$4,500,000

Estimated payment $25,589/month

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
-- Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Community Lake
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

Hidden behind mature landscaping in the heart of downtown Highlands lies one of the area's most enchanting private estates. Cascading water, tranquil ponds, illuminated stone pathways, and towering trees create a magical retreat where every day feels like a vacation. Remarkably, this extraordinary sanctuary is just a short, level stroll to Harris Lake, Highlands' charming boutiques, fine dining, and vibrant Main Street.
The beautifully renovated main residence offers three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and an inviting floor plan designed for gracious living and effortless entertaining. A spacious great- room, elegant dining area, a cozy den/TV room, large private office, chef's kitchen with large island, and separate catering/bar scullery provide modern convenience while preserving the timeless character of a mountain estate. The primary suite has a private covered porch and stone fireplace while the cascading water lulls you to sleep. An elegant bath with soaking tub and large shower insures relaxation.
Accordion-style glass doors open from the dining room to a spectacular screened porch with a stone wood-burning fireplace and outdoor dining overlooking the stunning water gardens. Nearby, a grilling terrace allows year-round entertaining, while a covered stone walkway leads to private guest quarters.
Perfect for family and friends, the apartment features two bedroom ensuites, a kitchenette, and a private deck where the soothing sounds of cascading water create the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening cocktails. The professionally designed grounds are extraordinary, with cascading water, ponds, illuminated stone pathways, and moonlighting that transforms the landscape into a magical evening setting. The oversized climate-controlled two-car garage is complete with a commercial refrigerator/freezer, generous storage, and custom copper-paneled doors that open like elegant French doors, creating a unique space for entertaining.
For the automobile enthusiast, a separate collector's garage features two professional vehicle lifts and ample space for an exceptional collection.
The front patio allows sitting around a fire-table for chilly evenings.
Meticulously renovated and impeccably maintained, every detail reflects exceptional craftsmanship, timeless design, and uncompromising quality.
More than a home, this is a private retreat, an entertainer's dream, and one of downtown Highlands' most extraordinary offerings. Truly magical!

Listing Agent

Pat Allen

Pat Allen Realty Group License #224082 Listed on: 08/03/2026

Co-Listing Agent

Julie Osborn

Pat Allen Realty Group License #277868

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,547

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • 34,412 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden

Parking

  • 10 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1.5-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished or left unfurnished upon request
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Workshop
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Oven
  • Propane Cooktop
  • Recirculated Exhaust Fan
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Water Feature
  • Outdoor Fireplace
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Grill

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Sunset Hills Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1,2,3,portion 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 7449596462

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,547

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0.79 Acres

Parking

10

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.79
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 433
  • Co List Office Phone: 828-526-8784
  • Subdivision Name: Sunset Hills
  • Directions: From downtown Highlands, take Main Street east, pass Hudson Library on Left. Turn right onto Leonard Road. Continue straight through the four-way stop, then take the first left onto Harris Drive. No. 55 is the second home on the right; please note the first home has two driveways.
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Modern
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One and One Half
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • PropertySubTypeAdditional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Bar Fridge, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, VentedExhaust Fan, Washer, Humidifier
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Encapsulated
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning, Wood BurningStove
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, Storage, Soaking Tub, Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Partially Cleared, Many Trees, Secluded, Wooded, City Lot, Flat, Level, Rolling Slope
  • Topography: Level,Rolling
  • View: Garden, Trees/Woods
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Board & Batten Siding, Shingle Siding, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Courtyard, Garden, Gas Grill, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Rain Gutters, Breezeway, Fire Pit, Propane Tank - Owned, Water Feature
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened, Terrace
  • Roof: Metal, Mixed, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Garage Spaces: 10.0
  • Parking Features: Additional Parking, Driveway, Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Two Car Garage, Garage Door Opener, Guest, Heated Garage, Lighted, Oversized, Paved, Paver Block, Parking Pad, Garage Faces Side, Side By Side, Tandem

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Closet, In Hall, Upper Level
  • Security: Security System Owned, Secured Garage/Parking, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Electric, Other, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Ductless, Hot Water, Multi-Fuel
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Park, Street Lights, Sidewalks
  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 7449596462
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10547.0
  • Tax Lot: 1,2,3,portion 9
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Tax History

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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 $9,466 $2,286,250 $477,950 $1,808,300
2024 -- $2,286,250 $477,950 $1,808,300
2023 $5,728 $2,286,250 $477,950 $1,808,300
2022 $5,728 $958,180 $270,180 $688,000
2021 $0 $958,180 $270,180 $688,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/03/2026 08/03/26 For Sale $4,500,000 +782.4% --
09/21/2015 09/21/15 Sold $510,000 -2.9% -- View Prior Sale
09/12/2015 09/12/15 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2015 06/18/15 For Sale $525,000 -- --
Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

Source: Highlands-Cashiers Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1003815

APN: 7449596462

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