The Headwaters: A Natural Beauty From the Late Fall 2008
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While developer John Haynes didn’t coin the illusion/seclusion phrase, it’s perfect for the 880-acre North Carolina property he’s transforming into a luxury gated community. So, though residents of The Headwaters at Banner Elk may feel far from the modern world, they can be at one of the town’s fine downtown restaurants in just 15 minutes, treating them to the best of both worlds: pristine views and extraordinary small-town delights.
Cathy and Allyn Stanton had every intention of turning their condo at The Headwaters at Banner Elk into a second home. That is until they moved into the luxury unit in October 2008 and found themselves resisting return trips to their Chicago home.
“It has my heart,” says Allyn of The Headwaters. “That’s why it’s hard to leave.”
The Stantons originally discovered Western North Carolina after reading an article about Asheville. But their first visit didn’t convince them; they had Colorado on their minds. After much searching, they decided to return to Asheville in March 2008 for another look.
“It knocked our socks off,” says Allyn. “We thought, ‘This is it. Now we just have to find a place.’” They put a contract on property north of Asheville, but one day, they took a drive to Banner Elk and discovered The Headwaters. They fell in love and never looked back, smitten by three critical components: property, place and people.
“That combo,” Allyn says, “won on its own.”
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While developer John Haynes didn’t coin the illusion/seclusion phrase, it’s perfect for the 880-acre North Carolina property he’s transforming into a luxury gated community. So, though residents of The Headwaters at Banner Elk may feel far from the modern world, they can be at one of the town’s fine downtown restaurants in just 15 minutes, treating them to the best of both worlds: pristine views and extraordinary small-town delights. 