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About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 711 Flat Mountain Road in Highlands, NC is listed for $1,395,000. Built in 1985, on a 3.23 acres lot.

Agent Description

Hemlock Hill - designed by renowned modernist architect, James Howard Fox (1939-2017) and constructed in 1985 (photography by the architect's grandson, Ryan Karcher). This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a unique design, custom woodwork and a private setting on over 3 acres just minutes from Highlands' town center.

In 2023, this property was carefully and respectfully updated while preserving the original character and architect's vision. This property offers a unique blend of privacy, acreage to expand, proximity to town and the creative legacy of one of the nation's premier modernist architects.

Whether you are looking for a private retreat, an income property or both, Hemlock Hill awaits. The recent updates and native landscaping ensure that Hemlock Hill will be a low-maintenance investment for years to come. Highlands NC was selected by Travel & Leisure as "America's Best Small Mountain Town" in 2023 and Outside magazine ranked Highlands as one of its top ten small adventure towns in the world for 2026.

Key Features

  • Built in 1985
  • 3.23 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1985

Amenities

FireplaceHardwoodA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$7,461/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,009
Interest$6,045
Insurance$407

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

711 Flat Mountain Road

Highlands, NC 28741

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

BookcasesBuiltInFeaturesCathedralCeilingsHighCeilingsNaturalWoodwork

Exterior Features

FirePitPrivateEntrancePrivateYardRainGutters

Property Details

Flooring

TileCarpetHardwood

Construction

Frame WoodSiding

Pool Features

PatioDeck

Parking

Oversize

Heating

Heat Pump (Heating)Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Central AirElectric

Appliances

BuiltInRefrigeratorDryerDishwasherFreeStandingGasRangeMicrowaveWasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 711 Flat Mountain Road is listed at $1,395,000. The estimated monthly payment is $6,045 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1985, 3.23 acre lot, 2 stories, Fireplace. Interior Features: Bookcases, BuiltInFeatures, CathedralCeilings. Exterior Features: FirePit, PrivateEntrance, PrivateYard.

This property is listed by Clif Gottwals and can be reached at 3038877479 or clif.gottwals@gmail.com.

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Clif Gottwals

Agent at Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

(303) 887-7479

Listed by Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers

MLS# 1002508· Source: listhub· Updated 58 days ago

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.

711 Flat Mountain Road, Highlands, NC 28741

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