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517 Johns Creek Rd, Cullowhee
$549,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 26048744 MLS
Versatile Mini Farm on Over 8 Acres – Two Living Spaces, Pasture & More! Bring your vision for country living to life with this unique property in Cullowhee! Situated on 8.66 acres of unrestricted land, this versatile mini-farm features a well-maintained off-frame modular home with a full finished walk-out basement, plus a beautifully remodeled single-wide mobile home offering separate guest quarters. Whether you're looking for a small farm, multigenerational living, room for animals, or additional space for guests, this property offers endless possibilities. The main home features inviting living spaces, a spacious kitchen and dining area, and a finished basement with additional room for recreation, hobbies, or storage. Enjoy the outdoors from the screened porch and covered deck while taking in the peaceful surroundings. Outside, you'll find a combination of usable valley and pastureland, barns, multiple outbuildings, and an RV parking pad, providing plenty of space for equipment, animals, recreational vehicles, and all your country-living needs. The additional remodeled guest home offers flexibility for extended family, visitors, or potential rental use, subject to applicable requirements. With its unrestricted acreage, multiple living spaces, pasture, and outbuildings, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy a mini-farm lifestyle with room to grow, work, and play. Don't miss the possibilities this special mountain property has to offer!

517 Johns Creek Rd, Cullowhee

418 Milk Sick Cv, Cullowhee
$299,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26048739 MLS
Your Private Mountain Retreat | 6.65 Acres of Peace, Privacy & Mountain Charm Tucked away among the trees in the beautiful mountains of Cullowhee, NC, this property is just minutes from Western Carolina University and downtown Sylva. This single-level home presents a rare chance to slow down, spread out, and enjoy the beauty of Western North Carolina. Set on 6.65 wooded acres, the property provides privacy, spring water, and a peaceful natural setting where the sounds of nature take center stage. Enter into a warm and welcoming living space where abundant natural light and a beautiful stone fireplace create the perfect mountain atmosphere. The spacious kitchen offers generous wood cabinetry, plentiful counter space, as well as large windows that bring the outdoors in. Comfortable bedrooms deliver flexibility for family, guests, or an office, while the main suite features a private bath with double vanities and a walk-in shower. A dedicated laundry area adds everyday convenience, making single-level living both comfortable and practical. The outdoor spaces are where this property truly shines! An expansive covered front porch invites you to start your mornings with coffee surrounded by the trees, spend peaceful afternoons listening to nature, or unwind after a long day. As evening falls, gather around the outdoor fire pit below the stars and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting. A double carport offers convenient covered parking, while a detached storage building provides plenty of room for tools, hobbies, and outdoor essentials. With 6.65 acres to explore, room for a garden, and the privacy that makes mountain living so special, this property affords the freedom to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence or a weekend escape, you'll appreciate the feeling of being tucked away from it all while still within reach of Cullowhee and the surrounding mountain communities.

418 Milk Sick Cv, Cullowhee

541 Summer Hill Rd, Cullowhee
$3,725,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1003935 MLS
Nestled in the prestigious Summer Hill community overlooking the serene waters of Lake Glenville, this custom-built residence epitomizes refined mountain living. Set on two expansive lots to ensure privacy, the home offers breathtaking 180-degree views of the shimmering lake and majestic surrounding mountains from nearly every room. Beautiful vistas for as far as you can see. Enjoy boating, a day at the beach with private docks and sand, or fishing in the clear, fresh waters of Lake Glenville. The great room serves as the heart of the home, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings and a grand stone fireplace that frames the panoramic vistas. Adjacent, the gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with a gas range, central island, and premium French-door refrigerator, all complemented by rich cabinetry and elegant countertops. The main-level primary suite provides a tranquil retreat with a screened sleeping porch ideal for enjoying the cool mountain evenings. The ensuite bath boasts a steam shower, jetted soaking tub, dual vanities with ample storage, and heated flooring for ultimate comfort. Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home features multiple screened porches and expansive open decks, perfect for savoring the crisp mountain air and captivating lake views throughout the seasons. The lower-level deck is an entertainer's delight, hosting a welcoming hot tub and an outdoor fireplace for gatherings under the stars. The residence's lower level caters to guests and entertainment, offering three spacious guest suites, a generous family room with a dedicated game area, a convenient kitchenette, and a private office. An impressive home theater with plush seating and state-of-the-art surround sound promises exceptional cinematic experiences. Starting with the drive through this well-maintained community and continuing up the private 300-foot entrance, you will know you have arrived at a very special home. Since the last ownership, extensive landscaping and many improvements have made this one of the most complete homes available inside and out. Residents of Summer Hill enjoy deeded lake access, a community dock, a charming outdoor pavilion, and gated security. Recent upgrades to the home include a Cummins generator, lush landscaping, and modern railings, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Embrace a serenity, elegance, and natural beauty lifestyle in one of Lake Glenville's most coveted communities.

541 Summer Hill Rd, Cullowhee

416 Sherwood Forest Ln, Cullowhee
$581,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 1003704 MLS
Rarely does a property offer this combination of privacy, mountain views, and over 8 unrestricted acres just 15 minutes from the heart of Cashiers. Tucked away at the end of a private road, 416 Sherwood Forest Lane is a true mountain retreat with room to breathe, room to grow, and endless possibilities. Situated at just under 4,400 feet in elevation, you'll enjoy cool summer days, crisp mountain evenings, and the refreshing climate that makes this area so desirable. A charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath mountain cabin is already in place, allowing you to enjoy the property from day one while offering incredible long-term potential. Whether you're searching for a full-time residence, second home, vacation rental, or multi-generational family compound, this unrestricted property offers multiple potential building sites for additional homes or guest cabins. Inside, the home features soaring vaulted ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a stunning floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace framed by walls of windows that fill the great room with natural light and mountain views. The open loft overlooks the living area, while the updated kitchen boasts granite countertops, custom white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a subway tile backsplash, and abundant workspace for entertaining. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes two comfortable bedrooms, an updated main-level bathroom, a second full bathroom on the upper level, and a finished lower level complete with a spacious family room and bunk area, offering flexible space for family and guests. Outside, expansive wraparound decks invite you to relax and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting. The gently rolling acreage features mature hardwoods, open lawn, a fire pit, and plenty of room to explore. A whole house generator is also a bonus to this fantastic property! The current owners frequently enjoy visits from deer, wild turkey, and other native wildlife, adding to the serenity and natural beauty of the property. Properties offering this much unrestricted acreage, privacy, cool summer temperatures, mountain views, and future development potential just minutes from Cashiers are increasingly rare. Enjoy the cozy mountain cabin today while creating the legacy property you've always envisioned for tomorrow.

416 Sherwood Forest Ln, Cullowhee

567 Lloyd Hooper Rd, Cullowhee
$3,500,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1003310 MLS
Follow the meandering country driveway and arrive at a property that is a hidden chapter of classic Western NC. Two homes rest on 19.11+/- acres of grassy meadows, ponds, streams, and one of the area’s original mountain homesteads, just minutes from Lake Glenville and the area’s finest golf courses. Surrounded by neighboring farms and large estate tracts, it offers a level of privacy and open space that’s increasingly hard to find. Spanning 4 parcels, the property unfolds a private landscape with rolling pasture, 4 fishing ponds, mature trees, and extraordinary stone hardscaping woven throughout. These create a natural backdrop with thoughtful landscaping that invites exploration at every turn. At the heart of the property sits the original 1-bedroom cottage with a loft on 1.95 acres by a picturesque fishing pond. Wrapped in rare wormy chestnut harvested before the American chestnut disappeared from the Southern Appalachians, the cottage preserves an irreplaceable piece of history. From the front rocking chair porch to a porch swing on the back deck, this cottage lets you fully enjoy the adjacent pond and grassy lawn. Rich with warmth and personality, this is a place cherished over generations. The primary home on 6.99 acres has room to grow with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main level, plus a partially finished daylight basement with a bonus room and bathroom, and potential to add another bedroom and bonus room. The main level features a living room with stone fireplace, chef’s kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, and sliding glass doors opening to the back deck with views of the landscape. Downstairs, sliding doors lead to the patio, creating an easy connection to the outdoors. The lower level is already positioned for additional living space, guest rooms, or a full expansion. Garden areas, mature landscaping, and extensive infrastructure create a setting suited for long-term possibilities. Outbuildings, like a vintage barn and a charming stone-clad root cellar with potting shed, reflect generations of stewardship and agricultural roots. Additional 4.01-acre & 6.16-acre parcels add flexibility for homesites, multigenerational retreat, farmette, or a private estate. Plus, the remarkable 40 GPM well adds another layer of value. However you envision using this property, the possibilities are as expansive as the land itself. Opportunities with this much history, land, water, and potential rarely change hands. Come write the next chapter.

567 Lloyd Hooper 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

545 Cross Creek Trl, Cullowhee
$2,840,000
4 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 1001582 MLS
Set against the backdrop of Shortoff Mountain, this property offers a serene mountain lifestyle in one of the Plateau’s most secret gated communities. Cross Creek Preserve is a meticulously maintained neighborhood between Cashiers, Highlands, & Lake Glenville. Entering the gates, you’re greeted by a covered bridge, streams, and a 2-acre fishing pond that set the stage for relaxation. This thoughtfully designed, single-story home strikes a balance between luxury and function. Arrive from a long, tree-lined driveway, where a beautifully landscaped front elevation meets you. Inside, you’ll notice a bright living room with soaring ceilings, painted wood-paneled walls, wooden beams, oak floors, and a grand, stone fireplace. The open layout flows into a spacious kitchen with a massive island and breakfast bar with generous seating. It’s also super functional with custom cabinetry, built-in storage, gas range, custom vent hood, double oven, and a farmhouse sink. The kitchen connects to the dining area, inviting you to entertain or simply enjoy casual dinners. From the dining room, access the screened porch with a 2nd stone fireplace, Poplar bark siding, and Trex decking, ideal for experiencing the outdoors. The owner’s suite is impressive, with vaulted ceilings and a spa-like bathroom equipped with a walk-in closet, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and heated tile floors. This suite also has access to a covered porch with a hot tub (included), perfect for unwinding. Two guest suites located on the dedicated guest wing ensure ample room for guests. Beyond living spaces, this home has a stylish laundry area in the mudroom, complete with built-in cubbies and a sophisticated drying system. From the mudroom, cross the Tennessee fieldstone breezeway to the 2-car garage with epoxy floor. Over the garage, the guest apartment is spacious with a bedroom, lounge area, bathroom, and breakfast kitchen. Outside, the breezeway extends to the grassy yard with a fenced vegetable garden, and a covered grilling kitchen makes this home even better. Behind the scenes, there’s also a fully encapsulated crawlspace with humidity control and a home generator. This home is “smart,” too! It’s equipped with a sleek Smart Home system so you can control everything remotely. With a layout designed for easy living and functionality, this one-owner home isn’t a property you see hit Zillow every day. 545 Cross Creek Trail has it all - Make sure to put this one at the top of your must-see list!

545 Cross Creek Trl, Cullowhee

542 Cross Creek Trl, Cullowhee
$3,200,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 1000427 MLS
This classic NC Mountain home tucked behind the gates of Cross Creek Preserve, a well-kept charming community located between Cashiers, Highlands, and Lake Glenville. This idyllic gated community begins entering through a covered bridge viewing the stunning meadow, natural streams, two acre fishing pond,waterfalls and dense forests providing the ultimate in privacy living. Smartly designed by well known architect Travis Mileti-Mountainworks with Interiors thoughtfully designed by award winning Stuart Pliner Design, Atlanta, GA. Every inch of this home reflects pride of ownership and attention to detail, from the freshly painted exterior to the beautifully cared-for interiors. Each room exudes style and comfort inviting you to “live” the space. Custom finishes, hardwood floors, Stark carpeting, Bevolo, Visual Comfort, & Lutron lighting, 3M window tinting, climate controlled wine room, climate controlled sunroom with casement windows/retractable screens for year-round use. Wood-burning stone fireplaces in living room & sunroom. Top of-the-line appliances, Viking & Subzero, custom cabinetry, walk-in pantry Phillip Jeffries wallpaper, ample storage and two zone temperature controlled wine fridge. Primary bedroom suite main level, bathroom includes soaking tub, steam shower, 2 walk-in closets. Upper level features sitting area, three bedroom suites, and cozy loft for office/playroom. This home and property have been meticulously maintained, all you have to do is move in! A one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a piece of countryside perfection minutes away from area golf clubs like GlenCove, Mountaintop, and Trillium Golf and Lake Club - You must see!

542 Cross Creek Trl, Cullowhee

688 Caney Fork Rd, Cullowhee
$605,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 101976 MLS
Welcome to your private paradise! This stunning, three-bed, three-bathroom home is nestled on 12.04 acres of unrestricted wooded land and is the perfect retreat for nature lovers seeking privacy and seclusion. The home has great potential for exceptional, year round, long and short-range mountain views with some tree trimming. Upon entering, you will be drawn to the living room with its large windows that provide lovely views of the surrounding scenery and ample natural light, and the wood-burning fireplace - a perfect space to cozy up with a good book or to entertain guests. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and an island with a gas range top, making cooking a breeze. Also on the main floor, you will find a bathroom with heated floors and a bedroom or sunroom that allows you to soak in the beauty of the outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find a bathroom and two bedrooms, including one with a lofted view that overlooks the living area below. The lower level includes a laundry room, a family room, an art room, and a workshop area that can be used for various purposes. The property features walking trails, an outdoor shower and a wraparound deck with a charming water feature. Whether you enjoy hiking, gardening, or simply taking in the sights and sounds of nature, this property has something for everyone. Within three minutes of the property is East LaPorte Park with public river access to the Tuckasegee River, a picnic area, and a sand volleyball court. The property is located only six minutes from Western Carolina University and is within 20 minutes of downtown Sylva and the local craft breweries and restaurants it offers. The area's natural beauty is breathtaking, with abundant wildlife and flora to explore. With its unmatched beauty, this home is sure to impress, so schedule a private showing today!

688 Caney Fork Rd, Cullowhee

1302 Sitting Rock Trl, Cullowhee
$1,250,000
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 104378 MLS
+/- 4,311 sq feet per Jackson County tax records. Large 1 story living; just the bonus room and “antique log cabin” bathroom are upstairs Huge great room with floor to ceiling stone wood burning fireplace with gas starter, wood storage cabinet and oversized gorgeous window. Open floor plan; All 3 bedrooms have private on-suites. Large circular driveway is nearly flat; Large office has 2 built-in desks, many file drawers plus book shelves. Main deck is partially covered. Main bedroom deck is covered. Oversized 2 car garage is lined on 3 sides with lower cabinets and 1 wall has upper cabinets. There is an additional room presently used as a shop that has a dog door. Experience the epitome of mountain living amidst the breathtaking beauty of Western North Carolina's expansive landscapes. Nestled within the serene confines of Snowbird, community, a prestigious gated community spanning up to 1,250 acres with multiple miles of hiking trails, Perched upon approximately 20.32 acres of gently rolling terrain at an elevation of approximately 4,168 feet. Upon stepping inside, be captivated by the grandeur of the great room, where soaring vaulted ceilings and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows bathe the space in natural light. The seamless flow from the living area to the dining and kitchen spaces offers an ideal layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The well-appointed kitchen caters to the culinary enthusiast, providing ample space for culinary creations. Step outside to discover a harmonious blend of covered and uncovered deck areas, perfect for alfresco gatherings against a backdrop of panoramic mountain views. All bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, including a remarkable primary suite boasting its own private deck, luxurious ensuite, and adjacent private office space – ideal for personal reflection or fitness pursuits. Above the garage, a versatile bonus space awaits, currently configured as a "man cave" .

1302 Sitting Rock Trl, Cullowhee

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