585 High Knoll Whiteside Mountain Dr, Highlands, NC 28741

HIGH KNOLL- Upon a Time- there was a great and beautiful mountain, the Cherokee called it Sanigila`gi. We call it Whiteside Mountain! Noted as the highest cliff in the eastern part of North America, dropping more than 2000 ft total, this nearly 5000 foot elevation, majestic rock sits at your front door! Not a partial view, or a side view, but a straight full, end to end view of pure splendor! Here on this 43+ acre parcel you can create your own single home estate, a family compound, a park, a retreat or save for development? Property is unrestricted so you may create whatever pleases you. The Whiteside Cove area has a long and interesting history, important to the development of the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau. (For interesting information go to -You Tube-Whiteside Mountain: A Historical Retelling). Forest Service land borders the property. If you like hiking and exploring, you only need to step out your front yard, a short walk takes you to the wild and scenic Chattooga River, flowing downstream for some fifty miles, and many other named steams for fishing, wading, swimming, kayaking- are nearby. The Summer Chapel is reachable in a few minutes, so much to see at you doorstep. Lake Glenville is a short drive where all types of water activities occur within the 26 miles of shoreline! The Western North Carolina, Blue Ridge Mountains offer so much variety, in flora and fauna, four distinct and amazing seasons, each with some new wonder. Whether it be the blooms of spring, or the many summer greens, or the autumn array of golds, reds, and purples, or the snow on evergreens, there is always something to delight the senses! Community happenings, such as Groovin on the Green, Craft Fairs. Leaf Festival, Chili Cook Off, Big Old Mountain Breakfast, continually offer entertainment and good food. We are also noted for many fine restaurants of varied cuisine. Need I mention the cool elevation? Are you ready to experience all the mountains have to offer? Come! 828 -507-8852