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Nestled in the mountain of western North Carolina, between the Appalachian Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway, Highlands & Cashiers natural beauty is unmatched, with luminous landscapes, golden sunsets, and a mountain charm that feels timeless and transportive. There’s an undeniable magic here, and with each season, new faces are welcomed around our tables, deepening our sense of place and purpose in our community.
With our area’s natural splendor as its constant, our area remains one of the southeast’s most captivating places to call home, even if it’s just a few months out of the year. Magnificent architecture and natural beauty create a lush hamlet for those who seek beauty and tranquility. And, as much as things change, some truths remain the same- Highlands and Cashiers has always been and still is a gathering place for extraordinary people to call home and for those who could live anywhere- choose to live here. These artists, entrepreneurs, visionaries and leaders from across the southeast enrich the fabric of our community with their experiences, passions and generosity.
When working with the Michaud Rauers Group, the nature of our business is helping people buy and sell mountain property through our curated approach to real estate is what truly sets us apart. Our real passion is fostering long-term relationships with clients and becoming trusted advisors and friends for years to come. We love introducing people to our special mountain community and invite you to enjoy a peek into some of our area’s most spectacular properties.
As always, we love sharing a glimpse into life in the mountains and are ready to set a place for you at our table when the time is right.
- Judy Michaud & Mitzi Rauers
Our featured listings.
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225 Bowery Road, Highlands, NC 28741
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764 Hardscrabble Ridge Road, Highlands, NC 28741
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905 Cold Mountain Road, Lake Toxaway, NC 28747
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208 Nashs Knoll, Cashiers, NC 28717
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749 Stillmont Circle, Cashiers, NC 28717
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33 Sanctuary Ridge Road, Highlands, NC 28741
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Lot 6 Sanctuary Ridge Road, Highlands, NC 28741
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107 Old Edwards Circle, Highlands, NC 28741
Active Under Contract
39 Firesong Lane, Glenville, NC 28736
Perched at 4,100 ft in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Highlands offers a vibrant mountain town experience with upscale shopping, award-winning restaurants, art galleries, and theaters. The Highlands Country Club and nearby Sky Valley Golf Club provide challenging fairways and scenic vistas. Real estate ranges from luxury estates and riverfront homes in gated communities like Riverwalk to cozy cabins and condos.
A premier mountain resort village enveloped by waterfalls, hiking trails, and the Nantahala National Forest. It boasts premier courses including Mountaintop Golf, The Cliffs, and the Wade Hampton Golf Club, all offering breathtaking views. The area features impeccable mountain view homes, gated golf communities, and luxury real estate.
Set around Lake Fairfield and anchored by Sapphire Valley Resort, this active community offers two courses—PGA 18-hole Sapphire National and a nine-hole course—plus pools, tennis, fitness, and a ski/tubing slope. Residential offerings range from golf-course estates and horse farms to single-family homes, condos, and gated communities like Bald Rock and Holly Forest.
Known as the “Switzerland of America,” Lake Toxaway features a 640-acre private lake and the Lake Toxaway Country Club with an 18-hole championship golf course. Homes include grand waterfront estates, cabins, and luxury condos, often offering mountain and fairway views.
Set along Lake Glenville—the highest major lake east of the Mississippi at ~3,500 ft—this community features luxury waterfront homes, rustic cabins, and gated enclaves like Summer Hill. Boasting waterfalls, sandy beaches, boating, and fishing, it offers easy access to nearby Highlands-Cashiers golf courses.
A quiet, all-season mountain hamlet just outside Sky Valley, offering snow tubing, gem mining, zip-lining, and easy access to Sky Valley Country Club golf. Real estate includes secluded wooded lots, lodge-style homes on large parcels, and luxury properties bordering national forest land.
Georgia’s highest-altitude community at ~3,500 ft, Sky Valley centers on the Sky Valley Country Club—a private club with an 18-hole course, championship croquet, tennis, and swimming; it formerly hosted downhill skiing The real estate landscape ranges from rustic cabins to mountain-view homes like those along Moon Ridge.
How have we become the top-producing, luxury real estate team? For over a decade we’ve provided the most earnest, thoughtful, and comprehensive service in the industry. We aim to exceed every expectation our clients have, we’re market leaders who value overdelivering for our clients.
Our team of luxury specialists have been representing buyers and sellers in the mountains of Highlands & Cashiers, NC for over twenty years. So whether you have your heart set on a golf front condo, a one of a kind mountain estate or investment property, our seasoned brokers will find the perfect property and take care of every detail of the transaction.
When you had your "I can't believe this is mine" moment? All the excitement, anticipation, and joy—that's how we want people to feel when they see your home online.
All real estate is local and in Highlands and Cashiers it’s “ultra-local”. Every property, country club and community has its own story to tell. For more information on the Who, What and Where in the Highlands & Cashiers area check our blog or us.
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