Laurel Heights Homes with Picnic Area Community Features

Welcome to Laurel Heights, a hidden gem nestled in the picturesque town of Maggie Valley, North Carolina. This enchanting neighborhood offers a serene mountain lifestyle, ideal for those seeking both tranquility and adventure. Surrounded by the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains, Laurel Heights is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. With an abundance of hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic vistas, residents can immerse themselves in the breathtaking beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park just a stone's throw away.

Laurel Heights is not just about stunning landscapes; it’s a community that fosters connections and a sense of belonging. The homes here are designed with comfort and style in mind, featuring spacious layouts and modern amenities that cater to the needs of families and individuals alike. One of the standout features of this community is its dedicated picnic area, perfect for gatherings with friends and family. Imagine enjoying a sunny afternoon with loved ones, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sounds of nature.

In addition to its community amenities, Laurel Heights is conveniently located near local shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions, ensuring that residents have everything they need within reach. Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin retreat or a year-round residence, this neighborhood offers a unique blend of mountain charm and modern living. Explore the possibilities in Laurel Heights, where every day feels like a getaway in the heart of North Carolina’s stunning landscape.

Newest Laurel Heights Homes with Picnic Area Community Features

$1,075,000

3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4430446 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Located in the gated community Laurel Heights above Maggie Valley Club & Resort, this exceptional high-elevation luxury mountain retreat combines spectacular year-round layered mountain views with extensive recent updates and an abundance of beautifully designed living and outdoor spaces. With its south-facing, optimal exposure, the home enjoys Blue Ridge vistas from nearly every room, and even from the expansive unfinished space below the main-level garage. Over the past several years, the property has undergone significant improvements, including a completely redesigned kitchen, an opened-up great room, new flooring and interior paint throughout, a whole-house generator, fiber-optic internet, and a custom sauna on the upper deck. The main level features an inviting great room, two primary suites, and a convenient laundry room, while expansive covered and open decks provide exceptional spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the ever-changing mountain scenery. The lower level offers an impressive den/gameroom and two additional primary suites, providing a total of four well-appointed suites and excellent flexibility for family and guests. An oversized attached two-car garage on the main level provides ample room for vehicles and storage, while the nearly 900-square-foot unfinished space beneath the garage presents an extraordinary opportunity for additional living quarters/apartment, a private gym, workshop, or creative studio, with plumbing already stubbed in and abundant electrical outlets in place. With its combination of high-elevation views, sophisticated updates, generous living spaces, extensive outdoor areas, and tremendous potential for additional finished space, this distinctive Laurel Heights property offers an exceptional mountain lifestyle in one of Maggie Valley’s premier gated communities. Laurel Heights boasts wonderfully maintained roads and lightning fast fiber-optic internet.

465 Leatherwood Road, Maggie Valley

Listing courtesy of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks Waynesville. darrin.graves@howardhannatate.com

$595,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4413797 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Stunning long-range mountain views from this A-frame cabin perched above 4,500 feet in Maggie Valley, with short-term rental potential! Searching for that cabin in the woods with a multi-layered Blue Ridge view? You have found it. Picture yourself with your favorite beverage on the deck, soaking up the Great Smoky Mountains scenery. This cozy 2-bedroom, 2-bath with 2 BONUS rooms mountain retreat sits on 2.5 private, wooded acres in the desirable, camera-secured gated community of Laurel Heights, just above the Maggie Valley Golf Club & Resort. Short-term rentals are permitted, making this a strong vacation getaway or investment opportunity. A dramatic wall of windows floods the open living space with light and frames those signature layered views. Cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace on cool mountain evenings, while a newly added ductless mini-split system keeps every space comfortable in any season. The main floor offers primary bedroom and additional bedroom, a full bath, and an inviting kitchen and living area built for gathering. Upstairs, the loft holds a BONUS room with its own full bath. Downstairs, the walk-out basement adds a large family room, a versatile BONUS room, laundry, and a garage, with plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy true end-of-the-road privacy, with paved road access all the way to your driveway. A roughed pad and drive above the house are in place affording additional structure potential such as a workshop, garage or guest quarters. Membership at the Maggie Valley Club is available for golf and pool, and the Pin High Restaurant is open to the public. You are just minutes to downtown Waynesville and Maggie Valley for shopping, dining, and mountain festivals, and close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and Harrah's Cherokee Casino. Asheville and the Biltmore Estate are about a 45-minute drive for expanded dining, shopping, and entertainment. Come experience mountain living at its finest!

350 Quail Ridge Drive, Maggie Valley

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. suzybernardi@kw.com

$25,000

4001688 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status

Gorgeous Mountain Views! BUILD YOUR MOUNTAIN DREAM HOME in the desirable GATED community of Laurel Heights in Maggie Valley. Paved roads all the way up the mountain including a portion of Quail Ridge Dr. The last 200' or so is nicely maintained (by HOA) gravel. High elevation 4500'-4600' allows for cool summers and layered mountain views. Laurel Heights is located above the Maggie Valley Club where memberships are available for golf and sports/pool package. Restaurant open to the public. Expired Septic improvement permit for 3 bedrooms (expired 4/22).Close to Waynesville, Cherokee, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains Nat Park and easy interstate access for a short drive to Asheville. Enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer!

Lot 18 Quail Ridge Drive, Maggie Valley

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. suzybernardi@kw.com

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