$3,495,000
$155K PRICE DROP

281 High Cliffs Rd Cashiers, NC 28717

Estimated payment $19,820/month

Total Views 9,691
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Mountain View
  • Covered patio or porch
  • 2.6 Acre Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Circular Driveway

About This Home

Spectacular Timber-Framed Dramatic View Home Just Minutes from Cashiers Village

Perched in one of Western North Carolina’s best-kept secrets—Chattooga Cliffs, a gated enclave just 2.5 miles from the Crossroads in Cashiers—this fully furnished, barely lived-in timber-frame masterpiece offers an extraordinary chance to own one of the rarest combinations in the mountains: jaw-dropping views, close-to-town convenience, and architectural excellence.

Crafted with actual timber construction and designed to celebrate both nature and comfort, this home features four oversized bedrooms, each with its own private porch and sweeping views of the dramatic ridgelines and valleys that define the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. The primary suite is a sanctuary unto itself, with heated tile floors, a freestanding soaking tub, and a spa-style shower with multiple heads—bringing luxury to your daily routine.

Every inch of this residence blends rustic elegance with refined functionality. Grand ceiling timbers are gently illuminated with architectural uplighting, while soaring ceilings and walls of windows create a constant connection to the panoramic setting outside. All indoor spaces flow seamlessly onto expansive outdoor living areas, designed for everything from morning coffee to evening cocktails by the fire.

The chef’s kitchen, adorned with custom wormy maple cabinetry and a massive center island, opens to a grilling porch with a built-in gas hookup—ideal for entertaining under open skies. The great room, anchored by one of three stacked-stone fireplaces, is a place to gather, unwind, and take in the grandeur of your surroundings.

Above the two-car garage, a private guest suite with its own balcony and full bath provides the perfect escape for visitors. The walk-out lower level includes another generous living space, two spacious bedrooms, two full baths, a wet bar/coffee station, and a second laundry hookup—ideal for extended stays or multi-generational living.

From the nearly level entry and easy-access circular driveway to the multiple outdoor decks capturing the ever-changing mountain light, every detail of this home was designed to enhance your lifestyle with ease, elegance, and natural beauty.

This is not just a home—it’s a legacy. The kind of property that comes along once in a generation, offering the rarest of combinations: a dramatic, front-row view... true craftsmanship... proximity to town... and turnkey readiness.

Listing Agent

Dan Doughty

Keller Williams Great Smokies License #300273 Listed on: 04/20/2025

Keller Williams Great Smokies

Co-Listing Agent

Shepard King

Keller Williams Great Smokies License #283849

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,028

Year Built

  • Built in 2021

Lot Details

  • 2.6 Acre Lot
  • East Facing Home
  • Gated Home

HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Circular Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3-Story Property
  • Mountain Views
  • Home Security System

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Propane
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Engineered Septic
  • Septic Tank

Additional Features

  • Covered patio or porch
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 11A
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7571-16-0328

Community Details

Overview

  • Chattooga Cliffs HOA
  • Timber Ridge Poa
  • Built by Cliff Fine
  • Chattooga Cliffs Subdivision

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,028

Year Built

Built in 2021

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$183 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.6
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 166
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-743-5122
  • Subdivision Name: Chattooga Cliffs
  • Directions: Hwy 107 South to left on Cashiers School Rd. Make second right on Zeb Ally Rd, Bare lefton Mitten Lane to Timber Ridge Dr. Follow Timber Ridge Dr through the gate to Devils Court House Make a right on Devils Court House. Continue to Chattooga Cliffs entrance, the road becomes High Cliffs. We are the 5th house on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Cabin, Contemporary, Modern
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2021
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Concrete
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, City Lot
  • View: Mountain(s), Ridge, Rocks
  • View: Yes
  • Builder Name: Cliff Fine
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding, Foam Insulation, Frame, Stone, SprayFoam Insulation
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Gas Grill, Rain Gutters, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Other Structures: None
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt, Metal, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fire Alarm, Secured Garage/Parking, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Heat Pump, Multi-Fuel, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Engineered Septic, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Not Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated
  • Amenities: Gated
  • Association #2 Fee: 700.0
  • Association #2 Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee: 1500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Timber Ridge POA
  • Association Name: Chattooga Cliffs HOA
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7571-16-0328
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6028.24
  • Tax Lot: 11A
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $11,242 $2,958,394 $250,000 $2,708,394
2024 $5,465 $1,438,260 $125,000 $1,313,260
2023 $5,465 $1,438,260 $125,000 $1,313,260
2022 $512 $125,000 $125,000 $0
2021 $475 $125,000 $125,000 $0
2020 $706 $175,000 $175,000 $0
2019 $706 $175,000 $175,000 $0
2018 $706 $175,000 $175,000 $0
2017 $0 $175,000 $175,000 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $3,495,000 -4.2% --
04/20/2025 04/20/25 For Sale $3,650,000 +50.7% --
09/22/2022 09/22/22 Sold $2,422,500 -2.9% --
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2022 04/23/22 For Sale $2,495,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $2,422,500 --
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $700,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

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Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1000657

APN: 7571-16-0328