2223 Scarlet Ridge, Sylva, NC 28779
- $2,395,000
- 3
- BD
- 4
- BA
- 4,454
- SqFt
- List Price
- $2,395,000
- Price Change
- ▼ $300,000 1782856620
- Status
- ACTIVE
- MLS#
- 4336305
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Full Baths
- 4
- Living Area
- 4,454
- Parcel Size
- 17.72
- Style
- Contemporary, Other
- Year Built
- 2018
- Days on Market
- 176
Property Description
Perched at a rare 4,000-foot elevation and bordering 39,000 acres of Nantahala National Forest, 2223 Scarlet Ridge is a masterfully crafted mountaintop estate where architecture, engineering, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Designed to capture sweeping long-range views while remaining naturally protected from extreme weather, the home offers cooler summer temperatures, dramatic cloud inversions below, and exceptional privacy. This handcrafted timber-frame residence showcases cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that reflects both refined craftsmanship and deep respect for the surrounding landscape. Built to endure, the home features superior construction including a reinforced concrete foundation, Structural Insulated Panel walls, fiber-cement siding, high-performance windows, and advanced systems designed specifically for high-elevation living. Modern comforts include a three-zone dual-fuel HVAC system with energy recovery ventilation, whole-house generator, instant hot water, pristine private well water, and a high-efficiency cast-iron wood-burning stove. Set on 17.72 private acres with trails, open meadow, and direct access to protected wilderness, the land offers unmatched connection to nature. From expansive terraces to forest paths and sweeping 40+ mile views, this is a mountain retreat as intelligent as it is breathtaking.This property is a must see to appreciate all it has to offer.
Additional Information
- County
- Jackson
- Subdivision
- Cane Creek Ridge
- Restrictions
- Building, Deed, Livestock Restriction, Manufactured Home Not Allowed, Modular Not Allowed, Short Term Rental Allowed, Square Feet, Other - See Remarks
- HOA
- Yes
- HOA Dues
- $1,100
- Acreage Features
- Adjoins Forest, Hilly, Private, Rolling Slope, Steep Slope, Wooded, Views
- Appliances
- Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, Filtration System, Induction Cooktop, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Washer/Dryer
- Exterior Finish
- Fiber Cement
- Basement Description
- Yes
- Sewer/Septic
- Septic Installed
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Other - See Remarks
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
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Listing courtesy of Great Smokys Realty. Christy@4smokys.com
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