Elegance, sophistication, and mountain mastery converge in this rare opportunity to build a custom estate with Loudermilk Homes in Silver Run Reserve, a premier gated enclave on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Through Loudermilk’s acclaimed 9-Step Process to Perfection, every finish and detail is yours to choose, allowing you to shape a home that perfectly reflects your vision, style, and lifestyle. This five-bedroom, five-bathroom, plus two half-bathroom residence is designed for grand entertaining and serene mountain living, with covered and open-air terraces, including a private balcony off the owner’s suite that extends seamlessly into the mountains. Floor-to-ceiling glass, soaring up to 13 feet, frames year-round vistas while flooding the open plan with natural light. Two stone fireplaces in the living room and on the covered deck add warmth and ambiance, complemented by a two-car garage and thoughtfully designed landscaping that accentuates local flora. The expansive lower level provides two bedrooms, a bunk room, and a den, creating a full second living area ideal for private retreats, leisure, or media. Perched at 3,800 feet on 2.3 secluded acres bordered by permanent conservancy land, the homesite offers long-range mountain views and unparalleled privacy. Silver Run Reserve, a nearly 300-acre sanctuary, blends the Nantahala National Forest and protected Nature Conservancy lands with curated amenities. Over 120 acres of shared streams, meadows, and lakes preserve beauty and exclusivity. The Water Plant features a fitness center, golf simulator, recreation spaces, and elegant lounges, while the forthcoming Meadow House expected in 2026 will include indoor and outdoor entertaining areas, a bar, commercial kitchen, and refined dining. Additional offerings include a pool and pool house with panoramic views, hiking and riding trails, stocked fishing waters, a boathouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a golf playground, and year-round events. Minutes from Cashiers’ fine dining, boutique shopping, and outdoor recreation and a short drive to Highlands’ cultural and culinary experiences Silver Run Reserve blends effortless luxury with the serenity of the mountains. Privacy, elegance, and the timeless beauty of the Blue Ridge converge in this extraordinary chance to build a bespoke mountain estate in one of Western North Carolina’s most coveted communities.
Single-familyProperty Type
2027Year Built
2.3 acresLot Size
$1,188/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Daniel Allen• Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Nestled between soaring ridges in the southern corridor of Cashiers, Silver Run Reserve is a gated mountain community spanning nearly 300 acres with protected Nature Conservancy lands and the Nantahala National Forest on its borders. Within this rare setting of meadows, lakes, and sparkling streams, more than 120 acres are preserved as shared natural space, ensuring beauty and privacy for generations to come. This homesite, situated on 2.3 acres at an elevation of 3,800 feet, enjoys a secluded position near the end of the road. Bordered by permanent Conservancy land on one side, its build site provides long-range mountain views and an inspiring setting to create an elegant retreat. Silver Run Reserve blends unspoiled natural surroundings with curated amenities designed for effortless luxury living. The Water Plant offers a fitness center, a golf simulator, a recreation space, and lounge areas, while The Meadow House due to be completed in 2026 will feature indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, a bar, a commercial kitchen, and refined dining seating. The Pool and Pool House, designed to showcase panoramic views of the mountains and meadow, enhance the community’s array of amenities alongside miles of hiking and riding trails, ponds to kayak and canoe, a boathouse, stocked fishing waters, tennis & pickleball courts, a golf playground, and year-round community events. Just minutes from the crossroads of Cashiers with its fine dining, boutique shopping, and endless outdoor recreation facilities and a short drive to Highlands for additional cultural and culinary experiences, Silver Run Reserve offers a lifestyle that is both refined and effortlessly relaxed. With privacy and sophistication meeting the enduring beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this is an unparalleled opportunity to build a timeless retreat in one of Western North Carolina’s most coveted communities.
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Last updated by owner on Jul 15, 2026.
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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5 days above 93° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in Cashiers. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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