Residential Land with Home for Sale in Cullowhee, North Carolina

Set against the backdrop of Shortoff Mountain, this property offers a serene mountain lifestyle in one of the Plateau's most secret gated communities. Cross Creek Preserve is a meticulously maintained neighborhood between Cashiers, Highlands, & Lake Glenville. Entering the gates, you're greeted by a covered bridge, streams, and a 2-acre fishing pond that set the stage for relaxation. This thoughtfully designed, single-story home strikes a balance between luxury and function. Arrive from a long, tree-lined driveway, where a beautifully landscaped front elevation meets you. Inside, you'll notice a bright living room with soaring ceilings, painted wood-paneled walls, wooden beams, oak floors, and a grand, stone fireplace. The open layout flows into a spacious kitchen with a massive island and breakfast bar with generous seating. It's also super functional with custom cabinetry, built-in storage, gas range, custom vent hood, double oven, and a farmhouse sink. The kitchen connects to the dining area, inviting you to entertain or simply enjoy casual dinners. From the dining room, access the screened porch with a 2nd stone fireplace, Poplar bark siding, and Trex decking, ideal for experiencing the outdoors. The owner's suite is impressive, with vaulted ceilings and a spa-like bathroom equipped with a walk-in closet, soaking tub, walk-in shower, and heated tile floors. This suite also has access to a covered porch with a hot tub (included), perfect for unwinding. Two guest suites located on the dedicated guest wing ensure ample room for guests. Beyond living spaces, this home has a stylish laundry area in the mudroom, complete with built-in cubbies and a sophisticated drying system. From the mudroom, cross the Tennessee fieldstone breezeway to the 2-car garage with epoxy floor. Over the garage, the guest apartment is spacious with a bedroom, lounge area, bathroom, and breakfast kitchen. Outside, the breezeway extends to the grassy yard with a fenced vegetable garden, and a covered grilling kitchen makes this home even better. Behind the scenes, there's also a fully encapsulated crawlspace with humidity control and a home generator. This home is "smart," too! It's equipped with a sleek Smart Home system so you can control everything remotely. With a layout designed for easy living and functionality, this one-owner home isn't a property you see hit Zillow every day. 545 Cross Creek Trail has it all - Make sure to put this one at the top of your must-see list!