Nestled in the highly desirable Mirror Lake community of Downtown Highlands, this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath cottage offers the perfect blend of mountain charm and modern comfort—just minutes from Main Street and inside the city limits of Highlands with all the city utilities and services. Thoughtfully designed with privacy in mind, each bedroom and full bath is located on its own level, making it an ideal layout for hosting guests. The open-concept main living area features a stylish kitchen, cozy living room with fireplace, and soaring cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, all wrapped in timeless shiplap walls. Step outside to enjoy two spacious decks that offer ideal spaces for entertaining or relaxing in the crisp mountain air. The main covered deck, accessed from the living room, features its own outdoor fireplace—perfect for cool Highlands evenings. Upstairs, a light-filled loft provides a flexible space that’s perfect for a home office, reading nook, or creative studio. The lower level offers a second family room with its own fireplace and direct access to another expansive deck. Some of the furnishings can be purchased separately.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
Listed by Cathy Garren• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Escape to the mountains in this beautiful, completely renovated home located in the Mirror Lake area just a five-minute drive from Main Street. Highlands may be a small town, but it's the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends and escape the hustle bustle of everyday life. You'll relax and de-stress while sitting on the upper level covered porch in front of a roaring fire or relaxing on the lower level sun deck with a soak in the hot tub. Everything you are looking for in this perfect Turn Key cottage with three bedrooms and three baths, one on each level for added privacy. A loft/office space, large master with fireplace and sitting area with access to the hot tub deck. This home is also a great vacation rental if you have an interest in offsetting the cost of ownership this home has a lot to offer.
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 93° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 180 Wyanoak Rd
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