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152 Walking Stick Trl, Cullowhee
$340,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1003119 MLS
Set at approximately 3,700 feet in elevation, this 1965 farmhouse offers a tucked-away mountain setting with expansive open grassland and Blue Ridge views, while remaining convenient to Lake Glenville, Cashiers, downtown Sylva, and Western Carolina University. The home currently lives as a two-bedroom, two-bathroom farmhouse, with an installed septic system sized to support three bedrooms. It carries the character and warmth of its 1965 roots, featuring a spacious kitchen and dining area, large pantry, cozy living room centered around a wood-burning stove, and generous outdoor spaces that make the most of the setting. A covered front sitting porch offers a welcoming place to start the day, while the sunroom opens to the large rear deck. Partially covered, the deck extends the living space and captures year-round, long-range, peek-a-boo mountain views. Since 2019, the property has seen substantial upgrades, including a new metal roof, premium vinyl shake siding, an expansive multi-level deck, updated kitchen and bathroom finishes, a Mitsubishi Hyper Heat three-zone system, new well equipment, whole-house surge protection, and fiber optic internet. A six-person hot tub and a small orchard with apple trees complete the setting. Perhaps the property’s most distinctive feature is the land itself. Offered as three combined parcels totaling more than four acres, the property is gently rolling, open, and partially cleared — an uncommon combination in the mountains. The main, fenced and gated parcel includes the home, detached one-car garage and workshop, separate hot tub deck, and an additional site-built storage or wood shed. Across the road, the uphill adjoining parcel features an old barn with appealing potential for restoration, storage, or reclaimed wood. Downhill, the third adjoining parcel is part of the Cullowhee Forest community, connecting to the area’s treasured natural surroundings. Through community lands, owners enjoy deeded use of the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River, along with the trail leading to High Falls and the striking 75-foot Hatcher Falls. For buyers seeking usable acreage, existing outbuildings, and room to shape something over time, this property offers flexibility, mountain character, and a location that keeps the best of western North Carolina within easy reach. Nearby Jackson County Airport supports private aviation, while Asheville Regional and Greenville-Spartanburg International remain convenient for regional travel.

152 Walking Stick Trl, Cullowhee

53/65b Cullowhee Forest Rd, Cullowhee
$315,000
1002343 MLS
Nestled within the gated community of Cullowhee Forest, this rare 11.34-acre offering combines two contiguous lots into a private mountain parcel with a stunning on-property waterfall more than 20 feet tall, nearly 500 feet of Coggins Creek flowing through the land, and expansive year-round, long-range views attainable with tree-trimming — the type of offering that is an increasingly uncommon combination on the Highlands–Cashiers Plateau. With a high-yield well in place and underground power, the topography offers a homesite that captures sweeping views, set to a soundtrack of running water and surrounded by lush woodlands. Cullowhee Forest is known for its generous acreage and low-density planning, with quiet, wooded roads that reinforce its peaceful setting, wrapped in native flora, where local wildlife lazily meanders the land. Owners enjoy deeded access to the West Fork of the Tuckasegee River and the 75-foot Hatcher Falls, providing exceptional opportunities for fishing, exploration, and connection to the outdoors. High-speed fiber-optic internet ensures modern convenience, making the property well-suited for year-round living. The broader Highlands–Cashiers Plateau delivers cool summer temperatures, abundant waterfalls, hiking and biking trails, trout waters, golf, boutique shopping, and a growing arts and dining scene. Located approximately 25 minutes from either Cashiers or Sylva, the setting offers privacy without isolation. Nearest dining and recreation include The Local, Happ’s Place, Lake Glenville’s Pines Recreation Area, and the Jackson County Aquatic Center, and just down the road are an abundance of additional options to discover. Year-round access enhances the property’s appeal, with Asheville Regional Airport about 90 minutes away and major hubs including Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville within a two- to three-hour drive. Opportunities that combine acreage, long-range views, and multiple water features within a gated community are increasingly rare. This property offers the scale, setting, and flexibility to create a true mountain retreat or full-time residence in one of Western North Carolina’s most enduring landscapes.

53/65b Cullowhee Forest Rd, Cullowhee

310 Mount Admire Rd, Cullowhee
$2,910,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1002530 MLS
Hinoki House is a rare architectural offering in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where Japanese-inspired design and natural landscape exist in quiet balance. Set on more than 17 acres within gated Cullowhee Forest, the property offers privacy, riverfrontage, and a level of serenity increasingly difficult to find. A collaboration between the owners and MossCreek Designs, the four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath residence reflects the restraint and simplicity of traditional Asian architecture while embracing the scale and beauty of its mountain setting. Designed as a glass lantern with windows wrapping both levels, the home maximizes light and vertical space with ceilings of 12 feet or higher, expansive open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas, and two main-level bedrooms with two-and-a-half baths. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw the outdoors in, framing views of a private waterfall, cascading water features, deep granite pools, and hundreds of feet of riverfrontage. Douglas fir lodge-pole framing, mulberry and cedar walls and ceilings sourced from the Pacific Northwest, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors add warmth and craftsmanship throughout. The lower level includes two additional bedrooms, two bathrooms, a separate kitchen, a bonus room, and a laundry area, offering flexibility for guests or extended stays. Wraparound covered decks on both levels extend the living spaces outdoors, overlooking hiking trails, koi ponds, outdoor showers, Japanese gardens, a fire pit, and a dining gazebo — all set against sweeping mountain views. From the gorge to the mountaintop knoll, the landscape feels both expansive and deeply private. The estate includes a 6.37-acre primary lot and an 11.47-acre secondary parcel featuring a nearly level mountaintop knoll, ideal for a second dwelling. Well-loved and carefully maintained, Hinoki House represents a rarely available architectural retreat, where thoughtful design and irreplaceable natural setting converge. Cullowhee Forest provides a scenic private approach to this end-of-the-road property, along with a 75-foot waterfall, High Falls trail access, and fiber-optic internet. Located 25 minutes from Cashiers for shopping, dining, and recreation; 15 minutes from Lake Glenville and two restaurants with live music; approximately 60 miles from Asheville and its regional airport; and within a two- to three-hour drive of Atlanta, Charlotte, and Greenville.

310 Mount Admire Rd, Cullowhee

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