404 Whiteside Mountain Road, Highlands
$4,500,000
- Remarks: Overlooking Whiteside Mountain,the rolling hills of Cashiers Valley & the mesmerizing mountains beyond,stands a timeless treasure, steeped in history & familial love. Nestled on 4.18 acres behind old-growth rhododendron & tall trees,a majestic 1938 3BR/2.5BA farmhouse echoes with generations past.Tom &Theresa Cook of Palm Beach, FL,were drawn to Highlands’ mild summers & tranquil settings,thus becoming the stewards of this cherished summer residence in 1939, creating warm family memories & traditions. The spectacular flat grounds, flower gardens & majestic mountain views like no other created the idyllic setting where 5 generations wove a tapestry of cherished memories. In the early days,before progress reached Whiteside Mtn Rd,the ridge stood as a testament to nature’s untouched beauty. Only 5 houses stood, connected by winding pathways,where residents roamed & mingled freely. The rare flattish landscape was a playground of discovery, where garnets laid scattered waiting to be unearthed & carried by jarfuls to Mr. Gellen at the Gem Shop & the jeep-led tram ferrying hikers to Whiteside Mtn drove by. Over time, the main house evolved w/ the additions of the dining room, kitchen,& carport & two 2BR/1BA guest houses. The wormy chestnut paneling & detailing in the dining room were transported from Moultrie, GA,after a family friend found the wood for the Cooks. It wonderfully coordinated with the existing chestnut walls,paneling & detailing throughout the interior of the home. “Ridgecrest” was a local showpiece, featured in House & Garden magazine w/postcards of it & its view sold locally at Doc Mitchell’s drug store & Potts Grocery. Notable guests included a couple, tied to the Manhattan Project,who were seeking solace during World War II. The dining room sideboard,that remains in the home today,was a thank you gift for the engineer’s worrisome visit. Today,this homestead remains a sanctuary of love & timeless connection-a testament to the human spirit.
- Club Name: Not in a Club
- Community Amenities: Paved Access,Walking/Bike Trails
Property Details
- MLS #: 103762
- Price: $4,500,000
- Beds Total: 7
- Full Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 1
- Acres: 4
- County: Macon
- New Construction: N
- Property Type: Single Family Home
- Style: 2 Story,Farmhouse
- Status: Active
- Subdivision: None
- View: Exceptional,Mountain,Year Round
- View: Exceptional,Mountain,Year Round
- Year Built: 1938
- Zip: 28741
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Built-ins,Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Dining Room,Pantry,Walk-in Closet,Washer/Dryer Connection,Wet Bar,Window Treatments
- Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Oven/Range-Dual Fuel,Refrigerator,Washer
- Bonus Rooms: 3
- Cooling: None
- Fireplace: 2 or More,Living Room,Stone,Other-See Remarks
- Floor Coverings: Vinyl,Wall/Wall Carpet,Wood
- Handicap Accessible: N
- Heating: None,Other-See Remarks
- Other Rooms: 2nd Kitchen,Bonus Room,Other-See Remarks
- TV/Internet: Cable Internet,Cable TV
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: 2 or more Homes,Garden Space,Guest House
- Car Storage: Attached,Double Carport,Parking Space
- Construction: Stone,Wood Siding
- Elevation: 4001+
- Frontage: None
- Land Description: Cleared,Gently Rolling,Near Level,Partially Cleared,Steep,Wooded
- Lot Size: 4.18
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Back,Covered,Enclosed,Front,Glassed In,Patio,Porch
Financial/Other Information
- Club Membership Required: N
- Deed Restrictions: N
- Fees: None
- HOA y/n: N
- Leased: N
- Township: Highlands
- Vacation Rental Allowed: N
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