MOUNTAIN HOMESITE WITH PARTIAL CLEARING, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE & VIEW POTENTIAL! This 1.12± acre lot in the Balsam Forest community offers an excellent opportunity to create your Western North Carolina mountain retreat. A partially cleared, gently sloping area provides an appealing setting for a future home, while the south-facing orientation offers abundant natural light and beautiful sunset skies. --- Located at approximately 3,380 feet in elevation, enjoy cooler summer temperatures, native trees and plants, and abundant mountain wildlife. The property offers mountain views with the potential to enhance long-range views through selective tree trimming or shaping, subject to applicable restrictions and approvals. --- With a flexible minimum home size requirement of just 1,000 square feet, this property can accommodate a variety of mountain home designs—from a cozy getaway to a full-time residence. Located approximately 2 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway and convenient to both Waynesville and Sylva, you can enjoy a peaceful mountain setting without feeling isolated. --- No city taxes. Annual road maintenance dues are approximately $300 per year. Well and septic needed. Come walk the property and imagine the possibilities for your mountain home!