What a rare find this timber frame peg home is. It sits overlooking the bold Houston Branch, on 4.27 acres, and is minutes from downtown Highlands, NC. The Spanish tile, vaulted ceilings, and rustic timber frame are what give this home so much charm. There are 3 beds and a bonus room (2 bedroom septic system), 4 baths, and an office/study. The Living room is spacious and offers a stacked stone wood-burning fireplace to cozy up with. Just off from the kitchen is a beautiful screened-in porch that allows you to hear and see the waterfall below. The large master suite offers a wood-burning stove and private deck to enjoy the view. Head upstairs to the 2 guest bedrooms and a full bath. There are additional sleeping quarters, a laundry closet, and a full bath on the lower level. This private property has so much to offer, and it's gently rolling. There is a path that will take you directly to the stream! Home is being sold completely furnished.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
4.27 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Jessica Mason• The Village Realty Group of Highlands-Cashiers
Contact: 8285240100
Bought with Sarah Strawn• Keller Williams Great Smokies
Over the river and through the woods. .. Spacious 3BD +Bonus/4BA Timber Peg home sitting on just under 5 beautiful acres. This home is privately set with beautiful gardens and foliage surrounding. Sit on the screened porch and listing to the bold sounds of Houston Branch which flows down to Big Creek, or cozy up by the massive fireplace in the open living room. Paths leading down to the stream provide the ideal place for everyone to take in what nature is providing. Lot is large enough to add a second, privately situated home. Home is set up for solar heating with Spanish tile floors acting as a heat sink to hold in the heat in the winter. The master suite is on the main level with a private deck, sitting area, vaulted ceilings, and His and Her closets. The upper level has 2 additional guest bedrooms with a shared bath, and the lower level has additional living and sleeping space, and tons of storage. If you are looking for a private, stream front home with a great house, this is it. Excellent value and offered furnished.
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Screened
Roof: Other, Shingle, Tile
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Other, Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
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, Waterfall
Water Body Name: Big Creek
Lot Size : 4.27
Lot Size Area: 4.27
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 4.27
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,904.62
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Other, See Remarks
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hwy 64 to left onto Buck Creek Road. Just before the recycling center, left onto Simon Speed Road. Go by big house on right, cross the small stream (safe for any car) and home is first on left. The detached carport/storage area is on right.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,532
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.27 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: 1996
County: Macon County
APN: 7541330575
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285240100
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° 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
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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