This home offers privacy, seclusion and a fabulous view plus it's close to the Town of Highlands and Highlands Country Club. The kitchen, dining area and great room are all open with vaulted ceilings and a stone fireplace. A combination covered porch, screened porch and open deck completely surround the house. The master bedroom is on the main level and features a swing bed for outside snoozing. There are two bedrooms and three baths upstairs plus an office and a balcony overlooking the main level. The lower level features a large den and fireplace opening to an outside deck area. This is a large home with lots of outside area for entertaining or simply enjoying the cool mountain evenings. Total privacy, a magnificent long range view and close to downtown Highlands--an unbeatable combination. Downtown Highlands features boutique shopping, many fine dining restaurants plus the Bascom Gallery, the Highlands Playhouse and the Performing Arts Center. Located only two hours from Atlanta and one hour and forty five minutes from Asheville and situated at approximately 3800-4000 feet above sea level. A stream and small shining pool are also located on the property.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
5.17 acresLot Size
1 spaceParking
Listed by Steve Castellaw• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Listed by Wick Ashburn• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Wick Ashburn• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
5.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.17 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,005
Year built
2000
Style
Other
County
Macon County
APN
7439666150
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Has Carport
# of Carport Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Gravel, Paved, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 5
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Humidity Control, Zoned
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Zoned, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), High Speed Internet
Furnished: Negotiable
Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Washer, Oven, Instant Hot Water
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened, Wrap Around
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Lot Size : 5.17
Lot Size Area: 5.17
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.17
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,727.36
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Generator
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands, take Dillard Rd. south and turn left on Holt Rd. Go .4 of a mile and the road becomes gravel. Take the right fork and stay straight--the road becomes paved again. A sign on the right for 690 Buckley. Go to bottom of the drive and there is a privacy gate. A Listing sign will be on the property. The SentriLockos will be on the gate.
Subdivision Name: Ponderosa
Community Information
Community Features: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,005
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.17 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7439666150
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268300
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
5 days above 93° expected this year, 13 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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