Nestled among private properties, this elegant yet relaxed home, built around 2005, was custom-designed, drawing inspiration from 1905 Cape Cod cottages. As you arrive at this 18.46-acre estate, a gently ascending, sweeping paved driveway leads you to an immaculate lawn, well-maintained landscaping, and a two-car garage. The spacious Carolina Room, which extends the length of the house, doubles as a casual foyer. Inside, you'll find beautiful 300-year-old reclaimed
oak floors, shiplap walls, and four stone fireplaces. The kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring Bosch, Wolf, and Thermador appliances, complemented by handcrafted flush cabinetry and granite countertops. Bedrooms are thoughtfully distributed across all three levels for enhanced privacy. The cozy den/game room and stair-nook office offer versatile spaces for various activities. This "Old Sapphire" estate is private and unrestricted, yet conveniently located just a golf shot away from Burlingame Country Club! Additionally, the buyer of this exceptional property has the option to acquire an adjacent 66-acre mountainous parcel.
For sale
$4,295,000
185 Little Cottage Way, Sapphire, NC 28774
6beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
18.46 Acres Lot
$4,255,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 487 days |
- 254 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Beth Townsend,
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1000716Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Ice Maker, Water Heater, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Bookcases, Built-in Features, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, See Remarks, Wine Cellar, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Gas, Gas Starter, Masonry, Outside, Stone, Wood Burning
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Electric Gate
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Screened, See Remarks
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 18.46 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Near Golf Course, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Rolling,Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 8501459150 / 8501449216
- Zoning description: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Garden Home
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Shake,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Engineered Septic, Septic Permit 5 or More Bedroom
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,341,170
- Annual tax amount: $8,282
- Date on market: 4/27/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 488 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
$4,255,800
$4.04M - $4.47M
$4,407/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000716 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Contingent | $4,295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000716 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000 |
Source: HCMLS #1000716 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $644,432 +10403.3% | $1,341,170 +43.9% |
| 2024 | $6,135 | $932,020 |
| 2023 | $6,135 | $932,020 |
| 2022 | $6,135 +0.8% | $932,020 |
| 2021 | $6,089 -19.9% | $932,020 -14.7% |
| 2020 | $7,605 +0.7% | $1,092,650 |
| 2019 | $7,550 +22.2% | $1,092,650 |
| 2018 | $6,178 +1.2% | $1,092,650 |
| 2017 | $6,107 | $1,092,650 |
| 2016 | $6,107 | $1,092,650 -8.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $1,191,540 |
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10T C Henderson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 6.5 mi
- 8/10Rosman MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.4 mi
- 7/10Rosman HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.4 mi
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