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17 Sunset Trace

Highlands, NC 28741
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Bed 4

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Bath 5

Bath

SqFt5,166

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Acres0.51

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Mountain Luxury Meets Club Lifestyle in Cullasaja Experience the very best of mountain living in this beautifully crafted four-bedroom residence within the prestigious Cullasaja Club, where timeless architecture, exceptional craftsmanship, and an unparalleled lifestyle come together. Designed for both everyday comfort and gracious entertaining, the home welcomes you with soaring vaulted and beamed ceilings anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling native stone fireplace. Expansive windows frame peaceful mountain views while filling the great room with natural light, creating a warm and inviting gathering space. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers four private ensuite bedrooms, including an exceptional primary suite featuring its own adjoining office and sunroom—a quiet retre at for reading, working remotely, or simply enjoying the changing seasons. The spacious kitchen is complemented by a convenient butler's pantry, providing abundant storage and effortless entertaining. Outdoor living is equally impressive. A private screened porch with its own stone fireplace invites year-round enjoyment, while the expansive rear deck overlooks beautifully landscaped grounds and the surrounding mountain scenery. Whether hosting family and friends or enjoying a peaceful morning coffee, every outdoor space has been designed to embrace the natural beauty of Highlands. Life in Cullasaja Club extends well beyond the home. Members enjoy one of the Highlands Plateau's premier private club experiences, centered around an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, exceptional dining, tennis, croquet, wellness facilities, swimming, and an active calendar of social events—all set within one of the region's most picturesque mountain communities. The club is known for its welcoming atmosphere, personalized service, and generations of families returning each season to enjoy cool mountain summers and an exceptional quality of life. Just minutes from charming downtown Highlands, you'll enjoy award-winning restaurants, boutique shopping, art galleries, live theater, waterfalls, hiking trails, and countless outdoor adventures. Here, every day offers the opportunity to embrace the relaxed elegance that has made Highlands one of the Southeast's most sought-after mountain destinations. This is more than a beautiful home—it's an invitation to experience a mountain lifestyle where luxury, nature, and lifelong memories come together.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $2,995,000

AD Id : 88077324

MLS Id : CAR4403993

Beds : 4

Lot Size : 0.51 Acre

Living Area Size : 5,166

Year Built : 2001

Garage : 2

County : Macon

Subdivision: Cullasaja Club

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total Bedroom: 4

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 5 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1

    Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Entrance Foyer, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry Roof: Wood Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room, Main Level

    Roofing Information

    Wood
  • Flooring Information

    Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood Construction Materials: Cedar Shake, Stone
  • Heating & Cooling

    Heating: Forced Air Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air WaterSource: Community Well

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 2001

  • Lot Information

    Lot Description: Private, Wooded, Views Lot Size Area: 0.51 acre

    Property Information

    Property Type: Residential Sub Type: Single Family Residence Style: Colonial, Traditional

  • Listing Price Information

    Original List Price:$3500000

  • Tax Information

    Tax Assessed Value: 3379340 Parcel Number: 7551215143

  • Parking Information

    Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Front

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 2 Has Main Level Garage: Yes

    Homeowners Association Information

    HOA: $6,024.00 Annually

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Unspecified Junior High School: Unspecified Senior High School: Unspecified
  • Utility Information

    Electricity Connected, Fiber Optics, Propane Sewer: Private Sewer Water Source: Community Well
  • Location Information

    Subdivision: Cullasaja Club City: Highlands Direction: From Main St, Highlands: take US 64E / N 4th St towards Cashiers. RIGHT into Cullasaja Club. Continue for 0.5 mi then RIGHT onto Crescent Trl. Go approx 1.4 mi then LEFT onto Sunset Trace. #17 will be on you RIGHT.
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MLS: CAROLINA #4403993 LISTED BY: Doug Treadwell, MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC 828-239-8814 SOURCE: CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) (Listings courtesy of CAROLINA (Canopy MLS) as distributed by MLS GRID)

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