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A North Carolina mountain cottage with panoramic Blue Ridge Mountain views

Shingle-style stone cottage with mountain views and gravel motor court

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Nestled atop the historic Satulah Mountain in Highlands, North Carolina, this mountain cottage is the work of Edgens Herzog, together with Sadlon and Associates. From its perch above the town of Highlands, the home commands spectacular long-range views over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The great room, yard, and pavilion work together as a series of communicating spaces with varying degrees of enclosure, giving the large extended family room to gather together or spread out.

The home exudes timeless elegance and charm, its natural cedar shake siding striking a picturesque blend of rustic beauty and refined simplicity. A highlight of the property is the timber-frame pavilion and cantilevered viewing deck, which offer panoramic views of downtown Highlands and breathtaking mountain sunsets. Complete with an exterior fireplace and grilling area, the pavilion provides the perfect setting for al fresco entertaining against the backdrop of the surrounding peaks.

ARCHITECT Edgens Herzog
BUILDER Sadlon and Associates
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Planters

Timber-Framed Breezeway Links Cottage to Covered Deck

Timber-framed breezeway connecting cottage to covered mountain-view deck

Timber Frame Pavilion Overlooks Mountain Ridges

Rustic timber pavilion with stone chimney overlooking layered mountain ridges

What We Love About This Home

The timber-frame pavilion and cantilevered deck offer the best views on the property, overlooking downtown Highlands and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Shiplap walls and reclaimed wood beams add warmth to the great room, with large windows framing the mountains beyond. Bunk beds tucked under the eaves and a fireside pavilion out back give the big extended family a place to gather and space to spread out.

Tell Us: What details do you love most about the design of this North Carolina mountain cottage? Let us know in the Comments below!

Note: Be sure to check out a couple of other incredible home tours that we have showcased here on One Kindesign in the state of North Carolina: This rustic mountain home is a peaceful sanctuary in the Blue Ridge Mountains and A stunning dream home in the picturesque mountains of Western North Carolina.

Living room with stone fireplace and French doors to patio

Soapstone Island Anchors the Mountain-View Kitchen

Kitchen island with soapstone counters beside bay-windowed breakfast nook

Round Dining Table Framed by Panoramic Windows

Round dining table surrounded by windows framing sweeping mountain views

Butler’s Pantry Connects Kitchen to Living Room

Shiplap butler's pantry opens to living room with French doors

Beamed Great Room Centers on a Stone Fireplace

Beamed living room with stone fireplace opens to kitchen beyond

Curved Staircase Rises Above an Arched Hallway

Curved staircase with shiplap walls and arched hallway passage below

Built-In Bunk Beds Tucked Beneath a Vaulted Ceiling

Built-in bunk beds tucked under vaulted shiplap ceiling in bedroom

Stone-and-Shingle Facade Opens to a Covered Deck

Shingled cottage facade with stone base and covered timber entry

Outdoor Fireplace Anchors the Covered Dining Pavilion

Stone fireplace glowing under covered patio facing the main cottage

Outdoor dining table beside stone fireplace on covered evening deck

Covered stone patio with glowing fireplace and wraparound seating area

View between guest cottage and main house toward distant mountains

PHOTOGRAPHER Fine Architectural Photography

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