404 Whiteside Mountain Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
- $3,800,000
- 7
- BD
- 5
- BA
- Sold Price
- $3,800,000
- List Price
- $4,200,000
- Status
- CLOSED
- MLS#
- 103762
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Full Baths
- 4
- Half Baths
- 1
- Parcel Size
- 4.18
- Style
- Farmhouse
- Year Built
- 1938
- Days on Market
- 155
Property Description
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.
Additional Information
- County
- Macon
- Area
- Highlands-Cashiers Corridor
- Acreage Features
- Cleared, Level, Partially Cleared, Sloped, Steep Slope, Wooded
- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Exterior Finish
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Basement Description
- Crawl Space, Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry
- Sewer/Septic
- Septic Tank
- Financing Options
- Cash
- Interior Features
- Bar-Wet, Formal Dining, Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Exterior Features
- Garden
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room, Other, Stone
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Heating
- None, Other, Other
- Cooling
- None
- Roof
- Metal
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Listing courtesy of ALLEN TATE/PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP. 8285268784
Selling Office: ALLEN TATE/PAT ALLEN REALTY GROUP.