A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a private family retreat on one of the most unique islands in the Southeast, on the highest elevation lake east of the Mississippi, this exclusive sanctuary offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, seclusion, and convenience. Buck Knob Island features an on-site island curator dedicated to assisting with every resident’s need — from shuttling guests and receiving deliveries to launching your boat and ensuring seamless enjoyment of your property. Your journey begins at the mainland community common area, where you’ll find your choice of three covered parking spaces. From there, take a short boat ride across to your private dock and ascend to your personal island estate. The main residence is a custom-designed home featuring four spacious bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. A charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom guest cottage provides additional accommodations for extended family. Inside the main home, exquisite craftsmanship is immediately evident. Vaulted ceilings, rich wood flooring, and extensive custom woodwork set a warm, inviting tone. The light-filled great room boasts floor-to-ceiling windows, a stunning stacked-stone wood-burning fireplace, and a stylish wet bar. The chef’s kitchen offers generous space for preparing memorable meals and opens into a comfortable dining area and an additional sitting area with a second fireplace. A private office and a large laundry room are located just beyond. Also on the main level is a luxurious, resort-style primary suite featuring a spa-like bath and dual walk-in closets. Upstairs, a spacious loft separates two guest bedrooms, each with its own full bathroom. The expansive lower level is designed for entertaining, with a secondary kitchen/wet bar, a pool table area, a media room with a fireplace, and a game space with a dart board and a card table. An additional bedroom with a full bathroom is also located on this level. Both levels of the home open to generous deck space, with the main-level deck featuring yet another wood-burning fireplace. The estate includes an adjacent lot to the left, offering additional privacy or space for future development. A contiguous lakefront lot is also included, providing the opportunity to build a lakefront home. Buck Knob Island is just minutes from downtown Cashiers and the renowned Happ’s Place restaurant. Video about the on-site caretaker. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al4ty1u7U-o
For sale
Price cut: $300K (7/13)
$2,995,000
18 Buck Knob Island, Glenville, NC 28723
6beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
2.77 Acres Lot
$4,186,000 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$2,650/mo HOA
What's special
- 148 days
- 969
- 63
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rob Whitney,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group - LG
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003165Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Stacked
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Multiple Closets, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Sauna, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Natural Woodwork, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound, Workshop
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished,Garage Access,Heated,Storage Space,Walk-Up Access,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Gas Log, Outside, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Other
- Carport spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Dock, Private Yard, Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Front, Waterfront
- Body of water: Lake Glenville
Lot
- Size: 2.77 Acres
- Features: Waterfront, Flat, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling
Details
- Parcel number: 7564313572
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Sewer Applied for Permit
- Water: Community/Coop
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Marina, Gated
- Security: Gated Community
- Subdivision: Buck Knob Island
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $31,800 annually
- HOA name: Buck Knob Island Poa
Location
- Region: Cullowhee
Financial & listing details
- Annual tax amount: $11,910
- Date on market: 4/28/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 149 days
Estimated market value
$4,186,000
$3.27M - $5.69M
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $2,995,000-9.1% |
Source: HCMLS #1003165 Report a problem | ||
| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000+109.2% |
Source: HCMLS #1003165 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2019 | Sold | $1,575,000+10.1% |
Source: HCMLS #91794 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2017 | Sold | $1,430,000 |
Source: HCMLS #86402 Report a problem | ||
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