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Damian Hall

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Listed by Judith Michaud Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty

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764 Hardscrabble Ridge RD Highlands, NC 28741

4 Beds

6 Baths

2.8 Acres Lot

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Subdivision Hardscrabble Ridge

MLS Listing ID 1002675

Style Log Home

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 2008

Annual Tax Amount $17,793

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 2.800 Acres

Acres 2.8

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

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 cochère, 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.

Location

State NC

County Jackson

Area Highlands

Zoning Residential

Direction From Main Street head straight to Horse Cove Road, then take a sharp left onto Bowery Road. Turn left onto Hirams Cove, then take a sharp left onto Hardscrabble Ridge Road. #764 is at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Rooms

Basement Full, Finished, Heated, Interior Entry, Bath/Stubbed

Interior

Interior Features Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)

Heating Central, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned

Cooling Central Air, Electric, Zoned

Flooring Wood

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Living Room, Masonry, Primary Bedroom

Furnishings Furnished

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Disposal, Gas Oven, Microwave, Wine Cooler, Washer

Laundry Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink

Exterior

Exterior Feature Balcony, Gas Grill, Barbecue, Satellite Dish, Water Feature

Parking Features Additional Parking, Circular Driveway, Carport, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage, Gravel

Garage Spaces 2.0

Carport Spaces 2

Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Water Connected

Waterfront Description None

View Y/N Yes

Water Access Desc Public

View Mountain(s), Panoramic

Roof Type Slate

Topography Sloping

Street Surface Paved

Porch Rear Porch, Covered, Porch, Balcony

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Level, Rolling Slope, Wooded

Faces East

Sewer Septic Tank

Water Public

Level or Stories Two

New Construction No

Others

HOA Name Hardscrabble Ridge POA

Tax ID 7550247233

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