Looking for a wonderfully-maintained mountain home on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau that is close to recreation, golf, waterfalls and restaurants? This lovely home, with a spacious great room and large stone fireplace flowing into the large chef's kitchen, provides plenty of room to gather. This home has easy single-level living with master & laundry on main. The 2nd floor has 2 beds, a bath and loft area that could be used for so many purposes. An easy lot and drive allow for worry-free in and out. Picturesque Whisper Lake is an easy walk where you can swim, fish, kayak or canoe and gather with your neighbors. With many year-round residents and an active social calendar, Whisper Lake has something for everyone! This home also includes the amenities of the Sapphire Valley Master Association. There are three other lakes within the Sapphire Valley Master Assn. ; Hogback for fishing, Meadow Lake with a nice picnic/fishing area, and the beautiful Fairfield Lake with Bald Rock as a backdrop. You will find families swimming, sunning, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or relaxing on a sail boat or just sitting enjoying a book by the lake. In addition, the Recreational Center offers many opportunities to have fun. Several pools to select from including a large indoor pool with sauna & hot tub. The walking trail circles the playground equipment, basketball and soccer areas. The Horsepasture River with its sandy beach is perfect to dip your toes in the cool mountain river. All of this is included in your fees above. There are tennis courts with special days for men, women, or mixed doubles. Sapphire Valley features 2 public golf courses with reduced fees. Sapphire National (18) & Red Bird-(9) holes, Sapphire Ski (snowboard, ski, tubing) and the latest addition is the year round zip line. This provides family fun, year-round or seasonally, while enjoying this beautiful mountain home. The home has an encapsulated crawl space and lots of storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
Listed by Thomas Rickard• NCMountainLife.com
Listed by Karen Rickard• NCMountainLife.com
Contact: 8285533391
Bought with Chuck Self• Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Stone
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Barbecue
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch, Side Porch
Roof: Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: Community
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Waterfront Access
Has View
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Wooded
Lot Size : 0.68
Lot Size Area: 0.68
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.68
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,955.54
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Crossroads take 64 East thru Sapphire Valley. Just past Holly Forest 1, Turn RIGHT onto Sapphire Post Office Rd. Drive about .9 mi (across 1 lane bridge) to 34 Lupton on your left. (If you reach the stop sign, you have gone just a little too far).
Subdivision Name: Whisper Lake
Community Information
Community Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Lake, Playground, Park, Pool, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,390
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: 2002
County: Transylvania County
APN: 8501-39-1031-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285533391
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
We couldn't find any schools that service this home or are within 5 miles of this home.
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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 95° 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
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 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
$757,000 – $917,000
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