Lynn Kimball – Your Source for Highlands NC Real Estate
For over 30 years, Lynn Kimball has specialized in signature properties in the Highlands and Cashiers areas of Western North Carolina. The real estate choices here are endless; whether you are looking for a rustic mountain retreat, luxury estate home, golf and country club property, quaint cottage, or maintenance-free condo, Lynn can find the perfect signature property for you. As a broker with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Meadows Mountain Realty, let Lynn use her expertise and dedication to help you discover the unique mountain charm that is Highlands and Cashiers.
Take a tour of Highlands and Cashiers!
Steeped in history, Highlands and Cashiers offer a rare combination of scenic beauty, ideal climate, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities, all with a charming blend of cultural amenities, fine dining, specialty shops, and choice accommodations. Perhaps the greatest natural asset found in the area is the warm and welcoming spirit of its people.
Explore the Mountains of Western NC!
The Highlands-Cashiers area has much to offer. There are panoramic mountain views, waterfalls, lakes and streams, rolling hills, pasture land, or simply the beauty of a wooded forest. The many outdoor activities include golf and country clubs, tennis, nature tours, hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, repelling and snow skiing.
Visit our Recreation and Outdoor Activities section for more detailed information!
Visit Downtown Highlands
Within the five blocks of Main Street that make up the center of town, Highlands is a charming blend of city and country cultures. You will find antique and art galleries, specialty boutiques, fine jewelry, and local handicrafts. There are over twenty restaurants, and a wide array of accommodations including suite hotels, historic inns, rustic cabins and genteel bed and breakfasts. Cultural amenities abound including professional theatre, visual arts and much more. Click here for more...
Lake and Mountain Properties
The Highlands-Cashiers area offers a wide variety of real estate possibilities to meet the needs of any lifestyle. Whether you prefer to live in town, in a private getaway or a gated golf and country club community, we offer cottages, cabins, elegant mountain homes, large estates, condominiums, or the perfect home site for building a special mountain retreat
Contact us today to receive a buyers guide, or simply start your MLS property search here.
Golf and Country Club Properties
For golfers and tennis buffs, there are five private country clubs within close proximity of Downtown Highlands and several more near Cashiers and Sapphire. These communities feature lush mountain golf courses, clubhouses for social activities, private dining, tennis, and fitness centers. If you choose to live in the beauty and privacy a club community without indulging in the activities, most do not require club membership. Others offer membership even if you live elsewhere. Click here for more information.
Lynn's Blog
Highlands NC Homes, Curtains & Shades Frame Windows Curtains and shades frame windows and add design flare to Highland NC homes. Whether simple or ornate, window treatments can change the look and feel of any room. Understanding how to best compliment the style and design of a home and its rooms is important. While some homeowners have a natural eye for design, others require the help of a professional. An experienced Highlands NC REALTOR can help recommend local designers and window treatment experts to help you complete the design of your home. Windows are coveted Windows are a critical component of every Highlands NC home. In addition to letting in light, windows embrace the stunning views offered by our mountain setting. As such, how they are highlighted in a home is important. Nature and light are what is important to most homeowners and it is important how they are framed. […]
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Selling Highlands NC Real Estate? Make Needed Repairs Are you selling Highlands NC real estate? Make the needed repairs to your home. The reality is that items that need fixing will appear on a home inspection list. Additionally, potential buyers will notice obvious issues. Ultimately, fixing, repairing, and replacing can help a Highlands NC home for sale look its best when it hits the market. Assess the condition of a Highlands NC home Walk through a Highlands NC home prior to listing it. This is a great time to make notes on what is working, what needs attention, and how a home looks. In the end, your list will reveal which repairs and which will require a professional. Making repairs will pay off in the end. What to look for Surfaces in a home should be in good condition. This includes counters, walls, and floors. Walls should be free of […]
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Buying Highlands NC Real Estate, Project or Perfect? Buying Highlands NC real estate requires an understanding of what you are looking for and one question to ask is whether you are looking for a project or a perfect, move-in-ready home. It is a good question. After all, some buyers are looking for a home that can be renovated to suit their needs. However, others are certainly looking for an easy transition with no work needed. An experienced Highlands NC REALTOR will help buyers evaluate their needs. Renovations add time, costs, and stress It is important to recognize the time, money, and stress that can come along with a remodel. Hopefully, a fixer-upper can come with a lower price tag to make up for some of these accommodations. But to avoid these issues altogether, many buyers look for a move-in-ready home. While no perfect home exists it is certainly possible to […]
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