490 Satulah Road

Closed 12/13/21
Closed 12/13/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$3,400,000
4 beds
490 Satulah Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.75 acresLot Size
1915Year Built
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Built by Henry Worrell Stoan for his niece, Miss Mary Lou Phinizy, in 1915 (according to Macon County records), this home has been in only two families in over one hundred years. Linked to its natural surroundings in ways that most homes are not, this Cotswold looking home exalts nature through its windows and porches, and becomes an organic part of the outdoors with its rambling terraces, patios and gardens. Named Windrush after the first owner spotted a twin home in Scotland, this estate is a showstopper...Built by Henry Worrell Stoan for his niece, Miss Mary Lou Phinizy, in 1915 (according to Macon County records), this home has been in only two families in over one hundred years. Linked to its natural surroundings in ways that most homes are not, this Cotswold looking home exalts nature through its windows and porches, and becomes an organic part of the outdoors with its rambling terraces, patios and gardens. Named Windrush after the first owner spotted a twin home in Scotland, this estate is a showstopper whenever you walk or drive up Satulah Road (which has been newly paved). The magic of this home lies in its simplicity and romance. The stone chimneys, vintage shingle siding and stone patios look like old friends just gathered for a reunion. Although one of the earliest homes built in Highlands, it has been lovingly restored with a burst of enthusiasm in keeping with the pedigree of the home. The kitchen, the heart of the home, is a communal room where everyone gathers to prepare and to enjoy food as well as socializing. An authentic "mud room" where hunters drop their prey on entrance has a flagstone floor and copper sink opening to a side terrace next to the large flat yard with 300 year-old trees. The dining room is across the hall with the entrance to the great room with a soaring ceiling and stone fireplace just a few steps away serving as the focal point for conversation and entertaining. Windows line one side of the home in the Carolina room with spectacular views of Whiteside Mountain and beyond. The master bedroom with vaulted ceiling is on the main level serving as a serene and restful retreat with both his and her bathrooms and closets. Two cozy guest suites with full baths-one with a wood-burning fireplace-are upstairs and other guest rooms are on the terrace level with another sitting room. An attached two-car garage, separate children's playhouse and whimsical well-house add idiosyncrasy to this special estate close to town.
  • Listed by: Josephine Lovell 828.226.6303 josephine.lovell@sothebysrealty.com;christal.green@sothebysrealty.com Brokerage DRE #C12214 • Highlands Sotheby's International Realty - DT
Listing closed: 12/13/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Highlands-Cashiers BOR, MLS#: 97504

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Property Information for 490 Satulah Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,207 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Macon County
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Zoning Description: Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Lot Size: 2.75 AC / 119,790 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Go straight up Satulah Road from downtown Highlands. House is on left when road becomes Worley.
  • Latitude: 35.044708
  • Longitude: -83.195802
  • MLS Area Major: Highlands
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 7449475764
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,207.10
  • Tax Lot: NA
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.75
  • Lot Size Area: 2.75
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 119790.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1915
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
Utilities
  • Electric: Generator
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Deck, Side Porch, Wrap Around
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Built-In Refrigerator, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Washer
  • Basement: Concrete
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Carpet, Stone, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Living Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 2
  • Type: Den
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 3
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 4
  • Type: Bedroom 4
  • Level: Lower
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 5
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 6
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 7
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 8
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 9
  • Type: Family Room
  • Level: Main
  • Area Units: Square Feet
Room 10
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Level: Upper
  • Area Units: Square Feet

Property History for 490 Satulah Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 13, 2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97504

$3,400,000—
Nov 9, 2021

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97504

—
Oct 13, 2021

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97504

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/13/2021

Closed

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97504

$3,400,000
11/09/2021

Under Contract-No Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97504

—
10/13/2021

Under Contract-Show

Highlands-Cashiers BOR #97504

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 490 Satulah Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,263,120Additions$1,676,010Total$2,939,130
Home Facts
Beds7Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt5,552 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,698 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,854 SqFtStories1Lot Size120,661 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1995ZoningHR1CountyMACONAPN7449475764

Schools near 490 Satulah Road

This home is within Macon County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Highlands School
Public - K to 12
Mountain View Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Macon Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Franklin High
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Highlands School
PublicK to 12

Mountain View Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Macon Middle School
Public7 to 8

Franklin High
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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