North & South Carolina & Georgia mountain views, Lakes Jocassee, Keowee, Hartwell, & Whiteside Mt. ,Yellow Mountain, Shortoff, Big Terrapin Mt. & Rabun Bald. National Forest on 3 sides of subdivision. This gated property is +/-6.3 acres, 3850' elevation, and a 22 acre park with access to the Whitewater River. The 5 bedroom/5 & 1/2 bath lodge has an expansive great room with exposed beams & 26' cathedral ceiling, massive stacked stone fireplace & oak floors, chef's kitchen, butler's pantry, granite counter tops & stand alone bar. Main level includes a large master suite with see-through gas log fireplace to the master bath with jetted tub, large walk-in steam shower, his/her water closets, & large dressing room with cedar closet. Master suite has lake & mountain views, & the great room opens to large covered porch with stone fireplace & dining porch. Also on main level is an additional bedroom/bath, and a paneled library with gas log fireplace. Upstairs suite has a bedroom & full bath, sitting area, and wet bar. Lower level has two guest bedrooms with private baths, an exercise room, craft room, a "Safe" room, & a large third garage with workshop area. Appliances include a six burner Dacor gas cooktop, GE Monogram built-in refrigerator & freezer, Kitchen Aid dishwasher & GE Monogram built-in double oven, warming drawer & large island. Stand alone bar area has ice maker & refrigerator & bar sink. Other features are whole house generator with transfer switch, central vacuum, 200 gal. emergency water storage, two 75 gal. gas water heaters, 4 zone HVAC, gas log lighters, solid 8' Andean walnut main level inner doors & double entrance doors, & solid 6'8" Pine doors (upper & lower levels). Mature landscaping with rockwork, the lodge has extensive stonework on the exterior. Tons of storage.
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
6.28 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Paul• Betsy Paul Properties, Inc.
Contact: 8287430880
Bought with Michael Cox• Betsy Paul Properties, Inc.
Fireplace Features: Den, Gas Log, Living Room, Other, Stone, Wood Burning, Master Bedroom
Room Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Has Basement
Basement Details: Exterior Entry, Other, Concrete
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Slab
Property Features
Has View
Accessibility Features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
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: Other, Rolling Slope
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 6.28
Lot Size Area: 6.28
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 6.28
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,299.93
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Shared Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Information
Directions: From Cashiers crossroads take 64 East 9.9 miles to 281. Make a right on 281 and go approximately 5 miles to Whitewater Church Road--take a right. Go approximately .8 miles and then left onto Cash Road. Go approximately .7 miles to the Whitewater Ridge stone gate/entrance. Disregard Detour signs and go straight. The house will be # 951 on the left.
Subdivision Name: Whitewater Ridge
Community Information
Community Features: Gated, Lake
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 6.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Transylvania County
APN: 7499-48-5190-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 4, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8287430880
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This home ranks in the top 6% for direct sun exposure in Sapphire. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$3.11M – $3.76M
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