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Houses in town typically are connected to municipal sewer and water and these homeowners have very little maintenance concerns beyond paying their utility bill.

Ticks (American Dog tick being the most common).

Poisonous spiders (Black Widow and the Brown Recluse) (fairly common around the house).

Poisonous snakes (harmless black snakes are most common but we do have the Northern Copperhead and Timber Rattlesnake) (rarely seen around the house).

Squirrels and damage to the soffits, trim, gable vents and attic areas (fairly common).

Black Bears and garbage and pet protection (common in some areas).

Woodpeckers and damage to the wood siding/trim (common).

Wood destroying insects like carpenter bees and damage to wood siding/trim (common).

Below are some considerations for our area: Wildlife can also present some lifestyle challenges. Remote homes are a great place to experience animals in their natural habitat.

In some cases structural engineers may need to be hired for repair plans.

May collapse or become impassable after rain events.Steep driveways may be impassable for some or all vehicles depending on conditions.Maintenance agreements may require coordinating/negotiating with neighbor(s).May need to be salted or plowed privately in the Winter.Need regular and sometimes sudden repairs as they suffer erosion damage- especially during storm events.

Need regular re-surfacing - long roads and driveways can become expensive to maintain.Private Roads, driveways, bridges and culverts Private Roads and Driveways: Homes that do not have back up power systems may consider sources of emergency heat such as wood/gas fireplaces, wood stoves, and wall heaters. Solar PV systems with battery storage can also provide emergency power. Back up generators require fuel storage and regular maintenance/service. Back up propane or gas generators with automatic transfer switches (like Generac) are great options for homeowners who don’t want to experience disruption of power.

#REMOTE BUDDY SERIAL DRIVERS#

Longer drives over snowy/icy conditions increase the risk of accidents or getting stuck – drivers should navigate sharp turns, bridges, shaded areas and icy conditions very carefully.Įlectricity can go out in remote areas during extreme Winter events when homeowners need it the most.Preparation and specialized equipment/vehicles can limit the inconvenience but sometimes occupants of remote homes must resign themselves for quiet days stuck at home.Higher elevations and remote roads may be inaccessible for days after main roads are passable.Remote roads may not be salted or serviced by city/county snow plows.Sample Inspection Report for Remote Home Snowy/Icy Road Conditions Read more here about Mountain Style Homes and Log Homes and Buying Land in Asheville. The information below is intended to help homebuyers by providing a reference for typical conditions of a remote house.

The advantages of living in such a location are priceless but the lifestyle does provide some interesting challenges that may not be familiar to the city dweller. Our area is a popular destination for people looking to buy a house in a quiet, private, remote location with unspoiled views of nature.

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