Perched atop a private 25+ acre mountaintop in exclusive Highlands, North Carolina, Sagee Manor is an extraordinary estate offering 360-degree panoramic views across the Blue Ridge Mountains and into South Carolina. Approached through a private gate, stately hand laid stone arch and a landscaped one-third mile drive, the estate combines old-world elegance with refined modern luxury. Designed as a world-class mountain retreat, it offers complete privacy and breathtaking natural surroundings. At the center is a stunning manor house featuring four bedrooms, four full and four half baths, elegant formal and informal living areas, a sunlit garden room, library, family room, wine cellar, and seven fireplaces. A sleeping porch invites peaceful nights with cool mountain air. A striking post-and-beam dining pavilion with dual fireplaces and a charming guest cottage—offering three bedrooms, three baths, kitchen, and porch—enhance the estate’s entertaining potential. Outdoors, masterfully designed garden rooms and leisure spaces unfold across the landscape. The late Rosemary Verey, a renowned English landscape designer, created the cutting, herb, and vegetable gardens, complemented by native flora, meadows, and woodland trails ideal for walking or birdwatching. Amenities include a pool pavilion with heated pool, full bath and spa, croquet court framed by boxwoods, and a two-story stone overlook. A stone roundel pavilion offers sweeping views, while a tiered outdoor amphitheater invites gatherings under the stars. The estate is complete with a private helipad, lake with lake house, equipment buildings, and an on-site manager’s office to ensure seamless operations. Adjacent outparcels are available to expand the sanctuary to 49 acres. Sagee Manor is more than a home—it is a legacy estate, a mountaintop sanctuary of rare beauty and exceptional privacy.
For sale
$32,000,000
581 Sagee Woods Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
7beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
25.92 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Seven fireplacesCharming guest cottageSleeping porchStunning manor houseLandscaped one-third mile driveCroquet courtRefined modern luxury
- 438 days |
- 8,591 |
- 388 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Liz Harris,
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty,
Josephine Lovell,
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1000767Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 7
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
Bedroom 5
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Upper
Great room
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Additional Living Quarters
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Library
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Lower
Study
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Multiple Locations
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Number of fireplaces: 9
- Fireplace features: Den, Dining Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Great Room, Kitchen, Library, Living Room, Outside, See Remarks, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Living area range: 5001+ Square Feet
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Patio, Porch, Side Porch, Terrace, Balcony
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Balcony, Barbecue, Covered Courtyard, Courtyard, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Breezeway
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Long Range, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Ridge, Rocks, Valley
Lot
- Size: 25.92 Acres
- Features: Bluff, Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Meadow, Native Plants, Private, Pond on Lot, Secluded, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
- Topography: Level,Rolling,Terraced
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Parcel number: 7550237204, 7550138892
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Glass, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $19,619,590
- Annual tax amount: $77,011
- Date on market: 5/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 439 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$5,411/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $32,000,000-36% |
Source: HCMLS #1000767 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2025 | Listing removed | $49,999,000 |
Source: HCMLS #103906 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,011 | $19,619,590 |
| 2024 | $77,011 +0% | $19,619,590 |
| 2023 | $76,987 -1.3% | $19,619,590 +47.9% |
| 2022 | $78,026 | $13,266,760 |
| 2021 | $78,026 +4.5% | $13,266,760 |
| 2020 | $74,669 +0% | $13,266,760 |
| 2019 | $74,643 | $13,266,760 +30.2% |
| 2018 | $74,643 +39.3% | $10,190,130 |
| 2017 | $53,566 | $10,190,130 |
| 2016 | $53,566 | $10,190,130 |
| 2015 | $53,566 | $10,190,130 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Highlands SchoolGrades: K-12Distance: 1.7 mi
- 6/10Macon Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 12.7 mi
- 3/10Mountain View Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 12.9 mi
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