Welcome to an extraordinary European-style estate in the heart of Highlands. This fabulous and majestic property includes a beautifully designed main residence and an enchanting stone guest cottage, both showcasing sweeping panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Edwards Golf Course, and a serene lake. Crafted by award-winning Mountainworks Custom Home Design, the main house features an elegant slate roof and was honored with the Designer’s Choice Award by the American Institute of Building Design, as well as Best of Show. The interior is a masterclass in sophistication, offering a sun-drenched kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances. The adjoining sunroom invites peaceful mornings and golden-hour sunsets, while the spacious deck serves as your front-row seat to the plateau’s natural, incredible views and cool breezes at an elevation above 4200 ft. The main level includes a tranquil bedroom with an ensuite bath and views of a curated cutting garden. .The luxurious primary suite boasts postcard-perfect views from every angle and a luxurious bath with a serene soaking tub overlooking the clouds as they float by over the mountains. For those desiring more space the spacious lower level is insulated and ready for an additional ensuite and great /rec room with windows and doors opening to a deck leading to the perennial cutting garden . .. all with magnificent views! Plans are drawn and ready for viewing. Just steps away, the guest cottage is a storybook escape with two private bedrooms—each with ensuite baths. Enter through a charming Dutch door into a warm and inviting interior that evokes the coziness of an English Cotswold cottage. An elegant yet stately stone-and-stucco fireplace anchors the living area, while a covered porch with a second fireplace offers the perfect perch for enjoying cool mountain breezes and stargazing in the evenings. The sale includes buildable main house lower level plans for future expansion and the home and guest cottage are being offered fully furnished—including elegant bespoke custom furniture, designer linens, draperies, select artwork, and curated decor that enhances its distinctive character. A one-of-a-kind retreat, impeccably maintained and thoughtfully designed—this is luxury mountain living at its finest. The mesmerizing views change with the four seasons whether watching the clouds below changing shapes to glorious reds and golds of fall to snowflakes that glisten past…it’s magical in every way.
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
2.87 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pat Allen• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Listed by Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with Pat Allen• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Welcome to this European-style haven in Highlands!This exceptional property consists of a main house & a captivating stone-clad guest cottage, each offering breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains, the Old Edwards Golf course & a picturesque lake. The residence, designed by Mountainworks Custom Home Design, received Designer's Choice Award from the American Institute Building Design & Best of Show The guest cottage, a true architectural gem, features 2 bedrooms, each with an ensuite bath, providing privacy & comfort. Enter through the Dutch Door & you'll be greeted by the warm & charming interior, reminiscent of a Cotswold's country home. The living area boasts a stone & stucco fireplace, adding authentic character. Adjacent to the living area is a covered porch w/ another fireplace, where you can relax & enjoy the stunning views. The main house, w/ its elegant slate roof, seamlessly blends luxury & functionality. The kitchen is a culinary enthusiast's dream, equipped w/ top-of-the-line Miele appliances, a built-in coffee station & an oversized island that serves as a gathering place. A sunroom, bathed in natural light, invites you to bask in its warmth & enjoy the beauty around you. Step onto the deck & be mesmerized by unparalleled views of the plateau, w/ refreshing cool breezes even on warm days. The main level features a spacious bedroom w/ an ensuite bathroom & a view of the cutting garden below, providing tranquility. Upstairs, the library/office area offers inspiring views. The luxurious primary bedroom suite boasts magnificent mountain views from every corner. The property includes buildable plans for the basement, allowing for customization & expansion. This one-of-a-kind retreat combines unparalleled views, harmonious interiors & meticulous maintenance. It embodies European elegance & a luxury mountain living experience. Property is fully furnished, showcasing custom furnishings, linens, draperies, most artwork & decor tailored to its unique character.
HCMLS #94077
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$2,775,000
Jul 20, 2020
Listed
$2,750,000
+55
It is not often that a property this remarkable comes on the market for the next lucky person to possess. Designed by Mountainworks' Travis Mileti, the home and guest house have a European flair that is so striking with a slate roof, custom garage doors and a mix of old brick and stone. The true divided light windows have solid stone crown and old brick sloping aprons. The front entry boasts a flagstone porch with a custom wood door. As you step inside you are immediately drawn to the magnificent views that are visible from every window across the back of the home. The deck is the perfect place for a cup of coffee on a cool summer morning or for entertaining friends in the evening as they soak in not only the panoramic mountain views but the views of the lake and golf course of Old Edwards Club below. There is also a relaxing sun room from which the fabulous views may be enjoyed even in inclement weather or on a cool winter day. The living room has high ceilings with solid wood beams and matte finish hardwood floors. The masonry fireplace features carved limestone with a wood-paneled overmantle. The kitchen has custom cabinetry with leaded glass doors, Carrera marble countertops, an oversized island, and a tile backsplash that includes Dutch accent tiles. Top-of-the-line Miele appliances include the coffee station, French door paneled refrigerator, six-burner gas range/oven plus a wall oven. Family and friends will find it hard to depart as they are pampered in a luxury hotel-styled guest suite. The upstairs owner's quarters has mountain views from the office, the striking bath, and even from the bed. The lower level of the home is unfinished and could easily accommodate an additional bedroom/bath and a family room. The guest house is like a fairy tale cottage with a stone fireplace on the covered deck, a cozy great room plus two spacious bedroom suites and a full kitchen. The property is beautifully landscaped and appointed with designer furnishings.
HCMLS #83423
May 18, 2016
Sold
$839,000
Mar 27, 2016
Listed
$849,000
Public Records
Mar 4, 2010
Sold
$240,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,182 (+4.4%)
$557,400 + $3,842,235
$4,399,635
2025
$14,549 (+24.9%)
$557,400 + $3,842,235
$4,399,635
2024
$11,650 (+1.2%)
$1,089,830 + $1,709,892
$2,799,722
2023
$11,511
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2022
$11,511 (+5.6%)
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2021
$10,902 (+75.4%)
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2020
$6,214 (+1.2%)
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2019
$6,139 (+17.1%)
$307,380 + $1,165,570
$1,472,950
2018
$5,242 (+75.4%)
$307,380 + $944,100
$1,251,480
2017
$2,989
$307,380 + $427,340
$734,720
2016
$2,989 (−6.6%)
$307,380 + $427,340
$734,720
2014
$3,199
$629,390 + $483,300
$1,112,690
Tax history for 168 Old Wagon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,182 (+4.4%)
$557,400 + $3,842,235
$4,399,635
2025
$14,549 (+24.9%)
$557,400 + $3,842,235
$4,399,635
2024
$11,650 (+1.2%)
$1,089,830 + $1,709,892
$2,799,722
2023
$11,511
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2022
$11,511 (+5.6%)
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2021
$10,902 (+75.4%)
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2020
$6,214 (+1.2%)
$1,089,830 + $1,675,660
$2,765,490
2019
$6,139 (+17.1%)
$307,380 + $1,165,570
$1,472,950
2018
$5,242 (+75.4%)
$307,380 + $944,100
$1,251,480
2017
$2,989
$307,380 + $427,340
$734,720
2016
$2,989 (−6.6%)
$307,380 + $427,340
$734,720
2014
$3,199
$629,390 + $483,300
$1,112,690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Level,Rolling,Sloping,Terraced
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Sloped Down, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sloped, Views, Rolling Slope, Level
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 2.87
Lot Size Area: 2.87
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.87
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,650.46
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Phone Available, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Main Street in Highlands: Follow Hwy 64 East/Cashiers Road approximately 5 miles and turn Left onto Eastover Road across from Wildcat Cliffs CC. Proceed approximately .6 miles to Left onto Old Wagon Road. Follow .2 miles to the lovely guest house and the main house on Left, 168 Old Wagon Road.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,728
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.87 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: —
County: Jackson County
APN: 7551-87-2225
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Blue Ridge School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 2.7mi
5/10
Blue Ridge Virtual Early College
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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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
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 92° expected this year, 14 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
Highlands, NC • 28741
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.6 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$4.64M – $5.61M
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