About Chestnut Mountain Farms
Chestnut Mountain Farms is a private, gated mountain community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, near Wilkesboro and the Blue Ridge Mountains. It was created for people who value privacy, natural surroundings and room to enjoy the outdoors while still remaining within reach of cities, services and destinations throughout northwestern North Carolina.
Properties within the community range from approximately two to 20 acres, providing space for full-time residences, retirement homes and mountain retreats. Residents include families, retirees, remote workers and others drawn to a quieter setting surrounded by wooded land, streams, trails and mountain views.
A Community Designed Around the Land
Life at Chestnut Mountain Farms is closely connected to the landscape. The community includes approximately 14 miles of nature trails through wooded areas along with picnic areas, a pavilion and fire pit. Residents can walk, hike, ride horses, spend time along the streams or simply enjoy the privacy of their own property.
The goal has always been to allow property owners to enjoy the land while protecting the natural character that brought people here in the first place.
Family Friendly
Chestnut Mountain Farms offers families room to slow down, spend time together and enjoy the outdoors away from heavy traffic and crowded commercial areas. With riding and hiking trails, picnic areas, a pavilion and fire pit, the community provides simple ways to enjoy nature throughout the year.
Close to Wilkesboro & the Blue Ridge Mountains
Chestnut Mountain Farms offers the privacy of a mountain community without being isolated from larger cities and regional attractions.
Its location allows residents to enjoy everyday mountain living while remaining within driving distance of shopping, health care, airports, entertainment and other services.
Protecting the Character of Chestnut Mountain Farms
Chestnut Mountain Farms has recorded covenants, property use guidelines and conservation protections intended to preserve the appearance, natural surroundings and residential character of the community. These standards address property use, improvements, construction and other matters that can affect neighboring properties and the community as a whole.
Current and prospective property owners can review the community’s Covenants, Amendments to Restrictive Covenants and Property Use and Improvement Guidelines on this website.
A Mountain Community With Room for Horses
Chestnut Mountain Farms is also suited to property owners who want to keep horses.
Approximately 14 miles of trails provide opportunities for horseback riding through wooded areas of the community. Although Chestnut Mountain Farms does not operate community stables or boarding facilities, horses may be kept on individual properties subject to applicable covenants and property use requirements.
Community restrictions also help maintain the quiet character of the trails and surrounding properties.
Supported by the Homeowners Association
The Chestnut Mountain Farms Homeowners Association helps manage and maintain the community.
The HOA is responsible for matters including maintenance of community roads and trails, administration of community standards and communication with property owners.
Property owners also have access to a private section of this website containing HOA documents, announcements and other information intended specifically for members of the community.
Learn More About Chestnut Mountain Farms
Whether you are considering property in Chestnut Mountain Farms or simply want to understand more about the community, this website provides information about available properties, community standards, HOA resources, utilities, nearby attractions and life in this part of Wilkes County.
We invite you to explore the site and contact the Chestnut Mountain Farms Homeowners Association if you have additional questions.