Sapphire’s The Divide is sky-high heaven. Its trails connect to habitat, haven, and home. It’s where trail heads originate, joining hiking paths over hundreds of acres through Panthertown, Bald Rock, The Divide, and as far as your boots will take you.
When you approach 176 Panthertown Trail, Sapphire, you’re received by a graveled loop driveway and columns crafted of regional stone. There are 3 consummate buildings: the main house, the garage, and the guesthouse. Adjacent is a pet pen and a get-together area for parties, visiting, chilling, and barbecuing.
A stream trickles over mossy rocks, making its way to a charming pond. Boulders are scattered inventively on the grounds. Amidst all these visual enchantments are two spirited, hand-sculpted horses.
The home itself has had only two owners of its thus-far 3 decades. Proprietors were dedicated stewards of both dwelling and land. The estate’s maintenance is immaculate.
Before entering the living areas, a tip of the hat to the garage. It’s attractive, a bit man-cave-ish, and orderly, as though classic cars were living guests.
By the time the home’s main entry door is open, jaws drop. Beth Townsend, the McKee Group at Sotheby’s International Realty listing agent, says, “This beautiful home offers a whole world of possibilities to play with!”
Let’s start with the view. Oh, my, the vistas. They are aimed southeast, the direction pointed straight at magical. Sights are perfectly-framed through all major room windows. It’s like having a life-size Blue Ridge Mountain coffee table book in your home, only you have the whole real-deal range.
At 176 there’s a compendium of everything a mountain home requires. The interior is a beautiful blend of pine, wormy chestnut, and stone. V-beams dominate the open areas. Overall décor has touches of rustic-modern, mid-century, and Adirondack. Bottom line: a timeless design.
While there are three generous and dedicated bedrooms in the main house, there are several other large common room areas: a sunroom, a great room, a den, and exercise rooms. One of everyone’s favorite is the Master bathroom stone and a stone-soaking tub.
I asked Beth what words she found most descriptive of the home/property. She hit every mark: “Stately, Settled, Peaceful, Private, Traditional, Solid.”
There is so much more to see and experience of this quintessential mountain home. Contact Beth Townsend at (828) 421-6193 for a personal tour, or email her at: beth@cashiers.com for more info.
See additional photos of this property on pages 140–143 of this issue.
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