Featherstone

Land for Sale, Franklin, NC
Ridgetop & Mountaintop Land for Sale Macon County, NC
Owner Financing Available

Simply The Best

Premier Mountaintop Living in Franklin, NC

Land for Sale, Franklin, NC

Featherstone is a gated Community with stunning 50-mile, long-range Mountain Views, wide, paved 2-lane roads, water, power, septic, well graveled driveways, cleared house sites and open views currently installed on very private, 2-4-acre Lots.  Ready to build!  We do all the heavy lifting; you need only bring your house plans to get started building your mountain dream home!  

Featherstone features many upscale, custom-built homes.  Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina just off Highlands RoadBill Vernon (Developer) is now completing the final and best Ridgetop / Mountaintop Lots with 180 to 360-degree views. The remaining Lots are all at the top of the mountain overlooking the Little Tennessee River Valley home of Franklin and have just recently become available. You will not find any better views, roads, quality, security, privacy, or more reasonable restrictions than Featherstone!   

Land with well and septic included, Franklin, NC

3-Miles to Franklin NC, 12-miles to Highlands, NC

Featherstone Features & Developer’s Lots Include:

  • Wide, Paved, Two-Lane Roads throughout the community.   Approximately 3-miles of roads.
  • Views of 15-50 miles overlooking the Little Tennessee river basin valley home of Franklin, NC.
  • Views Opened and Protected so your neighbors’ trees won’t block your view over time.
  • Deep Well, Mountain Drinking Water included and currently on each Lot.  No well water worries!
  • Septic System Drain Field installed andin place. You are assured that your Lot is buildable.
  • Fully Finished Gravel Driveway (not just a rough-in) to the building site.
  • Builder Ready, Large Fully Cleared House Site.  You are ready to build, just bring your plans. 
  • Reasonable, Sensible Deed Restrictions protect your investment but do not choke you!
  • Featherstone is 185 Acres (+/-) with 56 Lots.  Average Lot size = 3.3 Acres.
  • 18 Custom Homes valued $600,000 – 1.5 Million Dollars and up 2 more to start soon.
  • Need a Builder?  We have the experience, relationships and can help you find a Builder.
  • No set time or even any requirement to build.
  • Paved state road access into the community.  Gated – One way in / One way out.
  • Underground Utilities including deep well, mountain Drinking Water to every Lot.
  • Cell phone friendly throughout Featherstone.
  • Heavily wooded, with abundant wildlife and super privacy.
  • Privacy…Most homes cannot be seen from the road.  We feature maximum privacy.
  • Financially stable developers also offer Owner Financing.
  • All Lots offer western exposure for Spectacular sunsets!
  • We do ALL the Heavy Lifting, so you are ready to build whenever you decide to.
  • Like living in Highlands, NC with the conveniences of Franklin at a fraction of the cost.
  • Approximately 50% of Macon County is U.S. Forestry Land.
Serious Questions for Serious Land Buyers – Be sure to click on and read the “Serious Questions” tab at the top. If you buy from us or not…these are IMPORTANT things to consider!

The gate is closed 24/7.

Visitors are Welcome!

Call Bill Vernon – 828-524-0863 for code or for a personal tour.

Directions: From Franklin, take Highlands Road (Hwy 64 E) towards Highlands. Turn Right on Fulton Road (just before Bill’s Aluminum). Turn Left on Gibson Road (approximately 7/10ths of a mile). Gibson Road takes you directly into Featherstone in ½ mile.

Watch this 7,500 square foot house (under roof) being built on a steep slope in Featherstone. Our remaining Lots are not near this steep, but you’ll learn a lot!

Simply the Best!

Featherstone’s Restrictive Covenants at a Glance:

  • 1,300 sq. ft. of heated & cooled space is required on the first floor.
  • No mobile homes or long term RVs.  Short term RV parking / camping is allowed.
  • NO requirement to build within any given time frame or that you are required to build at all.
  • You can sub-divide down to two acres.
  • All exterior lighting in excess of 60W must be hooded and on a motion detector.
  • Annual Property Owners Assoc. dues: $400.00 for undeveloped land, $700.00 with a house.
  • Building Impact Fee — $ 750.00 paid to the Property Owners Association once you start building.

Distances from the Entrance of Featherstone to:

New Super WalMart…4.2 miles
Macon Middle School…2.2 miles
Franklin High School #8230…3.6 miles
Highlands Road…1.0 mile
Franklin City Limits via Wells Grove Road…2.8 miles
Franklin Downtown and City Hall…5.6 miles
Highway 441 Bypass…3.5 miles
U.S. Post Office…3.7 miles
Town of Franklin Main St.5.0 miles
Angel Medical Center…5.0 miles
New Super Ingles Supermarket…5.0 miles
Bi-Lo Supermarket…2.9 miles
Cullasaja Fire and Rescue (911)…2.0 miles
Center for the Performing Arts…6.0 miles
Highlands, NC…12 miles
Asheville, NC…65 miles
Atlanta, GA…131 miles
Timbuktu, Mali…5,024 miles

Why Featherstone is “Simply the Best”!

We started developing Featherstone at the bottom of the mountain. Although all those lower Lots had great views, the higher up the mountain you go the better the views get! We are just finishing out the last Lots at the very top and these are the ones that offer the most stunning and spectacular views! All that and wide, paved 2-lane roads to get you there.   

While many other developments became bank-owned after 2008, Featherstone is still owned by Bill & Cheryl Vernon, its original developers, free and clear. It is rock solid.

Yes, you can find some REALLY cheap land out there in what may appear to be good developments. But you must ask yourself… “Will the project maintain its integrity and the original visions? Will they deliver all they promised? Who will maintain the project?”

These are just a few of the many questions that remain to be answered. 

If you are considering building your new home, you are probably dealing with one of if not your biggest investment and asset… your home. 

Doesn’t it only make sense to invest in the best area you can find? 

Featherstone is… “SIMPLY THE BEST”! 

The old saying “you get what you pay for” almost always comes to fruition.

Phases One and Two sold out fast several years ago, and we are finishing out the remainder of Phase Three. 

Once that is done… that’s it and Featherstone will be completely developed.

Be sure to read our “Serious Questions for Serious Land Buyers” page included within this flyer for more thoughts prior to purchasing your mountain dreams.

ALL Featherstone paving and infrastructure is done!

You need not worry if we as developers will fulfill our promises!

We’ve already done everything! You know exactly what you are getting!

The Security of a Mountain Home in North Carolina

Are you comfortable with the financial markets, economy, debt and the issues this country faces today?

Are you comfortable being in or near a big city if the “poop” ever hits the fan?

In times of crisis, the security of the mountains has stood for centuries. 

Featherstone was designed with one-way-in, one-way-out security. 

Check out the aerial views of Featherstone on our website to get some sense of the security you will enjoy.

Plus, you will be close enough to a small town (3.5 miles) for the things you need. 

The time to prepare is NOT after a crisis has erupted. The time to prepare is NOW!

More and more people are securing their mountain getaway location, just in case things get rough. Not to mention the laid-back lifestyle, beauty of the mountains, great neighbors, abundant wildlife, clean air, extremely low crime, clean mountain drinking water, etc. This is evidenced by a recent, definitive pick-up in sales. 

FEATHERSTONE has grown to 185 (+/-) Acres – 56 Lots – 3.3-acre average Lot size. 19 Upscale Homes ranging from 600,000 – 1.5 Million Dollars or much more!  All just 3 miles from Franklin. 

Owner Financing Options are Available!