Perched atop a private 25+ acre mountaintop in exclusive Highlands, North Carolina, Sagee Manor is an extraordinary estate offering 360-degree panoramic views across the Blue Ridge Mountains and into South Carolina. Approached through a private gate, stately hand laid stone arch and a landscaped one-third mile drive, the estate combines old-world elegance with refined modern luxury. Designed as a world-class mountain retreat, it offers complete privacy and breathtaking natural surroundings. At the center is a stunning manor house featuring four bedrooms, four full and four half baths, elegant formal and informal living areas, a sunlit garden room, library, family room, wine cellar, and seven fireplaces. A sleeping porch invites peaceful nights with cool mountain air. A striking post-and-beam dining pavilion with dual fireplaces and a charming guest cottageoffering three bedrooms, three baths, kitchen, and porchenhance the estates entertaining potential. Outdoors, masterfully designed garden rooms and leisure spaces unfold across the landscape. The late Rosemary Verey, a renowned English landscape designer, created the cutting, herb, and vegetable gardens, complemented by native flora, meadows, and woodland trails ideal for walking or birdwatching. Amenities include a pool pavilion with heated pool, full bath and spa, croquet court framed by boxwoods, and a two-story stone overlook. A stone roundel pavilion offers sweeping views, while a tiered outdoor amphitheater invites gatherings under the stars. The estate is complete with a private helipad, lake with lake house, equipment buildings, and an on-site managers office to ensure seamless operations. Adjacent outparcels are available to expand the sanctuary to 49 acres. Sagee Manor is more than a homeit is a legacy estate, a mountaintop sanctuary of rare beauty and exceptional privacy.
- MLS# 1000767
- Date Listed05/01/2025
- Days on Realty 193 Days
- Bedrooms 7
- Bathrooms 7 Full baths, 4 Half baths
- Lot Size 25.92 acres (1,129,075 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision None
- Property Type Single Family
- County Jackson
- Year Built 2001
- Water Private
Interior Features
- Flooring Hardwood
- Cooling Central Air
- Heating Central
Exterior / Lot Features
- Exterior Built-in Barbecue, Balcony, Barbecue, Covered Courtyard, Courtyard, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Garage(s), Guest House, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
- Roof Slate
- Lot Size Acres 25.92
- Lot Size SQFT 1,129,075.20
- Lot Features Bluff, Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Meadow, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Views, Level, Rolling Slope
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $77,011
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
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Sales & Tax History
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Population & Environment
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2/100
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Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 3/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 4/100.
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Points of Interest near 581 Sagee Woods Drive, Highlands, NC 28741
Frequently Asked Questions for 581 Sagee Woods Drive
Source: Realty.com
581 Sagee Woods Drive, Highlands, NC 28741 is a Single Family 0 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 74 photos available of this 7 bed, 11 bath house, listed at $32,000,000. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 74 photos of 581 Sagee Woods Drive.
Our records indicate that 581 Sagee Woods Drive was built in 2001.
The full address for this home is 581 Sagee Woods Drive, Highlands, NC 28741.
581 Sagee Woods Drive has been listed on Realty.com since Thu May 01, 2025
Almost all errands require a car. It is possible to get on a bus. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 3/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 4/100.
There are 2 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 581 Sagee Woods Drive. Blue Ridge School (Grades: PK - 6), Blue Ridge Virtual Early College (Grades: 7 - 13)
Listing provided courtesy of:
Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty
(tel: 828-743-3411)
Listing agent:
Liz Harris
(tel: 828-342-3194)
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