Welcome to an extraordinary European-style estate in the heart of Highlands. This fabulous and majestic property includes a beautifully designed main residence and an enchanting stone guest cottage, both showcasing sweeping panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Old Edwards Golf Course, and a serene lake. Crafted by award-winning Mountainworks Custom Home Design, the main house features an elegant slate roof and was honored with the Designer’s Choice Award by the American Institute of Building Design, as well as Best of Show. The interior is a masterclass in sophistication, offering a sun-drenched kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line Miele appliances. The adjoining sunroom invites peaceful mornings and golden-hour sunsets, while the spacious deck serves as your front-row seat to the plateau’s natural, incredible views and cool breezes at an elevation above 4200 ft. The main level includes a tranquil bedroom with an ensuite bath and views of a curated cutting garden..The luxurious primary suite boasts postcard-perfect views from every angle and a luxurious bath with a serene soaking tub overlooking the clouds as they float by over the mountains. For those desiring more space the spacious lower level is insulated and ready for an additional ensuite and great /rec room with windows and doors opening to a deck leading to the perennial cutting garden ...all with magnificent views! Plans are drawn and ready for viewing. Just steps away, the guest cottage is a storybook escape with two private bedrooms—each with ensuite baths. Enter through a charming Dutch door into a warm and inviting interior that evokes the coziness of an English Cotswold cottage. An elegant yet stately stone-and-stucco fireplace anchors the living area, while a covered porch with a second fireplace offers the perfect perch for enjoying cool mountain breezes and stargazing in the evenings. The sale includes buildable main house lower level plans for future expansion and the home and guest cottage are being offered fully furnished—including elegant bespoke custom furniture, designer linens, draperies, select artwork, and curated decor that enhances its distinctive character. A one-of-a-kind retreat, impeccably maintained and thoughtfully designed—this is luxury mountain living at its finest. The mesmerizing views change with the four seasons whether watching the clouds below changing shapes to glorious reds and golds of fall to snowflakes that glisten past…it’s magical in every way.
Sold for $4,800,000 on 12/31/25
$4,800,000
168 Old Wagon Road, Highlands, NC 28741
4beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
2.87 Acres Lot
$4,652,600 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$7,311 Estimated rent
Home value
$4,652,600
$4.42M - $4.89M
$7,311/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 31, 2025 at 12:11pm
Listed by:
Patricia Allen,
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group,
Julie Osborn,
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Bought with:
Patricia Allen
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Julie Osborn
Allen Tate/Pat Allen Realty Group
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1000998Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 4
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 5
- Level: Lower
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Study
- Level: Upper
Sunroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Wine Cooler, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall, Main Level, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Storage, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Marble, Tile
- Basement: Crawl Space,Encapsulated,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Great Room, Living Room, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Attached, Driveway, Garage, Two Car Garage, Paved, Garage Faces Side
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Rain Gutters, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned, Propane Tank - Leased
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 2.87 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Sloped Down, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Many Trees, Sloped, Views, Flat, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling,Sloping,Terraced
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage
- Parcel number: 7551872225
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Details
- Builder name: Ben Harris-Main Home
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Permit 5 or More Bedroom, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Highlands
- Subdivision: None
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2025 | Sold | $4,800,000-3.9% |
Source: HCMLS #1000998 | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Pending sale | $4,995,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000998 | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Contingent | $4,995,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000998 | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $4,995,000-3.9% |
Source: HCMLS #1000998 | ||
| 8/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000998 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,650 +1.2% | $2,799,722 +1.2% |
| 2023 | $11,511 | $2,765,490 |
| 2022 | $11,511 +5.6% | $2,765,490 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 2.7 mi
- 4/10Blue Ridge Virtual Early CollegeGrades: 7-12Distance: 2.7 mi
- 7/10Jackson Co Early CollegeGrades: 9-12Distance: 17.5 mi