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976 Brushy Face Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
About this home
As you drive down the gravel driveway to the porte-cochere, you realize this home is unique and something special awaits. Located within Highlands town limits, in the Brushy Face enclave, it has an incredible rock-face view of Satulah Mountain and long range view into South Carolina. It is a late mid-century "gull-wing" design and the personal home of Dotty Travis, the renowned Atlanta designer. You enter into a foyer that is open to the living/dining room with ceilings that are 16' high with a wall of glass to take in the view. This room also has a wood burning fireplace, book cases and opens to the deck. To the right is the master suite, with custom built-ins, his and her walk-in closets, dressing areas, a soaking tub, shower and laundry. On the left side of the house is a large kitchen with generous storage, built-in refrigerator/freezer and high end appliances. There is also a den with a fireplace that has gas logs, a guest suite, bar, office and powder room. The lower level features another guest suite, family room, a second powder room, garage and additional storage. The living room, kitchen and den open to the deck and covered porch that extends across the back of the house. The lower level also opens to a deck. The property is adjacent to the Brushy Face Preserve of the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust.
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Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- # of Covered Spaces: 3
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- Has Carport
- # of Carport Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Circular Driveway, Carport, Garage, Gravel
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Bathrooms: 3
- # of Half Bathrooms: 2
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Cooling
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- Has Heating
- Heating: Central, Natural Gas
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, High Speed Internet
- Furnished: Partially
- Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Warming Drawer, Washer, Oven
- Flooring: Carpet, Marble, Tile, Wood
- Has Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Wood Burning
- Room Information
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- Basement Details: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Garden
- Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Porch
- Roof: Metal
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Block
- Property Features
- Has View
- Security Features: Security System
- Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
- Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Sloped, Other, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Lot Size : 2.04
- Lot Size Area: 2.04
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Acres: 2.04
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,725
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Generator
- Utilities: Cable Available
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
- HOA Information
- Has Homeowners Association
- Location Information
- Directions: 4th Street/Hwy 28 South for just over a mile; right on Brushy Face Road, follow to 976 on the left.
- Subdivision Name: Brushy Face
- Community Information
- Community Features: Other
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 2,902
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 1.93 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1992
- Year Renovated: 2002
- County: Macon County
- APN: 7449242095
Other
- Listing Information
- List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
- AttributionContact: 8285264663
Around this home
Schools
Public K-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4 days above 93° expected this year, 10 days in 30 years
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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.
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