Wooded/Mountain areas surrounding Winston Salem? (Winston-Salem, Kernersville: 2015, low crime, house)

[elise2015]

Hello,

My husbands job transferred him to Winston-Salem and we're looking for a house under $150,000. Our dream home would be in a wooded area surrounded by trees. It would feel cozy but not isolated, safe with low crime and no more than 10 minutes from most shopping. We've been looking in Clemmons and Kernersville but arent finding any hilly areas. Could anyone suggest towns within a 30 mile radius where we might look?

Thank you in advance for help you can provide. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[roadpony]

King and Pilot Mountain

[carolinadawg2]

In addition to King and Pilot Mountain (which are great suggestions) I'd suggest Mt. Airy, Germanton, Danbury (might push your 30 minute limit) and Walnut Cove.

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by elise2015

...house under $150,000 ...wooded area
... surrounded by trees ...and no more than 10 minutes from most shopping.

This describes almost any house on almost any street in Winston.
The main variable is the LOT size.

...but aren't finding any hilly areas.

Piedmont noun; a gentle slope leading from the base of mountains to a region of flat land

[elise2015]

Thank you all for the recommendations.

[UnderTheLiveOaks]

Have you visited in person? Or have you mostly been "Google-walking"? Because I'd say that most of Winston fits the bill for you (more than most places).