Ad #7345593
MLS #1002675
Some homes are built for a lifetime. The rarest are built for
764 Hardscrabble Ridge Rd lot: 8, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741
$5,750,000
4Beds
6Baths
--Sqft
2.800Acres
About this property
Some homes are built for a lifetime. The rarest are built for generations. Perched atop prestigious Hardscrabble Ridge, this extraordinary home captures breathtaking vistas of iconic Whiteside Mountain and the Cashiers Valley while embodying the timeless character of the great American mountain lodge. From the moment you arrive beneath the massive timber porte cochere, it is clear this is a home designed not simply to impress, but to welcome generations of family and friends. Towering hand-peeled logs, native stone, and walls of glass create interiors that are both grand in scale and remarkably inviting. The soaring great room is anchored by a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and framed by unforgettable mountain views. Beneath it rests a remarkable handwoven rug from the Vatican, a distinctive detail that reflects the home's appreciation for enduring craftsmanship. The kitchen, dining area, and covered porches flow effortlessly together, creating spaces where mornings begin over coffee, afternoons stretch longer than planned, and evenings are spent gathered around the table or beside the fire beneath a canopy of stars. The main-level owner's suite offers exceptional privacy with its own fireplace, spacious bath, dual dressing rooms, and private balcony overlooking the mountains. Upstairs, a welcoming loft provides the perfect gathering place for children and grandchildren, while three generous guest suites, each opening to a private balcony, ensure family and guests enjoy comfort and privacy. One suite features two queen beds and an expansive sitting area, making it ideal for extended family. The unfinished lower level is unlike anything typically found in a mountain home. With soaring ceilings approaching twenty feet, walls of windows, direct access to a tranquil koi pond, and an existing wine cellar, it offers extraordinary flexibility. Whether envisioned as additional guest suites, a home theater, recreation room, fitness studio, or simply left as the ultimate indoor play space for children and grandchildren, it is ready to evolve with the next owner's dreams. Rarely does a home combine authentic lodge architecture, extraordinary craftsmanship, iconic mountain views, and the warmth of a true family retreat so beautifully. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands, this is far more than a luxury residence. It is a legacy property where traditions begin, memories endure, and every season offers another reason to return.
Property Features
4 Beds
6 Baths
0 Sqft
Built in 2008
2.800 Acres
2 Stories
Highlands Falls Country Club
On Golf Course
Driveway, Garage, Carport
Siding: Log
Slate Roof
Has Fireplace
Zoned, Central, Electric (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating)
$17,794 / yr property tax
Macon County
Hardscrabble Ridge Community
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Judith Michaud
Meadows Mountain Realty
828-371-0730
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Listing Agent: Judith Michaud (License #: 136884) 828-371-0730
Broker: Meadows Mountain Realty 828-526-1717 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Meadows Mountain Realty 828-526-1717 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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$5,750,000
4
Beds
6
Baths
--
Sqft
764 Hardscrabble Ridge Rd lot: 8, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741
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MLS# 1002675
Some homes are built for a lifetime. The rarest are built for
$5,750,000
764 Hardscrabble Ridge Rd lot: 8, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741
4
Beds
6
Baths
--
Sqft
2.800
Acres
$5,750,000
764 Hardscrabble Ridge Rd lot: 8, Highlands, North Carolina, 28741
4 Beds
6 Baths
-- Sqft
2.800 Acres
Some homes are built for a lifetime. The rarest are built for generations. Perched atop prestigious Hardscrabble Ridge, this extraordinary home captures breathtaking vistas of iconic Whiteside Mountain and the Cashiers Valley while embodying the timeless character of the great American mountain lodge. From the moment you arrive beneath the massive timber porte cochere, it is clear this is a home designed not simply to impress, but to welcome generations of family and friends. Towering hand-peeled logs, native stone, and walls of glass create interiors that are both grand in scale and remarkably inviting. The soaring great room is anchored by a magnificent floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and framed by unforgettable mountain views. Beneath it rests a remarkable handwoven rug from the Vatican, a distinctive detail that reflects the home's appreciation for enduring craftsmanship. The kitchen, dining area, and covered porches flow effortlessly together, creating spaces where mornings begin over coffee, afternoons stretch longer than planned, and evenings are spent gathered around the table or beside the fire beneath a canopy of stars. The main-level owner's suite offers exceptional privacy with its own fireplace, spacious bath, dual dressing rooms, and private balcony overlooking the mountains. Upstairs, a welcoming loft provides the perfect gathering place for children and grandchildren, while three generous guest suites, each opening to a private balcony, ensure family and guests enjoy comfort and privacy. One suite features two queen beds and an expansive sitting area, making it ideal for extended family. The unfinished lower level is unlike anything typically found in a mountain home. With soaring ceilings approaching twenty feet, walls of windows, direct access to a tranquil koi pond, and an existing wine cellar, it offers extraordinary flexibility. Whether envisioned as additional guest suites, a home theater, recreation room, fitness studio, or simply left as the ultimate indoor play space for children and grandchildren, it is ready to evolve with the next owner's dreams. Rarely does a home combine authentic lodge architecture, extraordinary craftsmanship, iconic mountain views, and the warmth of a true family retreat so beautifully. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands, this is far more than a luxury residence. It is a legacy property where traditions begin, memories endure, and every season offers another reason to return.
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HOME DETAILS
4 Beds
6 Baths
0 Sqft
Built in 2008
2.800 Acres
2 Stories
GOLF COURSE & VIEW
Highlands Falls Country Club
On Golf Course
EXTERIOR
Driveway, Garage, Carport
Siding: Log
Slate Roof
INTERIOR
Has Fireplace
Zoned, Central, Electric (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating)
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY
$17,794 / yr property tax
Macon County
Hardscrabble Ridge Community
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Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Source Property ID
1002675
Listing Agent: Judith Michaud (License #: 136884) 828-371-0730
Broker: Meadows Mountain Realty 828-526-1717 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Broker: Meadows Mountain Realty 828-526-1717 Listing Site
Copyright © 2026 Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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