The Original Owners & Developers
The Blake Family of Southport, North Carolina, originally owned the Cades Cove property. The family patriarch, E. C. Blake owned and operated a lumberyard and building supply store in the town for more than 50 years. E.C. was a hard worker and insisted that the family participate in the business responsibilities. As a result of the success of that business, the family consisting of Mr. Blake’s widow Gertrude Blake, and their four sons, Charles, Tom, Bill and Ben, jointly and independently acquired several parcels of land in and around the Southport area, including Cades Cove.
Gertrude Blake was the glue and inspiration behind the development of Cades Cove. Gertrude’s participation in the development was essential in the formative plans for the neighborhood. She provided wisdom and guidance to the development until her passing in November 2004.
The Cades Cove Homeowners’ Association, Inc. was formed in 2006. Charles and Tom Blake, who also owned a construction company (DBA Blake Homebuilders, NC, Inc.), began the actual development of Cades Cove in 2007.
Development was completed by The Cottage Building Company of Leland, NC in late 2015.
Cades Cove Today
Cades Cove is now a beautiful community of 100 homes. This is a neighborhood where everyone knows his or her neighbor. Our beautiful Downey Lake is a focal point for walking, bike riding, bird watching, and meeting up with other neighbors. Our proximity to downtown Southport provides us with many restaurants and other attractions within walking or biking distance.
Cades Cove has a very active Homeowners’ Association. We can be reached at the following address:
Cades Cove Homeowners’ Association, Inc.
2023 Certificate of Officers
Per the 2024 Certificate of Officers, the 2024 CCHOA officers were elected by the Cades Cove Homeowners’ Association Board of Directors on December 13, 2023. The officers serve terms that commenced December 13, 2023 and end at the conclusion of the Association’s Annual Meeting on December 06, 2024.
The officers are empowered to act in behalf of the Association per their responsibilities as outlined in the CCHOA Bylaws.
Governing Documents
The Cades Cove Community is guided by our HOA Governing Documents:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Declaration of Covenants
- Rules and Regulations
- Bylaws
- Design Guidelines