In Highlands, the houses people remember are the ones where the view is part of everyday life.
At 70 Norton Court, that is exactly what defines the home. Whiteside Mountain fills the far wall of glass, giving the main living space a constant focal point that shifts with the light throughout the day. The 6,000-square-foot home, with four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths, sits within Cullasaja Club at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac.
What reads at first as a classic Highlands mountain house – stone, timber, and glass – quickly reveals a more deliberate composition. The great room rises nearly 25 feet, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, its face worked with a forged iron tree that climbs toward the ceiling. Exposed beams cross a tongue-and-groove ceiling, and seating gathers naturally toward both the fire and the view.
A built-in wine cabinet lines one wall, reinforcing how the room is used. In the dining area, the mountain is not background – it settles into the room, changing tone as the light moves from morning to evening.
The home is built for gathering without losing its sense of ease. Floor-to-ceiling cherry cabinetry, a professional stainless-steel range, and dramatically veined granite countertops are anchored by a painted blue-gray island with leather barstools where guests naturally gather. A windowed eat-in area with a built-in banquette looks into the trees.
Just beyond, an enclosed stone porch with a wood-burning fireplace offers a quieter place to settle in, while an open porch off the great room and a fire pit in the side yard extend the living space outdoors.
Upstairs is given over largely to private space. A second primary bedroom, additional guest suites, and a lofted living area allow for separation when needed, supported by a second laundry room.
Above the garage, a separate entertainment suite shifts the tone entirely. It features a carved mahogany billiards table, wet bar, and a dedicated home theater with ceiling projector, framed screen, and two rows of leather recliners. Evenings naturally move between the fire below and the media room above.
The primary suite remains on the main level, along with a private office and guest wing, keeping daily living grounded and accessible. An elevator connects the floors, adding a layer of ease that extends how the home can be used over time.
Set on approximately 1.6 acres, the property carries a sense of elevation and privacy that feels removed without being remote. In summer, the home sits within a canopy of green; in winter, the mountain sharpens into full view. Highlands is about a 12-minute drive – close enough to come and go with ease.
Within Cullasaja Club, access to golf, tennis, swimming, fitness, and lake amenities extends the experience beyond the house itself.
Offered fully furnished and priced at $5,250,000, the home is ready to be enjoyed from the moment of arrival, with the view of Whiteside Mountain becoming part of daily life.
The property is represented by Doug Treadwell, owner of Mountain Life Properties, a boutique luxury firm at 134 Maple Street in Highlands. Treadwell has spent 44 years in the real estate industry and opened Mountain Life Properties in 2017, focusing his practice on properties in the luxury market.
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