Welcome to The Carolina, located in Settlers Cove at Balsam Mountain Preserve. Positioned at just over 3,900 feet in elevation, it captures everything that defines life in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Open, light-filled interiors. Thoughtful outdoor living. Enduring materials. Purposeful craftsmanship. Every space invites connection to the landscape, while every finish reflects a home built to stand the test of time. It’s a place where everyday moments become lasting traditions.It’s a home as grand as the state it was named for. With endless mountain views through every window. An indoors as expansive as the outdoors. Features that beautifully cater to today’s modern lifestyles. And craftsmanship that’s a fitting reflection of its Blue Ridge Mountain heritage. Welcome to mountain magnificence.

For more than a century, the people who settled Balsam Mountain have understood the special privilege of putting down roots in such an idyllic place. The sweeping Blue Ridge Mountain vistas. The awe-inspiring natural environment. The cool, mountain air—rendered even cooler at this heady altitude. The beauty and serenity that follows you home and becomes part of who you are. Today, the family that chooses to call our Carolina design home will revel not just in its breathtaking mountain location but in its thoughtful, sophisticated design—one that perfectly melds modern convenience with the warmth of tradition, invites the great outdoors in, and offers living spaces both indoors and out that have been curated to inspire generations of unforgettable moments. The home’s many enticing features each speak to a focus on comfort and elegance: its vaulted ceilings, gourmet kitchen, timber-framed porches, spacious bedrooms (including a private, second-floor guest retreat), plus so much more. With every element, from the handcrafted masonry to the custom hardwood cabinetry, executed with artistry, sensitivity, and intention. It’s Balsam at its very best.