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  • $1,998,000

    1527 Wandering Ridge Road, Cashiers, NC 28736

    4beds
    --sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2000
    3.97 Acres Lot
    $1,979,600 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $292/mo HOA

    What's special

    Perched at the very end of Wandering Ridge, this extraordinary property isn't just a mountain home—it's three distinct spaces in one, functioning as a true family/friend compound that grows with your guest list and bends to however you choose to live. The main residence is a stunning 2-bed, 2-bath sanctuary where brilliant white walls, gleaming lacquered floors, and multiple sets of French doors create a luminous backdrop against dramatic mountain vistas and rock faces. The primary suite is breathtaking—a walk-in closet, chic dressing table, and an all-glass shower that dissolves the boundary between home and wilderness. Upstairs, a full bedroom suite with a sitting area serves equally well as a private office or personal retreat. The screened porch sets the stage for unforgettable al fresco evenings—and is your gateway to even more space below. Head downstairs, around the corner, and into the lower-level guest quarters, where a charming foyer greets you with a built-in twin bunk nook—perfect for overflow guests. Beyond it, an additional bedroom and generous bonus room offer ideal space for a second living area or extra sleeping quarters. A discreet side entrance gives visiting families their own sense of arrival, privacy, and independence—making this the perfect setup for families with children who want their own separate world. Together, the main house and lower-level guest quarters accommodate a crowd in comfort, without anyone feeling on top of one another. Walk across the street and discover an enchanting cottage with its own full bath and a versatile loft—currently used for sleeping but easily reimagined as a studio, craft room, or creative escape. Close enough for connection, far enough for everyone to truly decompress. Outside, a stone fire pit anchors the upper grounds for starlit evenings, while the lower hillside beckons with possibilities—a cedar sauna or a peaceful yoga platform. Tucked at the end of Wandering Ridge, down your personal private driveway, and hugging the Horsepasture River, the river's voice rises through the trees after a good rain, a constant and soothing presence. This turnkey retreat arrives fully furnished with curated designer pieces and newly installed Balsam West fiber, keeping you seamlessly connected. Genuinely one of Cashiers' most distinctive properties—a fearless aesthetic, a floor plan that honors both connection and solitude, and a soul entirely its own.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: 21 hours ago

    Listed by:

    Daniel Doughty,

    EXP Realty LLC

    Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002962Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 4
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Lower
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Lower
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom 3
      • Level: Lower
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Family room
      • Level: Main
      Other
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Laundry
      • Level: Main
      Heating
      • Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
      • Laundry: Main Level, Stacked
      Features
      • Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Wood
      • Basement: Crawl Space,Encapsulated,Concrete,Walk-Out Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Family Room
      • Furnished: Yes
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Carport, Driveway, Gravel, Off Street, Parking Pad
      • Carport spaces: 1
      Features
      • Levels: Two
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch
      • Exterior features: Fire Pit, Rain Gutters, Storage, Propane Tank - Owned
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Rocks
      • Waterfront features: River Access
      • Body of water: Horsepasture River
      Lot
      • Size: 3.97 Acres
      • Features: Back Yard, Sloped Down, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Many Trees, Level
      • Topography: Level,Sloping
      Details
      • Additional structures: Guest House
      • Parcel number: 7572850504
      • Zoning description: Residential

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cottage
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Board & Batten Siding, Vertical Siding
      • Roof: Shake,Wood
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 2000

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Generator
      • Water: Community/Coop
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Fiber Optic Available, Propane, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Cedar Ridge Estates
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $3,500 annually
      • HOA name: Cedar Ridge Estates Hoa
      Location
      • Region: Cashiers

      Financial & listing details

      • Annual tax amount: $5,667
      • Date on market: 3/31/2026
      • Road surface type: Gravel
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        Estimated market value

        $1,979,600

        $1.88M - $2.08M

        $3,147/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/31/2026Listed for sale$1,998,000-4.9%
        Source: HCMLS #1002962 Report a problem
        12/2/2025Listing removed$2,100,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002102 Report a problem
        10/23/2025Listed for sale$2,100,000
        Source: HCMLS #1002102 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $10,948/mo
        Principal & interest
        $10040
        Property taxes
        $616
        HOA Fees
        $292
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