Rise above it all at one of the highest altitudes in Highlands - Highgate. Nestled in this upscale private community within a 4 minute drive to downtown Highlands, NC. this TOBY WEST designer show house will not disappoint. Built in 2000 on a . 58 acre lot. With relaxing wooded and garden views, this mountain home is a true respite. Open floor plan with high ceilings, 5 large bedroom each with a bath and a 'walkout' lower level with separate entrance and parking area for guests. The main floor master suite has separate 'his' and 'hers' baths and closets. This home is wonderful for entertaining; easily flowing from the large screened porch with wood burning fireplace into the well appointed gourmet kitchen. Everyone will love the side yard gazebo which is just right for wine tastings before or after dinner. The attached 2 car garage is a lovely accommodation which will keep your car warm and dry. The professionally landscaped yard has easy to maintain plantings which highlight this wonderful home. Fitness buffs will love this quiet pet friendly community for walking/biking or running. Only a short 4 minute drive to downtown Highlands, NC which boasts: 2 grocery stores, several wine shops, a coffee shop and excellent shopping. For the more adventurous western North Carolina has several well marked National Forest hiking trails, white water rafting, zip lining and snow tubing. Highgate is one of the premier neighborhoods in the Highlands, NC area. Being sold furnished with a few exceptions, all you need is your toothbrush .
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Dot Champion• CHAMPION REALTY CO.
Listed by Andrea Gabbard• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Contact: 8285263235
Bought with Sherman M Pope• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Porch, Screened
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: Three Or More
Property Features
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Other Structures: Gazebo
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: City Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.58
Lot Size Area: 0.58
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.58
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,613.70
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Electric: Generator
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $2,500
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $208.33
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands travel on HWY 106 toward Scaly Mountain. Take a right onto Mountain Laurel Drive. Drive past the tennis center - stay straight. Travel up the hill (Highgate Road). Once at the Guard house continue on Highgate Road to the crest of the hill - this is the third home on the left #1230.
Subdivision Name: Highgate
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,680
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7530325508
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285263235
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 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.