2223 Scarlet Ridge
Sylva, NC 28779
3 bd · 4 ba · 4,454 sqft · $605/sqft
Highlights
About This Home
Perched at a rare 4,000-foot elevation and bordering 39,000 acres of Nantahala National Forest, 2223 Scarlet Ridge is a masterfully crafted mountaintop estate where architecture, engineering, and nature exist in perfect harmony. Designed to capture sweeping long-range views while remaining naturally protected from extreme weather, the home offers cooler summer temperatures, dramatic cloud inversions below, and exceptional privacy.
This handcrafted timber-frame residence showcases cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and seamless indoor-outdoor living that reflects both refined craftsmanship and deep respect for the surrounding landscape. Built to endure, the home features superior construction including a reinforced concrete foundation, Structural Insulated Panel walls, fiber-cement siding, high-performance windows, and advanced systems designed specifically for high-elevation living. Modern comforts include a three-zone dual-fuel HVAC system with energy recovery ventilation, whole-house generator, instant hot water, pristine private well water, and a high-efficiency cast-iron wood-burning stove. Set on 17.72 private acres with trails, open meadow, and direct access to protected wilderness, the land offers unmatched connection to nature. From expansive terraces to forest paths and sweeping 40+ mile views, this is a mountain retreat as intelligent as it is breathtaking.This property is a must see to appreciate all it has to offer.
Property Details
Interior Details
- Heating
- Heat Pump
- Flooring
- Carpet
- Concrete
- Laminate
- Tile
- Sqftmain
- 2209
- Roomcount
- 11
- Sqftlower
- 0
- Sqftthird
- 0
- Sqftupper
- 653
- Exclusions
- Blink cameras
- Sqftgarage
- 703
- Bedroommain
- 2
- Fullbathmain
- 2
- Halfbathmain
- 0
- Door Features
- Insulated Door(s)
- Sliding Doors
- Fullbathupper
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Bedroombasement
- 1
- Total Bathrooms
- 4
- Window Features
- Insulated Window(s)
- Storm Window(s)
- Fullbathbasement
- 1
- Laundry Features
- Main Level
- Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Built-in Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Kitchen Island
- Open Floorplan
- Pantry
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Walk-In Pantry
- Other - See Remarks
- Mainlevelgarageyn
- 1
- Sqftunheatedtotal
- 0
- Fireplace Features
- Living Room
- Wood Burning Stove
- Sqfttotalpropertyhla
- 4454
Dwelling And Structure
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Other
Square Footage And Levels
- Levels
- One and One Half
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2862
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 1592
Parking And Garage
- Parking Features
- Driveway
- Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Exterior Features
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Construction Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Patio And Porch Features
- Deck
Lot And Land
- Lot Features
- Adjoins Forest
- Hilly
- Private
- Rolling Slope
- Steep Slope
- Wooded
- Views
- Lot Size Units
- Acres
- Other Structures
- Other - See Remarks
Basement And Foundation
- Basement
- Daylight
- Exterior Entry
- Interior Entry
- Partially Finished
- Storage Space
- Walk-Out Access
- Walk-Up Access
- Foundation Details
- Basement
Waterfront And View
- View
- Long Range
- Mountain(s)
- Year Round
Utilities
- Sewer
- Septic Installed
- Utilities
- Wired Internet Available
- Water Source
- Well
Financial Information
- Citytaxespaidto
- No City Taxes Paid
- Hoasubjecttodues
- Mandatory
Zoning And Restrictions
- Zoningspecification
- R
Listed by Christy Mitchell (843-409-1006) · Great Smokys Realty (843-409-1006)
Location
- Address
- 2223 Scarlet Ridge
- City
- Sylva, NC 28779
- Community
- Cane Creek Ridge
Schools
- Elementary
- Unspecified
- Middle
- Unspecified
- High
- Unspecified
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