luxury real estate for sale Highlands, United States

Highlands Country Estate offers a picturesque and convenient living experience on a sprawling ten-acre property just outside Highlands. Nestled in a serene parklike setting complete with a pond, firepit, chicken coop, and garden areas, this estate exudes charm and tranquility. The main home features a design that embodies tasteful simplicity, with the primary bedroom and a guest suite on the main level for easy one-level living. The cottage chic kitchen adds a touch of elegance with an engraved chandelier and a jewelry-style backsplash. Upstairs, a second great room and two additional guest suites provide cozy retreats for those seeking a relaxed atmosphere. The wraparound porch is a standout feature, boasting a custom awning window, antique furnishings, and ample space for dining and socializing. Imagine an art studio, workshop or golf simulator in one of the charming two additional buildings ready for your imprint. This property's unique blend of natural beauty, thoughtful design elements, and proximity to Highlands makes it a rare find for those looking to enjoy the best of both worlds - peaceful country living just a stone's throw away from town. http://www.11-russell- ridge-highlands.com

Welcome to Lake Osseroga, an exclusive gated lakefront enclave boasting its own charming pavilion offering direct access to the serene waters and secure storage for canoes. Nestled strategically between the prestigious Cullasaja Club and the picturesque Wildcat Cliffs, this community offers unparalleled convenience. Situated at the heart of the coveted Highlands-Cashiers plateau, this lot not only features a pre-existing driveway but also promises a prime location for your dream retreat.

Welcome to Lake Osseroga, an exclusive gated lakefront enclave boasting its own charming pavilion offering direct access to the serene waters and secure storage for canoes. Nestled strategically between the prestigious Cullasaja Club and the picturesque Wildcat Cliffs, this community offers unparalleled convenience. Situated at the heart of the coveted Highlands-Cashiers plateau, this lot is perched overlooking the small pond with mountain and waterfall view and promises a prime location for your dream retreat.

Welcome to Lake Osseroga, an exclusive gated lakefront enclave boasting its own charming pavilion offering direct access to the serene waters and secure storage for canoes. Nestled strategically between the prestigious Cullasaja Club and the picturesque Wildcat Cliffs, this community offers unparalleled convenience. Situated at the heart of the coveted Highlands-Cashiers plateau, this lot not only features a pre-existing driveway with a very nice creek and promises a prime location for your dream retreat.

Exquisite Elegance in Highlands! Discerning buyers with an eye for beauty and impeccable design must experience this stunning residence. Enthusiastically updated, the kitchen now showcases a bespoke copper hood accentuating the expansive island, complete with all the amenities a culinary enthusiast could dream of. The opulent primary suite is a sanctuary unto itself, featuring a serene sitting area with a majestic stone fireplace, separate master baths for him and her, and an array of three walk-in closets. In the main house, two gracious guest suites flank a charming breakfast bar and loft study on the upper level. For added privacy, a guest suite above the garage offers an ideal space for both adults and teenagers. Outdoor living is elevated with a Carolina room, perfect for cozy gatherings, adjacent to the great room providing a breathtaking vantage point overlooking a tranquil waterfall. An imposing stone fireplace sits on the side deck inviting you to gather the family for ghost stories on these cool fall evenings. This home has been meticulously cared for, boasting a newer roof, freshly remodeled bathrooms, and a host of modern updates, ensuring a turnkey transition for its fortunate new owners. Located inside the gates of prestigious Cullasaja Club, you can enjoy the plethora of activities upon membership acceptance and payment of the initiation fee. Amenities include an Arnold Palmer golf course, several dining venues, a fitness center, croquet lawns, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a playground and access for boating and fishing on Lake Ravenel. Conveniently located halfway between Highlands and Cashiers, you can enjoy the many activities of both charming towns including five star restaurants, world class shopping, art galleries, hiking, fishing, pickle ball, and many other cultural opportunities. Fenced yard for your furry family members right off side deck.

Nestled on the banks of the Cullasaja river, this magnificent property offers a truly remarkable experience. As you enter through the gates of the esteemed Cullasaja Club, you'll immediately feel a sense of tranquility and serenity. The lush surroundings and the sound of the nearby waterfall create a harmonious ambiance that is simply unmatched. This exquisite home features four generously sized bedrooms, each offering a private and luxurious retreat for your family and guests. The primary bedroom, thoughtfully located on the main level, provides convenience and privacy. Upstairs, you'll discover three spacious guest suites, each boasting its own ensuite bathroom, ensuring comfort and convenience for everyone. The heart of this home lies in its open and inviting design. The kitchen, dining area, and great room seamlessly blend together, creating a warm and welcoming space perfect for entertaining family and friends. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and ample counter space for culinary creations along with a Butler's pantry with Ice Maker and Wine Cooler. The great room features large windows that frame breathtaking views of the river, inviting in abundant natural light and creating a connection to the stunning outdoor surroundings. In addition to its gracious living areas, this home also offers a separate office, providing a quiet and productive space for work or study. Whether you're working remotely or pursuing personal projects, this dedicated office ensures the perfect balance between productivity and relaxation. Crawlspace is completely encapsulated ensuring peace of mind. Outdoors, you'll find a haven of tranquility. Step onto the expansive deck and immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of nature.

Welcome to your own private Cotswold estate in Highlands, just 2 ½ miles from Main Street. This exceptional property offers everything a discerning buyer could desire. Designed for both comfort and privacy, the layout features the Primary suite on the main level, complemented by 4 bedrooms upstairs, and a bedroom along with a bonus room on the lower level. Step into the Great Room, where cathedral ceilings soar above warm, solid wood walls, highlighting a magnificent rock fireplace. Upstairs, indulge in leisurely afternoons in the grand library, then venture outside to unwind beneath the veranda. The rear patio opens onto a flat, fenced lawn area, bordered by elegant formal gardens cascading down to a secluded courtyard and bocce ball court, offering stunning mountain vistas. Ideal for hosting gatherings, the home boasts a gourmet kitchen, hearth room, and dining area accommodating up to twenty guests. Enjoy seamless indoor-outdoor entertaining with the expansive back patio, screened porch, and lush backyard. Additionally, a heated carriage house-style potting shed/art studio adds charm and versatility to the property. Sold fully furnished, this magnificent home awaits your personal touch.

Nestled within the exclusive gated community of Ravenel Ridge, a haven ensconced in the heart of downtown Highlands, North Carolina, lies a residence steeped in myth and magic, echoing the rich heritage of its Native American origins. The inaugural home, erected in 1913 by the esteemed Charleston Ravenel family, stands as a testament to their enduring influence on the history of Highlands. Now overseen by the distinguished developers Ray McPhail and Will Stolz, Ravenel Ridge remains an enclave coveted by a select few fortunate families. Among its distinguished properties, Casa Montagne at 320 Little Creek beckons as a legacy home for generations to come. Crafted in 2016 by the region's foremost builder, this residence exudes perfection at every turn. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by a spacious courtyard, leading to a foyer that immediately captivates with its superior craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail. The gourmet kitchen, boasting two expansive islands and custom cabinetry of the highest quality, seamlessly integrates with the luminous great room, anchored by a majestic stone fireplace. Adjoining the dining area, the Carolina Room invites relaxation with its Nano doors and yet another inviting fireplace, offering a tranquil retreat during balmy summer days. Commanding attention from the main living space is a sweeping vista extending over the Fodderstacks and beyond for 30 miles. The main level graciously accommodates the luxurious primary suite, boasting a sumptuous bath and a capacious walk-in closet, complete with a dedicated jewelry vault. Ascending to the upper level reveals three generously appointed guest suites, each boasting its own ensuite bath. The terrace level unfolds to reveal an additional great room, complete with a fireplace, a dedicated media room, and yet another guest suite. Outdoor living spaces beckon with a firepit poised to capture the breathtaking view, a soothing hot tub, and an expansive flat yard, ideal for both relaxation and recreation. Offering unparalleled quality in a gated community mere moments from downtown Highlands, this immaculate residence stands as a true testament to luxury living—a rare treasure awaiting its discerning new owner.

Welcome to Mullach, a stunning mountain estate nestled within the secure gates of a prestigious country club in Western North Carolina. This lavish retreat offers unparalleled 360-degree views of the majestic surrounding mountains, immersing guests in a world of natural beauty. Each aspect of Mullach has been meticulously designed with the utmost attention to detail and quality. As you step inside, you are greeted by an air of sophistication and luxury that permeates every corner of the main house and guest house, both thoughtfully updated to provide modern amenities and comforts. Whether you're lounging in the spacious living areas, cooking in the gourmet kitchen, or relaxing in the opulent bedrooms, Mullach promises an unforgettable experience. Step outside to the expansive decks and revel in the breathtaking panoramic vistas that stretch before you. Prepare to be enchanted by the allure of Mullach, where every moment is infused with charm, beauty, and tranquility. The main home at Mullach boasts a single-level layout that offers a lifestyle of refined elegance. Upon entry, guests are treated to a magnificent view that spans across the elegant living room and foyer, adorned with custom wood columns. To the left, you'll find the dining room leading to the gourmet kitchen, breakfast nook, and family room anchored by a striking fireplace. A wet bar and hallway to the primary suite branch off from the fireplace area, with an office and pantry leading to the four-car garage and golf cart space. Journey towards the primary bedroom and you'll discover a media room with surround sound and a theater screen, featuring coffered ceilings and acoustical walls. A sunroom surrounded by windows offers a peaceful space to enjoy the view or engage in leisurely activities. The serene primary bedroom provides yet another vantage point to savor the expansive sixty-mile view, with an opulent master bath and two custom-paneled closets fit for royalty. A second office nearby ensures maximum privacy, while the inviting guest suite on the opposite wing exudes warmth and tranquility. The separate guest house at Mullach epitomizes mountain charm at its finest. The great room features a cozy stone fireplace that flows into the updated kitchen and dining area. Two bedrooms with beautiful baths grace the main level, while a private guest suite with a full bath, additional TV room, and sizable exercise room await on the terrace level. The guest house not only offers breathtaking mountain vistas but also overlooks the Cullasaja Club golf course. This exceptional estate is a rare gem in any mountain locale, offering a gated haven within a prestigious country club community. With both main and guest houses impeccably updated to the highest standards, Mullach stands out as a truly unique find. Residents have the option to join the esteemed Cullasaja Club, known for its golf, tennis, croquet, fishing, boating, fitness facilities, swimming, and fine dining in an exquisite clubhouse. Located just a short drive from the charming town of Highlands and the vibrant village of Cashiers, Mullach provides easy access to top-tier restaurants, art galleries, upscale shopping, outdoor activities, and cultural events.

Very nice property in a gated community just outside of downtown Highlands. Build your dream home and enjoy the crisp mountain climate. Established, private development with buried utilities and shared water source.

Nestled in the prestigious Highlands Country Club community, just moments away from the lively town of Highlands, North Carolina, this stunning five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom residence represents the pinnacle of luxury living. Crafted by renowned architect Sam Edgens, and impeccably furnished by the acclaimed Phoebe Howard, this home offers a perfect fusion of elegance, comfort, and functionality. Perched to capture breathtaking long-range mountain vistas, the residence boasts twelve-foot ceilings on the main level, enhancing the sense of space and grandeur. The main floor hosts the primary suite, exuding tranquility and opulence with blackout shades, marble shower walls, and radiant heat floors in the ensuite bathroom. The walk-in California closet features a built-in safe, ensuring both convenience and security. Designed for culinary enthusiasts, the gourmet kitchen is a masterpiece, featuring honed quartzite countertops, a convenient bar with an icemaker and refrigerator, and top-of-the-line appliances including a Wolf 48-inch dual fuel range and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. A gas fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to the kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere for cooking and entertaining. The adjacent dining room, open to the great room, offers a seamless flow of space and features large windows framing the picturesque views and an exquisite antique Venetian chandelier. Ascending to the upper level, a second primary bedroom suite awaits, accompanied by another guest suite, an office, and a cozy snug room, providing the perfect retreat for relaxation or leisurely pursuits. The lower level of the home offers additional living space, including a sitting room and two guest suites, as well as ample climatized storage closets. Exquisite craftsmanship is evident throughout the home, with custom ironworks by Jason Smith of Atlanta adorning the staircase and custom hood. Kolbe windows, equipped with maximum UV protection, allow natural light to flood the interiors while ensuring energy efficiency. The residence is equipped with modern amenities for convenience and comfort, including smart TVs, wired audio speakers, spray foam insulation, an alarm system, water cop, instant hot water, and four HVAC units. Further enhancing the appeal of the home is the attached two-car garage with an electric charging outlet, a generator for added peace of mind, and a screen porch featuring remote-controlled plastic blinds and infrared heaters, providing year-round enjoyment of the outdoor spaces. Experience the epitome of luxury living in this meticulously crafted residence, where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to elevate your lifestyle in the heart of the Highlands. https://www. 385upperbrushyfaceroad.com/mls

Welcome to the exquisite Cape Cod-style residence currently nearing the end of construction in the heart of downtown Highlands. Nestled within the serene and picturesque Mount Lori neighborhood, this stunning new build boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, and a thoughtfully designed open living plan. Discover the epitome of luxury living with a floor plan that features both primary and junior primary suites, each accompanied by opulent ensuite bathrooms. Elevate your lifestyle with notable features, including a distinctive mother-in-law suite above the 2-car garage, a professionally designed electrical layout, high-end appliances, including Sub Zero and Wolf, a butler’s pantry, marble accents in the bathrooms with Kohler and Delta fixtures, and gleaming hardwood flooring. The kitchen showcases Calcutta countertops, adding a touch of sophistication to this impeccable home. Step into the spacious vaulted Great Room and unwind by the large stone fireplace, or retreat to the expansive covered, screened porch with fireplace that extends the living space outdoors. This residence is not only a sanctuary but also strategically located for your convenience, offering proximity to Mirror Lake, The Bascom, Highlands Country Club, 1/2 mile to The Smokehouse and On The Veranda restaurants.

Discover the perfect canvas for your dream home on this expansive 1.51-acre level lot. Embrace the freedom of unrestricted living with no homeowners association dues to restrict your vision. Nestled conveniently between the charming locales of Highlands and Cashiers, this prime piece of land offers paved access for your convenience. Envision your ideal home in this fantastic location, where the possibilities are as boundless as the land itself. Don't miss the opportunity to turn your dream into reality on this remarkable property

Holly Hill, The Thomas Grant Harbison House, is a well-known estate near downtown Highlands featuring beautiful grounds, charming interior, and the perfect blend of mountain elegance. Homes such as this are rare indeed. It features the quality, charm, and character of the timeframe when it was built by its original famous owner, paired with continuous updates & upgrades undertaken by the next two adoring owners. In the last two years upgrades to the interior include top to bottom fresh paint, updated / renovated primary bath, bonus room with queen bunk beds, renovated second bathroom, completely new furnishings including TV's, lighting, and décor, two new washers and dryers, and a conversion from attic space to a fun game and movie room for the children. Recent updates to the exterior include a large landscaping project starting with a Kentucky Blue grass lawn, a large stone and pebble patio for entertaining, a beautiful new fire pit, 40+ new evergreens surrounding the property, new flowering bushes and trees, a new pebble driveway, new entrance column lighting, grill and more. Offered completely turnkey with everything from furniture to silverware. SPECIFIC FEATURES INCLUDE:* Sleeps 12+ Four bedrooms (four king beds and a bonus room with queen bunk beds and a giant beanbag that opens to an extra queen)* Two main level porches with seating and a second floor sleeping porch.* Large dining room table with seating for up to12* Beautiful grounds with Holly, Hydrangea, Azalea, Hasta, Kentucky Bluegrass. * Large stone patio with seating & umbrellas* One granite patio with lounge seating & charcoal grill* Coffee Bar including espresso maker* Double Viking Range with griddle* Ice Maker* Two working stations including monitors* Generac generator, Secret Garden with charming night lanterns* A perfect wedding venue*Just a 5-minute drive to downtown! A must see.

Enjoy the beautiful Blue Valley views from this property with several building sites for development or build your dream home. This 34+/- acre lot has one of the best long range views in the area. Enjoy easterly sunrise views from the edge of the Blue Valley with vistas that stretch from the NC mountains all the way into South Carolina and Georgia. This property backs to the Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy the various nearby hiking trails including the famous Bartram Trail. There is also a small spring on the property. There are two ways to easily access the property from Turtle Pond Rd to Hickory Knut Gap Road where the property is gently sloping. There is also an easy access gravel road (slightly steep) past the Lick Log Mill Store off of Hwy 106 (Dillard Rd.) You will have views of Little Scaly Mountain and Kettle Rock. Enjoy the cool breezes at an elevation of +/-4000 feet.

The Perfect Escape... Make this 12.43 acres your private sanctuary where you can step away from all your worries and frustrations with city life and live the HIGHLANDS LIFE! This updated cottage sits on the crown of this perfect property and is completely move in ready and ready for your personal touch. The Cottage is well placed on the 12.43 acre parcel to allow for future development or to create gardens that line the path to the home. Inside the home you will find three bedrooms, two baths, a wonderful den, plus a new great room addition with a large open concept kitchen-living-dining combo. The upstairs bath has been updated and new flooring has been installed throughout. This piece backs up to National Forest Property so you have direct access to miles of trails that you could hike or ride on horseback.

This historic home has been infused with a unique elegance with the meticulous restoration that was enthusiastically completed by the current owners. Luxurious materials, handsome antique, vintage and contemporary furnishings, and fine works of art sourced from all over the world adorn this beautiful home. The owners touched every corner of this home with their tasteful design. Close to the heart of downtown Highlands, this estate is privately sited in a parklike setting. You will enjoy main level living with an inviting great room with stone fireplace that opens to the Carolina room with another large, stone fireplace with automated clear wall panels allowing four season enjoyment. Across the foyer, is the dramatic dining room with an attached office. The kitchen is the epicenter of the house which will suit the finest chef in the world with its quartzite countertops, Sub-zero refrigerator, LaCornue cooking range, built-in coffee station, beverage center and wine storage with a large walk-in pantry. A luxurious, grand primary bedroom with a pristine spa bathroom starts your day with lots of natural light. The spacious walk-in closet has custom cabinetry. The upper level is perfect for your family and friends with another primary suite and two additional guest rooms. One is a precious bunk room with rope bunk beds!! A “snug room” can be used for multiple purposes. The double garage has a climatized fitness room. This completely updated, stylish and comfortable home is a rare find in this market.

Mountain architectural masterpiece offering an unparalleled blend of sophistication and comfort. Enjoy up-close views of Whiteside Mountain from the screened and open porches that cover the back of the home. Owned by one of the most prominent families in the south. This family has been featured in several publications-including Town & Country Magazine. Own a piece of history: debutante parties and breezy country club living. Named after their honeymoon cottage in Bermuda - Horizons Home is a perfect description of the distant views. The family summered in Highlands at the DuPont residence for many years before they found their perfect mountain home. This home features: 4 bedrooms suites - the Primary suite (with fireplace) has private 'His' and 'Hers' bathrooms. 2 bars, 2 living rooms (both with fireplaces), office, kitchen with professional grade Wolf Stove and fireplace. Being sold furnished, with a small list of exclusions. 3.66 acres(Jackson County)+.56 acres (Macon County)=4.22+/- ACRES on the Big View side of Whiteside Mountain Road.