$1,449,000 $443/sqft
162 Highview Road
Cashiers, NC 28717
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,268 sqft · 1988 · 1 mo ago
Found Forest sits in that sweet spot where Cashiers mountain living feels both tucked away and well connected to the area’s most recognizable landmarks.
Listing summary: 2 Active
$1,449,000 $443/sqft
Cashiers, NC 28717
3 bd · 3 ba · 3,268 sqft · 1988 · 1 mo ago
$215,000
Cashiers, NC 28717
8 mo ago
Internet
Fiber optic internet available
Outdoor Features
Direct access to logging roads and hiking trails · Forest-adjacent lots · Private acreage +1
Road Improvements
Recently paved roads
Blue Ridge Mountains, western North Carolina
AI-assisted overview based on MLS listing data for Found Forest, Cashiers
Found Forest sits in that sweet spot where Cashiers mountain living feels both tucked away and well connected to the area’s most recognizable landmarks. The neighborhood’s setting is defined by wooded privacy, mountain air, and a close relationship to the Nantahala National Forest, with winter views, exposed granite, and mature landscaping shaping the overall character. One standout home here has been fully reimagined with a 2024 renovation, which gives the community a polished, updated feel without losing its classic mountain identity.
"A wooded Cashiers retreat where mountain scenery and refined interiors meet."
The homes here lean strongly toward single-family mountain residences, and the architecture favors substance over flash. Listings point to three-level layouts, hardwood floors, expansive windows, chef’s kitchens, and spa-style baths, along with practical touches like newer roofs, updated systems, and furnished interiors in some cases. Many homes feature brick exteriors are not a claim this community supports, so the look is better described as classic mountain construction with natural materials and modern updates. Garage space and basements appear frequently, reinforcing the sense of homes designed for year-round use and flexible living. The setting also benefits from sizable private acreage in at least one case, adding to the secluded, wooded atmosphere.
Daily life in Found Forest is shaped by forest access and mountain recreation. One lot directly adjoins the Nantahala National Forest, with logging roads and hiking trails just outside the doorstep, while recently paved roads make getting in and out feel more practical than you might expect in a mountain setting. Fiber optic internet is available on at least one homesite, and a drilled well, driveway, and partial clearing already in place make the land feel ready for building. The neighborhood’s rhythm is calm and outdoors-oriented, with evenings around a firepit, time on a private rock outcrop, and long views toward the surrounding ridges. The nearby High Hampton and Wade Hampton golf communities add a recognizable local landmark to the setting, underscoring how close Found Forest is to some of Cashiers’ best-known destinations.
"Forest-edge privacy, paved access, and a true mountain backdrop define the day-to-day experience."
Found Forest is located in Cashiers, just 8 minutes from the heart of town and across from High Hampton and Wade Hampton. That places it in a highly recognizable Cashiers mountain corridor with quick access to local dining, shopping, and recreation in the village center. The community also borders the Nantahala National Forest, which is one of its clearest location advantages. School assignments were not specified in the provided MLS information, so the elementary, middle, and high school names remain unspecified here. For buyers who know Cashiers, though, the appeal is easy to place: a wooded mountain setting with direct nature access, close-in convenience, and one of the area’s most admired resort neighborhoods nearby.
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