Balsam Mountain Preserve is a 4,400 acre private residential golf and equestrian community in the mountains of North Carolina, just 40 minutes west of Asheville. Developed as a highly livable, family-friendly community, life here revolves around nature, family and a wealth of activities. A selection of thoughtfully crafted homes, cottages, and mountain view homesites are available to find your mountain retreat at Balsam Mountain Preserve.