Are you yearning to have your own hobby farm at 3,000 feet of elevation? Among the rolling hills of the picturesque Gold Mine community, nearly ten unrestricted acres are waiting for their next owner. Convenient to both Highlands and Franklin, the cottage can be easily accessed from a state-maintained, paved road. Inside, the living room is filled with light and features hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, and a native stone fireplace. After dinner, step from the dining room to the sunroom or into the hot tub, before joining friends around the fire pit on a cool summer night. Every detail has been considered, from the two-car garage to the separate Morton barn. The land is partially fenced for pasture and boasts three creeks that meander through the property and provide a peaceful soundscape for a lifetime of memories.
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Has Spa/Hot Tub
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Barn(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Pasture, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size : 9.9
Lot Size Area: 9.9
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 9.9
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,956.56
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 64W towards Franklin 6.5 miles and make a left on Gold Mine Road. Follow to the Right at the Goldmine Baptist Church and look for 1184 on post on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,416
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Macon County
APN: 7511996051
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8284596025
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 90° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
6 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.