843 KETTLE ROCK ROAD - "MARY JACK" Beautifully sited at the top of Kettle Rock Mountain only 3 miles from downtown Highlands. MARY JACK was designed and built by renowned interior designer John Oetgen and his husband, graphic designer John Lineweaver. Having designed multiple homes together over the years this one is their standout favorite. The stunning views of Yellow, Shortoff and Little Dog Mountains are equally matched by the show-stopping interiors and custom finishes seen throughout. Built in 2007, the home is one of only 10 houses on Kettle Rock Road, each privately tucked away here and there over the 100+ acre mountain. In the winter, MARY JACK serves as the perfect retreat for evening cocktails for 2 by the fire. And, in the summer the French doors swing wide open for a festive summer lunch for 35 friends and house guests – easily flowing from the living room onto the porch and out to the terrace surrounded in blooming rhododendrons. A fenced in, low maintenance, moss-covered yard and a rolling meadow across the gravel road add to the beauty and readily set the scene for leisurely outdoor pursuits. Being sold furnished, with a small list of exclusions. * * The home was named after John Oetgen's parents - a wonderful tribute to a close and loving family.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
1.95 acresLot Size
Listed by Andrea Gabbard• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Linda Conley• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.95 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,680
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Macon County
APN
7439094131
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Gravel, Other, Parking Lot
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Other, Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Security Features: Security System
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
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 1.95
Lot Size Area: 1.95
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.95
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,854.07
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands take HWY 106 . Turn Right onto Kettle Rock Road. Weave along the gravel road - Stay left (Follow the signs to Mary Jack # 843) At Garden Trail make a hard right, stay straight. The home will be on your right (after the big meadow) Look for #843 tucked on the right-hand side. This home has security cameras - no drive bys.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,680
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.95 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7439094131
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 • 2.7mi
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 94° expected this year, 12 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
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