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
38 Bee Tree Lane $444,000 Subdivision: Wolf Laurel  | Back to Property List | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Located in the gated Wolf Laurel community at an elevation of approximately 4,300 feet, 38 Bee Tree Lane offers a true mountain experience with four distinct seasons and cooler summer temperatures. The two-level home provides approximately 2,587 square feet of heated living space, with paved access, a circular driveway and carport for easy arrival and parking. The home is equipped with high-quality Andersen windows and doors throughout, two fireplaces—one wood-burning and one with propane gas logs—and two deck areas that extend the living space outdoors. The flexible floor plan offers plenty of room to enjoy now while creating your own vision for its next chapter. The main level features an open living and dining area with vaulted tongue-and-groove ceilings and a fireplace with propane gas logs. Two bedrooms are located on the main level, each with an ensuite bath and its own vaulted tongue-and-groove ceiling, providing convenient one-level primary living. The finished lower level provides an additional very large one-bedroom area with generous living space, along with additional flexible space for guests, hobbies, an office or recreation. A second fireplace, this one wood-burning, adds to the mountain-home atmosphere, and the lower level opens to its own deck area. The home has been enjoyed for many years and offers an excellent opportunity for a buyer to refresh and personalize the property over time. A pre-listing inspection is on file, providing buyers with additional information as they evaluate the home. The property is being offered partially furnished, allowing a buyer to begin enjoying the mountain lifestyle immediately while formulating their own plans, updates and vision for its next chapter. Beyond the property, enjoy the mountain lifestyle and extensive recreational opportunities found throughout the gated Wolf Laurel community. Village Club membership required, new owner pays initiation fee, Village Club provides access to amenities including the seasonal swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, multi-purpose courts, trout pond, playgrounds, pavilions, and a variety of community activities and events. Optional membership at Wolf Laurel Country Club offers an 18-hole mountain golf course, dining, fitness facilities, and an active social calendar. Hatley Pointe adds four-season recreation within the Wolf Laurel community, with winter mountain activities and a growing summer experience that includes lift-served mountain biking and scenic lift rides. Hiking, fishing, outdoor recreation, and the cool temperatures of the higher elevations complete the Wolf Laurel mountain experience. | Basic Information
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