$3,895,000

Single Family Home/House Highlands United States

  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 31,799 Sqft lot
  • Updated: June 28
  • 3
    Views for last 30 days
  • MLS#1003582

About the Property

Own a rare in-town Highlands retreat just steps from the new Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the charm of mountain living paired with a vibrant cultural lifestyle, with world-class performances, fine dining, boutique shopping, and all that Highlands has to offer just a short stroll from your front door. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, this elegant home offers exceptional privacy, surrounded b
Own a rare in-town Highlands retreat just steps from the new Performing Arts Center. Enjoy the charm of mountain living paired with a vibrant cultural lifestyle, with world-class performances, fine dining, boutique shopping, and all that Highlands has to offer just a short stroll from your front door. Set on beautifully landscaped grounds, this elegant home offers exceptional privacy, surrounded by mature evergreens that create the feeling of a secluded estate in the heart of town. A welcoming sense of arrival begins with the lush front gardens and continues to the enchanting rear courtyard, where a waterfall and fountain provide a tranquil backdrop for outdoor living. Inside, a gracious foyer opens to a spacious great room featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a stunning stone fireplace. The adjoining dining area flows seamlessly into the stunning gourmet kitchen, designed for both entertaining and everyday living. A charming keeping room with its own stone fireplace creates the perfect gathering place for family and friends while meals are prepared. The inviting screened porch, complete with a wood-burning fireplace, serves as an additional living space overlooking the picturesque gardens. Just beyond, an open-air deck offers the ideal setting for grilling, relaxing, and enjoying the mountain sunshine. The main-level primary suite is a private sanctuary, featuring a fireplace, peaceful garden views, and a luxurious spa-inspired bath with soaking tub and separate shower. A second ensuite guest bedroom and a cozy den complete the main level. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms-including a delightful bunk room-provide ample accommodations for family and guests. A sitting area and office nook offer flexible spaces for work, reading, or relaxation. Thoughtfully maintained and move-in ready, the home also features a two-car carport with floored attic storage, additional guest parking, a generator, central vacuum system, gas starters in all four fireplaces, custom closet shelving, and a fully encapsulated crawlspace. Combining privacy, luxury, and convenience, this exceptional Highlands property offers the opportunity to enjoy the very best of mountain living in one of the area’s most desirable in-town locations.
  • Property type

    House

  • Floors

    2

  • Year built

    2002

Features

  • Fireplace
  • Garden
  • Mountain View
  • Terrace
  • Parking
  • Office
  • High Ceiling
  • Privacy

Explore the Area

540 Chestnut Street, Highlands, North Carolina, United States View on Google Maps
Price per sqft
Low
High

View 244 more listings in Highlands

Pam Nellis Pam Nellis background
Joined 3 years ago
Your message
You have inquired about this property

The agent will contact you soon by

Listed by

Pam Nellis
North Carolina, United States
View agent profile
Pam Nellis Pam Nellis background
1
Listings
2025
Joined

Book home tour with Pam Nellis

Choose a date and whether you'd like a virtual or in-person tour with the agent.

In-person tour
Preferred date
Tour type
Ivester Jackson Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate - Highlands Cashiers
Ivester Jackson Blackstream Christie's International Real Estate - Highlands Cashiers
210 N. 5th Street, 28741, Highlands, North Carolina, United States
View agency profile

Led by an unrivaled group of Founding Highlands Cashier’s local expert brokers, Christie’s International Real Es

Led by an unrivaled group of Founding Highlands Cashier’s local expert brokers, Christie’s International Real Estate Highlands Cashiers represents Western North Carolina’s most distinctive properties. From the historic charm and ambience of Highlands to Cashiers ’exclusive gated golf communities and enclaves, to mountainside estate properties with expansive views, Christie’s International Real Estate brokers are immersed in the Plateau’s local community. Our company benefits from a remarkable partnership between Atlanta’s Bonneau Ansley III, and Ivester Jackson Properties, southeastern luxury real estate powerhouses. Together, we have a strong local presence in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas, and our connection with Christie’s International Real Estate affiliate offices worldwide adds even more value to our network.

Last updated
June 28
First listed
Jun 28
Agent licence
#195159 (NC)
Listing reference
HCMLS1003582
Call

Start phone call with:

Hello, I’m calling for the property with the reference HCMLS1003582, which I discovered on JamesEdition.

After the call, we'll provide your contacts to the agent for easy communication.

brokerages we
partnered with