Price Reduction - Views
Address
142 Lucerne Drive, Highlands, NC
Price
$ 2,985,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#1002568
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyMacon
  • CityHighlands
  • AreaHighlands In-Town
  • NeighborhoodAlpine Estates
  • Zip28741
  • Style
  • Year Built1976
  • Taxes$ 5662
  • Price$ 2,985,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms1
  • Lot Size0.3 Acres
Data Source:
Highlands Cashiers MLS (HCMLS-NC)
Property Description

Welcome to in-town-living at "Stone Cottage". Located in Holt Knob walkable to boutiques, restaurants, and food shops. Featured in one of Atlanta’s premier design magazines. Perfectly designed for the person who loves to entertain 50 guests—or for the one who treasures quiet moments in a private mountain sanctuary. Located just 2 minutes from Main St. in Highlands and not in an HOA, this property offers both convenience & independence. Lovingly cared for by the same family for 10 years. Completely renovated in 2013 -the pride of ownership is evident in every thoughtful detail. Everything You Imagine — And More: From the vaulted, beamed ceilings in the living room to the dramatic floor-to-ceiling rock fireplaces, the main living space is both grand and inviting. The kitchen and baths are sleek and modern with Carrara marble, all beautifully appointed with Waterworks plumbing fixtures, faucets, and accessories, delivering timeless luxury and elevated design. Some bathrooms have heated floors. 2 Primary Suites.The first primary suite is privately situated in its own wing on the main level, offering direct access to the back porch with premium double-paned windows, HVAC and a stunning stone-clad wood-burning fireplace. Your personal retreat for cool mountain evenings.The 2nd Primary suite is located on the upper-level. With full bath and kitchenette—ideal for extended guest stays. Designed for Living & Entertaining:Formal dining room with it's own fireplace, for elegant dinner parties, or quiet dinners at home. Cozy library/den with its own fireplace—perfect for football Saturdays or quiet afternoons.Sleeping Loft + Built-in bunk room (3rd bedroom) with its own bath—is a magical space for kids to play & laugh. Off the bunk room is a loft that can double as an office, gym or an additional sleeping area.The oversized 2-car garage easily accommodates vehicles, outdoor gear, and storage needs. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard is maintained to perfection, creating a setting as stunning as the home itself.Real cedar shake roof -inspected and maintained semiannually. Subzero refrigerator, Dacor gas range, Fisher-Pakel 2 drawer dishwasher, ice maker, full sized washer & dryer. Tankless water heater, newer septic tank, generator and 1,000 gal propane tank. Heated bathroom floors - all on Holt Knob off main Street. This house is everything you think it is: beautiful, impeccably maintained, and ready for its next chapter.

Price History
4/3/2026 Listed $3,495,000
4/30/2026 9$3,195,000
9/1/2026 8$2,945,000
9/2/2026 1$2,985,000

General Features

View Mountain(s)
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Year Built 1976
Appliances Built-In Gas Oven,Built-In Refrigerator,Dryer,Dishwasher,Disposal,Washer
Exterior Features Courtyard,Garden,Private Entrance
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Separate/Formal Dining Room,Double Vanity,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,See Remarks,Soaking Tub,Walk-In Closet(s),Instant Hot Water
Utilities Electricity Connected,Other,See Remarks
Roof Shake,See Remarks,Wood

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 28741

Price
AVG $2.6M
$2.99M
Taxes
AVG $21,956
$5,662
Year Built
AVG 1992
1976