Breathtaking, Secluded Estate Home On 19+/- Acres With Four Fireplaces Foreclosure Home for Sale in Hayesville NC

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MAINFrom your first glimpse of this secluded Fireplaces Foreclosure Home for Sale in Hayesville NC, you’ll know you’ve arrived to an incredible home on 19+/- acres! It’s a breathtaking home from expanse of stacked stone, shakes, and log exterior. It offers wonderful detailed fixtures and is a true beauty. The stately wood interior offers not just one, but four fireplaces grace lavish living areas and bedrooms for that perfect ambiance day or night. The basement level is completely finished and offers 2 suites, kitchenette arrangement, and more!

Outdoor living is what your days are all about here.The porches are screened, the patio level is covered, and there is lots of places to lounge and enjoy. From the vast paddocks and stables in the barn (which also has an enormous bonus room above), pasture, a fenced yard for your dogs to run…and let’s not forget the in-ground pool and elegant stone deck for splash parties anytime. There’s an incredible pool pavilion you and guests will make great use of during the summer. The three-car garage is wonderful with finished bonus room above and direct access to the main level or basement suites. There is even quite nice wooded land too that you can do whatever you like with it!

Rumor has it this estate cost 1.2-1.4 million to build and is a tremendous buy at the price it is!

If you’re searching for a Fireplaces Foreclosure Home for Sale in Hayesville NC, let murphy nc real estate help you make it yours.

We have MUCH more information and pictures on this home than there is online. Email or call today for EVEN MORE info!

 

 

John Poltrock Has Been at REMAX in Murphy NC for 10 Years

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John Poltrock at REMAX 10 YearsIt’s hard to believe – I’ve officially been with REMAX in Murphy NC for 10 years! It’s been an incredible opportunity and a lot of fun. I have met wonderful people who I will never forget. I’ve sold hundreds of homes, as many parcels of land, and went from “Rising Star” with the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors shortly after I first started real estate here to the top Realtor in the area.

Everything started with Jessica and I getting married 10 years ago – that’s right – my marriage anniversary and RE/MAX anniversary are literally a few days apart! Thank you to every person who I’ve worked for and with – I am thankful for and enjoy every day and look forward to 10 more years! I couldn’t be happier than to call Murphy NC my home and real estate my career.

If you’re ready to buy or sell with trusted professionals from REMAX in Murphy NC, let murphy nc real estate guide you home.

 

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Experience Our Famous New Year’s Eve Possum Drop This Year in Brasstown NC

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If you always get a thrill when that glittery ball drops on New Year’s Eve – but you have no intention of heading to Times Square – join us for the mountain version of that memorable occasion. On Thursday, December 31, 2015, quiet little Brasstown, North Carolina (several miles from Murphy, NC) will host its 22nd Annual New Year’s Eve Possum Drop. This nationally famous event kicks off around 9:30 p.m., when several hundred to thousand hardy revelers gather at the Clay’s Corner station, right next to the John C. Campbell Folk School. This family-friendly evening is alcohol free, so bring the kids to enjoy it, too!

The festivities begin with toe-tapping bluegrass from the Barker Brothers, followed by Larry Witcher’s classic “Eulogy to a Possum” that always stirs the crowd’s emotions. Shortly after 10 p.m., the Guest of Honor arrives with considerable fanfare. As the lucky possum reclines in comfort, he enjoys a gospel music tribute and the much-anticipated Possum Idol Sing-Off.

Next, the Miss Possum Contest takes center stage. If you’re expecting a typical beauty pageant, where lovely young ladies glide across the stage in gorgeous evening gowns, you’re barking up the wrong tree. Instead, you’ll see several lumberjack types who likely drove their pickup trucks to the event – except they’re all decked out in frills and glitter. Believe it or not, they’re all competing for the coveted “Miss Possum” crown. This event defies description – you just have to see it in person. After the whoops and hollers die down, enjoy a “Tribute to Our Service Men and Women,” quite appropriate for this highly patriotic region.

As midnight approaches, excitement builds for the big Possum Drop. This year, station owner Clay Logan plans to lower a live opossum, who views all the hoopla from his cozy decorated Plexiglas box. In contrast, Logan was compelled to use a fake possum during the 2014 event, after an animal rights group’s legal action blocked him from using a live animal. However, this year the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation that brought a real possum back into the picture. The animal rights group challenged the new law, but a North Carolina Superior Court Judge ruled in the possum’s favor.

Now, you might be wondering about the possum’s pre-event accommodations. Because this sluggish marsupial is the main attraction, Clay Logan ensures that his newfound friend gets the star treatment for several days before the show. Mr. Possum gets a nice comfy bed and tasty meals, and he doesn’t have to worry about becoming a Murphy, NC area traffic statistic. In other words, the possum lives high on the hog. And just in case you wonder, we support the use of the opossum! It gets the red carpet treatment making it the luckiest possum possible.

Finally, the clock strikes the midnight hour, and Clay Logan happily lowers his possum to welcome the New Year. The crowd erupts into roars and applause, and there are lots of hugs and kisses to go around. Brilliant fireworks fill the Brasstown, NC sky, and another Possum Drop goes into the record books.

If you’d love to celebrate traditions like the New Year’s Eve Possum Drop every year, let murphy nc real estate help you find your forever home.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Professional & Personal – The Poltrock Team

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Professional & personally involved in my personal situation because of the death of my spouse. My gratitude cannot be adequately expressed. My calls were immediately attended to and my mind was free of any worry. I was in another state and I am so grateful for the integrity of John and the others – kept me totally free. I owe them many thanks! John sold my house in Murphy 30 days after placed on market.

If you’re looking for professional & personal real estate guidance you can trust, let murphy nc real estate be your go-to team.

Syble DeMarco

Dade City, FL

 Call The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

 

Gorgeous 13 Acres of Land for Sale in Murphy NC on Caney Creek Road

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MAINHere’s an opportunity you do not find every day! Over 13+/-beautiful acres in a quiet area with state paved road frontage on Caney Creek Road! It has quick, completely paved access to town (you can be to downtown in 5-9 minutes) and the property is gorgeous. You will easily find your sanctuary here. There are multiple building areas to choose from. The property has a nice ridge that runs through it and even will have stunning mountain views along the back ridge. You can see them in person but no camera can capture it! The opportunities are endless with this parcel – come see, walk, and fall in love today! And to top it off, the land is completely unrestricted and costs less than 50k, so its a great buy.

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Murphy NC Non-Profit Thrift Stores Offer a “Win Win” for Everybody

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Shopping at a Murphy NC Non-Profit Thrift Stores is like embarking on a gigantic treasure hunt. You might find furniture, household items, clothes, toys, a new dog bed, or a secondhand working computer. You could even snag a piece of vintage glassware or an entire set of china. With terrific prices, and the knowledge that your purchase helps further the non-profit group’s mission, that’s a “win win” for everybody. Best of all, Murphy, NC features several tempting thrift stores within a stone’s throw of each other. Stores are generally open Monday through Saturday, but specific hours may vary.

First, check out the Friendship House ReSeller Thrift Store on Highway 64 heading into Murphy. This nicely stocked shop features lots of household items and clothing, and pick-up service is available. All store proceeds benefit the Friendship House, the region’s only year-round emergency homeless shelter for men, women, and children.

Next, visit the Valley River Humane Society Thrift Store, also on Highway 64 just past the ReSeller Thrift Store. This value-packed shop is overflowing with good clothing and household item bargains, and new merchandise is always coming in the door. The Thrift Shop funds an amazing 40% of the Humane Society’s work, enabling the organization to reduce Cherokee County’s homeless animal population and actively promote spay/neuter activities.

After a tasty lunch in downtown Murphy, head to Christian Love Ministries’ Thrift Store on Alternate Highway 64 (Old 64) in Peachtree. This worthy group operates two thrift shops, selling a good selection of donated items along with handcrafted woodwork. Store proceeds support this Christian-based residential addiction treatment center’s operations. In Murphy since 1996, the Center uses biblical teachings to help residents understand addiction and progress toward recovery.

After stashing your bargains in the car, continue on Alternate 64 toward Murphy, and turn right at the Highway 64 Bypass stoplight. Make an immediate left onto Highway 64 West, and travel past the fast food outlets. Turn into the REACH of Cherokee County Thrift Store parking lot. This spacious store is literally bursting with quality clothing, furniture, housewares, and collectibles – all just looking for a new home. Donation pick-up service is available for large items. All Thrift Store proceeds fund REACH’s vital programs, offering support to domestic violence and sexual assault victims and their children.

Several miles further on Highway 64 West, visit the Logan’s Run Rescue Thrift Store, conveniently located in the Lakeside Plaza. The shop offers an expansive collection of gently used clothing, along with china, dishware and glassware, home furnishings, and artwork. You’ll even find an enticing book section filled with diverse books and magazines. Donation pickup service is available. The store’s proceeds enable Logan’s Run Rescue to continue its successful Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Program; along with the humane care, rescue, and transport of needy animals.

After your productive thrift store shopping trip, consider rummaging through your own closets for donation-worthy items. After all, our Murphy, NC non-profit thrift stores can use your support, and other eager shoppers are just waiting to buy them.

If you love supporting Murphy NC non-profit thrift stores and living with purpose, let murphy nc real estate help you find a home close to the heart of this giving community.

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Murphy, NC is Your Christmas Shopping Headquarters

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‘Tis the holiday shopping season, and it’s immensely satisfying to find those special gifts right here in Murphy, NC. Take advantage of two special shopping events in early December, and visit our downtown stores right up until Christmas. Bring along a shopping buddy, and fortify yourselves with a tasty lunch. The Daily Grind, Shoebooties, and the Red Brick Deli come highly recommended and are all on the top of my favorites list.

Begin your Christmas shopping adventure on Saturday December 5, when downtown Murphy will overflow with holiday cheer. While we don’t have large shopping malls and the typical Christmas shops, we certainly have unique gifts that’ll be the favorite. The town’s outdoor decorations, along with merchants’ colorful storefronts, will get you in a festive mood for finding that perfect gift. Jolly old Santa Claus might also make an appearance, visiting with shoppers as he finalizes his gift list. Inside the shops, enjoy special holiday pricing and other purchase incentives. Chances are, you’ll find some memorable presents while supporting local merchants.

On Sunday December 6 from 10-5, visit the John C. Campbell Folk School‘s annual Fireside Sale. The School’s Brasstown campus is just a stone’s throw from Murphy, and you’ll find plenty of parking near Keith House and Davidson Hall. Inside both roomy venues, you’ll see countless fine crafts from regional artisans. If you’re looking for basketry, forged iron, handwovens, jewelry, pottery, or wood, you’ll find them all – plus much more. You can even pick up some handcrafted Christmas ornaments that you won’t see anywhere else.

Of course, Murphy’s tempting specialty shops can satisfy giftees with particular tastes. For a nicely rounded collection of books, children’s toys and activity kits, and regional keepsakes, visit the Curiosity Shop Bookstore on Valley River Avenue. On the same block, Blue Moon Elise carries lots of enticing natural body care products that make highly desirable gifts. Style-conscious ladies will be thrilled with fashion and accessory goodies from Sassy’s, or a dazzling piece of jewelry from Paula’s Pawn and Jewelry.

Right next door, keep that special guy happy with some fishing gear, hunting equipment, or stocking stuffers from H&H Sports. Or, maybe he’d appreciate a Murphy’s Chophouse gift certificate, great for a tasty steak dinner. Maybe you’d like to enjoy one, too.

Just around the corner on Tennessee Street, you’ll find Blue Ridge Olive Oil Company’s delicious olive oils and flavored balsamic vinegars, ideal for the gourmet cook in your life. It’s a unique find that is unlike any we’ve seen elsewhere! If you’re looking for more fishing gear, check out Appalachian Outfitters. You’ll find a great selection of hand-tied flies and fun supplies.

Finally, satisfy your favorite seamstress or quilter with a gift from Bless My Stitches Quilt Shop. Just a short car ride away on Hill Street, this highly addictive store offers a huge collection of fabrics, patterns, and accessories. Basically, it’s a quilter’s candy store. Best of all, you can visit this store and other Murphy, NC shops all year ’round – and find a special gift for yourself.

And if you want to buy the ultimate Christmas gift, buy yourself or that significant someone a piece of real estate right here in Murphy NC! There’s nothing better and you can start shopping using our online MLS search tool or contact us to let us do the work for you. We’d love to have you as a neighbor!

The Poltrock Team – REMAX Mountain Properties – Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

Our Gorgeous Mountain Lakes Are Perfect for Canoeing in Murphy NC and All Around

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If you take every opportunity to indulge your canoeing passion, we invite you to visit our paddlers’ paradise. With eight sizable lakes just a short hop from Murphy, NC, you can splash your boat in different waters every day of the week. With the proper clothing and safety gear, you can go canoeing no matter the time of year!

Believe it or not, you can start your Canoeing in Murphy NC. First, stop at Appalachian Outfitters on Tennessee Street, where you’ll find PFDs and other safety gear, plus helpful area maps and local knowledge. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission website also provides tons of useful boating information (including launch ramp locations).

Next, explore the Valley and Hiwassee Rivers via the Murphy River Walk Canoe Trails, featuring convenient parking and several put-ins around town. What will you see on your Murphy canoe trip? Well, during the summer months, Hiwassee Lake is filled to the gills with water, which spills into these rivers and backs up into the inlets and marshes. Enjoy life in the slow lane as you drift along, spying birds, fish, and probably a few small mammals that aren’t visible from the nearby walking trails.

If your canoe naturally gravitates toward lakes, plan a trip to nearby Hiwassee Lake, offering over 160 miles of shoreline in its 22-mile length. Much-smaller Apalachia Lake is just a stone’s throw away, and it’s secluded and absolutely beautiful. To reach either lake, put in at the Hanging Dog Recreation Area boat ramp; or launch your canoe below the Hiwassee Dam or Apalachia Dam.

If you’ve gotten the itch to explore more of our regional lakes, you’re in luck: they’re all within an hour’s drive. To the north, you’ll find massive Fontana Lake, with over 230 miles of shoreline and the most impressive dam you’ll ever see. Neighboring Santeetlah Lake offers enticing coves and stunning high-elevation mountains as a backdrop. Nantahala Lake is also worth a visit, as you can ogle the high-dollar lakefront houses while you paddle along the wooded shoreline.

Next, head south to Chatuge Lake, spread equally between North Carolina and Georgia. With 130 miles of shoreline, you’ll find lots of quiet creeks where you can stop for a snack. Finally, explore Georgia’s Blue Ridge Lake and Nottely Lake, just a half-hour’s drive from Murphy, NC. Although all these lakes attract seasonal pleasure boaters, there’s plenty of room for everyone.

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7 Reasons to List Your House for Sale in Murphy NC During The Holidays

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It’s common for people to think no real estate business happens here in the mountains of Murphy NC during November, December, and January. This time of year, I often hear, “we’re going to wait till Spring to list our house for Sale in Murphy NC.”

7 Reasons to Sell Your House During the HolidaysThat’s simply not the best way to go! Here’s 7 Reasons to sell your house during the holidays:

1.)  While there may be less buyers during the summer and fall months, people who look for a home during the holidays are serious … they are ready to buy!

2.) There are fewer homes for buyers to look at during the holidays which means less competition for you … less competition equals more money! Right now there’s about 512 houses on the market which is the least we’ve seen in years! And get this – 46 homes sold in November (last year), 30 in December, and 24 in January. That’s great traffic and odds of selling!

3.) After the holidays the supply of listings increases substantially which lowers the demand for your home … more competition equals less money! Literally, you can see as many as 100 homes hit the market after the holidays and in to the Spring.

4.) Your home shows better when decorated for the holidays!

5.) Many buyers have more time to look for property during the holidays as opposed to a normal work week.

6.) We will restrict the showings on your home to the times you want it shown. You remain in control.

7.) You can sell now for more money and not have to physically move until January or February … as opposed to just starting the whole process at that time.
So don’t wait – want your house sold? Call me today and get ready to hang a sold sign  🙂

If you’re ready to get the most from your home sale in Murphy NC, let murphy nc real estate guide you every step of the way.

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com–JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

No Matter The Distance, Donna Took Time To Show Everything We Wanted To See

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Through an Internet search, we found The Poltrock Team, and we decided to work with Donna because of her daily emails on current new listings.  Donna was very professional!  She took the time to show us everything we wanted to see regardless of the travel distance. Buying a home with The Poltrock Team was a wonderful experience!

If you’re buying from near or far, we’ll go the distance—let murphy nc real estate help you find your perfect mountain home.

 Steve Muse

Bokeelia, FL

 Call The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com –JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team