Introducing 596 Moorewood Circle - the quintessential mountain home! This thoughtfully designed classic was constructed from site built wood & stone materials by the legendary Highlands builder, Dead Eye Potts, almost 40 years ago. It was exquisitely maintained by the original owner & is available to the NC marketplace for the first time ever. The homestead consists of 2 adjacent lots w/ over 800 feet of street frontage on Moorewood Circle. Approach the home via 100 yards of private lane & find privacy, pastoral serenity, & peace of mind on 3 acres atop Sassafras Knob. Upon arrival you will find a spacious, light-filled sanctuary ready for immediate move in. The house was recently updated to comport to modern living preferences, including: Four grand bedroom suites (including master) w/ private baths & ample closet space located in each corner of the main level (perfect for golfing foursomes) - Hardwood floors refinished throughout - Pine paneled walls fully repainted-Solid, ruff-hewn ceiling beams fully refinished - Chef-grade kitchen appliances newly installed - Original butcher block kitchen counters completely refinished - Classic farms sinks and polished nickel fixtures throughout - New French doors & transoms the length of the vaulted-ceiling great room w/ stunning 180-degree views of the mountains to the north. Explore the site to uncover winding paths amongst a fern laced forest hidden behind walls of rhododendrons. Also discover the trail to "Cocktail Rock", a custom stone patio built adjacent to a naturally exposed slab of Highlands rock leading downhill to a stone pond feature w/ seasonal views of the southern valley. Come meet the finest, and newest, time-honored home on the Highlands Country Club campus!