Highland Lake – Flat Rock NC
Highland Lake is located in The Village of Flat Rock in North Carolina and is a unique community of homes, businesses and neighbors, located just south of historic downtown Hendersonville and the great city of Asheville. Here you will find a city within a city, which truly has it all.
There are several areas to live within Highland Lake and each has its own feel and look. Starting on the east side of the 20+ acre Highland Lakes, you’ll find Craftsman-style homes. There are porches along the front of the houses, which encourages neighbors to be neighbors.
What I love about this part of Highland Lake is seeing all the beautiful courtyards. I don’t think there is a member in this community who doesn’t absolutely love gardening, and it really shows. Everywhere you look there are beautiful colors and landscapes. This is a community of master gardeners, even if they don’t know it. I love coming here to find ideas for my own garden.
The first time I drove through this community, I wasn’t sure how I felt about the closeness of the houses. But after years of looking at all the houses for sale, I have come to appreciate the attention that the builders put into making them close, and yet each one is built for privacy from the inside. The location of the windows and the level of each house have been carefully considered and you will never see a neighbor’s house. It has the feeling of being in a close neighborhood, but with privacy from the inside. And each has unique interiors, with special finds here and there.
There are always neighbors walking and biking in the neighborhoods, and I always see people stopping to talk to each other. It is a very friendly community.
Another neighborhood within Highland Lake is Garden Hamlet. It is a collection of little houses built around an open field of goats and donkeys, a flower meadow, and orchards and greenhouses. Walk through the meadow and enjoy looking at the gardens and animals.
The South Lake area of Highland Lake is now under construction. Here you can watch the seasons change from the reflections in the lake as the Blue Herons enjoy the lake with you. Tucked away in a secluded area of the community, these will be clustered houses. Enjoy nature and the lake, which will make you feel like every day is on vacation! But you can live here all year!
Amenities in this community include: The Season’s Restaurant, The Highland Lake Inn, The Lake House Lodge and Spa, Flat Rock Fitness, The Highland Lake Golf Club, The Yoga Studio at Highland Lake, and the Farm and Garden Experience at Hamlet .
Season’s Restaurant, surrounded by gardens, is in the center of the community. It is known for the best food in town and has beautiful views of the gardens from its large windows, making for a great country dining experience. Their Sunday brunches are known as the best and are served from 10:30 to 2:00.
The Lake House Lodge and Spa is located in the woods along the lakefront of the Highland Lake community. The Adirondack Style Lodge is a great place to get away from the whole city. With charming suites, spas, and massages available, you’ll love being pampered in a relaxed state. Enjoy views of the lake and forest as you walk around the property. Or enjoy sitting in one of Highland Lake’s many comfortable areas while listening to the birds and nature.
You will find all kinds of events at the Lodge, and you can coordinate your visit with one of these events for an added adventure. Take a look at the hosting program.
Highland Lake is the ultimate in nature and convenience. If you are looking for the perfect place to pamper yourself and enjoy the good life, look no further.
This is where you can take a look at all of the homes currently available in the Highland Lake community. As you will see, there really is something for everyone, which makes this a truly diverse community.