For Comparable Purposes. One of the most enchanting residences in Highgate, this custom-built, European-inspired cottage exudes timeless elegance and sophistication. Nestled amid lush, professionally designed landscaping, the home is offered fully furnished with an exquisite collection of fine European antiques, rugs, artwork, accessories, and fixtures—curated with discerning taste and style. Crafted to the highest standards, the residence showcases superior construction and exceptional finishes throughout, including wide-plank mahogany hardwood floors, Italian stone countertops, and basket-weave marble in the primary bath. The living room impresses with a soaring, beamed cathedral ceiling, a slate-surround fireplace, and walls of hand-laid stone that enhance the refined European character. French doors open seamlessly to an expansive deck, framing picturesque mountain vistas. The kitchen is both striking and functional, featuring top-tier appliances, fossil-filled Italian stone countertops, and pendant fixtures reclaimed from an old European ship. Two wood-burning fireplaces, including one that opens from a cozy den to a serene screened porch, invite year-round warmth and relaxation while overlooking the sweeping mountain views beyond. The main-level primary suite offers a luxurious retreat, while the lower level hosts three generously scaled en-suite bedrooms, each designed with a king bed for ultimate comfort. Located in the sought-after Highgate community, the property enjoys proximity to Highlands Country Club, vibrant downtown Highlands, and the Mountain Laurel Tennis Club—an ideal haven for those who appreciate refined mountain living with unmatched convenience.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
1.64 acresLot Size
Listed by Pat Allen• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with Julie Osborn• Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Land Information
Topography: Level,Rolling
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Rock Outcropping, Few Trees, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
Directions: From Highlands: Take Hwy106/Dillard Road South past Highlands Country Club. Turn Right onto Mountain Laurel Drive. Keep Right onto Highgate Road after passing the Mountain Laurel Tennis Club on the Right. Follow straight through the Highgate entrance and follow to 862 Highgate Rd on Left.
Subdivision Name: Highgate
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,446
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.64 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2010
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7530400906
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 16 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
June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the
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