Meet the Developers of Laurel Mountain Preserve Who Have Turned Black Mountain Green
 
In 2005, Art and Peg Nadel purchased the 430 acres known today as Laurel Mountain Preserve, attracted by all its breathtaking natural beauty. While builders said the property could comfortably accommodate 200 to 300 homes, the Nadels turned instead to Equinox Environmental of Asheville to survey the land's natural equity and determine how to best preserve it.
The resulting land preservation plan called for only 29 homes, and to create a protected preserve on the remainder of the property. An increasingly rare old-growth forest and unique rich cove forest had collaborated and now create a conservation easement of 40% of the property to Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy to form a preservation partnership that will be the legacy of the residents.
Art has been involved in land development and real estate investing for more than forty years. Starting in the New York City suburbs, he later moved to Florida, where he now focuses on green development and affordable housing.
 Art and Peg also own and operate Home Front Homes, a company which manufactures panelized systems to build a wide range of houses from affordable homes, such as their "Katrina Cottage", to larger, more expensive custom single and multi-family homes, as well as selected commercial applications, such as retail shops and libraries. The common links across these various sized and use buildings is that all are energy efficient, extremely fast and economical to construct, plus strong enough to resist up to 200 mile an hour storms.
The Nadels are helping to lead Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota's mission to build 500 homes for 500 working families by 2012, the largest building project Habitat has ever attempted globally. Peg serves as the Chairman for this effort's "Legacy of Hope" Capital Drive that must attract $50 million in community support to achieve the ambitious goal.
Art and Peg divide their time between several businesses, as well as supporting the Sarasota Opera where Peg has been involved in various capacities for 23 years, and a variety of charities, including the Florida House Learning Center Catholic Charities, JFCS and Girls, Inc.
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Beautiful Mountain Lots for Sale Near Asheville, NC
Are you looking for the perfect mountain home? Laurel Mountain Preserve is a singular expression of the magic of nature, balanced with modern life. Located in Western North Carolina, this real estate project offers some of the finest land
for sale in the Black Mountain area. North Carolina's western region is known for its spectacular mountains, unspoiled wilderness, an abundance of wildlife, and fun, healthful lifestyles. Our community brings it all together.
Choose from twenty-three 10 acre parcels, or six 1.5 to 2.5 acre cottage lots
for sale near Asheville, in the Black Mountain area close to I-40. This limited opportunity is only part of an overall project. The Preserve itself, comprises nearly half of the total land, with old growth forest and natural wilderness designated as a protected area in perpetuity.
Some of the Finest Western North Carolina Real Estate Available
The Laurel Mountain Preserve Homeowner's Association (HOA) will take over the
deed at the completion of the project, with a perpetual easement to the main
Preserve. Your home will always and forevermore look out over these wonderful
mountains.
The overall parcel is made up of 430 acres, with 169 acres set aside as a conservation area. The remaining 261 acres of land make up some of the most attractive lots
for sale near Asheville, in Western North Carolina. Each lot is easy to build, with an elevation offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
A Nature Cabin, located near the entrance to the subdivision, offers a display of the Preserve and surrounding area. The building is owned by the HOA, with the easement owned by Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy of Hendersonville, NC. The two bodies, working together, are charged with maintaining the Preserve's environment and recreational well-being.
Current Land for Sale in Black Mountain, North Carolina
North Carolina mountain properties are known around the world for their beauty and affordability. Enjoy breath-taking scenery, mountain trails and nature hiking, all in your own back yard. Property
development doesn't have to mean conflict with nature. With care and effort, we can use luxury
real estate development to conserve our environment.
With only 29 lots for sale, proximity to Asheville, and controlled land
development, these are among the most desirable Western
North Carolina real estate listings available anywhere in North Carolina. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy the seclusion and privacy of days gone by, yet be close to the many benefits of civilization.
Come visit us. Explore the various lots we have for sale, see Asheville, maybe visit the Biltmore Estate, and make it a vacation. We're sure that when you've seen our beautiful area and our preserve, you'll fall in love with it all!
Contact us today!
