Mountain style is the predominant architectural theme of homes throughout the community, done tastefully and with attention to detail.
Building Your Home
Our Vision for the Community: Living in Harmony with Nature
The vision of The Settings of Black Mountain, as prescribed by the Developer and affirmed by the Homeowners Association, is:
We envision a neighborhood, recognized as a desirable place to live, where we can enjoy friends & family, and work together to foster a lifestyle inspired by nature and the local mountain community.
The principle of living in harmony with nature continues to be supported today as evidenced in the Association’s philosophy which you can read here.
Our Building Guidelines and the Design Review Board
Whether you are an existing property owner just starting the build process, a prospective lot owner seeking information and guidance, or a realtor assisting buyers with due diligence, the Design Review Board (DRB) is here to assist and guide you.
To help achieve our vision, property owners are appointed by the HOA Board to serve on the DRB and manage the process of designing and building houses. Architectural standards have been developed to maintain consistency in “the look and feel” of the community. Quality builders have been vetted to deliver the construction end. These builders have demonstrated their ability to provide quality performance and manage the challenges of construction that can include steep slope foundations, high wind conditions, and water drainage/run off, etc.
If you are considering buying property in The Settings, we encourage you to contact the DRB early with your questions. The DRB can assist with general questions about the community and SOBM guidelines and how they might relate to a particular lot.
The DRB Architectural Design Guidelines and Construction Standards have been carefully written as an informed process to achieve your goals. We encourage everyone to read these, especially the first section on General Provisions. This includes the design philosophy, the function of the DRB, the intent of the design standards, and an outline of the process. Following the process is critical to making the most of your resources, and to prevent mistakes that can prove costly later.
Please contact the DRB Chair directly at drb@tsobm.com.
You may also contact our property management company at settingsofblackmountain.drb@
Things to consider…
Building your dream home in the mountains can have its challenges, but is ultimately a very rewarding experience. You may find it helpful to read this article written by Jim Jones, past president and Design Review Board Chair of The Settings.
You are likely a good fit for The Settings if…
- You seek the convenience of living near town, but the privacy and natural beauty of living in the mountains.
- You enjoy being close to trails or taking a walk around the neighborhood.
- You prefer to have low HOA fees and instead choose your own amenities available nearby.
- You are ready to build your dream home.
Please take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions for more information about our community.
We would be happy to talk with you about the experience you will have as a part of The Settings community, please contact us.
Our Governing Documents
If you are planning on building, please familiarize yourself with the Design Review Board (DRB) Architectural Design Standards and Construction Guidelines and the list of currently Approved Builders. Also note the governing documents of the HOA below, including the By-Laws of the Association and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). The latter includes the original governing CC&Rs and all amendments, including the transfer of all rights from the Developer to the Property Owners.
THE SETTINGS DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DOCUMENTS
THE SETTINGS OF BLACK MOUNTAIN HOA GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Please contact us at any time if you have any questions or just want to discuss your ideas or plans.
Approved Builders
The following are the Approved Builders for The Settings. Approval is based upon builder application to the Homeowners Association (HOA). Builders have been reviewed for qualifications, licensing, financial strength, and references. All builders on the list have completed a home in The Settings within the past five years. The list is not to be construed as an endorsement of any of these builders. Property owners are encouraged to perform their own due diligence of the builders’ capabilities, and carefully check references and history within the community.
If a property owner wishes to engage a builder that is not on this list, the builder must submit an application to become an approved builder and must be approved by the HOA to build a home in The Settings. See the List of Approved Builders for more information.
Buchanan Construction
Rick Buchanan
rick@buchananconstruction.com
828-551-5381
Living Stone Construction
Sean Sullivan
sean@livingstoneconstruction.com
855-720-2435
Palladium Builders
Jim Selmensberger
jim@palladiumbuilders.com
828-475-4576
Local Realtors
If you are interested in available lots and homes in The Settings, please contact one of our Local Realtors, listed below.
Several local realtors have information specific for The Settings including Freestone Properties, Greybeard Realty, and Keller Williams.
A link to a detailed map of The Settings with Lot Numbers is below the list.
(To cross reference lot numbers and street addresses, click here.)
Diamond Real Estate
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Carolyn Knight, CRB
carolynknight.diamond@gmail.com
Work: 828.230.4440
Dawn Wilson Realty
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Dawn Wilson, Broker In Charge
Dawn@DawnWilsonRealty.com
Cell: 828-776-6657
Office: 877-502-1877
Freestone Properties
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Scott Russell, Owner/Realtor
scott@freestoneproperties.com
Work: 828.419.0444
Cell: 828.713.2060
Click here for Freestone Properties Map and Brochure of The Settings
Greybeard Realty
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Chip Craig, Owner/Broker
realestate@greybeardrealty.com
Work: 828.669.1072
Cell: 828.273.8757
Keller Williams
100 State Street
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Eddie Colley, Broker In Charge/Owner
eddiecolley@kw.com
Office: 828-419-9128
Other Realtors Serving Western North Carolina
Southeast Discovery
48 Gilded Street
Bluffton, SC 29910
Marian Schaffer, Managing Broker/Founder
info@southeastdiscovery.com
Office: 847-367-8773
Direct: 847-707-1064