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Finding Bliss in the Blue Ridge Mountains

When Melanie and Peter Birch were considering a second home, they dreamed up what the perfect Blue Ridge retreat might look like. Huge windows that showcased the surroundings, ample space for strolling with their three dogs, access to world-class golf, and a much cooler climate than their humid home of Charleston, South Carolina, all came to mind. When they set their sights on Cashiers, North Carolina, they called on McKee Properties to guide them on their search. After more than forty years, McKee Properties has earned its

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