Set within the gated enclave of Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove, this three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom English cottage delivers long-range mountain and golf views without the elevation climb — a rare combination on the Plateau. Fully renovated in 2024, the interior reflects a meticulous attention to detail: new paint, flooring, light fixtures, and electrical finishes throughout, all chosen to complement the home's original character rather than erase it.
The great room centers on a stone wood-burning fireplace framed by exposed beams and shiplap, with the screened porch functioning as a seamless extension of the living space — two oversized sliding doors open the rooms together, expanding the footprint for entertaining or simply drawing the mountain view inside. The screened porch is outfitted with a gas fireplace for year-round use. The kitchen is well-appointed with high-end appliances and connects to a private grilling porch; a laundry room and pantry are tucked off the kitchen. The dining room accommodates larger gatherings; a breakfast nook and the screened porch offer more intimate settings.
The primary suite occupies the main level, featuring two walk-in closets and a large ensuite bathroom. The lower level functions as a private retreat, with a secondary primary suite or lounge opening directly to the covered lower porch; all bedrooms include ensuite bathrooms, ensuring guest privacy throughout.
Unlike most cottages in Old Edwards Club — which have carports — this home includes an enclosed garage with a large storage room and attic storage. Cottage and garage roofs were reshingled in 2025. The professionally landscaped grounds wrap the property along a stone path, with seasonal plantings that mature beautifully through the warmer months. The community enjoys proximity to the Old Edwards Club clubhouse and offers 24-hour manned gate access, paved roads, underground utilities, and fiber internet. Old Edwards Club membership is not conveyed with this property; applications are available upon request.
Sold for $2,435,000
$2,435,000
826 Highlands Cove Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$2,435,400 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$3,186 Estimated rent
Home value
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$2.29M - $2.58M
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Exposed beams and shiplapPrivate grilling porchThree-bedroom three-and-a-half-bathroom english cottage
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Eddy McDonald,
Silver Creek Real Estate Group, Inc.
Bought with:
Spencer Kirkpatrick, 314590
Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1003501Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 3
- Level: Lower
Den
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Vented Exhaust Fan
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, His and Hers Closets, Multiple Closets, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Concrete,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Great Room, Outside
- Furnished: Yes
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Patio, Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Features: Rolling Slope
- Topography: Terraced
Details
- Parcel number: 7551590170
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Phone Available, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Golf, Gated, Pickleball, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Trails/Paths
- Subdivision: Highlands Cove
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $5,361 annually
- HOA name: Highlands Cove Poa
- Second HOA fee: $4,600 annually
- Second HOA name: Cottages At Highlands Cove
Location
- Region: Highlands
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $2,177,489
- Annual tax amount: $7,403
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2026 | Sold | $2,435,000-0.6% |
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| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $2,450,000 |
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| 6/15/2026 | Contingent | $2,450,000 |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+28.8% |
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| 4/19/2024 | Sold | $1,902,000-9% |
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| 3/29/2024 | Pending sale | $2,090,000 |
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| 3/15/2024 | Contingent | $2,090,000 |
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| 10/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,090,000 |
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| 10/9/2023 | Contingent | $2,090,000 |
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| 9/25/2023 | Price change | $2,090,000-4.6% |
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| 7/15/2023 | Price change | $2,190,000-4.4% |
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| 5/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,290,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,402 +47.8% | $2,177,489 +82.6% |
| 2024 | $5,008 | $1,192,730 |
| 2023 | $5,008 | $1,192,730 |
| 2022 | $5,008 +5.6% | $1,192,730 |
| 2021 | $4,741 +44.1% | $1,192,730 +50% |
| 2020 | $3,291 | $795,260 |
| 2019 | $3,291 | $795,260 |
| 2018 | $3,291 | $795,260 |
| 2017 | $3,291 +2.5% | $795,260 |
| 2015 | $3,212 +7.2% | $795,260 -18.6% |
| 2011 | $2,996 | $977,230 |
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Neighborhood: 28741
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- 5/10Blue Ridge SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 3 mi
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