Listing
$1,650,000
Original list price: $1,895,000
315 Jo••••• Trl (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Sapphire, NC 28774
Property Description
Bearwallow Lodge is a high-altitude sanctuary with rare triple-lake views - less than a three-hour drive from Atlanta, Charlotte, Asheville, and Columbia. VIEWS & SETTING: At 3,500 feet, this home offers genuine relief from lowland summer heat, with cool mornings, comfortable afternoons, and spectacular fall color ahead. This 4BR/5.5BA estate borders 10,000 acres of National Forest with hiking trails to fly fishing and multiple large waterfalls at the property line. Located in Whitewater Ridge - a gated enclave of 16 homes where a neighbor sold for $2.5M in March 2026. With exceptional views and superior ensuite livability, this home is a compelling value. MAIN LEVEL: Dramatic lodge room with Rumford fireplace, chef's kitchen, and main-level primary suite with steam shower. A screened porch with stone fireplace extends the living space, while four ensuite guest quarters ensure privacy and comfort for loved ones and friends. LOWER LEVEL & EFFICIENCY FEATURES: The walk-out lower level adds 1,230 sq ft of finished living space - a gathering room with Jotul Oslo wood stove, a 4th ensuite bedroom, and a dedicated exercise/recreation room. Solar-assisted radiant floor heating on every level, a 3.5KW photovoltaic array, a high-efficiency Trane heat pump, and high-speed fiber internet deliver low utilities and a true work-from-wilderness lifestyle. LIFESTYLE: Easy access to Gorges State Park, Panthertown Valley, and the pristine waters of Lakes Toxaway and Jocassee. Cashiers, Highlands, and Brevard are nearby, as is Burlingame Country Club. Positioned at the eastern gateway to the Plateau - high-altitude living with shorter drives to Asheville and Greenville airports than Highlands or Cashiers. Impeccably maintained as a lightly used second home - turnkey and move-in ready.
Property Facts & Features
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Status
- Closed
- Listed
- Jul 7, 2026
- Sold
- Sep 17, 2026
- List Price
- $1,895,000
- Price per Sq Ft
- $384/sqft
- ZIP Code
- 28774
- Full Baths
- 5
- Half Baths
- 1
- Stories
- 2
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Parking
- Attached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage
- Heating
- Active Solar, Central, Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
- Cooling
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump
- Style
- Arts And Crafts, Rustic
- HOA Fee
- $258/mo
- Property Tax (2026)
- $7,152/yr
- Assessed Value
- $1,488,630
- County
- Transylvania
- School District
- Transylvania County School District
Estimated Value
Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.
Features & Amenities
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms On Basement Level: 1
- Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Half Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
- Full Bathrooms On Basement Level: 1
Land Info
- Additional Parcels: No
- Lot Size Acres: 5.44
- Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
- Lot Size Square Feet: 236966
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Installed
- Cable Available
- Electricity Connected
- Fiber Optics
- Phone Connected
- Propane
- Satellite Internet Available
- Solar
- Underground Power Lines
- Wired Internet Available
- Water Source: Community Well
Appliances
- Bar Fridge
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Light Fixtures
- Exhaust Fan
- Exhaust Hood
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Propane Water Heater
- Refrigerator
- Refrigerator with Ice Maker
- Solar Hot Water
- Washer
- Washer/Dryer
- Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink, Washer Hookup
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 1
- Basement Features: Basement Shop, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
Home Features
- View: Long Range, Mountain(s), Water, Year Round
- Other Equipment: Fuel Tank - Owned, Generator Hookup
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Radon Mitigation System, Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features
- Attic Other
- Attic Stairs Fixed
- Kitchen Island
- Pantry
- Door Features: French Doors, Pocket Doors, Screen Door(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Window Features: Insulated Window(s), Skylight(s), Window Treatments
Garage and Parking
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Off Street Parking: 8
- Open Parking Spaces: 8
- Open Parking: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage Sqft: 600
School Information
- Elementary School: T.C. Henderson
- High School: Rosman
- Middle School: Rosman
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Heat Pump
- Fireplace Features: Gas Starter, Living Room, Porch, Propane, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
- Heating Features: Active Solar, Central, Ductless, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor, Wood Stove
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Closed
- County: Transylvania
- Development Status: Completed
- Restrictions: Architectural Review, Deed, Subdivision
- Elevation: 3500
- Exclusions: Garage Storage - Negotiable
- Source Neighborhood: Whitewater Ridge
- Parcel Number: 7499-35-5959-000
- Subdivision: Whitewater Ridge
- Zoning Description: Residential
- Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
Accessibility Features
- Accessibility Features: Two or More Access Exits, Lever Door Handles
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 3100
- Association Fee Frequency: Annually
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 258
- Association Name: Whitewater Ridge Association, Inc.
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 4302
- Year Built: 2007
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3072
- Builder Name: Blue Ridge Builders / Jimmy Fisher
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 1230
- Foundation Details: Basement
- Levels: Two
- Property Age: 19
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Levels or Stories: Two
- Structure Type: Site Built
- Total Above Grade Sqft Area: 3072
- Total Area Main: 1627
- Total Area Sqft: 4302
- Total Area Upper: 1445
- Architectural Style: Arts and Crafts, Rustic
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
- Porch: Yes
Location
Lat 35.04396 · Lng -83.03011