$37,500
Community: Old Fort in McDowell County
Discover your private mountain retreat on this 2.66-acre double lot situated within the gated community of Gateway Mountain. This property offers exceptional privacy, mature trees, sloped topography suitable for a daylight basement or multi-level home design with winter views at an elevation of 2,000–2,500 feet. Nestled inside a 3,000-acre nature preserve and wildlife sanctuary, the Gateway Mountain community provides residents with private access to Lake George for fishing and kayaking, Standing Rock Waterfall Park, a trout pond, picnic areas, and miles of hiking trails. This Western NC land offers ideal flexibility for a custom primary residence, a second home, or a short-term rental investment property. The lot is accessed via privately maintained roads. Located in McDowell County, this property offers a quiet mountain sanctuary while remaining conveniently close to downtown Old Fort, Black Mountain, and less than 30 miles east of Asheville. Showings by Appointment Only!!
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Directions: APPOINTMENT REQUIRED FOR ACCESS. Traveling on I-40 take exit 73 to Old Fort. Travel south for approximately 7.5 miles to GATED main entrance.
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