659/661 Lost Cove Rd, Cashiers, NC 28717

This equestrian estate in Whitewater Cove offers over five acres of privacy, only 15 minutes from the fine dining and shopping of Cashiers. The property encompasses two homes in excellent condition, both with an upscale look and feel. The single-level, double master main home - with spacious bedrooms and an open-concept floor plan - features a stone fireplace in each sitting room, shiplap-covered walls throughout, a large kitchen with a sizable island, and a marvelous screened porch to enjoy the mountain air - perfect for entertaining! The two-bedroom, two-bath cottage with a third room upstairs is both charming and functional and possesses all the amenities guests could desire, including a full kitchen, lovely fireplace, built-in bookshelves, wood floors throughout, dual porches, an open-air, detached deck for entertaining, and near level grounds. Also included on the property is a well-built, rustic, multi-stall horse barn with a workshop, tack room, and unfinished upper level; a potting shed/art studio/guest cottage/playhouse with garden area; and a children's treehouse. There is a beautiful stream and stocked trout pond, along with rolling pastures and a fenced meadow. A unique and special aspect of the property is its own private paths connecting to nearby Nature Conservancy lands and the Nantahala National Forest, featuring miles of winding trails for hiking or horseback riding, excellent trout and fly-fishing, stunning waterfalls, and other outdoor recreation activities.