Hunters Glen started development 25-30 years ago, and has matured into a well kept, beautiful community. The Glen was developed in two phases, the first from the bottom to midway up Davenport mountain, and the second phase from the middle of Davenport mountain to the top. A third phase (the Cove) is about 1/2 built. Lots are sold, and about 1/2--2/3 are developed. The Cove is characterized by larger lots and custom houses, and is located at the top and east face of Davenport mountain. Most of the homes have been remodeled. Most have three bedrooms, two baths, rear decks, and developed basement areas. Many come with a view of the mountains.

 

The original demographic was 55-65 years old, approaching retirement, or having done so already, looking for a residence in Western North Carolina. The major draw seemed to be (and still is) the diversity of arts, entertainment, and an unusually high diversity of services given the relatively small size of our communities. (ask where's the best bagel in town, and you get 14 opinions of the best place, not "what's a bagel") Most homeowners were transplants, middle class professionals from business, gov. and education, with the northeast and mid-west most represented.

 

The demographics are changing gradually, as original owners mature and find maintaining a house and yard no longer to their liking. New buyers range in age from 35-55, with families and jobs, along with new retirees. Most are also transplants, from diverse locations in the US. At a recent neighborhood get together, there were lots of happy comments re: ' ......didn't realize there were so many kids in the neighborhood'.

Our neighbors tend to be active, involved in their careers,  as volunteers here and the surrounding communities, or in second careers. The one scarcity seems to be a lack of worn-out rocking chairs!

With the withdrawal of the original developer and transfer of responsibility to the Homeowners Association, there came a need to re-assess the HOA's role and responsibilities. That is currently underway, and is expected to be complete in the near future. Several committees are formed, as our neighbors become active in a neighborhood watch program, rewriting and updating the covenants, developing an architectural review group to replace the developer's activity, and consolidating the social functions into one group. Another recent improvement is the development of this website.

 

Hendersonville, situated on the Henderson plateau at an altitude of 2,250 feet, has a fine all-year-round climate. The all the year round normal mean temperature is 56 degrees, while the city has a higher day temperature in winter than many places with the same mean temperature. The December temperature in the shade is 67 degrees, with 66 for January and 61 for February. Of the year there are 214 sunny days, 91 partly cloudy, with only 60 cloudy. The summer weather is that of the mountains--invigorating and buoyant--making outdoor life appealing.