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Hendersonville, North Carolina, is recognized for its quaint downtown, many historic sites, and long history as a mountain retreat. There are few places in the town, however, that are as iconic as the Mast General Store. The hospitable service, vintage mountain merchandise, and history in Western North Carolina, make it a great destination for local regulars and visitors alike. In a constantly changing and modernized world, Mast General Store instills feelings of nostalgia for simpler days and the traditions of Southern Appalachian mountain life.

Fox Run Preserve, a gated community offering Hendersonville real estate, has an atmosphere that connotes those simpler days and traditions. With its amenities focused on the beauty of the land and the art of relaxation, Fox Run offers a lifestyle that is perfectly complemented by the Mast General Store. The downtown Hendersonville location for the store was established in 1995, the original having opened in 1883 in neighboring Valle Crucis.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Mast General store not only was a place for customers to get their lye soap and canned preserves but also was a community gathering spot, used as much for shopping as it was for socializing. Patrons often made payments through trading spices, and anyone who needed credit received it. While the days of such flexible exchange are in the past, the Mast General Store is proud to stand behind their philosophy that the atmosphere and friendly service long associated with old country stores need not be. Tapping into the tradition of southern hospitality, the Mast General Store serves up friendly service with their products, many of which have not changed over the years. Customers can enjoy classic children's books including Goodnight Moon and Where the Wild Things Are, pick up a Raggedy Ann doll, or treat themselves to some peanut brittle or all natural goats' milk soap. Whether socializing or shopping, the Mast General Store is there to provide a pleasant experience that will keep you coming back. And if you decide to venture a little farther from Fox Run, the store also has a location in downtown Asheville.

Fox Run Preserve similarly maintains traditions of hospitality and provides future residents with an enjoyable atmosphere, reminiscent of days at summer camp where happiness could be drawn from the simple beauty of the natural surroundings. Now has never been a better time to take a tour of the land for sale in the private community. Schedule a visit, and get in touch with a way of life that is too often lost in our busy days. Call Sonny Iler, community consultant, at 828-329-9777, or complete the online contact form.