71 E View Rd Highlands, NC 28741

Easy Georgia access mountainside hideaway in gated King Mountain community (with hiking, clubhouse, tennis, pool, and trout pond) with Highlands address. 3BR (+ loft), two and a half bath home with vaulted ceilings, large full-width deck and TWO screened porches. Rock outcroppings with Rhododendrons and Mountain Laurels surround this surprisingly accessible “hidden gem.” Living/dining room features clerestory upper windows, french doors, and fireplace, with dramatic stairs to second level. Kitchen has premium cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and custom old-growth pine countertops. Bathrooms feature Kohler fixtures and glass shower enclosures. Mahogany front door and sidelights with top-grade hardware. Insulated windows throughout. Custom copper-capped dormers and cupola with weathervane), along with stacked stone garden walls in courtyard add character, along with a natural Rhododendron balustrade on overlook and stairs adjacent to parking court. Master bed room has soaring ceiling, tall windows, and spectacular chandelier; it also has a separate dressing room with laundry and circular stairs up to large loft space. Two sets of french doors open onto private screened porch. There is also a Juliet balcony overlooking the entrance courtyard. Plenty of windows with enchanting woodland views. This is an excellent home for seasonal or year-round living.