Drovers Road – North Carolina

In the heart of Western North Carolina’s picturesque mountains, Drover’s Road Preserve is a place where comfort, beauty, and convenience are brought together. Careful site planning and rigorous design guidelines have resulted in an award-winning conservation development that is carefully blended into the natural ecosystem. With the conscious intention to enhance luxurious living through conservation of a truly unique setting, this sustainable residential community features pristine waterways, awe inspiring mountain views, peaceful nature trails, and thoughtfully conceived community amenities. At Drover’s Road Preserve, residents are encouraged to both appreciate and protect their environment.

Occupying 190 acres, the preserve includes a 110-acre conservation easement which encircles and protects all of the preserve’s homesites. Each residential lot adjoins the preserve’s lands, providing easy access to miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Like the paths, roads, picnic shelters, and overlooks with stunning views of the mountains and valleys, homes in Drover’s Road Preserve are required to harmonize environmentally and aesthetically with the surrounding landscape. Sustainable design and architectural excellence are ensured through adherence to carefully conceived design principles governing all construction. An ambience of untouched wilderness is maintained and nurtured in a manner consistent with the conservation easement, held by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, which protects in perpetuity all meadows, streams, and forested mountainous terrain for the enjoyment of all homeowners.

Located 15 miles from the cultural center of Asheville, NC, the residents of Drover’s Road Preserve benefit from convenient access to theatre, music, art galleries, and sophisticated dining. The preserve is also just 10 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway where access to the adventures available throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains are within easy driving distance.