WESTERN NC REAL ESTATE INSIDER: Looking for privacy and serenity in a Mountain Retreat Home?-Cashiers, NC

The Stonefly Community is a boutique style subdivision conveniently located just 1.2 miles from the Crossroads in Cashiers NC. At Stonefly, it has been our goal to protect as much of the natural environment as possible by keeping home sites large and the density low so that each home owner can enjoy the privacy and serenity of this magical place while being conveniently close to Cashiers, Highlands and Lake Glenville North Carolina.

Four spectacular homes priced from 1.55 million are newly completed and ready for occupancy. All these homes are professionally decorator furnished. In addition, Stonefly has magnificent home sites still available starting at $250,000. Lots range in size from 1 to 5.4 acres, each home site is covered with lush native vegetation such as rhododendron and mountain laurel and is shaded by a thick canopy of towering hardwoods.

Trout streams meander throughout Stonefly and form the boundaries of each lot. These headwater streams feed the wild and scenic Chattooga River. We believe, once you have seen the very unique charm of this enchanted place, you will want to call it home.

Our featured home is the Richmond

This is not a mountain cabin in the woods. ........It's a mountain retreat that you will cherish every moment you spend in this Luxury North Carolina Mountain Home.

Step inside and become enchanted as you enter through the stone columns and vintage timbers which give just a hint of the Arts and Craft style of a bygone era.

There is more than enough room for the many guests you will want to invite to your hideaway. They will feel welcome coming home to a fire burning brightly in the stone fireplace with hand carved mantel.

The hardwood floors in the Great Room give off a soft reflective glow as you enter the Craftsman style kitchen with granite counter tops, of course. Any chef’s wish list is fulfilled with state of the art appliances and amenities. The bright sun room with paneled wood and beamed ceiling will be the perfect gathering place for friends and family.

A large master suite encompasses a full bath and a boutique sized walk-in closet.

A Powder room, formal dining room, laundry room and two guest rooms with full bath complete the first floor of this spacious home. The terrace level has a massive multi-faceted Game Room with airy sun porch, entertainment kitchen, stone fireplace, stone floors and unique theater alcove. This level boasts two additional guest suites with full private baths, a computer study and a fitness room.

The most amazing feature of this private home is not on the inside. Outside the stone terrace overlooks a natural 491' cascading tranquil stream bordering the rear of the 1.91 acre property. This beautiful home is offered at $1,695,000.