Hardscrabble Ridge

Tucked within one of Highlands’ most prestigious neighborhoods, Hardscrabble Ridge is a gated enclave of estate-scale homes and wooded acreage just minutes from downtown. Home to only a few select residences—including a flagship Heritage Log home on 2.8 acres—these properties showcase soaring 30-foot ceilings, custom stone fireplaces, gourmet kitchens, spa-like primary suites, expansive porches with mountain views, and indulgent finishes like koi ponds, wine caves, and wood-fired pizza ovens.  Larger lots, like 2.9–3.9 acre parcels with gentle topography and Whiteside Mountain views, offer blank-slate opportunities for custom luxury builds with private driveways and underground utilities 

Hardscrabble Ridge attracts discerning summer home residents who seek private mountain estates within reach of Highlands’ boutiques, Fine Arts Center, performing arts, galleries, farm-to-table dining, and waterfall adventures. MLS-listed homes range from $6.6 million to over $8 million, while premier lots are listed around $795 K–$995 K—demonstrating the prestige of the community. With gated security, serene forested settings, and dramatic long-range mountain panoramas, Hardscrabble Ridge truly embodies elevated mountain luxury living in the Southeast.