Build your mountain dream home on this beautiful 9.68-acre tract in the highly desirable Patton Valley area of Franklin, NC. Offering the perfect blend of privacy and convenience, this property is just minutes from shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the outdoor recreation that makes Western North Carolina so desirable. The property is located just off of N. Blaine Branch Road and also has the option of access through the gated Elkhorn Ridge community (subject to road maintenance fees). Utilities are a step ahead with the Elkhorn Ridge community water system available and two underground Duke Energy service boxes already in place. Nearly 10 acres provide ample space for a private residence, mountain retreat, or vacation getaway. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, abundant wildlife, and natural beauty of Patton Valley while remaining close to downtown Franklin, hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, and the Nantahala National Forest. A rare opportunity to own acreage in one of Franklin's most sought-after locations.