Named after a 50 lb. bag of gems found in the region, Sapphire is located within the Nantahala National Forest. The surrounding area offers many scenic attractions including Gorges State Park. The park is full of river gorges, waterfalls, sheer rockwalls, and a rainforest that is home to many rare and unique species. The nearby Whitewater Falls Scenic area offers a showcase of waterfalls and cascades.
Canoeing, fishing, kayaking, hiking, golfing, and horseback riding are recreational pleasures for residents of Sapphire. Sapphire Valley is home to some top-rated ski resorts. Nearby Nantahala River offers residents an active day by whitewater rafting down an eight-mile river full of Class I and Class II rapids with an optional Class III. A short drive brings residents to a variety of excellent restaurants, gifts shops, and art galleries.
Sapphire offers single family homes, patio homes, villas, homesites, and cabins. Single family homes start in the $229,000's, homesites in the $10,000's, and cabins in the $450,000's.
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