Laurel Cottage in Highlands, NC- What a treat! This is a little hidden gem nestled by a flowing stream and offers a 3 bedroom/ two bath cottage. Established perennial gardens, covered porch, 'old Highlands' feel- original old wood flooring are just some of the features of this home. Very close to Mirror Lake- and easy access to the Franklin or Cashiers roads. Whether this is your first home in Highlands or one of many, this is a wonderful find- great for year round, but would also be just the thing for a seasonal home. Central Air conditioned(you MAY need it a few days a year), Central oil furnace heat for cold days. Proper wood shutters add to the charm- come and see for yourself!
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
0.5 acresLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jeannie Chambers• Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals
Contact: 8285263717
Bought with Jeannie Chambers• Chambers Realty & Vacation Rentals
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.6 Acres
Year renovated
1998
Sq. Ft.
1,063
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7540379672
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Gravel, Garage, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
Main Level Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Oil
Interior Features
Furnished: Unfurnished
Appliances: Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
Room Information
Laundry Features: Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Block, Concrete, Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Frame, 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, Other, City Lot, Waterfront
Water Body Name: No Name Known
Lot Size Dimensions: .50
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Zoning Description: N/A
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $880.59
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Main Street,take Hwy #64 West (Franklin Road)- turn right onto Mirror Lake Rd. After crossing the bridge, bear right onto Hicks Rd. Driveway is on the RIGHT immediately after Zachary Road. Coming from Cashiers- Turn right onto Flat Mountain Road, then immediately left onto Hicks Rd. Go to #721- if you're coming this way- it's best to turn right onto Zachary Rd.,then cross the road to driveway
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,063
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: 1998
County: Macon County
APN: 7540379672
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8285263717
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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
7 days above 89° expected this year, 21 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
U.S. average for solar exposure.