Charming Craftsman Cottage in Sapphire Valley
Nestled in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this timeless Craftsman-style cottage blends rustic elegance with mountain comfort. Set against a backdrop of towering hardwoods and lush native rhododendron, the home welcomes you with warm wood accents, thoughtful architectural details, and serene natural surroundings.
The heart of the living space is a massive, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, built in the traditional Rumford design—known for its tall, shallow firebox that radiates exceptional warmth and ambiance. Perfect for cozy mountain evenings, the hearth anchors an open-concept great room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive windows that invite the outdoors in.
Enjoy access to all Sapphire Valley Resort amenities, including hiking trails, golf, tennis, fitness center, and lake activities—all just minutes away.
Whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat or a full-time mountain escape, this one-of-a-kind cottage offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and location.
Unpermitted, finished space in detached garage. Property is an active vacation rental.
For sale
$899,000
920 Sapphire Post Office Road, Cashiers, NC 28774
3beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
0.61 Acres Lot
$870,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$136/mo HOA
What's special
Craftsman-style cottageMountain comfortVaulted ceilingsCozy mountain eveningsRustic eleganceWarm wood accentsThoughtful architectural details
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2025 at 11:13am
Listed by:
RE/MAX Summit Properties
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1001172Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Gas, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Multi Units
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Propane Cooktop
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Stone
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Aggregate, Circular Driveway
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Screened, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Private Yard, Propane Tank - Leased
- Pool features: Association
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Whisper Lake
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 8501294479
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Post and Beam
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Board & Batten Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Permit 3 Bedroom, Sewer Applied for Permit, Septic Tank
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: 24 Hour Security
- Subdivision: Whisper Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Park, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Security, Tennis Court(s)
- HOA fee: $1,075 annually
- HOA name: Sapphire Master Association
- Second HOA fee: $550 annually
- Second HOA name: Whisper Lake Association
Location
- Region: Cashiers
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $687,430
- Annual tax amount: $2,939
- Date on market: 6/16/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Road surface type: Paved
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