540 Chestnut ST Highlands, NC 28741
5 Beds
4 Baths
0.73 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
MLS Listing ID 1003582
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2002
Annual Tax Amount $9,299
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.730 Acres
Acres 0.73
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
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.
Location
State NC
County Macon
Area Highlands In-Town
Zoning Residential
Direction From Highlands, take N Fourth Street toward Cashiers and turn right onto Chestnut Street. Go past the Performing Art Center, and 540 Chestnut is on the left.
Rooms
Other Rooms Carport(s)
Basement Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Encapsulated
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Speed Internet, Primary Downstairs, Stone Counters, Storage, Solar Tube(s), Soaking Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air, Electric
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Gas Log, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Outside, Propane, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
Furnishings Furnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer
Laundry Common Area, Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden, Water Feature
Parking Features Additional Parking
Carport Spaces 2
Utilities Available Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Propane, Sewer Connected
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Garden
Roof Type Asphalt
Topography Sloping
Street Surface Asphalt,Concrete
Accessibility None
Porch Rear Porch, Front Porch, Screened
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Cleared, Sloped Down, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Paved, City Lot
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
Additional Building Carport(s)
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 7540521395
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