Highlands Homes with Cottage Style

Highlands Homes with Cottage Style

Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Highlands is a picturesque mountain town that beckons those seeking a serene escape amidst breathtaking natural beauty. Known for its cool climate and lush landscapes, Highlands offers a charming blend of small-town warmth and vibrant cultural experiences. With its stunning waterfalls, hiking trails, and vibrant arts scene, this enchanting town is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and creative spirits alike.

One of the standout features of Highlands is its delightful selection of homes, particularly those boasting charming cottage styles. These quaint residences exude character and warmth, often featuring cozy nooks, rustic wooden beams, and inviting gardens that reflect the region's natural splendor. Imagine waking up in a charming cottage, sipping coffee on a sun-drenched porch while surrounded by the sounds of nature. Many of these homes are designed to harmonize with the landscape, offering a perfect retreat for those looking to unwind and reconnect with nature.

Highlands also offers a rich tapestry of local dining, boutique shopping, and cultural events, making it a vibrant community for residents and visitors alike. Whether you're exploring the local farmers' market, savoring gourmet cuisine, or attending a seasonal festival, there's always something to engage your senses in this delightful town.

For those seeking a home that marries comfort with charm, Highlands' cottage-style residences provide an idyllic setting to create lasting memories. Embrace the Highlands lifestyle, where every day feels like a vacation in your own enchanting retreat.

Newest Highlands Homes with Cottage Style

715 View Point Road, Highlands
$2,995,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4437679 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
Set on a private 4.39-acre parcel with an elevation over 4,000 feet, this custom-built four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home offers cool summer temperatures and sweeping southern views. Just minutes from downtown Highlands and its world-class shopping and dining, this home enjoys the unique privacy provided by adjacent Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust property and proximity to the acclaimed Skyline Lodge and Oak Steakhouse. Built to exceptional standards, 715 View Point is certified energy-efficient and equipped with geothermal and solar systems. Expanded and improved, its floor plan is inspired by the acclaimed Cottages at Old Edwards. The main level features a primary suite and laundry, along with an open-concept layout centered on the kitchen for effortless entertaining and everyday living. Generous porches showcase the views and provide an ideal setting for gatherings and Highlands’ legendary Fourth of July fireworks. The lower level includes two guest bedrooms with private baths and an outdoor deck with a hammock. The third level offers another guest bedroom and bath, plus a private living and entertainment room. A one-car garage and a large fenced garden complete the property. Recent updates and native landscaping ensure that 715 View Point will be a low-maintenance investment for years to come. Travel & Leisure selected Highlands NC as “America’s Best Small Mountain Town” in 2023 and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of its top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2026.

715 View Point Road, Highlands

Listing courtesy of Christie's Int'l Real Estate H. cristie@highlandscashierscire.com
21 Crescent Trail, Highlands
$2,000,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4428345 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT Status
Come for the mountains. Stay for the lifestyle. Welcome to 21 Crescent Trail, where life in the Western North Carolina mountains is measured a little differently—cool summer mornings, crisp mountain air, evenings by the fire, and time spent with friends and family. Set on approximately 0.9 private, beautifully landscaped acres within the desirable Cullasaja Club, this inviting three-bedroom, three-bath mountain home offers a wonderful combination of privacy, comfort, and outdoor living. Vaulted ceilings enhance the open, airy character of the home, while the screened porch and spacious outdoor deck provide ideal settings for morning coffee, afternoon relaxation, or entertaining friends on cool Highlands evenings. A private dock on the lake creates your own connection to the water and adds another dimension to the mountain lifestyle. Beautiful landscaping surrounds the home, while a two-car garage provides convenience and ample storage. Just minutes from downtown Highlands, the property offers the opportunity to enjoy one of the Southeast’s most sought-after mountain destinations. Highlands combines the natural beauty and relaxed pace of mountain living with an exceptional small-town experience—outstanding restaurants, boutique shopping, art and cultural events, hiking, waterfalls, and a vibrant social community, all at an elevation of approximately 4,100 feet. Within Cullasaja Club, the lifestyle becomes even more special. The community is known for its spectacular mountain setting, welcoming atmosphere, and exceptional recreational and social opportunities. Golf, tennis, croquet, fitness, dining, and time spent with friends are all part of the Cullasaja experience, subject to membership and Club privileges. Whether enjoying a morning round of golf, spending a quiet afternoon by the lake, exploring a nearby hiking trail, meeting friends in downtown Highlands, or relaxing on the screened porch as the temperature drops in the evening, 21 Crescent Trail provides a wonderful home base for everything the Highlands plateau has to offer. For those looking for more than a mountain house, this is an opportunity to embrace the Highlands lifestyle—a place to slow down, reconnect with family and friends, and create mountain traditions that can last for generations. 21 Crescent Trail — your place in the mountains, your home in Highlands.

21 Crescent Trail, Highlands

Listing courtesy of MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC. doug@mountainlifere.com
261 Rock Face Trail Unit #LT 10c, Highlands
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4376026 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status
TWO MOUNTAIN HOMES. ONE INCREDIBLE VIEW. ONE PRICE. Priced BELOW tax value = instant equity opportunity you don’t want to miss. Welcome to upscale mountain living at its best in the beautiful Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs, ideally situated between Cashiers and Highlands. This Jeffrey Dungan-designed Low Country XL mountain cottage combines exceptional architecture, dramatic Whiteside Mountain views and the rare flexibility of TWO separate living spaces under one roof. The upper residence captures breathtaking mountain views through walls of energy-efficient windows and French doors. Soaring cathedral ceilings create an open, airy feel, while 7” oak flooring adds warmth throughout. The beautifully appointed kitchen features Summit appliances, quartz countertops and Delta fixtures. A king-sized primary bedroom opens to its own private deck, while more than 500 sq ft of upper-level decking creates an incredible outdoor living space for entertaining, morning coffee or simply soaking in the view. The lower residence offers its own private living area, kitchenette, king-sized bedroom, walk-in shower and covered deck—perfect for guests, extended family, multigenerational living or additional privacy when everyone comes to the mountains. Cedar shake and vertical shiplap exterior details give the home distinctive mountain character, while dual Mitsubishi mini-split systems provide efficient year-round comfort. Multiple dry-storage areas add valuable functionality. Located in the gated Preserve at Whiteside Cliffs, you are perfectly positioned in the middle of Cashiers and Highlands, putting the shopping, dining, galleries, outdoor recreation and charm of both mountain communities within easy reach. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated mountain escape, a place to gather with family and friends, or the flexibility of two separate living spaces, this property delivers something truly special. Two homes. One spectacular mountain setting. Upscale Highlands-Cashiers living at its best. Outdoor living is where this property really shines and expands your Tiny Home living space: ~ Over 500 sq ft of upper-level decking to soak in those unmatched Whiteside Mountain views ~ Private deck off the primary bedroom ~ Covered lower-level deck with ceiling fans for relaxed, all-season use Additional features include: ~ Premium Board and Batten Cedar siding ~ Shiplap Interior Walls ~ Built-in breakfast bar dining ~ Combo washer/dryer ~ Two dry storage areas ~ Energy-efficient construction throughout ~ Sleeps 4+ comfortably This is more than a mountain getaway—it’s a smart investment priced under tax value with built-in upside from day one. Whether you’re looking for a mountain escape, short-term rental potential, or multi-generational living, this property checks every box. If you’ve been waiting for a property where the view truly delivers—this is it. Opportunities like this—priced under tax value with dual living spaces—don’t sit long. Call and visit the Black Panther TODAY!

261 Rock Face Trail Unit #LT 10c, Highlands

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Great Smokies. mountainhomesteam@kw.com
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