44 Jocassee Trail, Sapphire, NC 28774 listing details

About 44 Jocassee Trail, Sapphire, NC 28774 Easy building site on this 4.11+/- acre lot, flat to gently rolling, with year round mountain views. A spectacular lot offering views of Round Mountain, Big Terrapin and Whiteside Mountain. Part of the property boarders National Forest. Located in small gated community of Whitewater Ridge, this property offers paved roads, underground utilities, access to walking trails. Whitewater Ridge is a mature, 285 acre gated community, water system, underground utilities, common area with pond. Picnic at Sandy Gap Pond or hike through the National Forest to the Whitewater River with it's spectacular waterfalls and trout fishing. Close to Whitewater Falls which is the highest waterfall east of the Rockies. The falls plunge an amazing 411 feet! South Carolina's Lower Whitewater Falls drops another 400 feet. Because of the escarpment's difficult access and rugged terrain, much of the area receives few visitors and has remained wild and undeveloped over the years. In the cool, moist shade of steep slopes and rock cliffs, wildflowers and salamanders abound. This wild land is also a perfect haven for a rich array of ferns, mosses, and fungi. Enjoy the beauty of berries and blooms throughout the seasons. Also very close to Gorges State Park with plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, sheer rock walls and one of the greatest concentrations of rare and unique species in the eastern United States are found within Gorges State Park. An elevation that rises 2,000 feet in only four miles, combined with rainfall in excess of 80 inches per year, creates a temperate rain forest and supports a collection of waterfalls. We have custom home builders available with an array of plans to select your mountain home, call for details. Let us make your dreams come true!