This old home is a landmark fixture behind the 5th green. The property has the main structure and a connected guest cottage with two bedrooms and two baths. The main structure features a family room with vaulted ceilings and fireplace that opens to a large deck overlooking the golf course. There is a formal dining room that be be a central area for a large gathering of friends or family. There is a private office with bath in the rear of the house for complete privacy. The master bedroom is on the upper level and be accessed by stairs or an elevator. It features his and her bathrooms and has its own private cooling system. The guest cottage is connected to the main house by a walkway. This property is close to downtown Highlands with its many fine dining restaurants and shopping boutiques. Situated on the old Donald Ross golf course, Highlands Country Club offers croquet courts, a fitness center, tennis courts and fine dining facilities. This is on the Atlanta side of Highlands and is an easy 2 1/4 hour drive.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
0.58 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Steve Castellaw• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Steve Castellaw• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, On Golf Course
Lot Size : 0.58
Lot Size Area: 0.58
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.58
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,333.46
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Driving south from Highlands on Highway 106, turn right at the first entrance to Cobb. Go approximately 1/2 mile and and 716 Cobb Road will be on your left. It is just past where North Cobb Road forks off to the left.
Subdivision Name: Highlands CC
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,020
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: 1994
County: Macon County
APN: 7530729745
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 • 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
7 days above 93° expected this year, 20 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.88M – $2.27M
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