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

Fiber

Internet

10 min

To Downtown Franklin

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.

Inside the Estate

Spaces That Feel Like Home

Three levels of open, lived-in spaces — a great room with cathedral ceilings, a chef's kitchen for gathering around, and the kind of light that makes you stay at the table longer than you planned.

Living room at sundown with fireplace glowing and warm evening light

The Great Room

Cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, and golden hour light

Chef's kitchen with knotty wood cabinets, black countertops, and island seating

The Kitchen

Open layout with island seating

Breakfast nook with wraparound windows and mountain views

The Breakfast Nook

Wraparound windows with mountain views

Lower level family room with leather sectional and deck access

The Family Room

Lower level with its own deck access

Dining room with live-edge river table and chandelier

The Dining Room

Live-edge river table seating ten

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

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.

Hot tub on the deck with mountain views

The Hot Tub

Soak under the stars with mountain ridgelines fading to silhouette. After a day on the trails or an evening around the fire, this is where the day ends perfectly.

Work & Play

Your Office Has a Mountain View

Fiber internet, a private indoor office, and a rolling desk with dual displays, speakerphone, mic, and headphones — take it to the covered deck and work with mountain ridgelines as your backdrop. The Hilltop Estate was built for people who blend work and play.

Rolling desk setup on the deck with mountain views

Roll Your Office
Onto the Deck

A full dual-display workstation on wheels — set up inside the private office or roll it out to the covered deck. Fiber internet keeps you connected wherever you sit.

Private indoor office

The Private Office

A dedicated indoor workspace when you need to close the door and focus. Quiet, private, and fully equipped — then step outside when you're ready for a change of scenery.

Fiber Internet

Reliable high-speed connectivity for video calls and large file transfers

Dual Displays

Full-size monitors on the rolling desk for productive work sessions

Private Office

A dedicated indoor room with a door you can close for focused work

Indoor / Outdoor

Roll the desk to the covered deck for mountain-view work sessions

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 striking chandelier built 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.

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.

Master en-suite bathroom with private access from the master bedroom Upper Level

Master Bathroom

Upper Level · Private to Master Suite

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

Full bathroom on the upper level Upper Level

Upper Level Bath

Upper Level · Full Bath

Full bathroom on the upper level, shared between the queen bedroom and full bedroom.

Full bathroom on the lower level near the bunk room Lower Level

Lower Level Bath

Lower Level · Full Bath

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

Explore the Area

Private and Peaceful — Yet Close to Everything

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

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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

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Water Adventures

From lazy river floats to whitewater rapids.

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

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Highlands

An upscale mountain town just 30 minutes away.

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

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Outdoor Adventures

More ways to explore the mountains beyond the trails.

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

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Winter Activities

The mountains are magical in every season.

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

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Wineries & Tastings

Local vineyards tucked into the mountain valleys.

Slanted Window Wines (Franklin) · Eagle Fork Vineyards (Hayesville) · Deep Creek Winery (Bryson City) · B&C Winery (Maggie Valley)

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Farm Stands & Markets

Fresh mountain produce from people who know this land.

Deal Family Farm (Highlands Rd) · Macon County Farmers Market · Franklin Tailgate Market · Seasonal roadside fruit stands

Mountain Towns Worth Exploring

Each one has its own personality — and none is more than an hour away.

Dillsboro

20 min

Historic village with artisan shops, the Jarrett House, and the scenic railway

Bryson City

45 min

Gateway to the Smokies — river outfitters, breweries, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Cherokee

50 min

Rich cultural heritage, Harrah's Casino, and the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Clayton, GA

40 min

Charming Georgia mountain town with craft dining, Tallulah Gorge, and a vibrant downtown

Highlands

30 min

Upscale retreat — fine dining, boutique shopping, waterfalls, and championship golf

Waynesville

55 min

Artsy mountain town with a walkable Main Street, galleries, and great restaurants

Asheville

1 hr 20 min

World-class food scene, 50+ craft breweries, the Biltmore Estate, and vibrant arts culture

Getting Here

Asheville

AVL

1h 20m

Greenville, SC

GSP

2h 15m

Knoxville

TYS

2h 20m

Atlanta

ATL

2h 30m

"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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