Area & Location

The benefits of living in the Lake Lure/Chimney Rock area have been highly regarded among the affluent for years because of the exceptional location, close proximity to Asheville, NC, the “mild” 4-season climate, and the active outdoor lifestyle it encourages. Cliffside of Hickory Nut Falls is located on one of the most unique pieces of real estate in the entire country. It is an enchanting mountain paradise “like no other”. And it’s just waiting to be discovered by you!

Below are just a few of the recent media quotes regarding Lake Lure and this region of the Western North Carolina Mountains:

~ Quote from National Geographic about Lake Lure- “One of the 10 most beautiful man-made lakes in the world”.

~ Good Morning America- Recently featured Lake Lure and Chimney Rock in a segment showcasing areas of the country “with spectacular natural beauty”.

~ Consumer Reports declared the region “One of the five best places to live”.

~ Money Magazine- “One of the best five places to live”.

~ Barron’s Magazine- Ranked in the “Top 20 places to retire in the world”.

~ Southern Living Magazine- Listed it as “The Best Mountain Destination”.

~ AARP Magazine- Named among the “15 best places to reinvent your life”.