Luxury Private Golf Resort in the Heart of the Blue Ridge
High Country • Watauga CountyHound Ears Club is one of the most exclusive and revered private communities in the North Carolina High Country. Nestled in a mountain cove between Boone and Blowing Rock along the Watauga River, this gated resort community has been a haven for families seeking mountain luxury since its founding in 1963. With a championship golf course, world-class tennis, and an intimate clubhouse atmosphere, Hound Ears offers an experience that is distinctly different from larger mountain resort developments.
Homes and homesites at Hound Ears Club range from approximately $500,000 to well over $2 million, with select estate properties commanding even higher prices. Architectural styles include mountain contemporary, rustic lodge, and traditional mountain designs with stone, timber, and natural materials that blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape. Homes often feature soaring great rooms, stone fireplaces, covered porches with long-range mountain views, and high-end finishes throughout. Lot sizes are generous, and the community's strict architectural guidelines ensure a cohesive, natural aesthetic.
The 18-hole George Cobb-designed golf course is the centerpiece of Hound Ears, winding through the valley floor with dramatic mountain backdrops. The club also offers a swimming pool, platform tennis, croquet, fly fishing on the Watauga River, and a renovated clubhouse with fine dining. The social calendar runs year-round with events, cookouts, holiday celebrations, and member gatherings that foster genuine community. Teresa Overcash of Realty ONE Group Results has the High Country expertise to help you navigate the exclusive Hound Ears market.
Hound Ears is located on Shull's Mill Road, approximately 10 minutes from Blowing Rock's charming Main Street and 15 minutes from Boone and Appalachian State University. The Blue Ridge Parkway is minutes away, offering some of the most spectacular scenic drives in the eastern United States. Ski resorts at Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Mountain, and Beech Mountain are all within a 30-minute drive.
For buyers seeking a private, intimate mountain community with genuine luxury amenities and a legacy of excellence, Hound Ears Club represents the pinnacle of High Country living. Whether as a primary residence, second home, or retirement retreat, Hound Ears delivers a mountain lifestyle that few communities can match.
Homes at Hound Ears Club range from approximately $500,000 to over $2 million. Estate properties and homes with exceptional views or river frontage may exceed $2M. Homesites for custom building are also periodically available.
Yes, Hound Ears Club is a private, gated community. Access is restricted to members, residents, and their guests. The community features a championship golf course, tennis, swimming, and a clubhouse with dining.
Hound Ears is approximately 10 minutes from downtown Blowing Rock and 15 minutes from Boone. The Blue Ridge Parkway and multiple ski resorts are within a 30-minute drive.
Hound Ears Club offers an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, platform tennis, croquet, fly fishing on the Watauga River, a renovated clubhouse with fine dining, and a year-round social calendar.
Yes, homesites for custom building are periodically available at Hound Ears. The community has strict architectural guidelines to maintain its natural aesthetic, and all building plans require architectural review committee approval.
Teresa Overcash, Broker/Owner of Realty ONE Group Results with 29 years of experience, is ready to help you find the perfect home in Hound Ears Club.
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