Beautiful three level home in the private but close to town area of Upper Lake. Enter the property through a private gate, to a large gravel circular driveway leading to a two car, car port. Walking across the bridge over the pond and through the front door you will quickly notice some of the great qualities that this house possesses. This home features the perfect balance of privacy, with still many great areas to entertain. Each of the three main bedrooms are on their own level, and each containing their own en suite bathroom. The main floor features a nice kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white marble counter tops, and gas burning stovetop. The living room features vaulted ceilings, and a wood burning stone fire place. The large master bedroom contains his and hers walk in closets, a sit in tub with a view and walk in tiled shower. The rest of the main floor boasts a cozy den, and extra living area which is great for a relaxing read. Also there is a covered porch with views of the stream, and rock face above. Heading upstairs you are met with a nice sized loft, and office space which leads to the second bedroom. And downstairs is the third bedroom, a vented gas burning furnace great for use on those chilly winter nights, and an outdoor deck perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Outside of the home you will enjoy a nicely placed gazebo with a fireplace and great views of the mountain above, and also a large storage shed. Other prominent features of this home are two bonus rooms, house has ac and heat, but also two mini split systems, and a gas furnace. Also a luggage elevator. This home has a very warm and inviting feeling throughout and features all the greatest parts of mountain living. A large private lot, beautiful home with privacy and plenty of entertainment space, and it is only 5 minutes from main street. Don't miss your chance to see this incredible home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.75 acresLot Size
2 spacesParking
Listed by Kyle McKim• Weichert Realtors Highland Properties
Contact: 8285265522
Bought with Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Other, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Disposal, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Instant Hot Water
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone, Wood Burning
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio, Screened
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: Three Or More
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 1.75
Lot Size Area: 1.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.75
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,318.51
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Main Street, continue straight for 1 mile on to horse cove road, then turn left on Bowery Rd. Continue straight for 0.4 miles and take a left on to upper lake rd. Continue straight and the house will be on your right.
Subdivision Name: Big Bear Pen
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,642
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7540837023
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285265522
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 95° expected this year, 16 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
Provided by First Street
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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