Beginning the Next Chapter... Starts Here 4135 S Lagoon Ct ~ Saint James, NC
2514 Marsh Hen Dr ~ Oak Island, NC
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495 Hearthside Dr SE ~ Bolivia, NC
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200 Ocean Dr ~ Oak Island, NC
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422 Hollyview Dr SE ~ Bolivia, NC
8996 Woodbine Rd SW ~ Sunset Beach, NC
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126 NW 3rd St ~ Oak Island, NC Minutes to the beach!
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HIGHLANDS OF LAKE LURE 170 Clear Creek Trail $1,775,000
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30 yr Fixed
4.263% Best Rate Mortgage
30yr Fixed APR
4.384% Mecklenburg Mortgage
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7/1 yr Arm
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704-412-9131
Fees: $295
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0.000
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% Down: 75%
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NMLS #: 1190352 LIC# 161067
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GREYSTONE IV • BOONE MLS# 205275881 • 881 Greystone Dr • $795K
BLOWING ROCK MLS# 203720 • 326 Green St • $450K
Rob Garrett
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BLOWING ROCK • YONAHLOSSEE RESORT MLS# 39207582 • 167 Glenridding Rd • $899K
GREYSTONE IV • BOONE MLS# 39207028 • 442 Boone Coffey Trl • $799.5K
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Proudly Representing Luxury Real Estate in The High Country
YONAHLOSSEE • BOONE MLS# 205422 • 370 Far Sawrey • $798K
BLOWING ROCK • HILLWINDS ESTATES MLS# 39206598 • 154 High Ridge Ln • $550K
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views of Grandfather Mountain, Calloway Peak, Blue Ridge Parkway and Pisgah National Forest. The main home retains original character, but is updated for modern living. The kitchen level features Viking appliances, open dining, dining porch, and patio. For more details on this exclusive listing contact Owner/Broker Vicky Mitchener at 704.517.0177 or vmitchener@dickensmitchener.com today.
MLS# 202415 | 130 Summit Trail | Banner Elk, NC | $749,000
MLS# 203513 | 116 Picasso Dr, Blowing Rock | $490,000
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This beautiful modern home boasts 4BD, 3.5BA home only minutes from Blowing Rock & Boone. Other features include: a formal dining area, a breakfast area, a formal living area with replace, 3 deck/porch areas all wonderfully situated on .41 acres.
MLS# 204778 | 980 Eagles Nest Trl, Banner Elk | $879,000
MLS #207341 | 620 Swift Hollow Ln | Mountain City, TN | $635,000
Majestic Panoramic Views from this STUNNING 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath New Construction Home in Eagles Nest on 3 Acres! Home features big open oor plan, Large great room with beautiful wood burning stone replace, 2 Large Master Suites.
Nearly 80 acres, with 15+ acres of tillable pasture land in North Eastern Tennessee. Located less than an hour from the Appalachian Trail, Doe Mountain recreational area, Bristol Motor Speedway, Watauga Lake, ski slopes, just a few of the incredible area attractions!
MLS# 206993 | Parkcrest Dr, Boone | $55,000
MLS# 205649 | 25+ Acres | Fall Branch Rd | Mountain City, TN | $75,000
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LOCATED ON THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY atop the Eastern Continental Divide in the idyllic village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina awaits Chestnut at Blowing Rock – a private enclave of 23 single-story luxury residences surrounded by lush natural scenery, unmatched views and modern conveniences. Redefining luxury living, Chestnut at Blowing Rock features open and airy living spaces, natural finishes and towering windows designed to showcase breathtaking vistas of Moses Cone Memorial Park and Grandfather Mountain State Park. The quaint and charming shops and restaurants of Main Street are steps from your door. Discover elegant living in a casual setting at Chestnut at Blowing Rock.
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13424 SAGE THRASHER Time to build your dream estate on 9.4 waterfront acres on Lake Wylie in The Sanctuary. Impressive architectural features. or pick another plan or just buy the lot! $2,121,450
1104 FALCON LANE The Hylands. Beautifully appointed cul-de-sac home in Clover Schools, Master on Main, upgraded kitchen $300,000
200 McCONNELLS ST
MLS# 594000 | $290,000
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Walk to downtown Clovers shops and restaurants from this adorable historic mill home w/carport. $119,000
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ENJOY WONDERFUL LONG-RANGE AND SUNSET VIEWS from this 3.26 acre lot at an elevation above 3,300 feet. Bask in the abundance of mountain laurel and trees that include: maple, oak, elm, hickory and pine. This secluded, convenient location is just a 6 mile drive from downtown Asheville’s restaurants and events. Build your custom home in this well established neighborhood of fine homes with recent prices ranging from $650K to $1.58M.
• 1581 Dan Sexton, Sharon Go Country on 94.3 rolling acres w/amazing views, several homesites $265,000
5830 CAMPBELL RD. Clover Schools! 1862 Historic Farmhouse, original shiplap on 5 acres w/Vintage barn and workshop. $300,000
2010 ROADRUNNER RD. in Clover’s Flying Eagle Estates All new paint and carpet, screened porch on 1.9 acres $269,000
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• Gorgeous pasture land Charlotte Hwy York - 9 acres $162,000
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• Rambler Ln Blacksburg 10 building lots, all wooded 1-2 acres between Charlotte and Spartanburg close to I-85 $13,000 each • Lot 9 Lakeshore 9.6 acres Mount Croghan SC on stunning pond $53,000
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• Ft. Lawn 2 lots in Carobrook subdivision $7,000 each WOW! 1907 KAILUA CIRCLE Tega Cay waterfront ranch with full basement, dock, Views from every room New kitchen! $490,000
141 JAMESTOWNE CIRCLE CLOVER NEW CONSTRUCTION almost finished Custom Craftsman with all the upgrades and extensive trim on .86 acre $295,000
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2761 WINDSWEPT COVE on Lake Wylie with 2.27 acres, dock and separate living quarters. Elegantly appointed inside and out. Watch the video! $850,000
Sale Ending 5/31/18
• 1123 Pine Knot, Clover Great Building .8 Acre lot $23,000 • 1133 Hidden Brook Dr, Clover Ridgewood Subdivision .76 Acre lot $19,000
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Now Affiliated with the Leading Luxury Real Estate Brand Matt DeBoer 704.680.7274
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• Over two decades of contract negotiation and marketing experience • User of strategic analytics to make calculated decisions • Relocated multiple times and understand the need for an agent to limit the stress a client feels • Pride myself on answering the phone, responding to emails and voicemails in a timely fashion • An emphasis on old world customer service where a handshake and a promise mean something • Consistently rated as a 5-Star agent since getting into real estate
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$275,000,000 Cindy Barnes Over in career sales (704) 367-7203
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Lovely Challis Farm custom home w/1st floor master. Updated kitchen; new paint, carpet. Gated community w/cart access to Carmel CC. 5604 Challis View Ln - MLS# 3369414 - $650,000
Executive home w/trendy updates & great floor plan. Highway 51 area; close to everything! 8700 Brownes Pond Ln MLS# 3362520 - $650,000
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Classic Charlotte home offers in-law suite and private office space. Desirable Carmel Road location. 4900 Lindstrom Drive MLS# 3388986 - $525,000
Substantial home in South Charlotte swim/tennis neighborhood. 3.5 baths & two masters. Great price! 5529 Sunstar Court MLS# 3390568 - $525,000
Spacious Ballantyne townhome w/1st floor master. Light, bright w/upscale detail. Gated community. 11707 Easthampton Circle MLS# 3393099 - $500,000
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