Mars Hill
North CarolinaWelcome to Mars Hill
Mars Hill is a town located 15 miles due north of Asheville with an elevation of 2,310 feet. It is home to Mars Hill University, a private, liberal arts college with just over a thousand undergraduate students. The town has a rich music history as it was the birthplace of Bascom Lamar Lunsford, the “Minstrel of the Appalachians.â€
There are several great food options downtown! Start your morning off right with a delectable simple black coffee, a fancy espresso, some fruity tea or a refreshing smoothie, with your pastry from Camden’s Coffee House. Or gather with friends and family to enjoy a cold beer, live music or a movie at Mars Theatre Brewing Company at the Mars Hill Theatre. This renovated theatre boasts an impressive selection of brews and makes some excellent dishes including pulled-pork sandwiches and nacho platters!
There are tons of great hikes just minutes from downtown! Check out this list thanks to AllTrails.
Take a day trip to Hot Springs Resort and Spa. They feature jetted hot tubs, positioned outside along the banks of Spring Creek and the French Broad River; tubs are supplied with a continuous flow of World Famous Natural Hot Mineral Waters.
Want to stay around town and enjoy some live music? Check out this event calendar!
Planning to stay a while? Check out these farmers markets and stock your pantry with local produce and products.
Featured Listing:
MARS HILL, NC 28754
$349,000
This private, dreamy home set amongst rolling pastures and long-range mountain vistas provides convenience to downtown Mars Hill with a rural experience. One-level living with several accessibility features such as grab bars, and a deck ramp make this a home run for everyone. This property checks so many boxes, which is what makes it so magical. The covered rocking chair back deck offers ample outdoor space to enjoy time with family and friends. The view is so incredible and private, you’ll want to make a postcard out of it. Minutes from Main Street, a dream-find for Nature Lovers seeking the pleasures of city life! Don’t forget to explore the standing crawlspace and attic, both offering plenty of additional storage space. This one-owner home with impeccable maintenance history is now available for the first time available ever! Ask for details on the list of upgrades. Make it yours today. Only 30 minutes from the well-known town of Asheville.
Homes for Sale in Mars Hill
360 Turkey Branch Road $1,975,000 Subdivision:  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Some homes make you choose between privacy and convenience. At 360 Turkey Branch Road, you can have both, along with some of the finest long range Blue Ridge Mountain views in the area. Surrounded by rolling countryside, this custom built home feels wonderfully removed, yet it is only three minutes from downtown Mars Hill, 15 minutes from Weaverville and 20 minutes from Asheville. With true 360 degree views, the scenery changes from sunrise to sunset. Begin each morning on the front porch watching the sun rise over Craggy Gardens, or enjoy the same breathtaking view without leaving the primary bedroom. When snow blankets the mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway becomes visible between the peaks at Craggy Gardens. More than 5,000 square feet unfolds across two complete living levels, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living, extended guests or potential rental income. The home includes four bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath, with every room thoughtfully positioned to capture the surrounding mountain panorama. The main level features two bedrooms, two full baths and one half bath, along with an elegant open concept kitchen, dining and living area designed for gathering and entertaining. Vaulted wood ceilings, hardwood floors, walls of windows, stone fireplaces and a generous kitchen island bring warmth and character to the expansive interior. The kitchen, grilling deck and sunroom face the western mountains, allowing you to watch the sun set over Bailey Mountain while preparing dinner, grilling outside or gathering around the fire in the sunroom. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, where each morning begins with the sun rising over Craggy Gardens. The luxurious bath features heated tile floors, a tiled shower and a soaking tub positioned beneath corner windows with a remarkable view of Mount Pisgah. A second bedroom with a private bath, main level laundry and an oversized two car garage complete this floor. With its own private entrance, the lower level lives like a second home, not a basement. It includes a full kitchen, dining and living areas, a fireplace, two bedrooms with private baths, a bonus room, laundry and abundant storage. This level is ideally suited for multigenerational living, extended family, guests or rental possibilities. Outside, multiple covered decks and patios provide front row seating for the ever changing mountain landscape. A stone firepit, fenced garden and storage shed add even more space to enjoy the peaceful country setting. Built by a master craftsman with 50 years of experience, this exceptional home offers remarkable space, versatility, privacy and convenience, all surrounded by sunrise, sunset and 360 degree Blue Ridge Mountain views. Occasionally, you really can have your cake and eat it too. Also offered with 24.31 acres; MLS# 4410566 | Basic Information
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