“Be thankful for every mountain, because it is the mountaintop that will give you the best view of the world.” -GG Mona
Exquisite Views, Refined Living
Where nature blends with these views, you will find Overlook at Sapphire, a small community for those of distinctive taste and love of nature.
The views from Overlook span from the reaches of Lake Hartwell in Georgia to Sassafras Mountain in South Carolina, from the lights of Asheville to the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Toxaway Mountain to the stunning peaks around Sapphire and Cashiers. Every lot has a wonderful and rare view.
This community is located on two true “mountaintops” – Rainy Knobs Ridge, named by Native Americans and adopted formally in the 19th century – the highest peak is over 3,800 feet above sea level.
Abundant Wildlife & Amenities
Protected US Forest Service land envelopes much of the property – giving owners exceptional access to hiking, hunting, fishing, and other activities right from their lots! A nature lover’s and sportsman’s paradise, Overlook is surrounded by unlimited opportunities to enjoy nature from a porch or deck, or enjoy all of the natural amenities and activities just 1 to 45 minutes away.
Within 7-15 minutes the community enjoys a large grocery store, gas stations, retail stores, hardware stores, several four-star restaurants, golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, waterfalls, rivers, horse-back riding, and other common public or paid amenities, all of which make Overlook convenient for exceptional and a remarkable find in the mountains given the privacy and sweeping allure of the property.
Commitment to the Best of Mountain Living
With a local-stone entrance gate, paved community roads, buried electric and phone lines, and a community well already largely in place, each owner will have to install a driveway and a septic system to enjoy their private sanctuary. Getting to these large lots (approximately 1-4 acres each) is easy, as the road comes directly off of a State maintained road.
Proposed house sites in each lot have been cleared from underbrush, with some trees cut, so that potential owners can get an idea of what the views are from every lot even in the Summer months. Pathways or rough driveways have been created and cleared for relatively easy access.
Prime Location
Less than 3-6 miles from Highways 64 and 281 in Sapphire, it is easy to get to Overlook from every direction on US highways and state-maintained roads. It is about 150 miles from Atlanta GA and Charlotte NC, 55 miles from Asheville NC, 60 miles from Greenville SC, 270 miles from Charleston SC, 300 miles from Raleigh, 585 miles from Orlando, and 740 miles from NYC. The closest international airports are Greenville/Spartanburg, Charlotte, and Atlanta. Asheville’s large commercial airport is about 40 miles from Sapphire.
Covenants & Restrictions & Other Important Information
THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVERY POTENTIAL BUYER, THEIR ATTORNEY AND/OR REAL ESTATE AGENT:
There are covenants and restrictions which will be provided to you should you have a serious interest in the property. You can also find these online at the Transylvania County NC Register of Deeds and you can request these with an email to overlookatsapphire@gmail.com and a document or a link will be provided, or you can go to the Contact page.
For instance, homes must be at least 1200 hla/sf with at least 800 on the ground floor. Also, several of the higher lots do have ridge-top restrictions, which usually means that the house must not be more than 35’ higher than the ground at the peak (but you may be able have a basement or build on a slope for 3 levels). Within 100’ of the peak, the max height is 40’. This is to protect the ridge from becoming a place for high-rise condos, which is a priority likely shared by all who purchase an Overlook lot anyway. Any potential buyer should confirm the status and restrictions of any lot in which they have an interest.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR EACH POTENTIAL BUYER (AND THEIR ATTORNEY AND/OR AGENT) TO REVIEW THESE MATERIALS, DO A TITLE REVIEW AND CONTACT TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY ESPECIALLY IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION OR CONCERN.