before.
We can help. If you are looking for an experienced ally who knows Ashe County inside and out, we urge you contact us for information. Our approachable, friendly realtors take the time to explain each purchase in depth, and our service has earned us a sterling reputation in the area.
