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581 Sagee Woods Drive, Highlands, NC, 28741

7beds
11baths
--sqft
$32,000,000
--price/sqft
$194,737/moest. monthly cost
$7,789,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Perched atop a private 25+ acre mountaintop in exclusive Highlands, North Carolina, Sagee Manor is an extraordinary estate offering 360-degree panoramic views across the Blue Ridge Mountains and into South Carolina. Approached through a private gate, stately hand laid stone arch and a landscaped one-third mile drive, the estate combines old-world elegance with refined modern luxury. Designed as a world-class mountain retreat, it offers complete privacy and breathtaking natural surroundings. At the center is a stunning manor house featuring four bedrooms, four full and four half baths, elegant formal and informal living areas, a sunlit garden room, library, family room, wine cellar, and seven fireplaces. A sleeping porch invites peaceful nights with cool mountain air. A striking post-and-beam dining pavilion with dual fireplaces and a charming guest cottage—offering three bedrooms, three baths, kitchen, and porch—enhance the estate’s entertaining potential. Outdoors, masterfully designed garden rooms and leisure spaces unfold across the landscape. The late Rosemary Verey, a renowned English landscape designer, created the cutting, herb, and vegetable gardens, complemented by native flora, meadows, and woodland trails ideal for walking or birdwatching. Amenities include a pool pavilion with heated pool, full bath and spa, croquet court framed by boxwoods, and a two-story stone overlook. A stone roundel pavilion offers sweeping views, while a tiered outdoor amphitheater invites gatherings under the stars. The estate is complete with a private helipad, lake with lake house, equipment buildings, and an on-site manager’s office to ensure seamless operations. Adjacent outparcels are available to expand the sanctuary to 49 acres. Sagee Manor is more than a home—it is a legacy estate, a mountaintop sanctuary of rare beauty and exceptional privacy.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
2
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Highlands SchoolGrades K-121.7 mi
6/10
Macon Middle SchoolGrades 7-812.7 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2001

Materials

  • Roof: Slate
  • Construction materials: Frame,Glass,Stone,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Laundry Room,Multiple Locations

Bedroom1

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper

Bedroom4

  • Level: Main

Bedroom5

  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Bathrooms: 11
  • Full bathrooms: 7
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 4

Bonus Room

  • Level: Lower

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Upper

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 9
  • Fireplace features: Den,Dining Room,Gas Log,Gas Starter,Great Room,Kitchen,Library,Living Room,Outside,See Remarks,Stone,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes

Great Room

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central
  • Cooling features: Central Air

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Library

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bathroom

  • Level: Upper

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Upper

Media Room

  • Level: Lower

Other

  • Features: Additional Living Quarters
  • Level: Main

Study

  • Level: Main

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 7550237204, 7550138892
  • Zoning description: Residential

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Rear Porch,Covered,Patio,Porch,Side Porch,Terrace,Balcony
  • Exterior features: Built-in Barbecue,Balcony,Barbecue,Covered Courtyard,Courtyard,Fire Pit,Garden,Lighting,Outdoor Kitchen,Private Entrance,Private Yard,Breezeway
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Long Range,Mountain(s),Panoramic,Ridge,Rocks,Valley
  • Topography of land: Level,Rolling,Terraced
  • Living area range: 5001+

Lot

  • Lot size: 25.92 Acres
  • Features: Bluff,Back Yard,Cleared,Front Yard,Garden,Gentle Sloping,Landscaped,Meadow,Native Plants,Private,Pond on Lot,Secluded,Views,Level,Rolling Slope

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 3
  • Covered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveVery High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Landslide
    LandslideRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Tornado
    TornadoRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Ice Storm
Landslide
Lightning
Tornado
Hail
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Macon County and North Carolina

Flood
Hurricane
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $161,809$1,941,708
Home Insurance *$22,563$270,756
Property Taxes $10,165$121,980
Electricity $200$2,405
Total$194,737$2,336,844
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$6,676,697/yr
40% on housing$5,842,110/yr
45% on housing$5,192,986/yr

North Carolina FAIR Plan Programs

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NCIUA - Coastal Property Insurance Pool (CPIP)

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Current Policies
Residential: 235,990Commercial: 10,165
Total Premiums$278.20M
Total Exposure$57.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.8%
9.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.0%
4.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.4%
6.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

--This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 28741$1,017
Macon County$421

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 28741
Macon County$264

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2025-05-01Listed for sale$32,000,000
2025-03-19Listing removed$49,999,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLiz Harris
BrokerageCashiers Sotheby's International Realty

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