Western North Carolina Homes with Long Range Views

MLS Number 1003199

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 3.16

This family home on a large lot in the Chattooga Club has a lovely view of Rock and Chimneytop mountains. Both the front and back yards provide ample space for outdoor fun, and the upper private garden could be a prime destination for a firepit. Sleek and modern style abounds in the five bedroom home which was fully updated in 2021. Offered furnished and ready to occupy, the bright and airy home has multiple walls of windows in the common areas. The kitchen is open to the great room and deck, with a pantry nearby. A "bridge" from the great room leads outside to a large deck and private garden, the opposite side of the great room accesses the covered and open deck focused on the views. All ensuite bedrooms are separated nicely from each other for privacy. The walk-out lower level has a large den with fireplace, the final bedroom and access to the carport. The gently sloping driveway offers easy access to the home and plenty of guest parking.

Listed by Beth Townsend of Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty

MLS Number 1003179

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 4.97

Positioned within the gated community of Big Sheepcliff, this exceptional Cashiers residence is defined by one extraordinary element: the view. Spectacular panoramic mountain vistas unfold across the living room, kitchen, and breakfast area, creating a setting where the landscape is not simply admired, but fully experienced in every moment. At the center of the main level, a grand double-sided stone fireplace anchors both the living room and kitchen, introducing warmth, scale, and architectural presence while preserving the view as the focal point. Two bedrooms are thoughtfully situated on this level, including a gracious primary suite with dual closets and a well-appointed guest room. The lower level reveals a surprising depth of space and versatility. Two additional bedrooms provide comfort and privacy for family and guests. A dedicated office is oriented toward the mountains, offering an inspiring setting for work or reflection. A bonus room, half bathroom, and a generously sized workshop create flexibility for hobbies, projects, or additional living space. A striking natural rock wall adds texture and a sense of place that feels rooted in the surrounding landscape. Located just minutes from downtown Cashiers and Lake Glenville, Big Sheepcliff offers a rare combination of privacy and convenience. Community amenities include a pavilion with sweeping views of Cashiers Valley, along with multiple ponds and open meadows, all within a gated setting. From morning light to the final glow of evening, the mountains remain a constant and commanding presence. This is a home that captures the essence of life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, offering a refined balance of craftsmanship, setting, and perspective.

Listed by Jochen Lucke of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1002612

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 0.59

Located at an ideal elevation of 4,000 feet, this home is move-in ready, with thoughtful updates that make a real difference day-to-day. Recently renovated from top to bottom, it features high-end fixtures, new appliances, and quality finishes throughout, giving it a fresh, polished feel without sacrificing the warmth of a true mountain home. Four en-suite bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms offer ample space and privacy for family and guests-a layout well-suited to a home where everyone can spread out and feel comfortable. Situated along Trillium's signature 8th hole, the setting here is hard to beat. A flat, usable backyard-uncommon in the mountains-opens to the course, with mountain views to the west and beautiful sunsets every evening. The oversized lot also leaves room to expand the home or to add outdoor living spaces down the road. Chip onto the green before breakfast. Host a putting contest after dinner. Watch a movie or play games on the porch at night. The home is offered furnished, including a new golf cart, which makes it easy to get around and enjoy everything Trillium has to offer. This summer, Trillium is opening a second clubhouse-an all-new, one-of-a-kind lakefront facility featuring a restaurant, a pool, watercraft, and boat rentals-adding yet another reason to call this community home. As with all Trillium properties, your ownership includes generational privileges. Membership at Trillium Links & Lake Club is available, though not required. This membership provides exceptional access to numerous amenities, including an 18-hole championship links golf course, boat rentals and activities on Lake Glenville, indoor and outdoor tennis, pickleball, croquet, a fitness center, hiking trails, kids' programs, and an on-site chapel with seasonal services. Dining options include the recently renovated Clubhouse (completed in 2023) and the spectacular new Landings lakefront facility, which is expected to open this summer. A place for family, a home in the mountains.

Listed by Brenda Beye of Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

MLS Number 1002246

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 0.56

Only 6 minutes to downtown Highlands! Stunning Renovation in Prestigious Highgate. Step into timeless elegance with this completely renovated 4-bedroom, 4 full baths-and-2-half-bath(s) home, nestled in the highly coveted Highgate community. Blending modern luxury with classic charm, every detail of this home has been thoughtfully re-imagined for elevated mountain living. Inside, the split floor plan features two expansive primary suites on the main level, each thoughtfully designed to capture stunning long-range views while offering the tranquility of a private spa. The bathrooms exude sophistication, with dual vanities, spacious showers with imported European tile from Italy and Spain, premium fixtures, and each upper level bathroom has a private water closet. The heart of the home is the open-concept living area, where a newly designed & built kitchen boasts a GE Cafe dual-fuel range, under counter refrigerator/wine cooler, open shelving, and a show-stopping custom vent hood and stone backsplash. Rich wood flooring flows seamlessly into the great room, where massive reclaimed wood beams-expertly crafted and installed by local craftsman Taylor'd Designs of Cashiers, NC-add rustic elegance. The dramatic stone fireplace anchors the room, offering warmth and ambiance as you take in panoramic views that stretch to Clemson, South Carolina. A separate caretaker's suite offers exceptional flexibility, ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, or private gym. Additional features include a two-car garage, generator, and breathtaking vistas from nearly every angle. This isn't just a home-it's a lifestyle upgrade. Come experience luxury mountain living at its finest.

Listed by Andrea Gabbard of Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT

MLS Number 1002734

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 0.49

Set within the gated community of Pilots Knob, this thoughtfully designed four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom mountain home captures expansive, layered, long-range views of the surrounding Blue Ridge landscape from multiple rooms, while offering the comfort and functionality ideal for both everyday living and hosting guests. The main level centers around an open-concept living space where the kitchen, dining area, and great room flow together effortlessly. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and pantry, with an adjoining dining area for relaxed meals or entertaining. A wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter anchors the living room, creating a warm focal point on cool mountain evenings. Expansive glass pocket doors open the great room fully to the covered deck, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience and framing the sweeping mountain vistas beyond. The primary suite is conveniently located on the main floor and includes a spacious bath with a double vanity, a private water closet, and a spa-style wet room with a soaking tub. Additional bedrooms, two on the upper level and one on the lower, provide comfortable accommodations for guests, while the large basement den and bonus room offer flexible space for recreation, media, or a game room. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with the covered deck and lower patio positioned to take full advantage of the ever-changing mountain views. A grilling area creates the perfect setting for gathering under endless stars after a day exploring the Plateau. Residents enjoy paved roads, community green space, a pond, a shared fire pit, and elevations above 4,000 feet, which provide refreshingly cool summer temperatures and a peaceful mountain setting. Rentals are permitted in the community, creating excellent potential for those seeking a vacation home with income-producing opportunities. The Big Ridge area is just minutes away from the pristine waters of Lake Glenville for boating, fishing, and swimming. It is a short drive from the vibrant dining, boutique shopping, and year-round events of Cashiers and Highlands. Easy drives to local airports - 45 minutes to Jackson County Airport or 90 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport - make travel to your mountain getaway simple. Whether enjoyed as a full-time residence, mountain retreat, or investment property, this home delivers the best of elevated living in one of Western North Carolina's most scenic settings.

Listed by Daniel Allen of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1002594

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 1.35

Sitting at just over 3,500 feet in elevation, 1839 Grandview Drive in Tuckasegee offers the best of Western North Carolina living-cooler summer evenings, fewer insects, and crisp mountain air that invites you to leave the windows open. This Bear Lake Reserve retreat captures the long-range, layered mountain views buyers come to the region for. From the moment you step inside, your eye is drawn through the open, light-filled living spaces to rolling ridgelines and shimmering views of Bear Creek Lake below. In the distance, Sol's Creek Falls-a stunning 100+ foot waterfall-adds another breathtaking focal point to the already impressive panorama. Positioned directly above the #1 green of the one-of-a-kind 9-hole Nicklaus Design executive golf course, the home enjoys front-row golf course views while maintaining an elevated sense of privacy. The thoughtfully designed floor plan blends modern luxury with rustic mountain charm. Expansive windows flood the home with natural light, while warm textures and quality finishes create an inviting atmosphere. The main living areas flow effortlessly, ideal for entertaining after a day on the course or lake. Outdoor living is just as compelling. The hot tub is perfectly positioned to capture the same sweeping vistas, making sunset evenings a year-round highlight. Practical upgrades add comfort and peace of mind, including a spacious two-car garage and a finished room above with a new mini-split HVAC system-perfect for guests, a home office, media room, or fitness space. A fenced side yard provides flexibility for pets or added privacy, and the 22kW whole-home generator ensures reliable power in any season. The grounds have been professionally landscaped with native plantings that enhance the natural mountain setting while providing year-round color and texture. Located within the gated, amenity-rich community of Bear Lake Reserve, residents enjoy a private beach and marina on Bear Creek Lake, tennis and pickleball courts, exclusive fly fishing on Robinson Creek, and direct hiking access into Panthertown Valley-often called the “Yosemite of the East.” With lake activities, dining, fitness facilities, and a vibrant social calendar, this property delivers elevated views, premium finishes, waterfall scenery, and world-class amenities in one exceptional offering. Schedule your showing today.

Listed by Joey Laughridge of Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks

MLS Number 1002478

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 7.23

Incredible Mountaintop Estate with 7.2 acres and incredible Cedar Home in the Heart of Bald Rock. Great floor plan with Huge Panoramic Mountain Views at 4100' elevation. Plenty of cleared level land just minutes ride to the incredible Panthertown Valley National Forest Preserve. Features large 2-story vaulted Great Room with wall of windows and tons of decking to bring outside in. Mature Landscape, 3 Car Garage, Workshop, built-ins & bonus rooms. Spectacular family estate property fully furnished, ready to move in. Just 500' from the 6700 acre Pathertown National Forest Preserve. Home offers space galore with 3 bedrooms upstairs, master on main, another bedroom and bonus rooms in spacious lower level with family area, wet bar and gas fireplace. Great property in the Heart of Bald Rock. Sapphire Valley Resort Amenities. Access to Bald Rock trails, Equestrian Center, Common Areas, Panthertown access trailhead, Divide Pavilion included. Walk out basement to cleared level land. 3rd garage underneath with workshop. Generator, large pressurized water system with 2 big storage tanks, new roof, new gutters, new hot water heater, lightning arresters, and fenced in yard with dog house included. Wonderful for Family or Equestrian Estate with great spot for a barn out back!

Listed by Bill Kruckenberger of Sapphire Valley Real Estate

MLS Number 1003375

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 0.5

Set within the gated community of Pilots Knob, this thoughtfully designed four-bedroom, four-bathroom mountain residence captures expansive, layered, long-range views of the Blue Ridge landscape from multiple rooms, blending elevated design with the comfort and ease suited to both everyday living and entertaining. The main level is anchored by an open-concept living area where the kitchen, dining space, and great room connect naturally. The kitchen features a breakfast bar, pantry, and adjoining dining area suited to intimate dinners or casual gatherings. A wood-burning fireplace with a gas starter creates a warm focal point in the great room, while expansive glass pocket doors open fully to the covered deck, blurring the line between indoors and out and framing sweeping mountain vistas beyond. On the main level, the primary suite offers a spacious bathroom with a split double vanity, private water closet, zero-entry shower, and soaking tub. A second main-level bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom provides comfortable accommodations for guests and enhances the home's flexibility for one-level living. Designed for gathering, the lower level includes a guest suite, bunk room, theater room, laundry, and a generous recreation room with a wet bar, along with a fourth full bathroom. Glass pocket doors open directly to the patio, extending the space seamlessly into nature. Oversized walk-in closets and integrated storage areas throughout the home offer rare practicality in a mountain setting. Outdoor living is equally compelling, with both the covered deck and lower patio oriented to capture the ever-changing views, complemented by a firepit and grilling area that create an inviting setting for relaxed afternoons and evenings after exploring the Plateau. Residents of Pilots Knob enjoy paved roads, community green space, a pond, and elevations above 4,000 feet, offering refreshingly cool summer temperatures and a peaceful mountain setting. Short-term rental potential adds meaningful flexibility, allowing the home to function as both a refined retreat and an income-producing asset. Located between Cashiers and Cullowhee, the home is just minutes from Lake Glenville for boating, fishing, and swimming, and a short drive to the dining, boutique shopping, and year-round events of Cashiers and Highlands. Whether as a full-time residence, seasonal escape, or investment property, this home offers a polished expression of luxury mountain living.

Listed by Daniel Allen of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1003542

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 0.67

Experience elevated mountain living in this new construction residence by Loudermilk Homes, perched at over 4,000 feet in the gated Pilots Knob community. Designed to showcase long-range, year-round mountain views, this three-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom home blends refined craftsmanship with the natural beauty of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Cool mountain summers, crisp evenings by the fire, and a peaceful setting above it all create an atmosphere that feels worlds away from the pace of everyday life. Thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining, the open-concept main level features a spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. The primary suite, private office, and powder room are conveniently located on the main floor, while disappearing pocket doors seamlessly connect the interior to the outdoor living space, inviting fresh mountain air and breathtaking views inside. The lower level offers a generous family and recreation room, an ensuite guest bedroom, a bunk room, an additional full bathroom, and a laundry room, providing ample space for family and guests. This level opens to another covered deck, creating multiple vantage points from which to enjoy the ever-changing mountain landscape. Whether sipping morning coffee above the clouds or unwinding beneath a canopy of stars, the home's indoor-outdoor design embraces the beauty and tranquility of its surroundings. Ideally situated near Lake Glenville, residents enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, paddling, hiking, waterfalls, and casual dining. Nearby attractions include Panthertown Valley, Whiteside Mountain, and the charming village centers of Cashiers and Highlands, known for their boutique shopping, fine dining, seasonal festivals, and vibrant mountain culture. Pilots Knob offers a private, elevated retreat with a community pond and green space, while remaining accessible to everyday conveniences and regional travel, with Asheville Regional Airport approximately 90 minutes away and Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville-Spartanburg all within a few hours' drive. Whether serving as a full-time residence, seasonal mountain retreat, or investment property, this furnished, move-in-ready haven delivers luxury, comfort, and the timeless appeal of mountain living at its finest.

Listed by Daniel Allen of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.