Build your mountain dream home in the Homestead at Mills River! Escape to your own private mountain paradise on Lot #12, Shining Rock Path. Nestled within the prestigious, gated community of the Homestead at Mills River, this exceptional 1.45-acre parcel offers the perfect canvas for your custom dream home. As you drive through the community, you’ll be greeted by beautifully paved roads winding through lush wooded areas adorned with native rhododendron and mountain laurel. This lot blends ultimate mountain privacy with the ease of ready-to-build infrastructure. Home site and infrastructure highlights include 1.45 private, sloped and beautifully wooded acres with potential mountain views. It is ready to build, with underground utilities, natural gas, paved roads and storm sewers already in place. Exclusive community amenities include access to a remote, 10+ acre clubhouse site positioned directly along the pristine Mills River, ideal for community events and trout fishing. Unbeatable WNC location and convenience. While you’ll feel miles away from the hustle and bustle, you are exceptionally close to the best of Western North Carolina, only five minutes to Ingles Supermarket and the highly anticipated new Publix (currently under construction), 10 minutes to the famous Sierra Nevada Brewery, 15 minutes to the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), 25 minutes to the vibrant downtowns of Hendersonville and Brevard and 35 minutes to downtown Asheville. The outdoor lifestyle awaits. The Mills River area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering some of the finest trout fishing, hiking, camping and mountain biking in the region.