Charming post and beam cabin in the quaint Horse Cove area just minutes from Main Street in Highlands. Dining and living areas share a double sided wood burning fireplace and open to the back deck overlooking the native woodlands. Ample kitchen and breakfast bar and two guest bedrooms and bath complete the main level. The private master suite is located on the second level and features a vaulted ceiling, gas log fireplace, private balcony and large master bath with walk in closet. Inside steps lead to an unfinished full basement and workshop area that could be additional living space. The property has town of Highlands wireless internet, central heat and air, double garage and plenty of extra parking. Rustic Falls is a gated community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
1.05 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Molly Leonard• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Susan Mills• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
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: Rolling Slope, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 1.05
Lot Size Area: 1.05
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.05
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,341.28
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $425
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $35.42
Location Information
Directions: Main Street Highlands to Horse Cove Road 3.6 miles to Walkingstick Road. Right on Walkingstick Road to entrance to Rustic Falls on left (Chestnut Ridge). Call office for gate code
Subdivision Name: Rustic Falls
Community Information
Community Features: Gated
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,907
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.05 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7459539926
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268300
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 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 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.