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220 Worley Road

Highlands, NC 28741
  • $1,945,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 168 Days
  • MLS #: 1003026
UPDATED: 42 min ago
$1,945,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 1.52
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1985
County:

School Ratings & Info

Description

FOX DEN is a rare opportunity to own a work of legacy modernism in the mountains. One of Jim Fox’s most celebrated designs, it has been meticulously re-envisioned through a $1.5M+ renovation. This is a sculptural residence perched at 4,100 feet on Satulah Mountain, inside the town limits of Highlands. Fox’s dramatic structural concept of four intersecting planes creates a dynamic interplay of geometry, light, and shadow. Walls of glass capture long range vistas of Whiteside, Chimneytop, and Terrapin Mountains, transforming the home into a living observatory of the Blue Ridge landscape. Every system, surface, and finish has been renewed with reverence for the original architecture and an eye toward elevated mountain luxury. The main level is a flowing modernist plan uniting the living, dining, kitchen, and terrace. It includes an organic stacked stone fireplace; custom kitchen with Bosch and Fisher & Paykel paneled appliances; Caesarstone surfaces & Rohl fixtures and sleek cabinetry illuminated by skylights. This level embodies the essence of modern design: sculptural lines, natural materials, and an effortless connection to the outdoors. The upper level is a private retreat framed by triangular windows overlooking the forest canopy. In addition to the bedroom there is a dedicated office/studio space, walk-in closet, loft area and heated marble floors in the bath. It’s a serene, architectural escape designed for reflection, creativity, and quiet luxury. The lower-level centers around a lounge anchored by a mid century Brutalist fireplace and dry bar. Three generous guest suites each offer newly renovated en suite baths and private decks with forest and mountain views. The expansive lower deck reveals the home’s cantilevered diamond form structure, a breathtaking example of Fox’s engineering artistry. It serves as a dramatic outdoor venue for cooking, dining, and fireside evenings. FOX DEN has been featured in multiple books and Fine Homebuilding Magazine, recognized for its bold geometry and modernist innovation. Highlands, NC was named America’s Best Small Mountain Town by Travel & Leisure (2023) providing an exceptional setting for a home of this caliber. This is more than a residence. It is a collectable architectural treasure, a luxury mountain retreat with pedigree, provenance, and soul—ready for its next steward.

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220 Worley Road Highlands, NC 28741

  • Price: $1,945,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 168 Days
  • Updated: 42 min ago
  • MLS #: 1003026
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
½ Baths
1.52
Acres
1985
Built
Neighborhood:
Satuah Vista
County:
Macon
Area:
Highlands In-Town
Property Description
FOX DEN is a rare opportunity to own a work of legacy modernism in the mountains. One of Jim Fox’s most celebrated designs, it has been meticulously re-envisioned through a $1.5M+ renovation. This is a sculptural residence perched at 4,100 feet on Satulah Mountain, inside the town limits of Highlands. Fox’s dramatic structural concept of four intersecting planes creates a dynamic interplay of geometry, light, and shadow. Walls of glass capture long range vistas of Whiteside, Chimneytop, and Terrapin Mountains, transforming the home into a living observatory of the Blue Ridge landscape. Every system, surface, and finish has been renewed with reverence for the original architecture and an eye toward elevated mountain luxury. The main level is a flowing modernist plan uniting the living, dining, kitchen, and terrace. It includes an organic stacked stone fireplace; custom kitchen with Bosch and Fisher & Paykel paneled appliances; Caesarstone surfaces & Rohl fixtures and sleek cabinetry illuminated by skylights. This level embodies the essence of modern design: sculptural lines, natural materials, and an effortless connection to the outdoors. The upper level is a private retreat framed by triangular windows overlooking the forest canopy. In addition to the bedroom there is a dedicated office/studio space, walk-in closet, loft area and heated marble floors in the bath. It’s a serene, architectural escape designed for reflection, creativity, and quiet luxury. The lower-level centers around a lounge anchored by a mid century Brutalist fireplace and dry bar. Three generous guest suites each offer newly renovated en suite baths and private decks with forest and mountain views. The expansive lower deck reveals the home’s cantilevered diamond form structure, a breathtaking example of Fox’s engineering artistry. It serves as a dramatic outdoor venue for cooking, dining, and fireside evenings. FOX DEN has been featured in multiple books and Fine Homebuilding Magazine, recognized for its bold geometry and modernist innovation. Highlands, NC was named America’s Best Small Mountain Town by Travel & Leisure (2023) providing an exceptional setting for a home of this caliber. This is more than a residence. It is a collectable architectural treasure, a luxury mountain retreat with pedigree, provenance, and soul—ready for its next steward.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Contemporary Tri- Level Carport Spaces 0 Carport YN No Covered Spaces 0 Exterior Features Other Garage YN No Parking Features Gravel Parking Pad Patio And Porch Features Balcony Rear Porch Covered Deck Front Porch Roof Metal View Mountain(s) Panoramic Trees / Woods View YN Yes Waterfront Features None Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Appliances Built- In Refrigerator Washer / Dryer Stacked Dishwasher Free- Standing Electric Range Vented Exhaust Fan Basement Concrete Bathrooms Total Integer 5 Cooling Ceiling Fan(s) Electric Multi Units Zoned Cooling YN Yes Fireplace Features Den Living Room Masonry Stone Wood Burning Fireplace YN Yes Flooring Hardwood Heating Ductless Electric Zoned Heating YN Yes Interior Features Breakfast Bar Built-in Features Ceiling Fan(s) Dry Bar Double Vanity Entrance Foyer High Ceilings High Speed Internet Open Floorplan Pantry Walk- In Closet(s) Laundry Features Inside Lower Level Laundry Room Stacked Levels Three Or More

Property Features

Association Fee 500 Association Fee Frequency Annually Association YN Yes Community Features Trails / Paths Construction Materials Cedar Frame Glass Shingle Siding Direction Faces East Furnished Unfurnished Lease Considered YN No Lot Features Sloped Down Views Wooded City Lot New Construction YN No Property Sub Type Single Family Residence Property Sub Type Additional Single Family Residence Road Surface Type Asphalt Sewer Sewer Applied for Permit Septic Tank Tax Annual Amount 6540 Tax Lot 8 Tax Year 2026 Utilities Electricity Connected Fiber Optic Available Water Connected Water Source Public Zoning Description Residential

Listing provided courtesy of Carl Romberg of Christie's International Real Estate Highlands-Cashiers: 828-482-5022.


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