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$5,900,000

Sylva, NC 28779
Listed by Sean McLaughlin · BMP David Southworth Real Estate LLC
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5.2
Living area
5,685 sqft
Year built
2026

About this home

This exceptional mountain estate combines sophisticated design with the natural beauty of Balsam Mountain Preserve. Soaring timber-frame ceilings, expansive windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor living create an unparalleled retreat in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The main level features open living areas centered around a vaulted great room with a stone fireplace, a chef’s kitchen with adjoining pantry and scullery, and a private primary suite with dual closets and a spa-inspired bath. The terrace level includes two bedrooms with en suite baths, a spacious den with a wet bar, and a flexible room with its own bath and closet — ideal for a gym, office, or additional bedroom. Upstairs, an additional bedroom suite offers privacy and comfort for guests, creating a peaceful retreat apart from the main living spaces. Thoughtfully designed with natural materials and expansive outdoor living areas, this home blends refined mountain architecture with modern comfort for effortless everyday living and entertaining.

Highlights

FireplaceNew construction

Property details

MLS #
CAR4390358
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
Balsam Mountain Preserve
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
July 7, 2026
Stories
N/A
Garage spaces
2
Lot size
N/A
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles · public school directory data (NCES)

Elementary
Scotts Creek Elementary
4.59 mi away · Grades 0-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
2.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: D (2025)
Enrollment
459
Student:teacher ratio
14.3:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools
Middle
Catamount School
6.01 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
3.6
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
53
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
Catamount School
High
Jackson Co Early College
6.61 mi away · Grades 9-13
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.1
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
100
Student:teacher ratio
25.0:1
District
Jackson County Public Schools

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$1,180,000 down
$4,720,000 loan
Principal & interest$30,614
Property tax (est.)$4,917
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 8, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.