Mountain Life Properties

06/05/2026

✨Just Listed! 70 Norton Court, Highlands, NC✨

Where Whiteside Mountain becomes your daily backdrop.

Tucked within one of the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau's most coveted gated communities, this beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 6-bath retreat sits on 1.61 private acres and the views are just the beginning.

Inside, soaring cathedral ceilings, a dramatic stone fireplace, and walls of windows frame the mountain panorama at every turn. The entertainment wing, complete with a bar, billiards, and a private movie theatre, sets this one apart. Two primary suites offer effortless flexibility for owners and guests alike.

And then there's Cullasaja Club itself: Arnold Palmer-designed golf, clubhouse dining, fitness, tennis, scenic trails, and Ravenel Lake.
This is the Highlands lifestyle, elevated.

🏡 4 BD | 6 BA | 1.61 Acres | $5,250,000
📍 70 Norton Court | Cullasaja Club | Highlands, NC
📞 Doug Treadwell | (828) 482-2800
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06/04/2026

🏔️ PRICE IMPROVEMENT — 451 Crescent, Highlands, NC | $1,775,000

A timeless mountain retreat nestled within the prestigious Cullasaja Club, set on over an acre of serene, wooded surroundings just minutes from the heart of Highlands.

3 beds | 3 baths | 1.09 acres

Soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a dramatic stone fireplace anchor the great room. Walls of windows and French doors open to expansive decks overlooking the surrounding forest. A private screened porch and multiple outdoor living areas make this home as much about the mountain setting as the interiors.

The open-concept living and dining areas flow into a well-appointed kitchen, and a flexible loft level offers space for guests or a home office. The lower level has room to add a 4th bedroom.

Cullasaja Club membership offers an Arnold Palmer-designed championship golf course, fine and casual dining, tennis, wellness and fitness facilities, swimming, and an active social calendar — all within one of Highlands' most sought-after private communities.

📞 Doug Treadwell (828) 482-2800
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06/02/2026

✨ PRICE IMPROVEMENT ✨
692 Lost Trail, Highlands, NC | $4,250,000

Completed in 2021, this exceptional mountain home sits on nearly 2 acres inside the gated Cullasaja Club community with breathtaking Whiteside Mountain views from almost every room on the main level.

3 beds | 4 baths | Cullasaja Club — Arnold Palmer golf course community, Ravenel Lake access, and National Forest trails at your doorstep.

The great room flows to a screened porch with a wood-burning fireplace. The primary suite features a soaking tub, glass walk-in shower, and his-and-hers closets. The lower level offers a full rec room with wet bar, pool table area, and a hot tub deck — designed for entertaining.

Every detail was considered. Every view was preserved.

📞 Doug Treadwell (828) 482-2800 | Link in comments 👇

05/29/2026

Most people fall in love with Highlands or Cashiers before they understand how this market actually works. 🏔️

And that's exactly when mistakes get made.

Did you know the best properties here go under contract in days? Or that your dream community might come with a membership fee nobody mentioned? Or that the inventory here is permanently limited by the national forest?

We broke it all down in our latest blog. Click the link to read 👇👇
https://mountainlifere.com/blog/buying-on-the-plateau-what-nobody-tells-you-first

Ready to talk? Call us at 828-239-8814. We live here and we'd love to help you get here too.

Thinking about buying in Highlands or Cashiers, NC? Mountain Life Properties explains the market, private clubs, ownership costs, and what every buyer should know before purchasing.

05/22/2026

There’s a phrase you hear over and over again in the Highlands Cashiers Plateau:

‘I came for a summer, and I never left.’

At 4,000 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains, life moves differently here. Cooler air. Quieter mornings. Roads that wind through rhododendron and white pine. Porch conversations that stretch long after sunset.

People come here to escape. Many discover something more permanent.

Why do so many people arrive in Highlands and Cashiers and never leave?

Read the full story below👇

https://mountainlifere.com/blog/why-people-never-leave-the-plateau

Perched at 4,000 ft in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau offers cool summers, stunning scenery, and a tight-knit community. Discover why so many come for a season — and never leave.

05/15/2026

451 Crescent Trail, Cullasaja Club, Highlands, NC

3 bed | 3 bath | 1.09 acres | $1,900,000

The kind of home that gives the whole family a reason to come to the mountains.

Inside you will find:
🏡 Soaring vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams
🔥 Stone propane fireplace anchoring the great room
🪟 Walls of windows and French doors opening to expansive decks
🛏️ Three bedrooms, each with its own full bath
🌿 A screened porch built for long, relaxed evenings
📚 A loft that works beautifully for guests or a home office
🚗 Two-car garage on 1.09 private acres inside a gated community

Step outside and the Cullasaja Club is waiting. Morning golf on an Arnold Palmer championship course. Afternoon kayaking or fly fishing on Lake Ravenel. Tennis on clay courts. A heated pool. Fine dining and Arnie's Bar at the Mountain Lodge Clubhouse. And the Nantahala National Forest is right next door when you want to spend time in nature.

Downtown Highlands is just minutes away, with award-winning restaurants, boutique shops, and art galleries.

Your mountain life is waiting. Call Doug today.

📞 Doug Treadwell: (828) 482-2800

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05/14/2026

🏔️ JUST LISTED | 48 Bearfoot Lane, Highlands, NC — $1,330,000
Three bedrooms. Three-and-a-half baths. Views of Satulah, Brushy Face, and Holt K**b from your back deck. This isn't a weekend getaway you settle for — it's one you'd never want to leave.
This fully renovated mountain retreat sits on a private wooded lot just minutes from downtown Highlands. The open-concept living area features rich hardwood floors, exposed beams, and a dramatic stone gas fireplace. The chef's kitchen is built for people who actually cook — gas stove, premium appliances, kitchen island, and a dining space that handles a crowd.

Every bedroom has its own en-suite bath. The brand-new four-season den (added 2025) is sun-drenched and peaceful — perfect for remote work, reading, or just watching the mountains do their thing. Out back, the expansive deck delivers the kind of view that never gets old, plus over 4 acres of common area giving you genuine privacy that's rare at this price point in Highlands.

A lit walking path leads from the 3-car parking area to the front door. Landscaped. Turnkey. Ready.

👉 See all photos and full listing details here:
🔗 https://mountainlifere.com/properties/48-bearfoot-lane-highlands-nc-us-28741-1003242

📞 Ready to schedule a showing? Call or text Doug Treadwell at (828) 482-2800

05/08/2026

It’s not simply a home, it’s a rare and magical connection to nature. Privately set on approximately 2.5 gently rolling acres in gated Big Sheepcliff, this Mountain Modern retreat captures sweeping views of Whiteside Mountain, Yellow Mountain, Lake Glenville, and the surrounding Blue Ridge landscape. A waterfall along the drive creates a memorable arrival, while the personal home of an interior decorator offers refined design, inviting living spaces, expansive decks, and an all-season sunroom that brings the outdoors in. Minutes from Cashiers Village, this distinctive mountain property blends privacy, beauty, and convenience in one unforgettable setting.

Schedule your private showing today.

Contact Heather Ball 828-200-7231
or Doug Treadwell 828-482-2800

https://mountainlifere.com/properties/2618-big-sheepcliff-road-cashiers-nc-us-28717-1002930

04/27/2026

Just Reduced- 3.05 +/- Acres on the Tuckasegee River!

Now: $121,000

13 Hares Ear, Tuckasegee, NC 28783

Discover an exceptional opportunity to own 3.05 +/- acres with nearly 400 +/- feet of direct frontage on the Tuckasegee River in Waterdance community. Conveniently accessible from Highway 107, this property offers a perfect blend of privacy, natural beauty, and modern conveniences.

Heather Ball
Office Manager / Broker
Mountain Life Properties
828-200-7231

04/03/2026

Highlands & Cashiers Real Estate April
Market Report- Spring 2026

View Full Report at Mountainlifere.com

The Highlands and Cashiers market is entering a more sophisticated phase: stable at high price levels, growing in inventory, and consistent in luxury demand.