Communities in Highlands, North Carolina

Highlands is known for its quaint inns, upscale shops and renowned eateries, as well as its excellent private golf and country clubs, which include Cullasaja Club, Highlands Country Club, Highlands Falls Country Club, Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove, and Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. Read more about golf courses and country clubs on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau.

Silver Creek Real Estate Group has included below a list of some of Highlands' most exciting communities and subdivisions. Whether you're seeking your vacation home or forever home in the beautiful and historic Highlands area, you will find a local real estate expert in your Silver Creek broker. Contact us today!

Cullasaja Club

Situated in the mountains between Highlands and Cashiers at 4,250 feet above sea level, Cullasaja Club combines luxury living and the ultimate in leisure for a truly one-of-a-kind community. At the heart of this exclusive gated enclave lies a par 72, 18-hole Arnold Palmer golf course, as well as a clubhouse with mixed grill and formal dining room. Cullasaja Club also boasts one hard surface and five lighted clay tennis courts, state-of-the-art fully-staffed fitness and activity center, and canoeing, kayaking or fishing on fully-stocked Lake Ravenal.

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Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove

At a vantage point of 4,700 feet above sea level, homeowners at Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove will feel as though they're on top of the world. Situated between the historic mountain villages of Cashiers and Highlands, this master-planned gated community houses 440 acres of some of Western North Carolina's most stunning terrain. Whether you're searching for the perfect home site to building that dream home, or considering the easy maintenance of a luxury condominium, Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove may just be the answer.

Central to Old Edwards' amenities are the superbly manicured par 71 championship courses of the Highland 9 and the Cove 9. PGA professional instructors are available for private lessons to help residents up their game. The full-service, 15,000 square foot clubhouse at Old Edwards Club complements the spa and fitness center beautifully. Both the clubhouse and the golf course at Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove have undergone extensive renovations. To round out the experience, a swim complex has also been completed. Old Edwards Club at Highlands Cove offers their homeowners a trifecta of nature, leisure and luxury living.

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Highlands Country Club

As the oldest and most established country club in the Highlands area, Highlands Country Club is steeped in tradition. Set foot on the links of its 18-hole championship golf course and come to the realization that you are teeing off where the legendary golfer Bobby Jones once played. Designed during the Golden Era of Golf by golf course architect Donald Ross, the course is believed to be one of the most challenging along the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Amenities included with Club membership consist of an elegant clubhouse with a pro shop and 19th Hole Grill overlooking the course, two Har-Tru tennis courts and a heated pool. Located within Highlands city limits, Highlands Country Club is within walking distance of the quaint shops and restaurants that line the highly popular Main Street district.

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Highlands Falls Country Club

As suggested by its name, nature plays a central role at Highlands Falls Country Club. In fact, the Club's moniker is derived from a magnificent waterfall that is the highlight of the 15th hole on the club's 18-hole golf course. Designed by golf course architect Joe Lee, the course and waterfall have been featured in Golf Digest, Golf Course Management and Carolinas Green Magazine. The cascade feeds into the Cullasaja River, which winds throughout most of the property providing for a lush landscape throughout the Country Club. Tucked behind an elegant gated entryway, the course, amenities and surrounding neighborhood rest on nearly 550 acres of beautiful natural landscape.

Amenities include an active community tennis program on any one of four Har-Tru courts, large heated swimming pool, fully equipped fitness center with a staff of personal trainers and massage therapists, six ponds stocked with bass and trout for year round fishing, and gourmet dining (courtesy of the Executive Chef) and dancing at the Clubhouse. The neighborhood is made up of approximately 350 classic mountain home sites and is located just two miles from the upscale shopping and dining establishments of downtown Highlands.

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Lake Osseroga

An intimate enclave of just 30 home sites, Lake Osseroga is located in the midst of the Nantahala National Forest between the historic mountain towns of Cashiers and Highlands. This gated, lakefront community is perched at 4,100 feet above sea level and bordered on either side by Wildcat Cliffs Country Club and Cullasaja Club. A great deal of care has been given to preserving the natural beauty of this heavily wooded community, and each home is designed to complement the scenery that surrounds it. At the heart of the community lies the lake, with plenty of opportunities for fly fishing for trout and smallmouth bass, and a lakefront boathouse perfect for neighborhood picnics and special family gatherings. Other water features that can be found in the Lake Osseroga community include streams and waterfalls surrounded by a sea of native wildflowers. This community is an ideal fit for nature lovers craving the peace and quiet of upscale mountain living.

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Lake Sequoyah

Lake Sequoyah – the largest body of water in the Highlands area – was formed in 1927 when a dam was constructed on the Cullasaja River. Today, lovely lakefront homes and vintage cottages line her shores. The historic Highlands Country Club borders a portion of Lake Sequoyah, and Highlands' famed On the Veranda restaurant (originally a speakeasy built in 1937) offers amazing cuisine along with incredible views of this tranquil lake. The dam at Lake Sequoyah forms a stunning waterfall, offering a picturesque setting for any family picnic. A handful of home sites are still available at Lake Sequoyah.

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Wildcat Cliffs Country Club

Nestled at the base of the north face of Whiteside Mountain, Wildcat Cliffs Country Club was built to accommodate those with both discerning taste and a love of the natural splendor found on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. Situated between the resort villages of Cashiers and Highlands, there are plenty of activities and amenities to keep residents within the gates of this private membership club. Built on the highest elevation of the Plateau, the Wildcat Cliffs Golf Course – designed by noted golf course architect, George W. Cobb – offers plenty of challenges, as well as incredible views.

Central to the community, the 21,000 square foot clubhouse features a fabulous dining room with cathedral ceilings, lounge and bar area, outdoor terrace overlooking the putting green and pro golf shop. Other amenities include an indoor pool kept at a comfortable 84 degrees year round, a 12-foot-wide stacked stone hot tub strategically placed next to a roaring fire in the cooler months, a fully staffed and equipped Fitness and Activity Centre, a lakeside pavilion and picnic area, three Har-Tru tennis courts, and exclusive Glenville Lake Club. Wildcat Cliffs provides a family-friendly environment to all of its residents and promotes camaraderie amongst its Club members. It is everything a country club should be – "a club based on personal relationships and shared affinities."

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