BEDS4
BATHS3 full 1 partial
SQUARE FEET1,944
MLS#4390432
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
Property Description
A once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Highlands' most cherished legacy properties. Just blocks from downtown, the historic Whittle House has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over 100 years and five generations and offers an extraordinary combination of history, privacy, and location.Set on 2.88 gently rolling acres framed by towering pines, rhododendrons, and a gentle stream, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath farmhouse captures the timeless charm of Old Highlands. Built in the late 1800's and on the National Historic Registry, the home includes tongue-and-groove ceilings, a stone fireplace, expansive living spaces, a detached garage with a loft, and beautifully preserved grounds that have remained largely unchanged for nearly a century.Rich in character and surrounded by nature, this remarkable estate offers endless possibilities as a private family retreat, legacy property, or future investment opportunity. Properties of this significance and proximity to downtown Highlands rarely become available.Schedule your private showing today and become the next steward of one of Highlands' most treasured homes.
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry
Heating: Propane, Wall Furnace
Home Style: Cottage
Lot Size: 2.88 Acres
Roof Type: Metal
Year Built: 1900
Amenities
Built-in Features
Fire Pit
Other - See Remarks
Feature Descriptions
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Community Features: Sidewalks, Walking Trails
Exterior: Stone, Wood
Fireplace: Living Room, Non-Functional
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
Foundation: Crawl Space
Laundry: Mud Room, Main Level
Lot: Corner Lot, Creek Front, Orchard(s), Green Area, Level, Private, Creek/Stream
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Leased
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Parcel#: 7540525358
Parking: Driveway
Patio/Porch: Covered, Side Porch
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane
Water: City
Local Schools
High School: Unspecified
Middle School: Unspecified
Elementary School: Unspecified
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: MOUNTAIN LIFE REAL ESTATE, LLC
Agency Contact: doug@mountainlifere.com
Shown By
Agency Title: Lake Norman Realty
Agency Phone: 704-450-1175
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Payment
$ 23,579.16 per month $22,354.16 Principal & Interest $0.00 Property Tax (data not provided by mls) $1,225.00 Homeowner's Insurance
760 N 5th Street | MLS# 4390432
This single family home located at 760 N 5th Street , Highlands, NC 28741 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $4,200,000. This property was built in 1900 and has 4 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 partial baths with 1944 sq. ft. Search Highlands real estate on www.lakenormanrealty.com today.