Western North Carolina Homes with Panoramic Views

MLS Number 1002709

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 7.68

Perched on 7.68 acres at the highest point in Burlingame, this unique property offers outstanding, unobstructed 360-degree views. Chosen by the original developer for his own family home and guest house, this most unique property offers remarkable privacy, scale, and presence with many custom features throughout. Enter through the front door into a large foyer and seating area centered on a wood-burning fireplace and crowned by a raised octagonal ceiling with a massive light fixture. The main living area continues the octagonal theme and is anchored by a floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace. Walls lined with wormy chestnut create warmth and character, while the expansive layout offers numerous entertaining possibilities. A commercial-grade kitchen supports gatherings of all sizes and reflects the home's history of hosting and hospitality. The flexible floor plan has most recently served as a training facility for religious leaders, yet it can easily be adapted into a substantial private residence. The fully equipped guest house includes two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a full kitchen, a living room, and a dining area - each positioned to enjoy the incredible long-range views. Outdoor spaces are equally compelling, with a manmade water feature, gazebo, and sweeping grounds that take full advantage of the elevation. From outside the main house, ascend the spiral staircase to the cupola rising high above the roofline, where views extend for miles in every direction. Utilitarian details and acreage combine with architectural distinction to create a truly one-of-a-kind offering within the Burlingame community. Burlingame is a family-focused mountain community set at approximately 3,000 feet in Sapphire, North Carolina, offering a lifestyle that balances natural beauty, recreation, and connection. Winding roads, parks, hiking trails, fishing ponds, and trout waters create an inviting setting for time outdoors, while homes range from golf-course residences to riverfront and mountain-view retreats. At the heart of the community is Burlingame Country Club, featuring dining, social spaces, an 18-hole championship golf course, fitness facilities, tennis, pickleball, croquet, and a heated pool. Club membership is available upon application and approval and is not required for property ownership, allowing residents to enjoy Burlingame's relaxed, welcoming lifestyle at their own pace.

Listed by Marsha Bricker of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.

MLS Number 1002949

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 6.94

A rare mountain estate with iconic views set within the gated enclave of Sassafras Ridge, this 6.9-acre estate offers sweeping panoramic views across the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. From its elevated setting, the horizon stretches over Nix, Toxaway, and Bald Rock mountains, with a glimpse of the storied fairways of the Country Club of Sapphire Valley below. Membership to the club is by invitation only, adding to the sense of privacy and exclusivity. At the very end of Long Way Road, privacy and serenity define the approach. The custom-built main residence is perfectly oriented to capture its extraordinary vistas from nearly every living space, allowing the beauty of the mountains to serve as an ever-changing backdrop. The main level flows effortlessly from the gourmet kitchen - equipped with premium appliances, custom cabinetry, and an expansive island - into the dining and living rooms, where a grand stone fireplace anchors the space. Walls of glass invite sunlight to pour in while framing the awe-inspiring views. Step onto the covered porch, a year-round gathering place complete with its own stone fireplace and protective isinglass panels, extending its comfort into the cooler months. Just beyond, the lower deck offers a stainless steel hot tub and firepit seating, both perfectly positioned to embrace the sweeping vistas. The main-level primary suite is a private sanctuary, featuring a secluded balcony, dual closets, and a spa-inspired bath. A powder room and laundry room complete this level. Upstairs, a relaxed sitting area serves three spacious guest suites, each with its own ensuite bath. One of these is a charming bunk room, designed for younger guests to enjoy, with whimsical hand-painted walls that set the tone for laughter and adventure. Outside, a path through manicured gardens - past a serene meditation area with a weeping stone water feature - leads to the detached guest cottage. This flexible space is ideal as a private office, creative studio, or self-contained guest quarters. Estate properties of this caliber - commanding views, refined livability, and acreage to match - are an increasingly rare discovery on the Plateau. Offered fully furnished and move-in ready, this 2023 residence is more than a home. It is a legacy retreat where mountain elegance, privacy, and natural beauty converge.

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

MLS Number 1001608

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 0.86

Opportunity awaits! Welcome to 289 Lower Brushy Face Road, a timeless, classic Highlands Country Club home that captures the essence of thoughtful luxurious design and comfortable mountain living. Nestled in the hills of the back nine of one of the most idyllic clubs the plateau has to offer, this charming 5 bedroom, 5 full bathroom home who's design was inspired by William Frank McCall, Jr, a well-known architect. It was created with the focus being the breathtaking mountain ranges the property faces. Nearly every room in the house has sweeping views of Whiteside, Satulah, Shortoff and more. As you approach 289 Lower Brushy Face, you are greeted with a circular drive, charming gardens, stone walls and hand crafted lanterns made specifically for this beautiful home. Upon entering the foyer, one will notice the Tennessee stone floors which are both stylish and functional, but the real treat are the 100 year old, wide plank, heart of pine floors throughout the home that came out of a South Georgia School House. The living room's high ceilings and tall windows offer breath taking views. This home's easy floor plan, with primary suite, second bedroom and full bathroom, living areas, kitchen, dining, laundry and garage access on the main level offer the ease of use and function for everyday living and entertaining guests. 289 Lower Brushy Face boasts an oversized chef's kitchen with a generous center island and a large deck that has both open and covered areas to enjoy those cool mountain days and relaxing evenings. There are three additional bedrooms with their own designated bathrooms and an additional laundry room on the lower, plus a bonus flexible space that could be used as a home office, extra living area, television room or overflow bunk space for family and guests. The well-kept and professionally designed interiors of this home will make you feel right at home. Cozy up by the stone fireplace with family and friends while taking in views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Just minutes from downtown Highlands and all it has to offer makes mountain living easy. Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the blue ridge mountains and to be a part of Highlands, North Carolina's elevated lifestyle. Call me to see this home today.

Listed by Cole Fuhrman of Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

MLS Number 1003745

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 0.68

Experience unparalleled mountain living in this exceptional Koenig-built timber frame home, perfectly positioned behind the gates of the prestigious Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove. This residence offers an exquisite lifestyle of comfort and natural beauty, ideally located with convenient proximity to both the GlenCove and Old Edwards Club houses. Nestled amidst towering trees, the property provides exceptional privacy while boasting breathtaking long-range mountain views. The heart of the home is designed for seamless entertaining, featuring an expansive, open-concept living area with a stunning stacked stone fireplace and an oversized dining room. The main level showcases classic mountain elegance with intricate tongue-and-groove natural wood finishes throughout. The kitchen is a chef's delight, equipped with high-end appliances, a generous island, and ample storage. Perhaps the most cherished feature of this residence is its integration with the outdoors. The spacious porch serves as an idyllic sanctuary for enjoying the sunrise, hosting an al fresco dinner, or unwinding in the evening beside the outdoor fireplace. With its prime location directly overlooking the number 12 and 17 greens, this home captures the serene essence of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. The thoughtful layout offers room for everyone, including a lower-level living area that provides a perfect space for overnight guests. The quality of this home begins when you enter through the custom Alder wood door, and your view is drawn to the craftsmanship of the Douglas fir timber frame family room. Exterior is stone with clad casement Windows. Whether you are enjoying the quiet privacy of the trees or entertaining friends and family, this mountain retreat is a true legacy property. Membership to the Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove-featuring an 18-hole Tom Jackson-designed course, heated mineral pool, fitness center, and clay tennis courts-is available through a separate application process.

Listed by Linda Conley and Al Stoneham of Howard Hanna Allen Tate - Wildcat Cliffs

MLS Number 1002930

• Residential
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 2.41

It's not simply a home, it's a rare and magical connection to nature. Privately set on approximately 2.5 gently rolling acres in the gated Big Sheepcliff community, this Mountain Modern retreat offers an extraordinary blend of long-range mountain views, refined design, natural beauty, and convenience just minutes from Cashiers Village. A waterfall along the drive creates a memorable arrival, setting the tone for a property designed to feel both elevated and deeply connected to its surroundings. As the personal home of an interior decorator, the residence reflects thoughtful attention to atmosphere, flow, and livability. Expansive windows frame panoramic views of Whiteside Mountain, Yellow Mountain, Lake Glenville, and the surrounding Blue Ridge landscape, while inviting interiors create comfortable spaces for everyday living, quiet retreat, and effortless entertaining. Generous decks and an all-season sunroom extend the home into the landscape, offering year-round enjoyment of the views, fresh mountain air, and peaceful mountain setting. The finished lower level provides flexible space for guests, recreation, work, or extended living, adding versatility to this already distinctive mountain property. Private yet conveniently located near boutique shopping, fine dining, arts, culture, and outdoor recreation throughout Cashiers and the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, this Big Sheepcliff home offers a rare opportunity to own a luxury mountain retreat where design, privacy, and nature come together beautifully. Schedule your private showing and experience the setting for yourself.

Listed by Heather Ball and Douglas Treadwell of Mountain Life Real Estate,LLC

MLS Number 1003554

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 1.82

Perched within the gated enclave of Chinquapin, this stunning new construction captures what the mountains are truly about - long-range views that stretch endlessly, cool mountain air, and spaces designed to gather and linger. Step inside to a soaring Great Room anchored by a stone fireplace, where the mountains frame every window. Stacking glass doors span the living room wall, dissolving the boundary between inside and out and opening fully to the Carolina Porch, complete with its own stone fireplace. The main level flows effortlessly from this breathtaking living space to a chef's kitchen with butler's pantry and grilling deck built for functional living. The primary en-suite becomes its own sanctuary complete with a private sitting room and sweeping mountain views. Downstairs, the terrace level is its own world: a spacious family room with fireplace, a dry bar for entertaining, three private bedroom en-suites, and a second covered porch that spills into the mountain landscape. A three-car garage rounds out the practical luxury of the package. This is a home built for the way people actually live in the mountains - inside and out, together and apart, with views that never stop earning their keep.

Listed by Meryl Monivis and Liz Harris of Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty

MLS Number 1003452

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 120.94

“A true Western North Carolina legacy property-120.94 acres of protected beauty featuring springs, a waterfall, abundant wildlife, and sweeping views, centered around a one-of-a-kind custom home built to stand the test of time. Properties of this scale, privacy, and craftsmanship are rarely offered.” Accessed through a private electric gate, a gently sloping ¾-mile paved drive winds through mature timber to the homesite atop Little Mountain. The land is both usable and thoughtfully improved, featuring a creek, natural springs, and an established one-mile loop trail ideal for hiking or UTV access. A large equipment shed provides storage, and the property benefits from a timber tax exemption. Surveyed in 2025, the acreage reflects careful stewardship. Completed in 2023, the custom-built residence is perfectly positioned to capture what may be some of the finest views in the region, overlooking the surrounding mountains and French Broad River Valley. Offering approximately 3,847 square feet of heated living space, the home is complemented by exceptional outdoor living areas, including a 400-square-foot screened porch with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and TV; a 400-square-foot covered patio with a second fireplace; and a grilling deck. Inside, quality and craftsmanship are evident throughout. Features include Sub-Zero appliances, gas cooktop, dual-fuel oven, walk-in pantry, horizontal gas fireplace, and a spacious three-car garage. The main level offers two bedrooms, two full baths, and a half bath, while the lower level includes two additional bedrooms, each with its own full bath. A Generac whole-home propane generator provides peace of mind. Extensive boulder hardscaping and professional landscaping enhance the setting. An additional 700 square feet of basement space offers flexibility for storage or future expansion. Despite its remarkable privacy, the property is conveniently located just 2.4 miles from Pisgah National Forest, 5.7 miles from downtown Brevard, 13.5 miles from Asheville Regional Airport, and within easy reach of DuPont State Recreational Forest, Hendersonville, and Gorges State Park. Whether enjoying the mountain breeze from the porch, gathering around the outdoor fireplaces, or exploring the trail system, this property offers a rare combination of scale, comfort, and livability. A truly exceptional opportunity to own one of Western North Carolina's most distinctive private estates.

Listed by Billy McCoy of RE/MAX Land of the Waterfalls

MLS Number 1003488

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 2.32

NEW LISTING! Voluminous views and privacy from this LIKE NEW residence! As you approach this home from the road, the lush landscaping and hard scape make a statement of true elegance. From the impressive, two-story foyer entry, you'll see the stunning staircase and views through the great room and beyond to the lake and mountains. The magnificent view pulls you into the inviting living space and beckons you to stay. This luxury home sits on 2.3 acres, and features 4 full suites, each with impressive lake and mountain views. There are mesmerizing views from most of the rooms, the deck and screen porch as well. The primary suite is very private and peaceful with cathedral ceilings, a gas log fireplace and a separate screened porch. There's also a roomy office or den connected to the primary bedroom suite. The spacious and luxurious bath has much storage and beautiful views. The walk-in closet is a lady's dream. The well-appointed kitchen is not only beautiful, but functional with an island and a built-in storage and breakfront off the kitchen and breakfast room. The main level is perfect for a couple to live full time. Upstairs are three generously sized suites for guests and a reading area/loft. One of the upstairs suites has a gas log fireplace. Downstairs is a family room and theater room and full bath plus additional storage. The home has been exceptionally well maintained and features many new components, such as the 3 zone HVAC system, new bathroom granite & also quartz counters, a whole house generator and a fresh coat of paint throughout the interior, along with many new upscale window treatments... it is ready to move into and make it the next homeowners' dream home. The owners purchased the lot below, and one half the lot next door to maintain the open views and to keep it private.

Listed by Kathryn Balistreri of Balistreri Realty

MLS Number 1003036

• Residential
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 5
• Acreage 1.05

Set along the banks of the Cullasaja River, this thoughtfully designed mountain retreat in Riverwalk offers a rare opportunity to own a new construction riverfront home in one of Highlands' most scenic settings. Situated on a gently sloping 1.05 acre lot, the home is positioned to take full advantage of its natural surroundings, with a rear deck overlooking the river. Estimated completion: Summer 2027. The two-level floor plan is designed to blend open gathering spaces with private retreats. The main level features a spacious living room with fireplace, seamlessly connected to the dining area and a well-appointed kitchen with large island, walk-in pantry, and adjacent grilling deck-ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining. A covered rear deck extends the living space and provides a front-row view of the river and surrounding forest. The main-level primary suite offers convenience and privacy, complete with dual closets and a spa-inspired bath. The lower level is designed for both relaxation and entertaining, featuring a large media room, multiple guest suites, and access to an expansive lower deck, all oriented toward the river. Architectural details reflect timeless mountain style, including cedar shake accents, stone, and board-and-batten siding, complemented by expansive windows that bring in natural light and views. A two-car garage and ample storage complete the home. Offered as a lot/home package within Riverwalk, buyers have the opportunity to secure new construction with curated finishes and thoughtful design, all set along the Cullasaja River.

Listed by John Muir of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty - HF

MLS Number 1002493

• Residential
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 12.24

Perched atop over 12 secluded acres, this majestic log cabin estate is a rare and timeless offering - a legacy property where generations have gathered to celebrate life, love, and the breathtaking beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Toxaway. Every room, beam, and view tells a story. Thoughtfully crafted with intention and care, the home features five spacious ensuite bedrooms, each oriented to capture stunning vistas. The main-level primary suite is a serene retreat, complete with an impressive stone fireplace and direct access to outdoor tranquility. The main and lower-level living areas feature impressive wood-burning stone fireplaces and are framed by walls of windows that flood the interior with natural light, showcasing the expansive views. A spacious upstairs loft offers a quiet sitting area, while the lower level includes a flex room and workshop for hobbies or additional living space. At the heart of the home is a chef's dream kitchen featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a Viking gas range, a Bosch dishwasher, and a large prep island. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the adjacent dining area, powder room, and laundry room. Ideal for entertaining guests or hosting intimate family gatherings, this home was designed for making memories. Outside, a private driveway leads through a laurel gate and over a picturesque bridge to a cascading waterfall. Multiple oversized decks, a screened-in sunroom, and a generous carport leading to a covered front porch offer abundant outdoor living space to enjoy the crisp mountain air and gaze at the mountains and moonrises. This remarkable estate, now being offered for the first time, is impeccably maintained, partially furnished, and offers enduring hardwood and large stone flooring, oversized bathrooms, and quality craftsmanship throughout. Located within the sought-after Lake Toxaway Estates community and just under an hour from Asheville Regional Airport, this home is ideally situated to enjoy the nearby mountain communities of Brevard, Sapphire, Cashiers, and Highlands. More than a home, this is a rare opportunity to create a legacy in one of Western North Carolina's most treasured settings.

Listed by Bambi Famous Kaine of Silver Creek Real Estate Group,Inc.