Windy Hill Lodge is an extraordinary mountain retreat set on 6.3 private acres at approximately 3,850 feet elevation within a gated community bordered by National Forest on three sides. The property offers sweeping long-range views across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, including iconic vistas of Whiteside, Yellow, Shortoff, and Big Terrapin Mountains, Rabun Bald, and the waters of Lakes Jocassee, Keowee, and Hartwell. Residents also enjoy access to a private 22-acre park with trails and the pristine Whitewater River, creating a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and outdoor recreation. This exceptional home—designed for hosting and extended stays, with exceptional flexibility beyond traditional bedroom count—features six well-appointed bedrooms and thoughtfully designed living areas that “sleep like a much larger home.” The upper level includes a custom bunk lounge with built-in sleeping niches and a whimsical treehouse-inspired hideaway, while the lower level offers a spacious flex studio with exterior access, full bath, and daybeds—ideal for guests, wellness, or private quarters. The expansive great room showcases a soaring 26-foot cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, rich oak floors, and a Tennessee fieldstone fireplace. Windows frame breathtaking mountain views and fill the home with natural light, while doors open to a covered porch with stone fireplace and outdoor dining—perfect for cool evenings and sunsets. The chef’s kitchen suits entertaining and everyday living with granite countertops, large island, butler’s pantry, and premium Dacor, GE Monogram, and KitchenAid appliances. A stand-alone bar with ice maker and refrigerator adds to the gathering appeal. The main-level primary suite is a private sanctuary with mountain and lake views, see-through gas fireplace, jetted tub, oversized steam shower, dual water closets, and cedar dressing room. Also on the main level are a guest bedroom with bath and a paneled library with fireplace. Upstairs includes a private guest suite with bath, sitting area, and wet bar. The lower level also provides two guest bedrooms with private baths, exercise and craft rooms, safe room, and a third garage with workshop. Additional features include a whole-house generator, central vacuum, four-zone HVAC, emergency water storage, mature landscaping, and extensive stonework—a rare opportunity to enjoy flexible, luxurious mountain living in the Blue Ridge.
For sale
$6,995,000
951 Whitewater Ridge Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
6beds
--sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
6.24 Acres Lot
$6,466,500 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
See-through gas fireplaceThird garage with workshopSix well-appointed bedroomsOversized steam showerRich oak floorsWhimsical treehouse-inspired hideawayExtensive stonework
- 68 days |
- 460 |
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Listed by:
Grace Battle,
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
Source: HCMLS,MLS#: 1002775Originating MLS: Highlands Cashiers Board of Realtors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bedroom 5
- Level: Lower
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 4
- Level: Second
Bathroom 5
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 5
- Level: Lower
Basement
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Game room
- Level: Lower
Great room
- Level: Main
Gym
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Library
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Recreation
- Level: Second
Recreation
- Level: Lower
Workshop
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Gas, Heat Pump, Multi-Fuel
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Gas, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Down Draft, Double Oven, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Propane Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Warming Drawer, Water Purifier, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level, Lower Level, Laundry Room, Laundry Tub, Sink, Stacked
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, His and Hers Closets, High Speed Internet, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Primary Downstairs, Multiple Closets
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Garage Access,Heated,Concrete,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Bath, Den, Double Sided, Electric, Gas Starter, Great Room, Library, Masonry, Primary Bedroom, Outside, Propane, Stone, Wood Burning
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Living area range: 3501-4000 Square Feet
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Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Basement, Concrete, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Kitchen Level, Lighted, Garage Faces Side, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Deck, Front Porch, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue, Barbecue, Garden, Private Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Mountain(s), Other, Panoramic
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 6.24 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Landscaped, Native Plants, Private, Paved, Rolling Slope, Many Trees, Views
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: 7499485190000
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Shared Well, Well
- Utilities for property: Fiber Optic Available, High Speed Internet Available, Propane, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Near National Forest, Gated
- Security: Security System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Fire Alarm, Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Whitewater Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA name: Whitewater Ridge
Location
- Region: Sapphire
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,787,210
- Annual tax amount: $10,311
- Date on market: 3/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 69 days
- Road surface type: Other, Paved
Estimated market value
$6,466,500
$6.14M - $6.79M
$5,479/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,995,000+311.5% |
Source: HCMLS #1002775 Report a problem | ||
| 2/3/2021 | Sold | $1,700,000-5.3% |
Source: HCMLS #91469 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2020 | Pending sale | $1,795,000 |
Source: BETSY PAUL PROPERTIES, INC. #91469 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2020 | Price change | $1,795,000-7.9% |
Source: BETSY PAUL PROPERTIES, INC. #91469 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2020 | Price change | $1,950,000-2.3% |
Source: BETSY PAUL PROPERTIES, INC. #91469 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
Source: BETSY PAUL PROPERTIES, INC. #91469 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,765 | $1,787,210 |
| 2023 | $11,765 | $1,787,210 |
| 2022 | $11,765 +0.8% | $1,787,210 |
| 2021 | $11,676 +8.7% | $1,787,210 +15.8% |
| 2020 | $10,740 +18.7% | $1,543,110 +17.9% |
| 2019 | $9,047 +23.9% | $1,309,270 +1.4% |
| 2018 | $7,300 +1.2% | $1,291,110 |
| 2017 | $7,216 | $1,291,110 |
| 2016 | $7,216 +19.3% | $1,291,110 -9.6% |
| 2015 | $6,047 | $1,427,460 |
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- 3/10T C Henderson ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.6 mi
- 8/10Rosman MiddleGrades: 6-8Distance: 13.4 mi
- 7/10Rosman HighGrades: 9-12Distance: 13.4 mi
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- North Carolina
- Transylvania County
- Sapphire
- 28774
- 951 Whitewater Ridge Road
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