With strict limits on development, a majority of the land within The Preserve at Little Pine is protected as a conservation area.

Natural features within the setting of Little Pine include mountain streams, meadows, hiking trails and hundreds of acres of preserved mountain forest.

Trails and walkways provide easy access to scenic views, overlooks, outdoor shelters and ponds.

The Little Pine community is located at the end of a mountain road but lies within a short drive of the charming city of Asheville, N.C., and the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Elevations of around 4,000 feet provide striking vistas of nearby mountains and magnificent sunset views.

The home sites within the community are private yet accessible, and they are strictly limited in number to protect the unspoiled setting of the community.

The fall colors in the Asheville area and throughout western North Carolina provide one of the region's more enticing natural attractions.

The Little Pine community was named "Most Environmentally Conscious Planned Community" and "Best Preserve" in 2008 by Pinnacle Living magazine.

Early morning mist rises over one of the ponds that residents and guests can easily reach.

The sheltered pond-side pavilion yields an ideal setting for outdoor gatherings, picnics and fireside conversation.