Looking for what a mountain house should be all about? High Elevation, Cool Breezes, Electrifying views, Quiet Seclusion. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 5.5 acre, top of the mountain home on the Atlanta side of the Highlands Plateau checks all of the boxes for a perfect weekend retreat or year-round home. Located in Highlands Gap, a friendly community of approximately 55 homes, all situated on a minimum of 3 acres across the 1200 acre community surrounded by the Nantahala Nation Forest. You cannot get away from the awesome western view from every room in this custom built home/. The high elevations offer stunning views of sunsets over Dillard Valley and the dramatic vistas of the multiple mountain ranges of North Georgia. Enjoy the cooling breezes of summer knowing that this area's southern exposure provides comfortably warm winter temperatures. Walk the roads and hike the trails surrounded by the beauty of native rhododendron, mountain laurel, and flame azaleas. Enjoy all this natural beauty knowing that you are only minutes away from the towns of Highlands, that in additon to chic boutiques and retail is home of several Wine Spectator Award restaurants, a summer playhouse and performing arts center, a library and world class art education and gallery, welcoming artists worldwide to teach and display. Clayton and Franklin are also close by offering interesting Main Streets and shopping and dining opportunities. . Culture and entertainment plus award-winning restaurants await in each location. For the adventuresome, snow-boarding, zip line adventure and white water rafting is nearby. Golfers will enjoy Sky Valley Country Club offering social and sport amenities including a fabulous 18- hole mountain style golf course. All of this in a friendly neighborhood where caring neighbors get together regularly to celebrate life in this beautiful mountain community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
5.53 acresLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nancy Plate• Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Contact: 8285268300
Bought with Marsha Ramey• Poss Realty Group - Clayton
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Screened
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Concrete, Wood Siding
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 5.53
Lot Size Area: 5.53
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 5.53
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,960
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Location Information
Directions: From Highlands Dillard Rd. pass Scaly Mt. to entrance of Highlands Gap on right. (If you get to zip line adventure you have missed it) From entrance Highlands Gap Rd about 2 miles to beautiful green area on left.Hurrah Ridge on right- Follow up gravel road to top of mountain, (after third curve) Home is tucked into gorgeous landscape with a circular driveway for easy entrance and exit.
Subdivision Name: Highland Gap
Community Information
Community Features: Park
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,404
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5.53 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Macon County
APN: 7409348461
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HighlandsCashiersBoardOfRealtors
AttributionContact: 8285268300
Around this home
Schools
Highlands School
Public K-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
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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
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 89° expected this year, 15 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, 6 days in 30 years
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