One of the last remaining private properties in a premier location in Highlands, North Carolina, this exclusive luxury home is nestled in Bear Mor — a new gated community perched on the picturesque Big Bear Pen. Just a short walk or quick drive from downtown, the home offers the perfect balance of privacy and convenience in the heart of Highlands, often called the Carmel of the South for its idyllic small-town charm reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting. Bear Mor offers more than just a home — it’s a lifestyle. Enjoy access to a large neighborhood common area and a firepit, ideal for gatherings or for a beautiful view of the sunset. The community is steps from the Highlands Greenway Trail, which winds through nature and leads to the enchanting Highlands Biological Lake. Also nearby is the Highlands Recreational Park, featuring a covered swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and a year-round fitness center. This newly completed home features an open floor plan with soaring 14-foot ceilings in the great room. Sliding multi-panel doors open to a covered deck with its own fireplace, built-in grill, and entertainment area — perfect for year-round indoor-outdoor living. The kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, elegant countertops, a large island, designer lighting, and top-tier appliances. A spacious dining area off the kitchen offers a cozy space for guests to relax and stay connected to the conversation. The main level includes a generous office/study and a luxurious primary suite with multiple walk-in closets and a spa-like bathroom. Upstairs, you’ll find two guest suites, an area for a bunk room, and a common lounge area. A large unfinished space that can be built out as a private en-suite, home theater, playroom, or additional living area. Enjoy the best of Highlands — fine dining, boutique shopping, and cultural entertainment — all without ever needing to get in your car.
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
0.87 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mitzi Rauers• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Listed by Judith Michaud• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Bought with Judith Michaud• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave
Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Outside
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Exterior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch
Roof: Slate, See Remarks, Synthetic
Building Information
Levels: Two
Builder Name: Loudermilk Custom Homes
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
Property Features
New Construction
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: New Construction
Land Information
Topography: Rolling
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, City Lot, Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.87
Lot Size Area: 0.87
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.87
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,699.46
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Gated, Other
Association Fee: $6,000
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $500
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands' Main Street, take 4th St/Cashiers Road to right on Chestnut Street. Stay straight through the four-way stop then turn left on Big Bear Pen Road. Turn left on Moss Overlook and go to Bear Mor gate just before Upper Lake Road. Home is the first on the left.
Subdivision Name: Bear Mor
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,801
Stories: —
Lot Size: 5.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7540629626
Home facts updated by county records on May 14, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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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
6 days above 93° expected this year, 17 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
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Estimated sale price
$4.63M – $5.60M
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