parterned together and created ensley homes
Johnny Ensley, a lifelong Bryson City resident, built his first home in 1995. In addition to being the owner and broker-in-charge of Yellow Rose Realty, he also owns Smoky Mountain Spas—establishing himself as a trusted name in the community for nearly three decades.
2025
YEARS OF LIVING IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS
58
Houses built in the last five years
15
years OF EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE & VACATION RENTALS
+30
Following in his father’s footsteps, Ross Ensley built his first home in 2021. With a Business Management degree from Carson-Newman University, Ross is both a licensed general contractor and a real estate agent, combining business expertise with a passion for building high-quality homes.
Together, Johnny and Ross carry forward the Ensley tradition of craftsmanship and integrity. At Ensley Homes, we are proud to serve families looking to build their dream home in the Smoky Mountains, where we were born and raised.
Ensley Homes is a family-owned and operated business built on a legacy of hard work, dedication, and a deep connection to Western North Carolina. Founded by father and son, Johnny and Ross Ensley, we bring together experience and fresh perspective to create homes that blend modern comfort with timeless mountain charm.
FIRST HOUSE BUILT
1996
Doing Quality Work
We take pride in every detail. For us, building a home isn’t about rushing a project—it’s about making sure our clients get a place they’ll be proud to call home.
The Smoky Mountains
The mountains shape everything we do. While designing this houses we keep the character inspired by the Smoky Mountains.
New Challenges
Every project is an opportunity to push ourselves, learn something new, and create a home that’s even better than the last. We love the challenge of turning big ideas into reality.