Enter the grounds on drive with sweeping sense of arrival to this lovely country cottage replete with mountain backdrop. Located in coveted Horse Cove community just 2.8 miles from town. A pond and generous level lawn provide multiple outdoor options. Nestled at base of Fodderstack Mountains. Fully updated kitchen and baths with granite and marble. Wonderful bonus room overlooking garden can be used as office or nursery. Large screened porch on garden side. Fire Pit within Circular Garden Area. Community Spring Water. Plenty of Storage and Rec Room on Ground Floor. A real jewel in historic Highlands setting.
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Screened
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Has View
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
Lot Size Area: 2.34
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.34
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,496.10
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Utilities: None
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Horse Cove Road, aproximately 2.8 miles from Mountain Fresh Grocery light in Highlands, turn right onto Hemlock Farms Road. Second drive on right. This is situated in the desirable valley community less than 5 minutes from Highlands and 10 minutes from Cashiers.
Subdivision Name: None
Community Information
Community Features: Other
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,984
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7459260900
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285264104
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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
2/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 95° expected this year, 22 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 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.