343 Cullasaja Drive, Highlands, NC

$1,950,000

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4

Beds

5

Baths

0.55

Acres

About 343 Cullasaja Drive

Rare Highlands opportunity offering Mirror Lake views, a walkable location, historic charm, thoughtful updates, and income potential. This special property includes a warm and inviting main home, a separate duplex, a large fenced patio, and flexible use for extended family, guests, or investment. Once known as “Cricket’s Corner” a charming B & B, the home still carries a wonderful sense of hospitality and story. The main home offers approximately 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Filled with natural light, the great room features numerous windows overlooking Mirror Lake, creating a peaceful and welcoming gathering space. The dining room comfortably seats 8 to 10, making it ideal for holidays, dinner parties, and relaxed mountain weekends. Upstairs offers additional living space including a sofa and trundle bed, along with a guest bedroom and full bath. The home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its Highlands character. Improvements include updated HVAC, electrical, tankless water heater, generator, fresh interior and exterior paint, new quartz countertops in the kitchen and two baths, and new KitchenAid appliances, including gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. The home is being sold furnished with a few exceptions, offering an easy transition for personal use or rental potential. Outdoor living is a true highlight. The large fenced patio & beautiful grounds provide an incredible setting for entertaining, dining outdoors, pets, morning coffee, evening wine, or simply enjoying the cool Highlands air and view of Mirror Lake. Adding tremendous value is the separate duplex, built in 1952, with two 1-bedroom, 1-bath units. The upper unit has been recently refreshed with new kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, appliances, full-size stackable washer and dryer, updated lighting and fans, faucets, a toilet, fresh paint, new furnishings, new HVAC, & a covered porch with beautiful lake views. The lower unit is leased month-to-month to a long-term tenant, providing existing income. Zoned R-2 with city water and public sewer, the property allows a minimum 30-day rental term in accordance with local zoning. Whether used as a private mountain retreat, multi-generational getaway, guest quarters, furnished rental opportunity, or long-term investment, this property offers a compelling combination of location, lake views, charm, flexibility, and income potential near the heart of Highlands.

Features of 343 Cullasaja Drive

MLS® # 1003623
Price $1,950,000
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Acres 0.55
Year Built 1920
Type Residential
Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Style Other
Status Active

Community Information

Address 343 Cullasaja Drive
Area Highlands In-Town
Subdivision Riverlakes
City Highlands
County Macon
State NC
Zip Code 28741

Amenities

Amenities None
Utilities Cable Available, Electricity Connected, High Speed Internet Available, Propane
Parking Spaces 2
Parking Attached Carport, Additional Parking, Carport, Drive Through, Paver Block
View Water
Is Lakefront No
Lakefront Lake Privileges

Interior

Interior Hardwood
Interior Features Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Downstairs, Pantry
Appliances Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Has Basement No
Basement Other
Fireplace Yes
Fireplaces Gas Log, Great Room
# of Stories 2
Stories Two

Exterior

Exterior Features Courtyard, Private Yard
Lot Description Back Yard, Views, Flat
Roof Shingle, Synthetic

Additional Information

Date Listed June 27th, 2026
Foreclosure No
Short Sale No
RE / Bank Owned No

Listing Details

OfficeMountain Life Real Estate, LLC

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