Imagine living in an environment that has breathtaking views, relaxing fern forests, and magnificent waterfalls fed by cool mountain streams. That is the environment of Chinquapin, an exclusive housing estate for those looking to retire or relocate to a quieter more relaxed environment.

Chinquapin is located in Cashiers, N.C. and consists of 200 home sites measuring from two to ten acres on the fringes of the Nantahala National Forest. With Chattanooga to the west, Charlotte to the east and Knoxville to the north, Chinquapin is surrounded by centres with major services.

Cashiers, a charming village filled with boutique shops and restaurants is only minutes away. The weather in the Chinquapin rarely exceeds 78 degrees in summer,  a climate perfect for horse riding, bush walking or just sitting back and taking in the breathtaking beauty.

Features of Chinquapin estate include access to an eighteen hole golf course, tennis facilities including two outdoor clay courts and three indoor clay courts. Residents also have access to a 25,000 foot square fitness center.

One of most attractive features of the Chinquapin estate is the knowledge the area will never be built out. Chinquapin sits in an area that is surrounded by 700 acres of native forests that have been set aside for conservation. The whole area contains numerous rivers, four waterfalls and ecosystems full of rare and endangered species – and all protected from future development.

If you’re energetic, Chinquapin offers the variety of outdoor activities including the nearby Panthertown Valley, home to over 6000 acres of forest land where you can mountain bike, go on horse rides or simply enjoy casual day long hikes. The valley has many features including scenic cliff tops, refreshing rivers – some with beaches making them ideal for swimming or sunbathing in summer.

Perhaps hiking isn’t your style. You can also spend a quiet weekend in one of three wilderness cabins. Nestled deep into the forests, these cabins while rustic, still offer hot and cold water, bathroom with shower and gas cooking.  Each cabin has both downstairs and loft accommodation. Whilst still close to Chinquapin, the wilderness cabins are a wonderful place to spend a romantic getaway.

As an owner of a Chinquapin property, you will have full access to the facilities offered in the sister property, Trillium.  Trillium has an 18 hole golf course with club house and lake club. You can enjoy a peaceful meal in the Landings Lakefront Restaurant. The other major feature of Trillium is the Apple Orchard Park. This is a huge health and wellness center that provides every from fitness and aerobics to gentle and remedial massage.

For a relaxed yet scenically exciting lifestyle, Chinquapin has it all. There are wonderfully relaxing waterfalls; abundant bird life and other native flora and fauna; all offering nothing more than peace and hassle free living. And yet, minutes away sits Cashiers with all it offers in the way of village life. The 2000 acre estate is certainly worthy of a visit so you can witness for yourself, the beauty that is, Chinquapin.