424 Big Bearpen RD Highlands, NC 28741
4 Beds
4 Baths
1.3 Acres Lot
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Subdivision Big Bear Pen
MLS Listing ID 1001584
Style Craftsman
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2008
Annual Tax Amount $9,389
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1.300 Acres
Acres 1.3
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
The property was originally part of the seven-acre site of the adjacent 1930's Joe Webb cabin and still includes its original spring house. To create the home's setting, a small clearing in the forest was sculpted into a flat homesite with a dramatic 24-foot retaining wall. Stone blasted from the site now forms the garden walls, seamlessly tying the residence to its natural surroundings.
Cross the stone bridge over a rushing creek and be immediately captivated by the approach garden, a lush entryway that feels like a world apart. Nestled within virgin forest off Big Bear Pen Road, and bordered by Highlands Land Trust property with views of the historic Kelsey Trail, the home welcomes you through a distinctive gatehouse crowned with a zinc ornament salvaged from a circa-1900 Denver building.
The gardens act as an extension of the home, with terraces, an outdoor fireplace, and a formal parterre. Two porches - an inviting entrance porch and a "drinking porch" off the living room and primary suite - overlook the gardens and enclosed courtyard.
Inside, warm and gracious living spaces unfold:
A keeping room with a stone fireplace shared with the kitchen.
A scullery kitchen with ovens, dishwasher, and sink, keeping the main kitchen always ready for entertaining.
A built-in bar leading to a light-filled room with courtyard views.
A formal living room with another fireplace connecting to the luxurious primary suite.
Upstairs, three to four additional bedrooms and a cozy second great room provide comfort for family and guests.
Materials were chosen with artistry and authenticity: native North Carolina granite, rough-hewn siding milled from hemlock felled on the property, reclaimed beams and barn wood from Pennsylvania, and antique accents such as milestone at the gatehouse.
Location
State NC
County Macon
Area Highlands In-Town
Zoning Residential
Direction From Main Street Highlands take 64E. Take a RIGHT onto CHESTNUT STREET. Go STRAIGHT through the 4 way stop. Bear LEFT onto BIG BEARPEN ROAD. You will pass Upper Lake on your right and 424 Big Bearpen will be next house to your LEFT.
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space, Exterior Entry, Encapsulated
Interior
Interior Features Wet Bar, Bookcases, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Free Standing, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, See Remarks, Stone, Wood Burning
Furnishings Unfurnished
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Propane Cooktop, Washer
Laundry Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Feature Courtyard, Garden, Other, Private Yard
Parking Features Attached, Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Community Features None
Utilities Available Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Satellite Internet Available, Water Connected
Waterfront Description None
View Y/N Yes
Water Access Desc Public
View Garden, Mountain(s)
Roof Type Shake,Wood
Topography Level
Porch Porch, Terrace
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Borders National Forest, Back Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Private, See Remarks, Flat, Level
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Level or Stories Two
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 7540639214
Financing 1031 Exchange
