People move to Western North Carolina for a variety of reasons, including cool summers, mild winters, unrivaled natural beauty, lower cost of living, and less crowding. So it is with the residents of Connestee Falls.
But once they arrive they often find Connestee Falls itself to be the best possible reason for living here. The friendly, helpful, cooperative residents form an unusual, perhaps unique, community spirit that makes Connestee such a wonderful place to live.
Connestee Falls is located a short six miles from Brevard, N.C. one of the friendliest cities in the U.S. Here, Connestee residents join their Brevard neighbors in the enjoyment of music by the students, faculty and guest artists at the nationally acclaimed Brevard Music Center. Nearby, Brevard College and Blue Ridge Community College offer a full range of continuing education programs on a year round basis. Choose from a curriculum of Appalachian arts and culture, music, language, physical fitness, wildflowers and an annual lecture series - or enjoy the performances of the Brevard College Orchestra or the Brevard College Jazz Band - both outstanding groups.
COMMUNITY - All common property in Connestee Falls, including the lakes, clubhouse, golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, hiking trails and road system, are owned by the Property Owners Association. All other property is privately owned. There is no developer associated with the property. There are over 1300 homes completed or under construction in the community. About half of the residents are year round. Most of the rest have second homes and spend their summers in N.C. and their winters in Florida or elsewhere. A few spend the mild winter here and the summer in Northern locations. Area builders of fine custom homes continue a variety of new construction in the community.
REAL ESTATE - Lots and homes are available for sale with views of our golf course and lakes, and the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. New homes are available directly from builders. All property that is for sale, whether previously owned homes or building lots, is available on the resale market. Contact area real estate firms, builders, or the Property Owners Association for further information on available property. (A selection of lots is also available for purchase from the Property Owners Association.)
OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS Connestee Falls is a private residential community. Time sharing is prohibited and there are no hotel facilities on the premises. A number of part-time residents, however, do make their homes or condos available for rent. Several motels are available in Brevard. The Brevard Chamber of Commerce, area real estate firms, or the Property Owners Association Administration Office will provide you with information and phone numbers.
SHOPPING - Brevard has five supermarkets, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Belks, Lowes and many specialty shops to provide the needs of residents. Large malls are available nearby in Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville, and Spartanburg, with national chain stores.
AIR TRANSPORTATION - Connestee Falls is within a one hour drive of either the Asheville, N.C. or the Greenville, S.C. airports. Commercial service is available through either.
FINANCES - The community is in excellent financial condition. Revenue is generated from the assessments on developed and undeveloped property and from fees for the use of the golf and food and beverage facilities.
RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME - The centerpiece of our recreation program is a 6,000 yard, par 72 golf course, designed by George W. Cobb. This challenging mountain course is kept in fine condition by a competent staff and is playable year round. A Wellness and Fitness Center, tennis courts and an outdoor heated swimming pool are available. Four lakes and an equal number of lake front parks provide picnicking, swimming, and fishing for trout, bass, and bream. Stocked and natural trout waters are in abundance throughout the County. Another community resource is the Overlook Dining Room. Breathtaking mountain and golf course views accent fine food served in a lovely room which is usually decorated with the art work or photographs done by Connestee residents. Clubs have been organized to provide something for almost every interest including instrumental/vocal music, bridge, mah-jongg, art, fishing, photography, quilting, and amateur theater, etc.
VOLUNTEERING - We are blessed with a high degree of volunteerism by our residents and many functions that would in other communities be performed by staff, are handled on a volunteer basis by property owners. Included are such groups as the Social Committee, Judicial, and others. This results in a spirit of cooperation and self help among the property owners which assists in reducing operating costs and retaining low assessment rates.
SPECIFICS:
Community Connestee Falls.
Developer No longer associated with property. All common property in Connestee Falls, including the lakes, clubhouse, golf course, tennis courts, swimming pool, hiking trails and road system, are owned by the Connestee Falls Property Owners Association.
Location Six miles South of Brevard, North Carolina on Hwy. 276, S.
Size Approximately 3900 acres.
Lot Sizes Homesites ranging in size from 1/3 to 2+ acres.
House Minimum Square Footage All lots unless otherwise herein specified 1,500 sq. ft.; Units 40, 41, and 42 1,750 sq. ft.; Units 13 43 2,000 sq. ft.
Lot Prices - $6,500 to $285,000.
Home Prices - $159,000 to $1,000,000.
Water Provided to all homesites. Serviced by Transylvania Utility Company.
Sewer Provided to most homesites. Serviced by Transylvania Utility Company.
Electrical Duke Power Company or Haywood Electric Membership Corporation.
Telephone Comporium.
Cable Provided to most homesites by Comporium.
Roads Private. Approximately 50 miles of paved roads.
Security Round the clock, 7 days a week. Manned gates roving patrol.
Association Fees* - Connestee Falls Property Owners Association: Unimproved - $1,084, Improved - $2,173.
Architecture and Environment Committee Approve house plans and exterior home improvements.
Amenities
Golf 6,400 yard, par 72, 18 hole golf course, designed by George W. Cobb. Playable year round.
Tennis Courts Five hard surface tennis courts playable all year.
Swimming Pool Heated with bathhouse and lockers. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Wellness Center - In Clubhouse with cardio and strength equipment as well as exercise classes all included in membership fee .
Lakes Four beautiful lakes provide fishing and boating accommodations.
Hiking Trails Miles of mountainous trails. Also have a paved walking path.
Clubhouse Golf Shop, Locker Rooms, Bag Storage, Full Service Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge, a large Banquet (Multi-Purpose) Facility, Sports Grill, Meeting Rooms, Wellness Center, and a small Library.
*All fees reflect current rates and are subject to change on an annual basis.
Committees and Clubs
Architecture and Environment Committee, Art League, Beautification Committee, Bible Study Group, Board of Directors, Bocce, Bowling, British Commonwealth Group, Canasta, Chorale, Computer Workshop, Connestee Amateur Theater Society, Connestee Falls Student Scholarship Program, Contract Bridge, Dog Owners Group, Duplicate Bridge, Election Committee, Endowment Fund Advisory Committee, Energy & Resources Conservation Group, Environmental Stewardship, Exercise, Facilities Committee, Finance Committee, Fire Rescue Auxiliary, Fishing Club, Genealogy, Golf Association, Good Neighbors, Highway Cleanup, Hikers, Hiking Trails, History and Archives Committee, Horseshoes, HR Committee, IT Committee, Judicial Committee, Knitters and Crocheters, Ladies 18 Hole Golf, Ladies 9 Hole Golf, Ladies Bridge, Ladies Luncheon, Library Committee, Line Dancing, Mah-Jongg, Marketing Committee, Members Information Committee, Mens Golf, Mens Night, Mexican Train Dominoes, Mountain Book Club, Mountain Gardeners, Movies, Overlook Clubhouse Advisory Committee, Pinochle, Poker, Quilters, Scraphappy Group, Social Events Planning Committee, Strategic Planning Committee, Sylvan Gems, Table Tennis Group, Talk Over Discussion Group, Tennis Committee, Travel Club, Vintage Vamps of Transylvania, Water Aerobics, Wellness and Fitness Committee, The Whatevers, and Woodcrafters.
CONNESTEE FALLS IS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. COME LOOK US OVER!
If you would like additional information on our community,
feel free to give us a call at 1-800-537-2001 or 1-828-885-2001.
You can also click on 'e-forms', then 'Additional Info on Connestee Falls',
and e-mail your request directly to us.
Connestee Falls Property Owners Association, Inc.
33 Connestee Trail
Brevard, NC 28712
828-885-2001
800-537-2001 (toll free)
828-862-5830 (fax)
cfpoa@citcom.net (e-mail)
