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The outside is timeless mountain architecture. The inside? A fresh take on luxury living in Cashiers, North Carolina.
Located in @glencovebyoldedwards 107 Summer Sky Lane pairs classic mountain character with sophisticated, light-filled interiors designed for gathering.
Designed by @edgensherzogarchitects and built b…
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Equestrian amenities in the community. A private sauna at home. And downtown Highlands just minutes away.
Now offered at $1,375,000, 54 Deer Run is a fully renovated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the Cold Springs community of Highlands, NC.
Inside, discover an updated kitchen, fireplaces in both the living room and pri…
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Sometimes, it’s the little things, like sun rays through a turning leaf, or a carpet of red on mountain moss.
All 📸 from 10.8.26
Those trees near First Presbyterian Church are doing their thing early once again! And we are seeing some beautiful splotching on the north side of Whiteside Mountain.
We can’t wait for t…
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A room full of people, a table full of tiles, and almost no one looking at a phone.
Comment “ELEVATE” and we’ll DM you the Fall issue.
In “Order Out of Chaos”, we spend time around the table with @mountainmahjcollective4118 , created by Melanie Couch and Nancy Dyleski in Highlands.
The story follows the patterns, ri…
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FALL ELEVATE 2026 IS LIVE.
The new issue of ELEVATE: A Field Guide to the Plateau & Beyond looks a little closer at the places, people and stories shaping life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and beyond.
Inside:
A Signal in the Trees
With Andrew Renfro of @hcltnc , we explore why some trees seem to get a head star…
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Some trees turn early for a very good reason. The explanation changes the way you see fall color.
Comment “ELEVATE” and we’ll DM you the Fall issue.
For A Signal in the Trees, we spent time with Andrew Renfro, Land Conservation Director at the @hcltnc looking more closely at what is happening across the Plateau each f…
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Highlands NC real estate inside Old Edwards Club: 112 Willowbrook Court is offered at $3,600,000 in @highlandscove
Mountain views, the golf course below, and a lake in the distance give this Highlands, North Carolina home three distinct perspectives from its setting inside the gated community.
The details that did n…
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An exclusive look inside a custom Riverwalk home before the new owners move in.
@johnmuirrealtor gave us a peek inside this recently sold riverfront new construction home in Riverwalk in Highlands, NC, just days before its new owners are scheduled to move in.
Built by @curatedcommunitiesllc, the home brings Riverwalk…
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What if you didn’t have to choose between big mountain views and being close to downtown Highlands?
@joyriderealestate takes us inside 1084 Big Bear Pen Road, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom mountain home in Highlands, NC with commanding Whiteside Mountain views and convenient access to town.
Located in Big Bear Pe…
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Are you ready?
There are signs of autumn everywhere…
60 degrees this afternoon in Highlands, NC ☺️
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At the end of a quiet mountain road, this turnkey Sapphire retreat pairs long-range mountain views with privacy, space and a setting designed for slowing down.
Offered at $1,250,000, 203 Cucumber Court features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a two-car garage and a generous bonus room currently arranged for additional sleeping…
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The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival closed out its 2026 festival weekend with the Black & White Masquerade at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, celebrating 100 years of the 1926 silent-film classic The Phantom of the Opera.
Guests arrived in black and white for a gourmet reception before experiencing The Phantom…
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The outside is timeless mountain architecture. The inside? A fresh take on luxury living in Cashiers, North Carolina.
Located in @glencovebyoldedwards 107 Summer Sky Lane pairs classic mountain character with sophisticated, light-filled interiors designed for gathering.
Designed by @edgensherzogarchitects and built by Horizon Construction Group, this newly completed home features five private bedroom suites, a beautifully appointed kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and an expansive covered porch with a fireplace.
The property was also featured in the Fall 2026 issue of our ELEVATE digital magazine.
📍 107 Summer Sky Lane | Cashiers, NC
Offered at $4,390,000 | MLS 1004090
Listed by:
Jennifer Blake | 828.226.3030
Ed Hillis | 336.669.1406
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Explore the full property through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
#CashiersNCRealEstate #GlenCoveByOldEdwards #LuxuryHomesNC #CashiersNorthCarolina #MountainLuxuryHomes
Sick video !🫡
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Equestrian amenities in the community. A private sauna at home. And downtown Highlands just minutes away.
Now offered at $1,375,000, 54 Deer Run is a fully renovated 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the Cold Springs community of Highlands, NC.
Inside, discover an updated kitchen, fireplaces in both the living room and primary suite, heated bathroom floors, and a private sauna. Outside, enjoy a covered porch, mountain surroundings, and access to a community offering equestrian facilities and horse boarding options.
📍 54 Deer Run | Highlands, NC
Explore the full property through Featured Listings at the link in our bio.
Questions or interested in a private showing? Contact Brooks Kittrell at 828.230.4453.
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #EquestrianLifestyle #LuxuryMountainLiving #BHHSMMR
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Sometimes, it’s the little things, like sun rays through a turning leaf, or a carpet of red on mountain moss.
All 📸 from 10.8.26
Those trees near First Presbyterian Church are doing their thing early once again! And we are seeing some beautiful splotching on the north side of Whiteside Mountain.
We can’t wait for the peak-leaf season (Our research suggests Oct 11 and 25 this year). Visit the link in our bio to find our leaf color guide on pg. 34 of our digital magazine ELEVATE! (It just came out!)
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A room full of people, a table full of tiles, and almost no one looking at a phone.
Comment “ELEVATE” and we’ll DM you the Fall issue.
In “Order Out of Chaos”, we spend time around the table with @mountainmahjcollective4118 , created by Melanie Couch and Nancy Dyleski in Highlands.
The story follows the patterns, rituals and peculiarities of American mahjong, then moves beyond the game itself to what keeps people coming back. It also takes us inside Spruce Interiors in Highlands Creek Village, where mahjong tiles, mats and sets share space with furnishings and pieces for the home.
Read the full story in the Fall 2026 issue of ELEVATE: A Field Guide to the Plateau & Beyond.
#ElevateMagazine #HighlandsNC #Mahjong #MountainMahjCollective #SpruceInteriors
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FALL ELEVATE 2026 IS LIVE.
The new issue of ELEVATE: A Field Guide to the Plateau & Beyond looks a little closer at the places, people and stories shaping life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau and beyond.
Inside:
A Signal in the Trees
With Andrew Renfro of @hcltnc , we explore why some trees seem to get a head start on fall and what those early changes can tell us about the landscape.
The Leaf Color Guide
A field guide to eight familiar species, when they tend to turn and what to look for as color moves across the Plateau.
Order Out of Chaos
We spend an evening with @mountainmahjcollective4118 where Melanie Couch and Nancy Dyleski have built something around tiles, conversation and the simple pleasure of putting the phone down.
What Grows After You Arrive
At Lake Keowee, we look at The Reserve Foundation @reserveatlakekeowee and the ways a community can begin giving back to the place it calls home. Photography by @morganlambphotos
Plus local history, design, food and more from across the region.
Read the Fall issue at the link in our bio.
#ElevateMagazine #HighlandsNC #CashiersNC #WesternNorthCarolina #HighlandsCashiersPlateau
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Some trees turn early for a very good reason. The explanation changes the way you see fall color.
Comment “ELEVATE” and we’ll DM you the Fall issue.
For A Signal in the Trees, we spent time with Andrew Renfro, Land Conservation Director at the @hcltnc looking more closely at what is happening across the Plateau each fall.
Why one tree can turn before its neighbors. Why the same color can mean different things. And what becomes visible once you know where to look.
Read the full feature in the Fall 2026 issue of ELEVATE: A Field Guide to the Plateau & Beyond.
All footage from Oct. 7 2026, (except for the sourwood) Follow along for more leaf color updates on the Plateau!
#ElevateMagazine #HighlandsNC #HighlandsCashiersLandTrust #FallColor #WesternNorthCarolina
@gunclemick Check your DMs!
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Highlands NC real estate inside Old Edwards Club: 112 Willowbrook Court is offered at $3,600,000 in @highlandscove
Mountain views, the golf course below, and a lake in the distance give this Highlands, North Carolina home three distinct perspectives from its setting inside the gated community.
The details that did not make it into the reel: 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath, a 2-car garage, walk-in pantry, abundant storage, fiber-optic internet, community water and sewer, and a 24-hour staffed security gate.
Club membership is optional and separate from homeownership. Purchasing within the community includes a membership opportunity, subject to club approval and availability.
112 Willowbrook Court
Highlands, NC 28741
MLS 1003538 | $3,600,000
Listed by:
Jennifer Blake, Broker
828.226.3030
Ed Hillis, Broker
336.669.1406
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
See the full property through our Featured Listings link in bio.
#HighlandsNCRealEstate #OldEdwardsClub #HighlandsCove #LuxuryHomesHighlandsNC #HighlandsNC
@sethtiltonrealestate Isn’t it a beautiful property? Thanks you Seth!
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An exclusive look inside a custom Riverwalk home before the new owners move in.
@johnmuirrealtor gave us a peek inside this recently sold riverfront new construction home in Riverwalk in Highlands, NC, just days before its new owners are scheduled to move in.
Built by @curatedcommunitiesllc, the home brings Riverwalk’s mountain modern architecture together with custom features designed specifically for the owners, including a private gym beneath the garage, a pizza oven on the main-level deck, and several others.
Located along the Cullasaja River and less than a mile from downtown Highlands, Riverwalk offers something increasingly difficult to find in the Highlands real estate market: new construction, modern mountain design, riverfront living and walkability to town.
This home was recently sold by the @michaudrauersgroup of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
Stay tuned for more from Riverwalk.
For information on available homesites and opportunities:
John Muir, Broker
404.245.7027
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #MountainModern #NewConstruction #LuxuryRealEstate
@jpiazzanc828 thank you! ☺️
@fingen2024 Thanks for your interest. We sent you our Riverwalk landing page link. Check your DMs!
@camdenrog ❤️
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What if you didn’t have to choose between big mountain views and being close to downtown Highlands?
@joyriderealestate takes us inside 1084 Big Bear Pen Road, a beautifully renovated 3-bedroom mountain home in Highlands, NC with commanding Whiteside Mountain views and convenient access to town.
Located in Big Bear Pen and just steps from the Highlands Plateau Greenway trails, the home combines an exceptional location with an extensive renovation designed around the view. Inside, vaulted ceilings lead to a chef’s kitchen with a 48-inch Viking range, custom wood range hood and massive island.
1084 Big Bear Pen Road | Highlands, NC
3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 0.84 Acres
Offered at $1,975,000
Listed by Joy Rideout, Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
404.569.9486
Explore 1084 Big Bear Pen Road through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #MountainHomes #WesternNorthCarolina
@andreagabbardrealestate Thank you! Joy nailed it 🎯
@deeannhawkins01 It really is.
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Are you ready?
There are signs of autumn everywhere…
60 degrees this afternoon in Highlands, NC ☺️
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At the end of a quiet mountain road, this turnkey Sapphire retreat pairs long-range mountain views with privacy, space and a setting designed for slowing down.
Offered at $1,250,000, 203 Cucumber Court features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a two-car garage and a generous bonus room currently arranged for additional sleeping space. The centerpiece is the expansive back porch, with room for multiple gathering areas overlooking layers of distant ridgelines.
Inside, the home is offered furnished with a distinctive, collected style that makes it ready to enjoy from day one.
203 Cucumber Court
Sapphire, North Carolina
$1,250,000
3 Bedrooms | 2.5 Baths | 2-Car Garage
For more information or to schedule a private showing:
Joanne Bryson, Broker @sellingtheplateau
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
828.200.7951
View this property through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
#SapphireNC #SapphireValley #WesternNorthCarolinaRealEstate #MountainHomes BerkshireHathawayHomeServices
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The Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival closed out its 2026 festival weekend with the Black & White Masquerade at the Highlands Performing Arts Center, celebrating 100 years of the 1926 silent-film classic The Phantom of the Opera.
Guests arrived in black and white for a gourmet reception before experiencing The Phantom of the Opera on the big screen with live musical accompaniment by members of the @wcuschoolofmusic orchestra, followed by sweets and champagne. The evening also marked the festival’s Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty was proud to sponsor this year’s Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival and support the film, arts and cultural experiences that make life on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau so distinctive.
Congratulations to everyone behind another memorable festival. Follow @highlandscashiersfilmfestival to stay connected and see what’s next.
#HighlandsCashiersFilmFestival #HighlandsNC #FilmFestival #HighlandsCashiersPlateau #MeadowsMountainRealty
@bpd2105 it really was! 🙌
@jhd3417 😍😍
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How important are views when buying a luxury mountain home?
Mountain views can vary dramatically depending on elevation, orientation, surrounding trees, and the property's position on the land. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help buyers look beyond listing photos and consider how the views may actually experience from the home and property.
What should I know about buying a home on a steep or wooded lot?
Terrain can affect driveways, outdoor spaces, drainage, landscaping, and future maintenance, so the land deserves as much attention as the house itself. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help buyers identify the property-specific considerations that come with mountain terrain.
Could a smaller mountain home be a better fit than a large luxury property?
For some buyers, a more manageable home can provide the mountain setting, privacy, and outdoor lifestyle they want without taking on unnecessary space or upkeep. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help compare homes based on how you actually expect to use the property.
What should downsizers consider when moving from a larger home into a mountain community?
Downsizing can involve more than reducing square footage, especially when buyers are also changing how they spend their time and use their home. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help compare properties based on maintenance, accessibility, storage, entertaining space, and the lifestyle you want to maintain.
How should I evaluate a mountain home's outdoor living space?
Decks, porches, patios, fire pits, gardens, and natural gathering areas can become some of the most-used parts of a mountain home, but their condition and usability can vary significantly. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help buyers consider how the outdoor spaces fit the property's setting and their plans for using the home.
What should I pay attention to when touring a mountain home in person?
During a showing, it is worth looking beyond finishes to the approach to the property, driveway, drainage, surrounding terrain, natural light, outdoor areas, and the condition of major systems. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help buyers evaluate those details so the property's appeal is matched by a realistic understanding of ownership.
