Valle Crucis Real Estate
Resting peacefully in North Carolina's Appalachian Mountains is the scenic community of Valley Crucis. Located in Watauga County and given the Latin name for "Vale of the Cross," the unincorporated community of Valle Crucis has long attracted new residents since its settlement in the 1840s because of its spectacular natural beauty and amazing real estate options.
As North Carolina's first rural historic district, the entire of community of Valle Crucis is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and many of the buildings located here have been restored to their original grandeur and serve the community and visitors of today. Valle Crucis' rich history, stunning landscape and quaint, small-town setting have combined to establish the community as a popular vacation destination in recent years which often creates new residents from its visitors. The influx of new residents and visitors has in turn revitalized Valle Crucis business community, creating a new emphasis on dining and shopping options that complement its many well-known bed and breakfast establishments.
Valle Crucis rustic countryside and four seasons of weather provide residents with plenty of recreational opportunities throughout the year. Whether the outdoor enthusiasts in your family choose to take a hike from the Valle Crucis Conference Center, to the trails around Crab Orchard Falls or the many trails along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the spectacular foliage and clean air is always theirs to enjoy when you call Valle Crucis your home. Riding horses through the valley, casting a line to catch a trout in the Watauga River, snow skiing in nearby resorts and just enjoying the sunset from your front porch are popular ways to love the lifestyle available in Crucis Valley.
Within Valle Crucis residents also enjoy visiting the Valley Crucis community park, which includes a small lake and a walking trail that is nearly a mile long, playgrounds, athletic fields and picnic areas. The park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year including a circus and the summer-long Music in the Valle festival that begins in may and ends in September. Music in the Valle features bluegrass, rock and roll, jazz, country and other performances making it a perfect place for picnic dinners with family, friends and neighbors. Other notable events include the ever growing Valle County Fair, which attracts vendors from all over to present exclusively hand-made items. Everything from baked goods to chicken dinners must be prepared in a home kitchen and all entertainment is local, from the storytelling, dancing, poetry reading and bluegrass music. This fair is an expression of Valley Crucis' way of life while welcoming visiting vendors and attendees.
Valle Crucis is an incredible place to buy a home. A welcoming community blessed with a vibrancy and spirit that is rarely seen in these modern days, Valley Crucis offers a unique lifestyle to those who prefer to live where the community bond and respect for traditions and neighbors are essential to happiness. Homes for sale in Valle Crucis are available in a variety of locations, sizes, prices and styles and with the help of Barbara Thomas, a Valle Crucis real estate expert, you are sure to find the right home for you and your family's needs. Contact Barbara today to learn more about Valle Crucis and its wonderful homes for sale!