Jefferson Landing is located in the mountains of North Carolina and was developed based on the idea that residents wanted a gated luxury community that was far removed from the hustle and bustle of big city living. The community offers resort-style luxury living to its residents.
History
Jefferson Landing was the vision of brothers Eddie and Mark Vannoy. While working on building townhouses for a nearby development in the 1980’s, the brothers decided that they would be better off building their own development.
They spent about two years piecing together the land and in 1988, they began construction on their golf course with PGA Hall of Famer Larry Nelson. The course opened for play in 1990.
Homes and Homesites
The gated community of Jefferson Landing offers a number of options for either buying or renting housing. The stunning views make this some of the most coveted real estate in all of the Carolinas.
If you are looking to build from scratch, there are a number of lots still available. If you would prefer to buy or rent something that has already been constructed, there are a number of condominiums, townhouses, and homes available.
Whether you prefer townhouses or standalone homes, every single property in Jefferson Landing contains the highest level of quality. There are no cookie-cutter homes here.
Restaurants & Shopping
Since the theme of Jefferson Landing is based on it being a mountain retreat, you aren’t going to find a lot of big box retailers in the area. However, the West Jefferson Arts District features a number of craft shops and gift shops that could keep you busy for hours. There are also more than a dozen art galleries and some excellent restaurants there.
Some of the best dining around Jefferson Landing can be found right at the community’s Clubhouse. The Clubhouse at Jefferson Landing serves gourmet dinners in its main dining room. It also serves a more casual menu at the 19th Hole Grille. The Clubhouse also puts on special dinners for different holidays and events.
Active Living
The most popular activity at Jefferson Landing is by far the golf course, which has been rated one of the top 100 golf courses in the Carolinas. In the winter months, skiing takes precedence over golf. Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Ski Resort NC, and Beech Mountain Ski Resort are all located nearby.
Even if golf or skiing is not your thing, there are a number of other attractions and activities around Jefferson. Some of the most popular local attractions include the Ashe County Cheese Factory, Grandfather Mountain, Linville Caverns, Moses H Cone Manor, The Blowing Rock, and Tweetsie Railroad.
Quirks
One of the things that this area of the Appalachian Mountains is known for is its folk and bluegrass music. Because of that, Jefferson is known for hosting a number of bluegrass music festivals throughout the year. These include The New River Blues Festival, The Ola Belle Reed Homecoming Festival, and The Ashe County NC Old Time Bluegrass Fiddlers Convention.
Another popular item that comes from the mountains of North Carolina is wine. There are two fantastic wineries located near Jefferson Landing. Both Thistle Meadow Winery and New River Winery are close by and offer tastings and tours. If you are willing to drive a bit further, there are many more excellent wineries located throughout the North Carolina Mountains.
Location
One of the major appeals of Jefferson Landing is that there are no major highways anywhere near the community. This is truly a luxury community that is set in the middle of nowhere, which is exactly what its residents wanted. However, if you must get to a major road, driving north will get you to I-81, and driving east will get you to I-77.
Jefferson Landing is truly a mountain oasis that offers residents five-star amenities about as far removed from big city life as possible.
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