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Welcome to part six and the last of my Carolina Mountain Homes post. These are presold homes built in The Cliffs Communities in the mountains of North and South Carolina in the Asheville and Greenville area. My son-in-law, Ray Foral, was the builder. His company is Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc. out of Greenville, SC.  To see the first post of the series click <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/07/mountain-homes-front-entry.html">here</a>, second <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/07/mountain-homes-kitchens-dining-rooms.html">here</a>, third <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/07/mountain-homes-bars-wine-cellars-game.html">here</a>, fourth <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/08/mountain-homes-family-rooms.html">here</a>, and fifth <a href="http://designingyourdreamhome.blogspot.com/2009/08/mountain-homes-bedrooms.html">here</a> or just scroll through my blog.  Enjoy! <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCnyZOsscI/AAAAAAAABFE/Dy-QxexPUTA/s1600-h/e12722612.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="380" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCny1gZwPI/AAAAAAAABFI/h_gPsz47Mhk/e1272261_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> ^In the photo above, Phantom screens were used so the homeowner could make this area a screened in porch or raise the screen and enjoy an open air porch. The home sits up on a ridge overlooking the golf course. Isn’t this a great place to gather by the outdoor fireplace with family and friends while using the built in grill.   <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCnzf70qtI/AAAAAAAABFM/TUchlexXiNk/s1600-h/Pe12722554.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="429" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCnzlNr_dI/AAAAAAAABFQ/inUdlA66rgA/Pe1272255_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> ^The photo above and below are of the same home in the first photo but taken at a different angle. The photo below has the Phantom screens raised. In the  photo above, the windows to the far left are the master bedroom. In the middle are the Nano doors that open into the living room. The glass doors to the far right leading into the home from the porch take you into the dining room and just beyond it is the kitchen.  <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCnzz_BkPI/AAAAAAAABFY/DEl1u5ObAKs/s1600-h/Re12716554.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="250" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn0EI4Y4I/AAAAAAAABFc/66oC-6bjqKc/Re1271655_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> ^What a beautiful view of the golf course and mountains. This photo makes this porch area appear a bit squatty but the ceilings are tall and gorgeous and the porch area is expansive. To the left of the fireplace is a screen door that leads to a small patio area. If you look at the far left of this photo you can see vertical tracks for the phantom screen which gives you the ability to screen in the porch if the bugs are out. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn0UlgQpI/AAAAAAAABFg/8QuRXMrJJpU/s1600-h/Ne12829964.jpg"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn0hldEJI/AAAAAAAABFk/QZlhziFrvac/s1600-h/Me1283011b13.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="498" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn08iotvI/AAAAAAAABFo/XHG5mXOeMgc/Me1283011b_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> ^The location of this fire pit provides great views of the golf course as well as sunsets. Unless the wind is blowing towards the home, this fire pit is located far enough away to avoid the smoke becoming an issue in the home. <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn0UlgQpI/AAAAAAAABFg/8QuRXMrJJpU/s1600-h/Ne12829964.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn1Wh_LUI/AAAAAAAABFs/K9mXM3SlMsc/Ne1282996_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> ^Wouldn’t you like to be sitting in this infinity pool/hot tub watching the sun set? That a lake with an island below. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn1vjUu8I/AAAAAAAABFw/FeC8U2E_DvI/s1600-h/e12825142.jpg"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn12YY_hI/AAAAAAAABF0/NTrDXbvteSk/s1600-h/e12829012.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="292" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn2GP7LiI/AAAAAAAABF4/Y9osIfCwecs/e1282901_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> ^Because of the beautiful views that can be seen from this home, there are plenty of exterior gathering places so those views can be enjoyed. <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn1vjUu8I/AAAAAAAABFw/FeC8U2E_DvI/s1600-h/e12825142.jpg"><img alt="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" border="0" height="435" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn2Un2_GI/AAAAAAAABGA/ibGEkt35IRU/e1282514_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA" width="390" /></a> Notice the Nano pocket door peaking out just to the right of the fireplace which when each Nano door is open, allows this patio area to flow into the home Below are photos of my son-in-law, the home builder, with my daughter and their two children! <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn2qq4xSI/AAAAAAAABGE/2DfyXIOIVPM/s1600-h/DSC_1884%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_1884" border="0" height="248" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn27qU6eI/AAAAAAAABGI/EybYowypVAU/DSC_1884_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC_1884" width="370" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn3CGDOxI/AAAAAAAABGM/eijkHjZAhTU/s1600-h/DSC_1887%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_1887" border="0" height="265" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn3ccHlpI/AAAAAAAABGQ/ega4SutbWuU/DSC_1887_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC_1887" width="370" /></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn3rypqAI/AAAAAAAABGU/x2tcdTTZlJA/s1600-h/DSC_1888%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC_1888" border="0" height="265" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_jjeZ9ZOFkMY/SoCn38nIDzI/AAAAAAAABGY/9K_zzeVFzCY/DSC_1888_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; border-left-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC_1888" width="370" /></a>

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Welcome to part six and the last of my Carolina Mountain Homes post. These are presold homes built in The Cliffs Communities in the mountain...

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Welcome to part four of my Carolina mountain series post which features four family rooms. Click here to see part one, here to see part two, and here to see part three of the series.  </div>
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These are homes built in The Cliff’s Communities by my son-in-law, Ray Foral of Ridgeline Construction Group, Inc. of Greenville, SC.</div>
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^Isn’t this family room inviting, especially on a winter night!  I like the size of the fireplace, mantle, and hearth.  Also, I like the stone design of the fireplace opening surround.  The timbers used as headers over the door and hallway are a nice detail.  The four club chair seating with the fabric covered coffee table create a warm area to gather around the fireplace. Wouldn’t you like to curl up in one of those chairs with a good book? At the top of the stairs is the front door and side windows which cast some natural light to this basement area.  </div>
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^Another delightful place for family and friends to gather is in the basement in the photo above. At the far end is a card table along with a generous sized counter with cabinets above and below.  I can see multiple uses for this counter area. It could be used as a bar, kitchen bar, and if someone in the household is working on a volunteer or school project, this would be a great area to spread out. </div>
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The views off the back of this home are spectacular and with the four panels of Nano doors, this homeowner gets maximum use of the views. The windows above the Nano doors bring in natural sunlight as well as give you an upward view. I am not sure what is on the other side of the windows to the left of the fireplace, but I wish that wall had vertical windows so that a person sitting on the sofa could see out.</div>
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^This photo was taken from the patio looking inward into the home. This living room and dining room were previously shown from a different angle in part two of this series that featured dining rooms.  The black rails in the top of the photo are part of the Nano glass doors and Nano screen doors.  The lens of this photo make them appear more prominent than they are in person. </div>
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Which of these family rooms do you see you and your family or you and your friends gathering? Come back to see part five and six of this series. Blessings.  …susan</div>

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