653 Country Club Drive
Highlands, NC, 28741 $ 3,295,000
Bedrooms4 Baths4.1 Monthly Estimate*
$ 20,805
for $3,295,000 with 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 1 half bath. This home was built in 1971 on a lot size of 1.23.
Tucked behind the gates of Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, this extraordinary 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath Craftsman retreat has been completely renovated and professionally redesigned, blending timeless craftsmanship with refined mountain luxury. Offered fully furnished, this turnkey residence captures Ralph Lauren style paired with sophisticated modern mountain living. The result is a home worthy of Architectural Digest, yet warm and perfectly suited to life in Highlands. From the road, the home is understated, but once inside it unfolds beautifully, revealing spacious living areas designed for family and friends. The great room impresses with vaulted ceilings, a dramatic new stone fireplace, custom wainscoting, and walls of glass framing lake and long-range mountain views. A hidden equipment room behind a discreet panel beside the fireplace keeps technology out of sight. Designed for entertaining, the chef's kitchen features a 60-inch Wolf range, Bosch dishwasher, custom cabinetry, and generous gathering space. Just off the kitchen is a dedicated bar room reminiscent of the iconic "Cheers," flowing into the open dining room and expansive covered terrace. Outside, enjoy a second masonry fireplace, outdoor television, infrared heaters, and stylish furnishings, all overlooking lush perennial gardens to create a true four-season outdoor living space. The main-level primary suite is wrapped in glass with spectacular views, separate his-and-her closets, and a spa-inspired bath where the soaking tub overlooks the gardens and mountains beyond. A second main-level en-suite evokes the timeless comfort and style of a Ralph Lauren mountain retreat. The lower level offers a media room with built-in Murphy beds, a temperature-controlled wine room, private fitness room (equipment excluded), and a hand-built trail leading to a hidden cave, a feature rarely found in Highlands. Designed for the country club lifestyle, the oversized two-bay golf cart garage features dual garage doors with abundant space for multiple golf carts, clubs, and all your golfing gear. The clubhouse is just a short cart ride away. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club offers championship golf, croquet, pickleball, a renovated fitness center with indoor pool, stocked fishing ponds, scenic walking trails, fire pits, and an exceptionally welcoming membership community. (Club membership is by invitation and subject to approval.) This is more than a beautifully renovated home. It is a thoughtfully curated mountain retreat
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FeaturesGeneralView Lake Long Range Mountain(s)
Heating Central Electric Gas Heat Pump
Cooling Central Air Heat Pump
Year Built 1971
Appliances Convection Oven Dryer Free-Standing Gas Range Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator Range Hood Tankless Water Heater Vented Exhaust Fan Washer
Exterior Features Covered Courtyard Dog Run Outdoor Grill
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings Wet Bar Breakfast Bar Chandelier Double Vanity Entrance Foyer His and Hers Closets High Speed Internet Kitchen Island Multiple Closets Open Floorplan Stone Counters Recessed Lighting Sound System Storage Soaking Tub Vaulted Ceiling(s) Bar Natural Woodwork Walk-In Closet(s) Wired for Sound
Utilities Cable Available Cable Connected High Speed Internet Available Sewer Connected
Roof Shingle
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByDaniel DoughtyListing Agent
dan@mountain-lux.comEmail
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $20,805
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $404
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Average List Price $2,655,597
Percent of Sale Price 19%
About Highlands, NC 979 Population
9% Since 2002
$ 56,549 Median Income
56.43 Median Age
14% Households with Children
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 7/13/2026 | $3,295,000 | | Listed Price |