Franklin · North Carolina

Our Mountain Home, Shared Selectively

14 acres of rolling hills, a year-round creek, and the kind of quiet that changes your pace. We share it with a handful of guests each month who want something real.

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4

Bedrooms

3.5

Bathrooms

14

Private Acres

3

Levels of Living

10

Guests

10 min

To Downtown

Great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, cathedral ceilings, and arched windows

The Estate

Not a Rental Property.
Our Home.

The Hilltop Estate sits on 14 acres of rolling pastureland in the mountains above Franklin, North Carolina. You'll wake up to deer grazing below the deck and Blue Ridge ridgelines in every direction.

The property feels remote — the kind of place where you lose track of your phone — but downtown Franklin is just 10 minutes away, with local restaurants, craft breweries, and provisions for your stay.

No white-knuckle mountain roads to get here. No 4x4 required. Just a peaceful drive that opens up to one of the best hilltop views in Western North Carolina.

This is our family's home, and we selectively share it with guests who are looking for what we believe is the perfect combination: an idyllic setting, an extraordinary home, and proximity to incredible adventure.

The Experience

Every Moment Here Feels Intentional

Three levels of living space mean your group can spread out or come together. The spaces are designed for real life — not staged for photos.

Fire pit area surrounded by landscaped gardens with mountain views

The Fire Pit

We built it oversized on purpose. Wood is provided. Some of our best family conversations happen right here, with mountains fading to silhouette as the fire settles in.

Year-round creek running through the property with rolling hillside

The Creek & Grounds

A year-round stream runs through the property with a footbridge crossing. Walk the 14 acres of meadows and trails — the sound of the water alone is worth the visit.

Lower level lounge with leather sectional and rustic wood floors

Space to Spread Out

The lower level has its own living area with a leather sectional, TV, and direct deck access. Kids downstairs, adults upstairs — or everyone together. Your choice.

Rest & Recharge

Four Bedrooms Across Three Levels

Every bedroom features handcrafted log furniture and hardwood floors. Three bedrooms upstairs and a bunk room on the lower level — there's room for everyone to find their own corner of quiet.

Master bedroom with log furniture, arched window overlooking the great room Upper Level

The Master Suite

King Bed · Arched Window · Log Armoire · Private Bath

The loft-level master overlooks the great room through a stunning arched window. Cedar armoire, vaulted wood ceiling, and views of the rolling hillside from your pillow.

Queen bedroom with log bed frame, white linens, and green closet doors Upper Level

The Queen Room

Queen Bed · Log Frame · Upper Level

A quiet upper-level retreat with handcrafted log bed frame, hardwood floors, and the privacy of the upstairs wing alongside the master suite and full bedroom.

Upper level bedroom with full-size log bed frame and mountain views Upper Level

The Full Room

Full Bed · Log Frame · Upper Level

A cozy upper-level bedroom with the same handcrafted log furniture found throughout the estate. Tucked alongside the master suite with views of the surrounding hillside.

Bunk room with two sets of log bunk beds and southwestern quilts Lower Level

The Bunk Room

Two Log Bunk Beds · Sleeps 4 · Lower Level Lounge Access

Kids' favorite. Two sets of handcrafted log bunk beds with steps right out to the lower living area and deck. Their own level of the house to take over.

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Master Bathroom

Upper Level · Private to Master Suite

The master en-suite bathroom with private access from the master bedroom.

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Main Level Bath

Main Level · Full Bath

Full bathroom on the main level, convenient to the queen bedroom and common living areas.

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Lower Level Bath

Lower Level · Full Bath

Full bathroom on the lower level serving both bunk rooms. Accessible right off the lower lounge area.

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Powder Room

Main Level · Half Bath

Half bath off the main living area for guests. That's the 0.5 in 3.5 bathrooms.

Designed for Gathering

A Table Built for Lingering

The live-edge river table is the heart of the estate. Hand-crafted with a resin river running through reclaimed wood, it seats ten beneath a custom hand-forged chandelier made from a matching slab.

Conversations stretch into the evening here. Mountain views fade slowly into starlight through the windows. No one's in a hurry to leave this table.

Explore the Area

Private and Peaceful — Yet Close to Everything

Located just outside Franklin, NC, in the heart of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, The Hilltop Estate puts you within easy reach of waterfalls, world-class hiking, scenic drives, river adventures, and charming mountain towns.

The drive from Franklin to Highlands is one of America’s most beautiful — winding through waterfalls, forests, and mountain vistas. And Asheville, one of the South’s most vibrant cities, is just 1 hour and 20 minutes away.

Bridal Veil Falls near Highlands, NC — one of dozens of waterfalls within 30 minutes of the estate

Trails & Waterfalls

Dozens of waterfalls and world-class trails right in your backyard.

Dry Falls · Bridal Veil Falls · Glen Falls · Whiteside Mountain · Wayah Bald · Black Balsam Knob · Bartram Trail · Appalachian Trail

National Parks & Forests

Protected wilderness and iconic landscapes surround the estate.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park · Nantahala National Forest · Gorges State Park · Panthertown Valley · Blue Ridge Parkway

Water Adventures

From lazy river floats to whitewater rapids.

Nantahala River rafting & kayaking · Little Tennessee River fishing & tubing · Fontana Lake boating

Highlands

An upscale mountain town just 30 minutes away.

Championship golf · Day spas · Fine dining · Boutique shopping · The Bascom art center

Outdoor Adventures

More ways to explore the mountains beyond the trails.

Mountain biking · ATV tours · Zip lining · Gem mining · Horseback riding · Alpaca ranch visits

Winter Activities

The mountains are magical in every season.

Skiing · Snow tubing · Sledding · Winter hiking · Fireside evenings at the estate

Getting Here

1h 20m

Asheville

AVL

2h 15m

Greenville, SC

GSP

2h 20m

Knoxville

TYS

2h 30m

Atlanta

ATL
“From sunrise coffee to sunset wine, every moment here feels intentional. This isn’t a place you visit — it’s a place you return to.”
The Hilltop Estate

The Location

Feels Remote. Actually Connected.

Franklin, NC is 10 minutes away with excellent local restaurants, craft breweries, and a charming downtown. You're in the heart of Western North Carolina — waterfalls, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail are all within easy reach.

Downtown Franklin

10 minutes. Local dining, breweries, shops, and live music.

Waterfalls

Dozens within 30 minutes. Dry Falls, Bridal Veil, and more along the Waterfall Byway.

Blue Ridge Parkway

30 minutes to America's most scenic drive through the Appalachian Highlands.

Great Smokies

45 minutes to the most visited national park in the country.

Hiking

The Appalachian Trail, Bartram Trail, and Nantahala Gorge are all nearby.

Easy Access

No steep mountain roads. No 4x4 needed. A peaceful drive to the front door.

Rolling green hillside with mountain ridges beyond

Dining Guide

Our Favorite Places to Eat

One of the best things about this part of North Carolina is the food. These are the spots we go to ourselves — from casual Franklin favorites to upscale Highlands dining to hidden gems across the border in Georgia.

Franklin

Local favorites, just down the road

Highlands

Upscale dining in a mountain setting

Bryson City

Riverside charm and small-town warmth

Dillsboro

Historic flavors with mountain heritage

Waynesville

An emerging culinary destination

Clayton, GA

Just over the Georgia line

Reserve Your Stay

Escape to the Mountains

We keep availability limited and rates reflect the experience. If you're looking for something real — a home, not a hotel — we'd love to host you.

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