Azalea Cottage - a perfect blend of everything a Highlands getaway should offer. This ultra charming, fully renovated cottage with garage sits on 1.23+/- acres of lushly landscaped property that will envelope you in privacy. Mature trees, a pond surrounded by wildflowers, abundant hostas, rhododendron and day lillies greet you along every step of your walk around the property. The stone entry and walkway invite you to relax on the covered front porch and enjoy the beauty of the blooming dogwood that is the centerpiece of the front garden. Once inside you will be delighted by the sophisticated charm of the home with its roaring fireplace, curated antique pieces and comfortable ambiance ideally suited for an afternoon of conversation, relaxing or enjoying a good book. The kitchen has abundant storage and is big enough for two cooks with a spacious island set up for conversations with the cook. The dining room is large enough to host a dinner party for 8 or opt for al fresco dining on the screened back porch with floor to ceiling views of the gorgeous backyard and it's wildlife visitors. Relax afterwards in the cozy lounge area of the porch before retiring to the two bedrooms, each with private baths. The inside of the home is completed by a cozy open loft that can be used for extra sleeping with it's two pull-out twin sleep chairs containing true twin bed mattresses. If you must, the loft is an ideal spot for a home office and also contains a full bath with tub. Finally, the location of this home is just outside the gates of Highland Falls CC and its magnificently landscaped golf course all seen from the front porch. Membership is offered to residents of Azalea Cottage on either a social or full membership basis, but membership to Highlands Falls CC is not required. With the heart of Main Street Highlands just 2 miles away, Azalea Cottage will win your heart. BEING SOLD COMPLETELY FURNISHED (forks to furniture) (with a few exclusions).
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
1.23 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Andrea Gabbard• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Jack Calloway• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Adorable cottage which has been completely renovated, in a perfect location just before the gate at Highlands Falls Country Club. The home has high ceilings with a wonderful floor to ceiling stone fireplace. There is a great screened porch overlooking a beautiful yard and a pond.
HCMLS #66212
Dec 20, 2013
Sold
$250,000
Aug 6, 2008
Listed
$300,000
This is the cottage on the right that catches your eye as you leave Highlands Falls. The grounds are incredible with amazing flower gardens, a spring fed pond and a wonderful fenced vegetable garden. Remodeled in 1988, the home features a great front porch and a quiet screened in back porch. The garage also has a workshop.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$1,694
$206,240 + $238,300
$444,540
2016
$1,694 (+1.4%)
$206,240 + $238,300
$444,540
2015
$1,671 (+12.9%)
$206,240 + $238,300
$444,540
2014
$1,480
$220,000 + $269,110
$489,110
Tax history for 12 Azalea Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2017
$1,694
$206,240 + $238,300
$444,540
2016
$1,694 (+1.4%)
$206,240 + $238,300
$444,540
2015
$1,671 (+12.9%)
$206,240 + $238,300
$444,540
2014
$1,480
$220,000 + $269,110
$489,110
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,271
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540-88-1252
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jan 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Garage, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Other, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Furnished
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas Log, Living Room, Other, Stone
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Other
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Rolling Slope
Lot Size : 1.23
Lot Size Area: 1.23
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.23
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,780.14
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Highway 64 to Highlands Falls Country Club entrance. Just at the road split (before the gatehouse) stay to the left (it appears that you are going the wrong way - but you are not). Home is immediately on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,271
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Macon County
APN: 7540-88-1252
Home facts updated by county records on Jan 13, 2023
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268300
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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