Description: Introducing Lot 8 Hemlock Preserve, a 2.51 acre mountain escape. Nestled at 2,600 feet elevation, this affordable Lot offers a peaceful and natural building site right in the middle of the property. A driveway and partial homesite have been cleared to allow you to envision your dream mountain retreat. A small stream and spring along the southern boundary attracts abundant wildlife. Vacation rentals are allowed, taxes are only $157/yr, road maintenance is $425/yr and there is no timeframe to build. The gentle homesite is ready for your site-built cabin or mountain home plans with a minimum of 1,500 sf on one level or 1,650 sf on two levels. Lot will need a well and septic but there is underground power along the road, 2-3 bars Verizon 5G and it's good location for Starlink highspeed internet. Great location, only 6 mi to Franklin, NC and 15 mi to Highlands. Lot is accessed by approximately 2 mi of gravel road. A few sections are bumpy at the moment. Neighbor says its due to logging trucks above the neighborhood but should be fixed when logging is done soon. Search the address on YouTube to see the video then come embrace the mountain lifestyle at Lot 8 Hemlock Preserve.