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404 Whiteside Mountain Road
Highlands NC, 28741
$4,500,000
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7 Beds
5 Baths
Residential
Built in 1938
Overlooking Whiteside Mountain,the rolling hills of Cashiers Valley & the mesmerizing mountains beyond,stands a timeless treasure, steeped in history & familial love. Nestled on 4.18 acres behind old-growth rhododendron & tall trees,a majestic 1938 3BR/2.5BA farmhouse echoes with generations past.Tom &Theresa Cook of Palm Beach, FL,were drawn to Highlands' mild summers & tranquil settings,thus becoming the stewards of this cherished summer residence in 1939, creating warm family memories & traditions. The spectacular flat grounds, flower gardens & majestic mountain views like no other created the idyllic setting where 5 generations wove a tapestry of cherished memories. In the early days,before progress reached Whiteside Mtn Rd,the ridge stood as a testament to nature's untouched beauty. Only 5 houses stood, connected by winding pathways,where residents roamed & mingled freely. The rare flattish landscape was a playground of discovery, where garnets laid scattered waiting to be unearthed & carried by jarfuls to Mr. Gellen at the Gem Shop & the jeep-led tram ferrying hikers to Whiteside Mtn drove by. Over time, the main house evolved w/ the additions of the dining room, kitchen,& carport & two 2BR/1BA guest houses. The wormy chestnut paneling & detailing in the dining room were transported from Moultrie, GA,after a family friend found the wood for the Cooks. It wonderfully coordinated with the existing chestnut walls,paneling & detailing throughout the interior of the home. "Ridgecrest" was a local showpiece, featured in House & Garden magazine w/postcards of it & its view sold locally at Doc Mitchell's drug store & Potts Grocery. Notable guests included a couple, tied to the Manhattan Project,who were seeking solace during World War II. The dining room sideboard,that remains in the home today,was a thank you gift for the engineer's worrisome visit. Today,this homestead remains a sanctuary of love & timeless connection-a testament to the human spirit.
103762
MLSⓇ ID
February 24, 2024
Listed
May 14, 2024
Updated
Map
404 Whiteside Mountain Road
Highlands NC, 28741
Interior Features
Total Stories
2
Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Description
Main Level
Floor Description
Vinyl, Carpet, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Living Room, Stone, Other
Cooling
No
Cooling Description
None
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
None, Other
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
4.18 Acres
Exterior Features
Garden
Lot Features
Sloped, Cleared, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded
Architectual Style
Farmhouse
Roof
Metal
Sewer
Septic Tank
Other Property Details
Taxes
$6,134
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
80
Garage
No
Parking
Circular Driveway, Gravel, Attached
Parking Total
2
View
Yes
View Description
Mountain(s)
County
Macon
Municipality
Highlands
Water Source
Well
Pool
No
Buyer Agency Compensation
3%
Courtesy of ALLEN TATE/PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP, Julie Osborn,
Listing Contact: 8285268784
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