Western North Carolina Luxury Homes

MLS Number 1003775

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 7.08

This 3 bedroom 3 1/2 bathroom home perched near the top of the Bald Rock community on over 7 acres is a true mountain paradise bordering Panthertown Valley with trails that take you directly into the forest. The main level is highlighted by an open floorplan living/dining/kitchen space with a loft overlooking the large stone fireplace and gas log insert. The kitchen is a cook's dream with all stainless steel appliances. A large 4 burner gas cook top with a commercial sized range hood. A guest bedroom, 1/2 bath, and the primary bedroom and bath space are just off of the main area. The primary bedroom features a wall mounted fireplace unit and private access to the back deck area. The primary bath space is complete with a large tiled shower with a river rock floor as well as dual vanities. The primary closet is a large walk-in set up with the washer and dryer conveniently located inside. The lower level consists of a full bath and guest room space, a bar area complete with mini fridge, a recreation area with foosball and card table and an extremely comfortable entertainment space with a gas log fireplace insert. The outdoor areas are ideal on this property. The back deck areas are spacious and screened in and provide long range mountain views. The front yard space is accentuated by a cozy sitting area and firepit. The large 2 car garage has ample room for storage.

Listed by Scott Smith of Looking Glass Realty Sapphire

MLS Number 1002976

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3
• Acreage 1.96

Lake Toxaway Gem - Offered Fully Furnished: Thoughtfully designed and beautifully curated, this mountain retreat is offered completely furnished and is ideally located just 1.5 miles (approximately 3 minutes) from the prestigious Lake Toxaway Country Club and the ever-popular Greystone Inn. This three-bedroom, three-bath, single-level home is nestled on a private 1.96-acre lot within Lake Toxaway Estates, offering a rare sense of seclusion with no neighbors in sight-yet convenient access to the area's most sought-after amenities. Inside, soaring tongue-and-groove cathedral ceilings and transom windows fill the great room with natural light, while 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors throughout reflect refined craftsmanship. The thoughtfully designed split-bedroom plan provides privacy and comfort for both owners and guests. Designed for effortless mountain living, the home features a screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace, perfect for enjoying the surrounding natural beauty year-round. Inside, a native stone fireplace anchors the great room, creating a warm and inviting space for cozy evenings.The well-appointed kitchen serves as the heart of the home-ideal for gathering and entertaining. The serene primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with private access to the back porch.Throughout the home, each room enjoys a connection to the surrounding landscape-there truly isn't a bad view. The generously sized secondary bedrooms are private and well-positioned, offering lovely views and a comfortable sense of separation, with ample storage throughout. Enjoy the peaceful privacy and scenic beauty this property offers, with gentle walking trails leading to a tranquil creek, a fenced yard perfect for pets, and ample parking for guests. Whether enjoying the social scene or the award-winning golf course at the nearby club (membership required), or simply embracing the tranquility of this setting, this home offers a rare opportunity to experience the very best of mountain living. This lovely mountain cottage is a special retreat-easy to live in and even easier to love. BE SURE CHECK OUT THE VIDEO. **Note- Select amenities are available through club membership. **Matterport Tour available.

Listed by Tracy Patterson of Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT, Merry Soellner of Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty

MLS Number 1002703

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 0.79

Located in the mountains of Sapphire with a wonderful mountain view, with many updates in 2024-2025 this amply sized five-bedroom, five-bathroom home with an additional office offers generous space and a functional layout suited for both full-time living and entertaining. The main level features a bright living room with oversized windows and French doors, providing abundant natural light. The adjacent kitchen includes an island, ample counter space, and a breakfast bar, and opens to the dining area, where a stone fireplace adds character and warmth. Also on the main level are the primary suite with a private bathroom and a walk-in California closet, along with a guest bedroom with an ensuite bath and a dedicated office. Upstairs, a spacious family room with a fireplace is accompanied by two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and walk-in closets, as well as an additional guest bedroom. Outdoor spaces include a covered front porch with ample seating, a screened back porch, and a stone firepit area. A manmade water feature meanders around three sides of the house, adding a distinctive landscape element. The property also includes an attached two-car garage and additional parking off the driveway. The bathrooms and kitchen have been remodeled with updated counters, cabinetry, and fixtures. Floors have been refreshed, the carpet replaced, and the entire interior of the house repainted. The garage floor has been finished with fresh epoxy. Holly Forest is located within a short drive to the unique shops, world-class dining, and distinctive culture of the resort village of Cashiers. Nature lovers will enjoy the nearby picturesque National Forest with waterfalls, overlooks, hiking trails, and a wide range of flora and fauna. Residents enjoy access to the incredible amenities of Sapphire Valley Master Association. These include the 50-acre Lake Fairfield, Red Bird Golf Links, a nine-hole golf course, one indoor and two outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, a health club, a game room, miniature golf, a ski and tubing slope, musical concerts, and more. Sapphire Valley is also home to two private golf and country clubs, the Country Club of Sapphire Valley and Burlingame Country Club (membership by invitation only).

Listed by Marsha Bricker of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1003584

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 3
• Acreage 1.93

A classic mountain sanctuary nestled within the exclusive Bear Lake Reserve, this three bedroom, two and a half bath home offers approximately 2,350 square feet of refined living space on a 1.93-acre lot. Accessed via the community's private road, this residence epitomizes mountain privacy and serenity. The home showcases beautiful gable-end architecture with exquisite stone rockwork and a welcoming covered porch featuring bug screening and clear vinyl panels. Inside and out, an elegant stone fireplace anchors the home, with the exterior element gracing the screened porch, perfect for year-round enjoyment. Recent updates include a new roof and siding installed in 2025. The lakefront setting reveals its magic through a graceful stone walkway descending to a private cove opening, complete with a fire pit for evening gatherings. A shared dock on the common property line provides water access via a landscaped path. Parking is accommodated by a paved pad above the home. The seller is offering a generous $25,000 credit toward dock repairs and a $40,000 credit toward club membership, exceptional value for the discerning buyer. This is a truly exceptional mountain retreat for those seeking privacy, natural beauty, and timeless elegance.

Listed by Chandler Gammons of RE/MAX Summit Properties

MLS Number 1003066

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 3.96

Located in sought-after Cedar Ridge Estates neighborhood, this expansive and inviting home sits on 3.96 private acres, just minutes from the heart of Cashiers. Recently updated, the home features three ensuite bedrooms, a beautifully updated kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and beautiful flooring thru out. The main level offers a spacious primary bedroom, while upper level includes two additional bedrooms ensuite bedrooms- one one with a large bonus room ideal for an office, den or extra sleeping area. In total, the home offers three full bathrooms and a convenient powder room. Enjoy the charming rustic character through out, including striking fireplace and wooden staircase that anchors the entry. The sunny dinning room just off the kitchen opens to a large deck, perfect for outdoor dinning and entertaining. At the rear of the home, a newly updated three-season room provides a peaceful retreat with lush natural surroundings and a dramatic rock face. A 2-car carport and expansive easy-access driveway provides ample parking. set at a cool 3710 feet elevation, this home offers privacy, space, and serenity, along with modern conveniences like fiber optic internet and newly paved neighborhood roads. This beautifully furnished home is being sold with furnishing included, hot tub and generator. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy mountain living in one of the area's most desirable communities.

Listed by Donald Collins of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA

MLS Number 1004028

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 1.47

NO DRIVE-BYS, PLEASE REACH OUT FOR AN APPOINTMENT. HOME IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Introducing 70 Cottonwood Drive, a new-construction home along the Highlands-Cashiers corridor. Estimated for completion in Fall 2026, this residence offers 3 beds, 3.5 baths, main-level living, seasonal views toward Shortoff Mountain, and 1.47 unrestricted acres with future-use potential. Set in a private wooded setting, the home's bark siding, board-and-batten exterior, heavy timber accents, and covered entry give it the character of an established Highlands cottage with the comfort and efficiency of new construction. Inside, the open living area connects the kitchen, dining space, and great room. The kitchen features a Wolf dual-fuel range with handcrafted hood, Viking refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher and microwave, and custom cabinetry. Beyond the kitchen is a scullery and laundry room with cabinetry, countertops, sink, washer and dryer, and exterior entrance. The main level also includes a wet bar with wine cooler and sink, powder room, and great room featuring a stone-surround gas fireplace, wood beams, shiplap detailing, hardwood floors, and expansive windows overlooking the wooded mountain setting. The main-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet, private bath with walk-in shower and well-appointed vanity, and direct access to the covered porch. Accessible from the great room, the porch provides inviting outdoor living for enjoying the cool mountain air. Upstairs, a handcrafted wood staircase with distinctive custom railings leads to a versatile loft between two private guest suites, each with its own full bath. The loft offers space for a media or recreation area, reading nook, home office, or gathering space. Planned native landscaping, terraced boulder accents, a backyard stream, and circular gravel driveway complement the natural setting. A second gravel driveway provides access to the encapsulated walk-in crawlspace, additional parking, and storage. The unrestricted property offers potential for short-term rental use, subject to applicable regulations and permitting. A completed survey for potential subdivision, if pursued by the buyer and approved by the appropriate authorities, could create an additional homesite. This home combines distinctive architectural character, quality new construction, covered outdoor living, private guest accommodations, and future-use potential between the Highlands and Cashiers corridor.

Listed by Kara Hardy and Lorna Alexander of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - CA

MLS Number 1003959

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 0.83

Welcome to this beautifully maintained and fully furnished mountain cottage nestled behind the gates of the prestigious Highlands Falls Country Club. This charming one-level home offers a thoughtfully designed layout, featuring a spacious great room with vaulted, beamed ceilings and a striking stone fireplace at its center - perfect for cozy mountain evenings. The main living area includes a luxurious primary suite complete with a walk-in cedar closet, spa-like bath with double vanities, a deep soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. There is also an additional bedroom suite, full laundry room, and walk-in pantry add to the convenience and comfort. A separate guest wing provides privacy for visitors, featuring two ensuite bedrooms and a comfortable family room - ideal for extended stays or entertaining. Step outside to enjoy the serene mountain lifestyle on the expansive screened and covered deck, offering winter mountain views. A second open deck leads to a fenced backyard, perfect for pets or gardening. The home is tucked into a peaceful, wooded section of the community, offering privacy and tranquility. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands, this property allows you to enjoy the benefits of a gated community with or without a club membership. With an approved membership, take advantage of world-class amenities including golf, tennis, swimming, dining, and a vibrant social scene at the clubhouse. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a turnkey retreat in one of Highlands' most sought-after communities.

Listed by Cathy Garren of Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

MLS Number 1003467

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 2.8

This rare Tudor-style home sits on over 2 acres in a wonderfully private setting just across the street from Lake Toxaway, one of North Carolina's largest private lakes. A paved drive leads to the crest of the property, where sweeping mountain and lake views unfold - enjoyed from the primary bedroom, the living room's generous windows, and the adjoining open-air deck, while a dramatic wall of glass at the rear draws the landscaped gardens and forest beyond inside. The owners have beautifully updated the kitchen and living areas with custom soft-close solid-wood cabinets, granite countertops, a wet bar, breakfast bar seating for eight, and travertine floors. Sunny sitting areas, a formal dining room, a family room, and main-level laundry complete the picture. The upper level holds a spacious primary suite with lovely lake and mountain views, a walk-in closet, and a full bathroom with heated floors, plus two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a bonus room above the garage with its own entrance. The full, high-ceilinged basement offers a complete bathroom and flexible space for a workshop, game area, or media room. Recent additions include a whole-house generator, new garage doors, a retaining wall, fresh landscaping, and numerous other updates over the past several years - a well-cared-for property in one of Western North Carolina's most coveted lake communities.

Listed by Rick Jackson of Silver Creek Real Estate Group - LG