Sunalei Preserve Real Estate

Sunalei Preserve Real Estate

Welcome to Sunalei Preserve, an enchanting subdivision nestled in the picturesque hills of Zionville, North Carolina. Located in the heart of Watauga County, this serene community is a hidden gem that perfectly blends natural beauty with modern conveniences, making it an ideal destination for those seeking a tranquil lifestyle.

Sunalei Preserve is characterized by its stunning landscapes, where rolling hills and lush greenery create a breathtaking backdrop for your dream home. Each lot is thoughtfully designed to embrace the natural terrain, providing ample space for privacy while allowing residents to enjoy the beauty of the surrounding environment. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates the tranquility of nature, Sunalei Preserve offers a wealth of opportunities for hiking, bird-watching, and exploring the great outdoors.

The subdivision is conveniently located just a short drive from downtown Zionville, where you can find charming local shops, cozy cafes, and delightful restaurants. With easy access to major highways, residents can enjoy a quick commute to nearby Boone and Blowing Rock, both renowned for their vibrant arts scene, outdoor activities, and year-round festivals.

Sunalei Preserve is not just a place to live; it’s a community where neighbors become friends and memories are made. With a focus on sustainable living and a commitment to preserving the natural landscape, this subdivision invites you to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Come explore Sunalei Preserve and discover the idyllic lifestyle that awaits you in the heart of North Carolina!

Newest Listings in Sunalei Preserve

TBD Acorn NVNO Road, Zionville
$105,000
264783 MLS
Discover the perfect setting for your dream mountain retreat at TBD Acorn NVNO in beautiful Zionville, North Carolina! Nestled within a gated community, this stunning property offers spectacular long-range mountain views, a peaceful atmosphere, and the opportunity to create your own slice of High Country paradise. Imagine waking up to breathtaking mountain scenery, enjoying your morning coffee surrounded by nature, and unwinding in the evenings as the sun sets over the rolling Blue Ridge Mountains. Whether you envision a cozy mountain getaway or a beautiful full-time residence, this property offers an incredible opportunity to bring your mountain living dreams to life. Conveniently located approximately 25 minutes from Boone and 35 minutes from Banner Elk, you'll enjoy the tranquility of mountain living while remaining within easy reach of shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, and everything the North Carolina High Country has to offer. Privacy, stunning views, and an exceptional mountain location—this is the opportunity you've been waiting for! Come experience the beauty and possibilities of TBD Acorn NVNO and start imagining your future in the mountains!

TBD Acorn NVNO Road, Zionville
862 Buffalo Nvno, Zionville
$4,500,000
5 Beds ⋅ 7 Baths ⋅ 264678 MLS
Welcome to an extraordinary turnkey luxury retreat nestled on over 13 acres in Zionville, NC, where refined mountain living meets breathtaking natural beauty. From the moment you arrive, this exceptional property captures your attention with its privacy, craftsmanship, expansive spaces, and stunning long-range mountain views. Inside, the home showcases beautiful hardwood floors, expansive windows, soaring views, and thoughtfully designed spaces created for both comfortable everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. With 5 bedrooms, a spacious bonus room featuring three sets of built-in bunk beds, and a dedicated game room, there is room for family and guests to gather, relax, and make lasting memories. The heart of the entertainment experience is truly exceptional. A spectacular wet bar and wine cellar create the perfect setting for hosting friends and family, while the home's generous living spaces flow seamlessly toward the outdoors. Step onto the expansive decks and take in the panoramic mountain scenery, incredible sunsets, and peaceful surroundings. An outdoor kitchen and multiple entertaining areas make al fresco dining and mountain gatherings effortless. The outdoor living continues with an amazing fire pit area, perfectly positioned to enjoy cool mountain evenings beneath the stars. Whether you're gathering around the fire, enjoying dinner outside, watching the sunset, or simply taking in the views with your morning coffee, this property offers an exceptional connection to the outdoors. A thoughtfully designed mother-in-law suite provides additional privacy and flexibility for extended family or guests. An attached garage offers convenient everyday access, while a separate outbuilding provides valuable additional space for storage, hobbies, equipment, or future possibilities. Additional features include a whole-home generator, providing peace of mind and uninterrupted comfort, along with the privacy and freedom that come with 13+ acres of beautiful mountain property. This is more than a home; it is a mountain lifestyle and an extraordinary retreat with breathtaking long-range views, incredible sunsets, luxurious finishes, exceptional entertaining spaces, and room to spread out.

862 Buffalo Nvno, Zionville
Lot C206 Buffalo NVNO, Trade
$280,000
264518 MLS
BIG VIEWS! One of the highest elevation building lots in the High Country located in Sunalei Preserve. Beautiful wooded 8.00 +/- acres building lot in Tennessee boasting long range 50+ mile views toward the south and west. Drive just over the Tennessee line from Watauga County NC to find yourself near the top of the world! The base of the lot is around 4,600' and the upper portion is just under 5,000'. The long range multi-layer views include mountains in both North Carolina and Tennessee. Some tree trimming would unlock the potential for southwest views. The gated community of Sunalei Preserve incorporates hiking trails, and community property which borders Elk Knob State Park and Conservancy Lands. Amenities also include the High Camp Club House ( w/fitness center), and underground utilities. Embrace a community unlike any other with tranquility and open spaces, on a majestic mountain with careful attention to detail and design. The community is very well maintained with a high quality approach. Sunalei Preserve is located approximately 20 minutes to Boone, North Carolina, and about 15 minutes to Mountain City, Tennessee; nearby towns/communities where you can enjoy restaurants, shopping, fishing, recreation, and more.

Lot C206 Buffalo NVNO, Trade
C105 Acorn NVNO, Zionville
$139,900
264582 MLS
This is the ideal location to build your mountain retreat nestled within Sunalei Preserve. Enjoy refreshing mountain weather in a CONSERVATION-focused gated community north of Boone. The lot is a 4-acre blend of woodland and mountain meadow offering easy build site and sweeping vistas of the surrounding landscape and enchanting year round sunsets. As a "Camp Lot," this gently sloping terrain allows for the construction of two homes(main and guesthouse) plus a garage or barn. The surrounding 130 acre mountainous terrain, protected by conservation easements, ensures that the breathtaking views will endure indefinitely. Residents of Sunalei Preserve enjoy access to the Adirondack-style High Mountain Lodge, situated at an elevation of 5,500 feet. Boasting panoramic views spanning over 100 miles across Tennessee, Virginia, and the mountain ranges of North Carolina, the lodge provides a captivating backdrop for gatherings and relaxation. Its expansive deck offers a prime vantage point for soaking in the views. Step inside the lodge to discover a luxurious retreat complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious bar, pool table, grand fireplace, multiple dining areas, fitness facilities, and a patio featuring an outdoor grill. Whether entertaining guests or unwinding after a day of outdoor adventures, the lodge offers the perfect setting for every occasion. Views and the sense of serenity are breathtaking, bring along your wine and picnic. Adjacent to the Sunalei Preserve lies the 3,400 acre Elk Knob State Park, established in 2003 to safeguard the mountain and the pristine headwaters of the North Fork of the New River. Sunalei owners enjoy the High Mountain Camp Clubhouse, endless hiking, and the security of a gated community. With over 5.5 miles of picturesque hiking trails and a mile of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing routes, the park beckons outdoor enthusiasts to explore its natural wonders year-round. Build your home in the High Country and enjoy the cool. website: www.livesunalei.com

C105 Acorn NVNO, Zionville
H103 Acorn Nvno, Zionville
$169,900
263866 MLS
This 3.32 acre lot has multi-layer mountain views toward the south and west. The development is bordered by professionally managed Conservancy Lands. The wooded lot, covered in hardwood trees, is located at the end of a driveway providing undisturbed views of surrounding mountain peaks and valleys. Sunalei Preserve is located at the base of Snake Mountain - the highest peak completely in Watauga County, NC. Sunalei, a gated community, straddles the NC/TN state lines and is just 25 minutes from downtown Boone. Life at Sunalei focuses around the 130 acres of Conservancy Lands owned and managed by the Blue Ridge Conservancy. Additionally, Sunalei adjoins Elk Knob State Park with over 3400 acres of protected forests and open meadows. Sunalei owners enjoy the High Mountain Camp Clubhouse, the Shelter Recreation Center, tennis court, fire pit, endless hiking, and the security of a gated community.

H103 Acorn Nvno, Zionville
Lot H25 Buffalo Nvno, Zionville
$74,900
261237 MLS
Incredibly gentle lot perched at over 4,000 feet elevation with layered view potential in the highly desired Sunalei Preserve! Come and explore perhaps the most usable and affordable option in this beautiful neighborhood. Located an easy 20 minute drive into Boone, NC or Mountain City, TN all of the amenities of the High Country are just a short drive away. Lot has been cleared in recent years, making clearing for your mountain dream home much easier and less costly. High Mountain Camp is a beautiful amenity with open decks with forever sunset views, bar, pool table, ping pong table, fitness room, kitchen, and stone fireplace. Come and see today and envision your dream home with easy access, cool summer temperatures, and BIG VIEWS! Gate code required. Visit https://sunalei.us/ for more information about this development.

Lot H25 Buffalo Nvno, Zionville
635 Acorn Nvno, Zionville
$1,299,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260882 MLS
High above the Blue Ridge, where the air feels a little lighter and the world slows to a quieter rhythm, there’s a place where mornings begin with nothing but stillness and an endless horizon. As the first light spills over the mountains, you step into the great room with vaulted ceilings rising above you, a stone fireplace grounding the space—and before anything else, your eyes are pulled outward. Layer upon layer of blue ridgelines stretch as far as you can see, fading softly into the distance. It’s the kind of view that makes you pause… every single time. Mornings drift easily here. Coffee in hand, you move out onto the covered porch, where a second fireplace flickers on crisp days and the mountains feel just close enough to touch. By evening, that same spot becomes something entirely different—golden light settling into deep blues, a glass of wine in hand, the kind of quiet you didn’t realize you were missing. Life inside flows just as effortlessly. The kitchen opens to the living space, designed for connection without ever taking away from the view. The primary suite becomes its own retreat, where you wake up to the mountains and end the day in a spa-like bath, soaking tub, walk-in tile shower, and the feeling of being completely removed from everything else. Upstairs, guests have their own space to settle in—a loft, two bedrooms, room to relax. Downstairs, the home shifts into gathering mode. A second stone fireplace, game room, and flexible spaces create the perfect setting for long weekends, holidays, or simply time well spent. There’s space for everyone, but never a sense of crowding. And then there’s the path. Tucked just below the home, a quiet trail leads you down the mountain to a small outbuilding, once an observatory. It’s easy to imagine what it could become again.. a studio, a hideaway, a place to sit under a sky full of stars with nothing but the sound of the mountains around you. But what makes this place truly rare isn’t just the home, it’s where it lives. Sunalei Preserve was designed for those who value something different. Nearly 1,000 acres of protected land. Elevations climbing above 5,500 feet. Direct access to Elk Knob State Park just beyond your doorstep. And when you’re ready to venture out, the best of the High Country is within easy reach. Spend an afternoon in Blowing Rock, known for its boutique shopping, art galleries, and elevated dining, or explore Banner Elk, home to award-winning restaurants, cozy wine bars, and nearby skiing at Sugar Mountain Resort and Beech Mountain Resort. And just 20 minutes away, Boone offers the perfect balance of convenience and charm, with vibrant downtown streets, local shops, and a true mountain-town energy anchored by Appalachian State. Here, days are spent outdoors, and evenings often lead to High Mountain Camp (one of the highest elevation clubhouses in the eastern US) where sunsets feel bigger, conversations last longer, and time seems to stretch in the best way. There are no short-term rentals here. No revolving doors. Just a true sense of retreat.. quiet, preserved, and intentional. And after a while, you realize… it’s not just a home you’ve found. It’s a different way of living.

635 Acorn Nvno, Zionville
404 Buffalo NVNO Road, Zionville
$155,500
258198 MLS
Perched at a high elevation, Lot 404 showcases dramatic long-range, layered mountain vistas that truly take your breath away. This property offers the perfect backdrop for your custom mountain retreat, where privacy, beauty, and convenience all come together Located just 25 minutes from downtown Boone, Sunalei Preserve is a gated community with paved roads, underground utilities, and an unmatched connection to nature. Residents enjoy access to the High Mountain Camp Clubhouse, scenic hiking trails, and the tranquility of Conservancy Lands that border the neighborhood. Outdoor enthusiasts will also appreciate being just minutes from Elk Knob State Park. If you’ve been searching for one of the best view lots in the High Country, this is it. Come experience the magic for yourself, your mountain getaway begins here!

404 Buffalo NVNO Road, Zionville
TBD NE Moddock Road, Zionville
$300,000
255218 MLS
Welcome to Sunalei Preserve, a gated community in western NC, located 20 minutes to downtown Boone, NC and 20 minutes to Mountain City, TN. Sunalei Preserve lies on Snake Mountain, with elevations ranging from about 3,900 to over 5,500 feet—making it the highest-elevation residential community in the North Carolina High Country. As more land in the region is subdivided or developed, large, low-density properties like this are becoming increasingly rare. If you’ve been waiting for the right land opportunity in the High Country, this is one to pay attention to. Straddling NC and TN, the preserve spans approximately 1,000 acres—800 in Watauga County, NC, and 200 in Johnson County, TN. Imagine building your dream home at 4500 feet, while enjoying amazing sunsets and long-range mountain views with ski slopes in the distance. Travel down to the clubhouse, High Mountain Camp, for an evening of games and relaxation. It includes a massive stone fireplace, huge open decks, a bar with a pool table, a kitchen, a ping pong table, games, and a fitness room. Visit https://sunalei.us/ for more information on Sunalei Preserve. This property has 4.62 acres in NC and the remaining 13.79 acres is located in TN. Price shown is for all 18.41 acres.

TBD NE Moddock Road, Zionville
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