Blue Ridge Villas

Blue Ridge Villas sits in Hendersonville, North Carolina, right in the heart of the Western North Carolina mountains, and you'll notice how quiet and friendly the place feels, which is something many people comment on after they visit, probably because you've got those mature gardens and the landscaping that gives everything a lived-in look and some privacy, plus most homes come with a screened back porch where you can sit outside and look at all that greenery. The community is for people age 55 and older and offers single-family homes with either two or three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, often with the bathrooms right next door to the bedrooms, so it works well if you've got family or guests staying. Homes here tend to be in the 1,400 to 1,800 square foot range and usually have open main rooms-lots of folks like to set these spaces up different ways, either with a dining area or maybe turning a piece into an office or extra sitting spot, and the houses come with built-in storage so things stay tidy even when you have visitors. You find both furnished and unfurnished properties, though furnished homes can have a few things left out. Folks in Blue Ridge Villas like easy access to town for shops, restaurants, and activities, but they also have parks and hiking trails just a short trip away, with plenty of views of the Blue Ridge Mountains if you want to get outside. Houses connect to a public sewer system and are set on nicely landscaped lots, adding to the peaceful atmosphere you get by being tucked away from busy roads. The homes were mostly built in the early '90s, and recent sales show prices around $400,000, with median list prices a bit lower and properties spending about 83 days on the market. Many residents move here from other places, and you'll find that most everyone is new to the area, which makes it easier to meet people who are also settling in. Blue Ridge Villas is part of the Coldwell Banker Advantage network, so property sales run through them, and all homes fall within the same price and size range as noted in their listings.