
Sagee Manor, an Exclusive Mountaintop Estate Set on 49 Acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Hits the Market at $49,999,000
The most valuable estate in North Carolina, the legacy property features bespoke interiors, a helipad, croquet lawn, amphitheater, formal gardens, and sunset-view pool pavilion
January 16, 2025

HIGHLANDS, N.C. (March 27, 2024) - As the sole estate atop Sagee Mountain in North Carolina, the elegant Sagee Manor is literally, and figuratively, in a class by itself. Bespoke in every way possible, this 12,000-square-foot mountaintop manor on 49 acres offers exceptional privacy and beauty, from its hand-cut wallcoverings, custom millwork, temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting room and helipad, to breathtaking 360° panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains from nearly everywhere in the home.
HIGHLANDS, N.C. (March 27, 2024) - As the sole estate atop Sagee Mountain in North Carolina, the elegant Sagee Manor is literally, and figuratively, in a class by itself. Bespoke in every way possible, this 12,000-square-foot mountaintop manor on 49 acres offers exceptional privacy and beauty, from its hand-cut wallcoverings, custom millwork, temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting room and helipad, to breathtaking 360° panoramic views of the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains from nearly everywhere in the home.Recently listed for $49.99 million, the property sets a new standard for high-end real estate in the region, according to Reed Jackson of Christie’s International Real Estate Highlands/Cashiers.“Sagee Manor is unlike any other estate in Highlands,” said Reed Jackson, co-listing broker and partner at Christie’s International Real Estate Highland/Cashiers. “Its stunning mountaintop location, surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, unrivaled craftsmanship and acreage make it an incredibly special listing.”Jackson is co-listing the property with broker Steve Castellaw, also with Christie’s International Real Estate Highlands/Cashiers. Bonneau Ansley, co-owner of Christie’s International Real Estate Highlands/Cashiers collaborated with the local team to secure the listing and is consulting on marketing execution.Sagee Manor was designed by Atlanta-based architect Keith Summerour. Inspired in part by a circa-1900 Tudor hunting lodge built near Atlanta, he incorporated the same quality craftsmanship throughout: individually milled white oak moldings; paneled wood walls; antique stone floors, fireplaces, and Gothic arches; and other artisan details.The main house provides four ample, light-filled bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and four half-baths. Its grandly scaled reception rooms include an entrance hall, main hall, formal dining room, and library. There are seven fireplaces, an elegant sitting room, and a garden room under a ceiling mural of native birds. The vast, country-style kitchen has a wood-burning hearth and butler’s pantry. A stone staircase provides access to the temperature-controlled wine cellar/tasting room. The upper-level private quarters, including the cozy family room and primary suite, are served by an elevator.The guest cottage, attached to the main residence via a covered passage, offers 2,500 square feet of luxurious accommodations with three bedrooms, three full baths, a fireplace, a porch, and a cinema lounge/media room. The post-and-beam pavilion, with its breathtaking sunset vistas and dual fireplaces, is an ideal setting for entertaining. The pool pavilion provides a full bath and spa, in addition to the heated swimming pool with its own sunset view over the mountains.The delightful terraced gardens surrounding the main house are the vision of Rosemary Verey, one of England’s most distinguished landscape designers. Beyond the gardens is a tranquil pond with a stone pavilion and terrace at the water’s edge. A tiered amphitheater and a croquet court, surrounded by boxwood hedges and antique stone niches, lend to the Old World ambience.The property underwent an eight-figure enhancement over the last decade, which added the private helipad with a dedicated reception pavilion and tiered gala amphitheater, among other additions. An adjacent 8.8-acre outparcel with commanding views is available for purchase.Much of the land remains untouched. The mountain meadows and woodland are threaded by nature trails and provide habitat for the diverse flora and fauna of Nantahala National Park. The largest national forest in North Carolina, Nantahala was designated a Treasured Landscape by the National Forest Commission (NFF) in 2017. Additionally, the home is an area of the country in which climate change is likely to have less long-term impact, due to the temperate climate and abundance of water, according to Jackson.The bucolic, affluent summer retreat of Highlands, N.C., named “America’s Best Small Mountain Town” by Travel + Leisure magazine, is one of the most sought-after zip codes in the Southeast U.S. It offers a charming, walkable main street with boutiques, farm-to-table restaurants, outdoor outfitters, antique shops, and art galleries. Helipad notwithstanding, Atlanta is about 2.5 hours’ drive, Asheville is under 2 hours, and Charlotte is less than 3.5 hours away.###About Christie’s International Real Estate Highlands/CashiersHarnessing the global power of the iconic Christie’s brand with three of the southeast’s preeminent luxury powerhouses, Christie’s International Real Estate Highlands I Cashiers leverages an unrivaled agent and marketing network to serve one of North Carolina’s most alluring settings. This venture, formed in partnership with Ivester Jackson Properties, a renowned Charlotte-based real estate company and Christie’s International Real Estate Global Affiliate of The Year, along with the award-winning Blackstream International from Greenville, South Carolina, and Atlanta’s esteemed power broker Bonneau Ansley, introduces an unparalleled network of agents and marketing strategies. Christie’s Highlands I Cashiers provides an unmatched level of service and personalized attention in one of the southeast’s quintessential high mountain environments.About Christie’s International Real EstateChristie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its invitation-only Affiliate network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market.