What's In A Name? Etymology and Excellence - The Cove at Celo Mountain

For the record, the pronunciation is CEE-LO - rhymes with EGO - and here we begin:
(Spanish pronunciation SAY-lo)

What is the meaning of the Spanish word "celo"?  conscientiousness, fervor, fervour, heat, see ypoca de celo, zeal c elo, pegamento, adhesivo n. a substance that unites or bonds surfaces together


celo, ardor, fervor     n. excessive fervor to do something or accomplish some end


fuego, celo, ardor, entusiasmo,fervor n. a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause); "they were imbued with a revolutionary ardor"; "he felt a kind of religious zeal


My favorite: an alert and refreshed state


fuego, celo, ardor, calor,  fogosidad, fervor, ardimienton. feelings of great warmth : zeal, fervor and intensity; "he spoke with great ardor"

Celo, at least in this part of the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains, means:

• The Cove at Celo Mountain - a premier gated community between Asheville and Boone, just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, where nature is preserved and beautifully enhanced
• Celo, the intentional community about 10 minutes from us, based on Quaker values (See Our State video and Celo Community -not affiliated with The Cove at Celo Mountain)
• The Arthur Morgan School, an extension of the Celo community, that is a day and boarding school for middle school (See our Blog: Schools Near Us)
• Celo Knob, a part of the Black Mountain Range, which is a part of the Blue Ridge, which is a part of the oldest mountains on earth, The Appalachians (see our blog:  Primer of our Area's Mountains)
• off of 80 S, a NC DOT Scenic Highway leading to Mt. Mitchell State Park,. the highest peak east of the Mississippi, connecting to the Blue Ridge Parkway about 15 minutes from us (America's Favorite Drive and a National Scenic Highway, and a top motorcycle/bicycle scenic route (See our blog:  Scenic Highways and Byways)
• Some of the best hiking and natural beauty in America, and here is an example - in the depth of winter - just 10 minutes from us:

Video: Compliments of CathyYount, January 16, 2012

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http://lexipedia.com/spanish/fuego                                                                      http://www.wordhippo.com/what-is/the-meaning-of/spanish-word-celo.htm                                                            See our website for Video and Photo Gallery and offerings: www.thecoveatcelomountain.com

Top News Stories of 2012 Impacting The Cove at Celo Mountain

Accomplishments and Proposals Highly Beneficial

for The Cove at Celo Mountain

• Broadband and technology expansion  (See Blog:  Tantalizing Tidbits:  In the News)
• Four-lane highway (See Blog: The Cove at Celo Mountain is Along NC's Newest Scenic Byway)
• Expansion of agriculture and establishment of an ag center (See Blog: Farmers' Markets)
• Sewer service to Micaville (See Blog:  Mountain Heritage Expo  - scroll down for Micaville Initiative)
• Enhanced recreation (See Blog:  It's a Big Deal)
• Completion of new library (See Blog: New Yancey County Library 
• Alcohol sales 
• Promotion of Mt. Mitchell State Park (See Blog:  A Primer of Our Area's Mountains) 
• The county also obtained Scenic Byway status from Mt. Mitchell through South Toe and Burnsville to Madison County.  (See Blog: The Cove at Celo Mountain is Along NC's Newest Scenic Byway)

 

Local businessman Ray Miller of Country Cablevision, Wanda Profitt, and Governor Bev Perdue  discuss Broadband  Grant

Yancey and Mitchell counties will have the fastest Internet capability in all of North Carolina

Country Cablevision, a local company was awarded 25.3million dollars to bring broadband fiber to 97 % of homes and businesses in these two counties making Yancey County a premier place to live according to the project manager.  Hitch – delayed by National Register of Historic Places studying if an old saw mill site was of historic value. (It wasn’t.)

Yancey Times Journal: Yancey County is a Certified Entrepreneurial Community

As a CEC, the county will focus on mentoring, marketing/networking, youth engagement, and hopefully venture capital investment. A key component will be tapping into the wealth of experience available here in the form of local entrepreneurs and those who have retired here or have second homes in Yancey. Date Posted: 1/4/2012

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Yancey Gets Final Approval for Parks Grant

Gov. Bev Perdue officially announced last week that Yancey County has been awarded $115,769 for its Comprehensive Recreation Grounds project off Cane River on Whitt Bottoms. When completed, the park will provide walking trails, river access, baseball/softball fields, soccer fields and basketball and tennis courts.

Toe Valley Watch obtained a $10,000 grant to install river trails at the park. Lowe’s, through a program called Lowe’s Heroes,” is providing $10,000 for in-kind work by employees to install batting cages on the property in conjunction with Yancey County Youth League. “Our parks and open spaces help build the top-ranked quality of life in North Carolina that continues to help us attract new companies and encourage existing ones to expand,”

Micaville's Mountain Heritage Expo Center

Grant money has already been utilized for skylights and basic prep work to turn this former factory into a craft village, expo center, office space, etc.  Consultants with experience in museums and at Disney have plans for a smorgasbord of offerings - from a professional kitchen for public use, a café, Kinko’s type work center for the community, walking trail, expo space, village area, holistic area, locally bottled tea and water, and much more. It is located within 5 minutes of The Cove at Celo Mountain.  More details to come on this soon.

For information on estate lots, cabins, and community offerings and amenities, visit us at our website: www.thecoveatcelomountain.com/.

For more information on news articles:
Yancey Common Times Journal  1/4/12, 1/11/12 and 1/18/12
Advantage West Economic Development Group
Spruce Pine Online (about Toe River Valley Watch)
Toe River Valley Watch

Slideshow of New Cabin/Cottage at Celo -2 Bedroom, 2 Bath NEW Construction WITH Additional Unfinished Lower Level - The Cove at Celo Mountain

The NEWEST, completed Cabin/Cottage at Celo is our biggest one yet!  The first two are sold.

 Foxwood - The Cabin/Cottage at Celo

NOW available for purchase  

$319,900 list price - includes land, septic and well.  

There is a one-year lease-back option available.

The Size:  

Main Floor Living   1244 sq. ft.

Unfinished Area       660 sq. ft.

Open Deck              533 sq. ft.

                Total:      2437 sq. ft.

Custom Features: 

2 Bedrooms and 2 full baths

Spectacular View of Celo Knob

Granite Counter tops throughout

Hardwood Floors

Wood Burning Fireplace with Stone Surround

Stained 6-Panel Pine Door

Stained Over-sized Pine Trim

Tongue and Groove Pine Ceiling

Exposed Wood Beams in Great Room

Comfortable Gas Heating

Central Air Conditioning

Central Septic and Water

Full Size Washer and Dryer

Tile Bathroom Floors

Tile Shower and Tub Enclosures

Andersen Windows

Stone Accent Piers

Metal Accent Roof

Unfinished Lower Level with Private Entrance

Rustic Wavy Board Siding

Board and Bat Gables

Wood Kitchen and Bath Cabinets

Stainless Steel Appliances

For more information:  Our website:  The Cove at Celo Mountain

Architectural Design Plans - Main Floor - THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

Allen and Bevo Peterson Home - Main Floor - Estate Home Site# 35
Armin L. Wessel, Inc, Architect

As promised in the interview blog post with our Preferred Architect, Armin Wessel (December 5, 2011 post), he and estate homeowners, Allen and Bevo Peterson, have agreed to share the experience of planning and building their custom-designed home with blog viewers - to help you see what an exciting, rewarding and easy process this can be.  

Installment # 1 - The Finalized Main Floor Plans

Personal Considerations:  Downsizing from a large, unique historic homestead here in Yancey County to a small, private mountain retreat intentioned as the main headquarters as homeowners travel, continue mission support work abroad and spend additional time at their coastal home.  (See homeowner testimonial on blog post:  Why We Chose This Western North Carolina Community (September 21, 2011)

Architectural Style:  A Rustic Mission Image with Rock and Timber Accents

Design Priorities:  Situated on site to take advantage of the topography and, of course, the views

• The views from the Great Room and the Covered Porch are Long-Range Views
• The views from the Den and Kitchen angled walls are of the Stream and Waterfall area

Additional Features: The Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den and Master Bedroom will have vaulted ceilings.  The Covered Porch will also be vaulted. 

Homeowners' Design Comments:  "We have designed this house slowly over several months and after multiple visits to the homesite.  We got very helpful comments from our son and daughter-in-law, both engineers; as well as from our son who is a kitchen designer.  Friends, and others have added their views, as we hope this will be a cooperative design that makes our home a respite for all who visit."

Not Shown:  There is a partial lower level that includes 2 Guest Bedrooms and a Single Bath. There is a stair to a sewing room above the garage - perhaps to be finished at a later date.

Size:  Finished area about 2700 square feet plus about 300 s.f. above the garage.  Estate lot size is 1.02 acres.  

Of Note: Foundation costs will be reasonable helping to meet budget.

From the Homeowners - Why They Chose The Cove at Celo Mountain:

We wanted a gated community, near Burnsville, with low-key amenities and a natural approach to maintaining the character of Yancey County. We spend a great deal of time on the North Carolina coast, and traveling. So, we wanted a secure, beautiful, small setting as our home base. Today, we own a fabulous lot near the top of the development, and are excited about building a home there soon."

Please visit our website:  The Cove at Celo Mountain for: 

• Available Home Sites
• Cabins/Cottages at Celo
• Photo and Video Gallery
• Additional Testimonials of Owners
• Community Site Plan

For Preferred Architect portfolio, testimonials and information:  Armin L.Wessel Architect, Inc.

New for the New Year 2012 - Famous Land Quotes

NEW FOR THE NEW YEAR 2012

WITHIN THE COVE AT CELO MOUNTAIN

Click here for more information on Woodrock, the new spec home beginning on wooded estate  lot.
Click here for more information on Foxwood, the new Cabin/Cottage at Celo getting final touches now.

A NEW spec home begun - Woodrock on a wooded estate lot - 1.32 acres

A NEW Cabin at Celo getting final touches - Foxwood -price includes land, septic, well

A NEW home being built for owners on long-range view estate lot

A NEW architect plan readied for owners on short-range view estate lot

A NEW home's site and foundation being prepared for creek estate lot owners

A NEW estate owner family beginning first full year in their creek lot spec home                                          

Famous Land Quotes for the New year 

"Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate."
Andrew Carnegie

"The major fortunes in America have been made in land."
John D. Rockefeller

"The small landholders are the most precious part of a state."
Thomas Jefferson
"He is not a full man who does not own a piece of land."
Hebrew Proverb
"The best investment on earth is earth."
Louis Glickman
"Buy land. They ain't making any more of the stuff."
Will Rogers
"Land really is the best art.  I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want to own."

Andy Warhol

"It’s tangible, it’s solid, it’s beautiful. It’s artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate." 

Donald Trump

“Buying real estate is not only the best way, the quickest way, the safest way, but the only way to become wealthy.” 

Marshall Field

“Buy on the fringe and wait. Buy land near a growing city! Buy real estate when other people want to sell. Hold what you buy!” 

John Jacob Astor

“Every person who invests in well-selected real estate in a growing section of a prosperous community adopts the surest and safest method of becoming independent, for real estate is the basis of wealth.”
Theodore Roosevelt 

“The best time to buy your land in these mountains is when the leaves are off the trees and you can see the real lay of the land."

Generational Locals in Yancey County, NC(families on same land since 1700's)

The Cove at celo Mountain

+ outside of Asheville, NC (Fodor's Ashevillethe Top of 21 WORLD Destination Places in 2011 )
+ between Yancey and Mitchell counties, NC - more artists, per capita, than anywhere in America
+ highways in each compass direction of us  all either National or State Scenic Highways
+ just off the Blue Ridge Parkway - America's Favorite Drive
+ Good Morning America named this area 1 of - 10 Most Beautiful Places in America.
+NC DOT Scenic Highway 19E being made into a 4-lane from National Scenic Highway I-26 through Burnsville and beyond 80 S turnoff to The Cove at Celo Mountain

Contact us about our special winter visit offer

Sources for Famous Land Quotes: http://www.socalofficerealestateblog.com/?p=62
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/w/willrogers378679.html