Post by The Cats on Mar 6, 2013 15:25:27 GMT -5
A 125-acre development called the Cullowhee River Club is planned near Western Carolina University along the Tuckaseigee River with access from Old Cullowhee Road. The proposed subdivision will feature some 281 housing units and have a restaurant and lounge, swimming pool, tennis courts, meeting facilities, river pavilion, boat ramp, boat house, and hiking and biking trails. The property is known locally as the Battle Farm, and developers acquired the tract from Ben Battle Jr. Planning Board members will review the subdivision plan during their 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, meeting. Landscape architect Tim Newell, who submitted those plans, says the development will be unlike others in the county and include housing options in the $200,000-$400,000 price range.
Newell cited three factors that will differentiate his development from others and make it a success – its proximity to WCU; the demand of the second-home market; and the retiree market.
WCU will have a high-end housing community right next door, which it’s never had before, he said. Newell said he also hopes MedWest employees will settle there instead of locating in Haywood County and driving to work in Sylva.
“Our in-depth market study has revealed the appropriate mix of housing types, price points, and amenities for the market sectors that we believe to be viable,” said Newell. “We evaluated the market demand for single-family and multi-family homes as well as a river lodge and restaurant with meeting and event facilities.”
Although the subdivision will offer a range of amenities typical to private club communities there are no plans to make this a gated community, Newell said, adding that the river lodge restaurant and accommodations will be open to the public.
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