Head away from town and cross the French Broad with its white-water access, picking up Big Pine Rd on the far bank. Wind along 7 miles of scenic country road between Big Pine Creek and small farms until you near the base of Fork Mountain. Keep right as you pass more old barns and some well-kept horses, gently climbing toward Frady’s Rough on a gravel stretch well-maintained by DOT and suitable for 2WD. Arrive at your private get-away, taking in the preview of your gorgeous view as you curve along the level driveway to your south-facing build site. Step into the heart of your 7-acres and behold the stunning view before you, looking beyond the valley below across 3 ridges to Grassland Mountain and Dick Knob. Notice the quiet stillness. To further eliminate guesswork, you’ll also notice a flagged septic field as you decide exactly where you want to build, cut, and plant on this unrestricted acreage. Wander the clearing and surrounding woods, through the swale or along the eastern ridge...