Thoughts of Mountain Top Living conjure up images of peace, tranquility and security combined with visions of rolling forests and changing seasons. What more perfect setting can there be for a magnificent log home, crafted by some of the finest architects and tradesmen? This home, three years in construction, is built with western red cedar logs harvested two hundred miles north of the western Canadian border. Meticulous planning utilizing the Swedish cope concept of joinery melded these beautiful logs into a home of rare beauty and unsurpassed craftsmanship. This home is not just a hollow dwelling but offers the owner a wide variety of opportunity to live life to the fullest. The kitchen is a chef’s delight with almost every accessory one could ask for. Outdoor living is augmented by a hot tub and pizza oven positioned on a deck from which one can enjoy nature. Your health is aided by a sport court and after a good workout, you can enjoy the comfort of your very own sauna. If you enjoy woodworking, there is a fully equipped shop from which the current owner has crafted several items. Finally, you and your family and/or friends can wind down and enjoy a movie in the theater with seating for twelve. While enjoying the natural and peaceful surroundings as if living in a remote forest, this home is positioned between the booming communities of Asheville, NC and Greenville, SC, located on Glassy Mountain, one of seven gated communities of The Cliffs Communities. A membership in the Cliffs is available and offers a wide variety of amenities including fine dining, wellness centers, walking trails and golf at any one of its seven locations. The Cliffs at Glassy is a guard-gated, private country club community encompassing 3,500 acres with it’s highest elevation at 3,300 feet. Schedule a tour today! ASK US ABOUT OUR DISCOVERY PACKAGES!

World-class architecture and authentic South African culture is infused into every detail of this two-story luxury masterpiece. An idyllic setting at the end of a private cul-de-sac overlooks the Saluda River and the seventh green of The Cliffs at Mountain Park, a Gary Player Signature Design course. The natural aspects of this mountain estate are complete with walking trails, various statues, and an infinity edge pool to fully embrace outdoor mountain living. The stone and hardwood exterior, copper roof, huge inviting windows and four-car garage with glass doors, create a stunning exterior and welcoming entry as one approaches the house by the custom driveway with massive river stones brought in from Colorado. As one enters the home, prepare to be wowed by stunning design and a warm, welcoming feel. The main level boasts fantastic indoor/outdoor spaces with a sizable terrace with retractable screens and 1 of 5 gas fireplaces. Designed for cooking extravagant meals, the gourmet kitchen offers high end appliances and ample counter space with two large granite islands. There are plenty of areas to dine off the kitchen with a breakfast room, dining room, or walk out to the screened in terrace with a built-in grill that makes a perfect third dining space on cooler fall evenings. A luxurious master suite resides on the main level with incredible mountain views off the adjacent deck. The stairs lead down to expanded living spaces that feature two recreation rooms divided by a double sided fireplace and also feature a kitchenette, a second master bedroom, and three more guest bedroom suites for hosting family and friends. Outdoor spaces continue to be an essential focus on the lower level. Walk out to the oversized patio or take a swim in the awe-inspiring infinity edge pool with underwater speakers. Strict attention to detail has been emphasized in every facet of this extravagant home which has been meticulously maintained. One will truly get a slice of South Africa within the Blue Ridge Mountains in this special real estate offering. A Cliffs Club membership is available with this property.

Five bedrooms, with 6 full and 2 half-bathrooms - 2.5 car garage - Keith Summerour-designed, and built by boutique craftsman, Mike Blackburn - Exceptional, 1.53 acre waterfront lot, with gentle slope and 326 ft of prime shoreline - Unique master suite comprising the entire third floor, with exquisite bathroom, room-sized walk-in closet, elevated lake views, study and sitting area - Well-appointed kitchen with high-end appliances and custom cabinetry - Impressive library or office, which may be converted to main-floor master suite, with fireplace, built-in shelving, cedar-lined closet and sumptuous granite bathroom - Independent guest suite with its own fireplace and luxurious bathroom - Guest cottage, containing bright sitting area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom - Handsome wine cellar - Extensive outdoor living areas, including phantom-screened porch and patio between house and guest suite, which features a wood-burning fireplace - Exercise room with mirrored wall - Inviting home theatre with built-in bed

This Martha Vineyards inspired house was carefully planned and crafted by MHK Architecture and Ridgeline Construction Group. With a flat point lot with 298’ of shoreline frontage, the open water views and protected island views offer the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises you have ever seen. The ideal Southern lake exposure is made for the lake living lifestyle you crave. Walk in the home to be greeted by thoughtful details throughout - the custom circular staircase, custom mill work, and custom cabinets showcase the unique yet classic beauty of this home. The spacious floor plan, reclaimed heart pine floors and large windows give the home a light airy feel, with plenty of space for family and friends to spread out. The kitchen is the perfect gathering place - and the chef in your family will love the high end Lacanche range, Wolf oven and all the counter space. The full baths offer heated tiled floors and double sinks accompanied by beautiful qranite counter tops throughout. The bonus room is perfect for an exercise or media room. Large entertaining spaces including the octagonal outdoor porch with a fireplace and backyard are ideal for hosting and hanging out. This is a Lake Keowee dream home, make your dream a reality and contact me today to schedule a showing!

Generously endowed with natural, architectural and aesthetic charm, this listing represents one of the finest properties on Lake Keowee. From its enviable situation on a premier, south-facing waterfront lot with golf course and State Park views to its timeless character and luxurious finishes, no detail has been overlooked. Precisely poised to capitalize on privacy, slope and exposure, the boutique architecture is at once enchanting, comfortable and practical. Inviting living spaces extend over three levels (with the option of an elevator), and overflow onto balconies and patios, and on … to the lawn, beach and tree-hung lot. Spacious interior and exterior dining and entertaining areas radiate from a chef’s kitchen of magnificent proportions, replete with high-end appliances set in eye-catching granite and wood worktops. Beyond generous kitchen pocket doors, the heated, flagstone-floored patio has screens that drop down at the touch of a button, or raise for access to gardens and a lawn sufficient for croquet or badminton. The bright living room, with its inviting window seat and marble flush-to-floor hearth is underpinned with solid quarter-sawn white oak flooring, as is the dining room to which it lies adjacent beyond one of many graceful arched openings. While all five en suite bedrooms (one presently serving as a second home office) are generously sized, the prime bedroom possesses sublime proportions, a reading alcove with restful lake views, sumptuous onyx bathroom, and well-appointed walk-in closets. Upstairs, a media room with private balcony and snacking kitchen stands ready to produce either popcorn or coffee. At lake level, an exercise room and bunk room share one of six full (plus two half) bathrooms, an outdoor shower and beach access. Bespoke cabinetry throughout is by Morgan Creek Cabinets. Bountiful storage options include two substantial heated rooms that could easily convert to further living space. Exceptional millwork, exquisite plumbing and electrical fixtures (including numerous antiques), built-in display units and sumptuous drapery and carpets are details that speak to the quality and timelessness of this exceptional offering.

STUNNING. Brand new, custom-built by J. Francis Builders for these original owners, on acre lot in private, gated Manor section of Hollingsworth, just 10 min's from Greenville's magnetic Downtown. 10,000 sft of COMFORTABLE LUXURY, w/amazing extras! You'll be wowed by the 2-story foyer with marble tile floor & custom wrought iron balustrade, then drawn into the OPEN Great Room with screened porch, POOL & spa beyond. True cook's kitchen combines artistry w/efficiency: beautiful granite island w/bkfst bar, breakfast bay, double ovens, gas cooking, Thermador appliances & HUGE walk in pantry w/coffee bar & microwave. Main floor master features multiple closets, gas log fireplace, sitting room, His & Hers bathrooms and MOST AWESEOME MASTER CLOSET EVER. Too many extras to list here. Showings ltd to qualified buyers, min 24 hour notice.

See also MLS #1382147 Located 8 miles from downtown Greenville, South Carolina and perfectly situated between the 2 charming Greenville suburbs of Mauldin and Simpsonville, this amazing property has 5 lush acres of natural beauty. As a family home, it is zoned for excellent schools, and is very convenient to shopping and dining. *A 10,600sf southern mansion *3000 SF enclosed pavilion *charming 2400+ 4 bedroom, separate detached guest house that would be perfect for in-laws or additional family members. *2800 sf carriage house/3 car garage *outdoor fireplace/Pergolas, cabana/ bar, gazebo * 5.5 beautiful acres

Wayah Meadows® is for sale! Unique opportunity for buyer to obtain private family retreat on 14.64 mountain view acres with nearly 11,000 sf of living space contained under 3 new and completely updated structures: (1) Mountain Meadow Home; (2) Mountain Stream Home; and (3) Waterfall Entertainment Pavilion. Nestled between 3 streams with a natural waterfall flowing into a trout pond, this property offers all the amenities of a "family camp" with fishing, equestrian, and mountain lifestyle, conveniently located near Historic Franklin, NC., Lake Nantahala, Appalachian Trail for hiking, whitewater rafting, and private aviation airports.

The Majestic Tranquility of this waterfront Lake Keowee home will draw you back time and time again, whether daily or for your vacation home, it is unparalleled to any other. Presenting a rare opportunity to own an exceptional property just under 3.5 acres offering picturesque views, lush grounds filled with gorgeous mature trees, integrated hardscape boulders and stone, a magnificent stone terrace with fire pit, Spa, Covered boat dock, Private beach, 250’ of water frontage, 4 car garage, Separate ATV/Golf Cart garage, an Elevator, 6 striking fireplaces, 25’ Ceilings, walls of windows, gorgeous woods, Custom wine cellar with climate control and much more. Upon entering the exquisite 9600-square-foot home you are enveloped in Authentic Custom Artisan Craftsmanship which has been lovingly adorned with the finest appointments and is a luxury lovers dream come true, with endless possibilities for entertaining indoors and out. This magnificent home has 5 En-suite Bedrooms, 2 Master Suites with fireplaces, walk-in closets, and Spa-like Master Baths with impeccable one-of-a-kind classic details with sleek contemporary amenities and ultra-refined finishes. Other fabulous highlights include a huge gourmet chefs kitchen with custom cabinets, island, 6 burner gas stove, 2 ovens, microwave/convection oven, and 2 sinks. There is an Exercise Room and Game Room of which could easily be converted into a home theatre or a bunk room. Many social and living areas to enjoy throughout. Even a custom bar that is a made from the boats of fishermen destroyed by storms where the funds are given back to them to build new boats. A truly unique home in a truly unique area where you can boat to 3 golf courses and The Cliff’s at Keowee Vineyards offers an 18-hole Tom Fazio golf course, park, trails, tennis courts, pool, restaurant, full-service marina, stunning clubhouse, and an exquisite equestrian center. Membership is available and can be purchased separately at closing.