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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 @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
To …
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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
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@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
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@fingen2024 Thanks for your interest. We sent you our Riverwalk landing page link. Check your DMs!
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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 😍😍
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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. Comment “Link” for the link to the listing details.
#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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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.
