About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 70 Cottonwood Drive lot: 50 in Highlands, NC is listed for $1,325,000. Built in 2026, on a 1.47 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 2026
  • 1.47 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace
  • Waterfront

Property Details

2 stories
3 full, 1 half
2026

Amenities

FireplaceWaterfrontViewHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

NO DRIVE-BYS, PLEASE REACH OUT FOR AN APPOINTMENT. HOME IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Introducing 70 Cottonwood Drive, a new-construction home along the Highlands-Cashiers corridor. Estimated for completion in Fall 2026, this residence offers 3 beds, 3.5 baths, main-level living, seasonal views toward Shortoff Mountain, and 1.47 unrestricted acres with future-use potential.

Set in a private wooded setting, the home's bark siding, board-and-batten exterior, heavy timber accents, and covered entry give it the character of an established Highlands cottage with the comfort and efficiency of new construction. Inside, the open living area connects the kitchen, dining space, and great room.

The kitchen features a Wolf dual-fuel range with handcrafted hood, Viking refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher and microwave, and custom cabinetry. Beyond the kitchen is a scullery and laundry room with cabinetry, countertops, sink, washer and dryer, and exterior entrance.

The main level also includes a wet bar with wine cooler and sink, powder room, and great room featuring a stone-surround gas fireplace, wood beams, shiplap detailing, hardwood floors, and expansive windows overlooking the wooded mountain setting. The main-level primary suite includes a walk-in closet, private bath with walk-in shower and well-appointed vanity, and direct access to the covered porch.

Accessible from the great room, the porch provides inviting outdoor living for enjoying the cool mountain air. Upstairs, a handcrafted wood staircase with distinctive custom railings leads to a versatile loft between two private guest suites, each with its own full bath.

The loft offers space for a media or recreation area, reading nook, home office, or gathering space. Planned native landscaping, terraced boulder accents, a backyard stream, and circular gravel driveway complement the natural setting. A second gravel driveway provides access to the encapsulated walk-in crawlspace, additional parking, and storage.

The unrestricted property offers potential for short-term rental use, subject to applicable regulations and permitting. A completed survey for potential subdivision, if pursued by the buyer and approved by the appropriate authorities, could create an additional homesite. This home combines distinctive architectural character, quality new construction, covered outdoor living, private guest accommodations, and future-use potential between the Highlands and Cashiers corridor.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,086/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$958
Interest$5,742
Insurance$386

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

70 Cottonwood Drive lot: 50

Highlands, NC 28741

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BeamedCeilingsWetBarBuiltInFeaturesEntranceFoyerGraniteCountersHighCeilingsKitchenIslandOpenFloorplanPantryRecessedLightingNaturalWoodworkWalkInClosets

Exterior Features

BalconyPrivateYardPropaneTankOwned

Property Details

Flooring

Hardwood

Construction

BoardAndBattenSiding

Views

Mountains

Outdoor Features

Porch

Parking

Driveway

Heating

Natural GasHeat Pump (Heating)Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DryerDishwasherGasOvenMicrowaveRefrigeratorTanklessWaterHeaterWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 70 Cottonwood Drive lot: 50 is listed at $1,325,000. The estimated monthly payment is $7,086 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 2026, 1.47 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace, Waterfront. Interior Features: BeamedCeilings, WetBar, BuiltInFeatures. Exterior Features: Balcony, PrivateYard, PropaneTankOwned.

This property is listed by Kara Hardy.

KH

Kara Hardy

License 342934

Agent at Meadows Mountain Realty

Listed by Meadows Mountain Realty · Broker phone: (828) 526-1717 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 1004028· Source: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors· 61 days on PropertySimple

Copyright © 2026 Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

70 Cottonwood Drive lot: 50, Highlands, NC 28741

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