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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 @highlandscashiersfilmfestival has officially begun in Highlands, NC.
Tonight, filmmakers, film lovers and members of our mountain community gathered at the @highlandsperformingac for the Festival Kickoff Party, featuring live bluegrass from local favorite Silly Ridge and an opportunity to meet Artistic Director @…
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Whiteside Mountain. Your front row.
At 429 Hardscrabble Ridge Road in Highlands, NC, iconic mountain views take center stage from this brand-new luxury home on 1.79 private acres.
Designed for both everyday mountain living and entertaining, the home features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a luxury kitchen with separate prep …
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Experience recognizes experience.
This client feedback for @johnmuirrealtor stands out because it comes from someone with more than 45 years in the real estate business.
“John Muir did a great job for us. We had difficulty with the first house we contracted. He immediately got us into the house we purchased, and the …
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A modern timber frame retreat tucked into the mountains of Scaly Mountain, NC.
Offered at $749,000, 205 Autumn Valley Lane sits on 1.67 private wooded acres in Autumn Valley Estates, just 15 minutes from both Highlands, NC and Dillard, GA.
Built in 2024 by @futralenterprises this 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home combi…
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Minutes from Cashiers, tucked into the woods of Chinquapin.
161 Shelter Lane is a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Arts & Crafts mountain cabin that pairs privacy with easy access to everything that makes this part of the Plateau so appealing. Built in 2021, the home features cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork and a peaceful woo…
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Tucked away on nearly four private acres, 1005 Concho Mountain feels like a true mountain sanctuary.
Beautiful gardens, inviting outdoor spaces, seasonal mountain views, and a peaceful setting make this property feel worlds away, while Highlands and Cashiers are still just 15–20 minutes away.
Offered at $699,000
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Buying a home takes more than market knowledge. It takes patience, clear communication, and agents who listen closely to what their clients actually need.
“Dealing with both Sherman and Cam was like dealing with a member of your family. They were always available with advice without being pushy. They were extremely pr…
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Mountain modern living, just moments from Main Street Highlands.
33 Sanctuary Ridge Road is a beautiful, gorgeous, move-in-ready 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath luxury home in the gated Sanctuary on 1st community.
Offered at $4,795,000, the home pairs a highly desirable downtown Highlands location with soaring ceilings, three fi…
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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
This is beautiful. Trying to convince Charlie to come off the wallet!!!!
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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
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The @highlandscashiersfilmfestival has officially begun in Highlands, NC.
Tonight, filmmakers, film lovers and members of our mountain community gathered at the @highlandsperformingac for the Festival Kickoff Party, featuring live bluegrass from local favorite Silly Ridge and an opportunity to meet Artistic Director @killjoyfilmsde . The 2026 Highlands-Cashiers Film Festival is presented by the Jeff Schenck Giving Fund.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty is proud to sponsor this year’s festival and support an event that brings independent film, filmmakers, special screenings, documentaries, shorts, panels and conversations to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
And tonight was only the beginning.
Film screenings continue at the Highlands Performing Arts Center through Saturday. While Festival and VIP passes are sold out, single-film and seminar tickets are still available for select screenings for $20 + fees.
Want to experience the Plateau beyond the theater? Festivalgoers can also sign up for morning hikes at Big Bear Pen/Greenway on Friday and Highlands Biological Station on Saturday.
Follow @highlandscashiersfilmfestival for the film schedule, individual tickets, festival events and hike sign-ups.
See you at the movies.
#HighlandsCashiersFilmFestival #HighlandsNC #IndependentFilm #FilmFestival #HighlandsCashiersPlateau
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Whiteside Mountain. Your front row.
At 429 Hardscrabble Ridge Road in Highlands, NC, iconic mountain views take center stage from this brand-new luxury home on 1.79 private acres.
Designed for both everyday mountain living and entertaining, the home features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a luxury kitchen with separate prep kitchen, expansive outdoor living with a gas firepit and built-in grill, fiber internet, generator and an unfinished lower level with 14-foot ceilings ready to be transformed around the next owner's lifestyle.
And there is now an exceptional new seller opportunity connected to completing that lower level.
For details, or to schedule a private showing, contact:
Tricia Cox | 828-526-1717
Tom Goldacker | 828-200-9045
Offered at $3,995,000
429 Hardscrabble Ridge Road | Highlands, NC
MLS# 1003627
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #WhitesideMountain #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices
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Experience recognizes experience.
This client feedback for @johnmuirrealtor stands out because it comes from someone with more than 45 years in the real estate business.
“John Muir did a great job for us. We had difficulty with the first house we contracted. He immediately got us into the house we purchased, and the transition was seamless. I have been in the real estate business for over 45 years, owning an acquisition company and a broker for longer. It was a pleasure working with someone as professional and thorough. I thank him for all his help.”
— Terence M.
Congratulations to John Muir on this excellent review and another example of the trusted real estate guidance clients can expect from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
If you’ve had a positive experience working with John or our team, we would be grateful if you shared a review through the link in our bio.
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A modern timber frame retreat tucked into the mountains of Scaly Mountain, NC.
Offered at $749,000, 205 Autumn Valley Lane sits on 1.67 private wooded acres in Autumn Valley Estates, just 15 minutes from both Highlands, NC and Dillard, GA.
Built in 2024 by @futralenterprises this 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home combines classic timber frame architecture with clean, contemporary finishes. Expansive windows, exposed beams and a see-through stucco fireplace anchor the open living space, while two covered porches provide peaceful outdoor living surrounded by the woods and seasonal mountain views.
The main-level primary suite offers convenient single-level living, with a private second suite and balcony upstairs.
To schedule a private showing, contact Gena Futral, licensed NC Real Estate Broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty at 828-342-9144.
Find 205 Autumn Valley Lane through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
#ScalyMountainNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #MountainHomes #WesternNorthCarolina #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices
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Minutes from Cashiers, tucked into the woods of Chinquapin.
161 Shelter Lane is a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Arts & Crafts mountain cabin that pairs privacy with easy access to everything that makes this part of the Plateau so appealing. Built in 2021, the home features cathedral ceilings, natural woodwork and a peaceful wooded setting, with a waterfall and hiking trails just steps away.
Chinquapin offers access to 2,000 acres of protected forest along with hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing, canoeing, pickleball, archery and more.
📍 161 Shelter Lane | Glenville, NC
2 BR | 1.5 BA | Offered at $789,000
To schedule a private tour, contact:
John Bynum, Broker | 828.200.0144
Kara Hardy, Broker | 407.617.6006
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
#ChinquapinNC #CashiersNC #GlenvilleNC #WesternNorthCarolinaRealEstate #MountainLiving
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Tucked away on nearly four private acres, 1005 Concho Mountain feels like a true mountain sanctuary.
Beautiful gardens, inviting outdoor spaces, seasonal mountain views, and a peaceful setting make this property feel worlds away, while Highlands and Cashiers are still just 15–20 minutes away.
Offered at $699,000
To learn more or schedule a private tour:
Cristina Vives
561.427.8829
Faye Wurm
828.200.1345
#HighlandsNC #CashiersNC #WesternNCRealEstate #MountainLiving #BerkshireHathawayHomeServices
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Buying a home takes more than market knowledge. It takes patience, clear communication, and agents who listen closely to what their clients actually need.
“Dealing with both Sherman and Cam was like dealing with a member of your family. They were always available with advice without being pushy. They were extremely professional and easy to deal with. They listened to what we had to say and acted on what our needs were.”
— Lynn S.
“Sherman and Camden were both great! They were always very patient with us, even though we had a lot of questions, and always responded in a timely manner. Both were very professional, and I would not hesitate to use them again in the future.”
— Dudley S.
Congratulations to @shermanpoperealtor and @camdenrog on this thoughtful client feedback and another successful home purchase on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
If you’ve had a positive experience working with Sherman, Camden, or our team, we would be grateful if you shared a review through the link in our bio. Reviews like these help future buyers and sellers feel confident when choosing a real estate team on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.
#HighlandsNCRealEstate
#CashiersNCRealEstate
#HighlandsCashiersPlateau
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Mountain modern living, just moments from Main Street Highlands.
33 Sanctuary Ridge Road is a beautiful, gorgeous, move-in-ready 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath luxury home in the gated Sanctuary on 1st community.
Offered at $4,795,000, the home pairs a highly desirable downtown Highlands location with soaring ceilings, three fireplaces, a main-level primary suite, an enclosed sunroom, and a finished carriage house above the garage.
📍 33 Sanctuary Ridge Road | Highlands, NC
🏡 5 Bedrooms | 5.5 Baths
💰 $4,795,000
Interested in seeing it in person? Contact John Bynum at 828-200-0144 to schedule a private tour.
Find the full listing through the Featured Listings link in our bio.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
#HighlandsNC #HighlandsNCRealEstate #LuxuryRealEstate #MountainHomes #WesternNorthCarolina
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What makes Highlands and Cashiers appealing for a second home or retirement?
Highlands, Cashiers, and nearby communities offer a distinctive mountain lifestyle with cooler summers, outdoor recreation, dining, golf, and a strong sense of community. They also provide year-round amenities that make seasonal living or a permanent move feel comfortable and connected, with guidance available from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty.
Is the mountain market a good fit for a luxury second-home investment?
Mountain properties can be appealing for buyers seeking both lifestyle value and long-term ownership potential, particularly in established communities with desirable amenities and limited inventory. The right opportunity depends on location, property type, access, condition, and how you plan to use the home, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help you evaluate the local market.
Which area should I consider: Highlands, Cashiers, Sapphire, or Lake Toxaway?
Each community has its own personality, from Highlands' walkable village atmosphere to Cashiers' relaxed mountain character and Lake Toxaway's lakefront lifestyle. Sapphire, Glenville, Scaly Mountain, and Franklin offer additional choices depending on whether you prioritize recreation, privacy, water access, convenience, or value, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help you compare the areas.
What should second-home owners consider when they are not living at the property?
Second-home buyers should think about routine maintenance, security, landscaping, winter preparation, emergency response, and oversight while they are away. Establishing reliable local property management and service relationships can make ownership significantly easier, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help you consider these practical aspects before purchasing.
Are golf and private club communities worth considering in the Highlands area?
For buyers who value golf, social connections, dining, and organized amenities, communities such as Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove and Highlands Country Club can offer an appealing lifestyle. Membership structures, property requirements, amenities, and costs vary, so Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help you explore the real estate options associated with these communities.
What makes The Reserve at Lake Keowee different from the Highlands-area communities?
The Reserve at Lake Keowee offers a lake-oriented lifestyle with luxury homes, golf, outdoor recreation, and private community amenities in a distinctive South Carolina setting. Buyers comparing it with Highlands, Cashiers, or Lake Toxaway should consider whether lake living, club amenities, location, and travel patterns align with their goals, and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty can help you explore the differences.
