539 Cheney LN Pending Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Highlands,NC 28741
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Pending
Purchase Type For Sale
MLS Listing ID 1001330
Style Bungalow,Farmhouse
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $3,115
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 13.150 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Steeped in Highlands history, this charming 1920s cottage sits on over 13 acres of wooded land, perennial gardens, and native flora. Built by Henry Wright—a noted naturalist and contributor to the Highlands Botanical Garden—the home showcases enduring craftsmanship. The kitchen features original wormy chestnut cabinetry, while the living room is clad in chestnut paneling milled from the property. A granite fireplace anchors the space, and herringbone red oak flooring, laid by Wright himself, adds character and warmth. The land is a haven for native species, including Turk's Cap Lilies, Pink Ladyslippers, several rare Trillium varieties, and the elusive Shortia (Oconee Bells). The current owners, dedicated and knowledgeable gardeners, have carefully stewarded this botanical legacy—preserving genetic lines that trace back to the original plantings from Wright's time on the property. The main level includes the kitchen, living room with wood stove insert, and primary bedroom and bath. Upstairs offers a second bedroom and office or study. A covered front porch overlooks the serene setting. Additional features include a small pond, dual streams, a vintage garage used for storage, and a detached shop with maple flooring reclaimed from the old Highlands School gym—perfect for a studio, office, or future guest house. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands, this private, well-insulated property offers incredible potential as a family compound or legacy estate using the existing home as a guest residence!
Location
State NC
County Macon
Area Flat Mountain
Zoning None
Rooms
Other Rooms Outbuilding,Shed(s),Storage
Interior
Heating Gas
Cooling None
Laundry Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Feature Garden,Private Entrance,Private Yard
Utilities Available Electricity Connected
View Y/N Yes
View Mountain(s)
Roof Type Shingle
Building
Lot Description Agricultural,Cleared,Garden,Gentle Sloping,Landscaped,Native Plants,Private,Pond on Lot,Secluded,Split Possible,Views,Wooded,Level,Rolling Slope
Builder Name Henry Wright
Sewer Septic Permit 2 Bedroom,Septic Tank
Water Well
New Construction No