For many, the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau has become a haven for fine mountain living all year round. Whether it’s intended as a primary, secondary, or even third home, the entire Western North Carolina region attracts families from all across the nation with its enchanting mix of natural scenic wonders and small-town mountain charm.
Located right down the road, Cashiers serves as an extended community for Chinquapin homeowners. In town, boutiques and specialty shops await, featuring antiques, handcrafted furniture, art, and more. Local restaurants satisfy every taste, from gourmet to down home.
The eastern boundary of Chinquapin sits up against 6,700 acres of breathtaking forest known as Panthertown Valley. As part of the Nantahala National Forest, this vast wilderness area presents an intricate network of hiking trails, streams, and waterfalls—all in your own backyard.
Lake Glenville is a natural treasure located just a few miles away in the serene mountain rain forest, with the highest elevation of any lake east of the Mississippi. Pure, fresh water and 26 miles of inviting shoreline provide unlimited recreation for outdoor lovers: fishing, skiing, tubing, paddleboarding, swimming, hiking, and more.
Just a few minutes from downtown Cashiers, Ski Sapphire Valley provides the slopes and rental equipment for skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and winter zip lines.
Opening every November, the Highlands Ice-Skating rink is a wonderful family escape for beginners and seasoned skaters.
Located on a former horse farm, the Bascom Center for the Visual Arts in Highlands is a favorite attraction for children and adults, offering a rotation of visual art experiences to inspire and teach.
The entire region is filled with cascading waterfalls, scenic ridgelines, lush forest paths, and sweeping views that seem endless.
The Highlands-Cashiers plateau boasts some of the finest shopping in Western North Carolina, with a number of charming boutiques and curio shops that entice shoppers all year round.
From small boutique cafes offering eclectic fare to four-star, fine-dining cuisine, the Highlands-Cashiers region offers a delectable scattering of restaurants that rival much larger cities.
Greenville, SC: 1.5 hours
Atlanta, GA: 2 hours
Charlotte, NC: 3 hours
Columbia, SC: 3 hours
Nashville, TN: 5.5 hours
Asheville Regional Airport: 1 hour
Unlike most major home markets with skyrocketing real estate prices, Western North Carolina is a high-demand area with reasonable pricing—meaning buyers can get more bang for their buck on a luxury home with a spacious lot and sweeping views.
Unlike most major home markets with skyrocketing real estate prices, Western North Carolina is a high-demand area with reasonable pricing—meaning buyers can get more bang for their buck on a luxury home with a spacious lot and sweeping views.
Featuring mild weather and ever-changing views, the Highlands-Cashiers plateau is the ultimate destination for families seeking perfect conditions for their mountain getaway—no matter the time of year!
Featuring mild weather and ever-changing views, the Highlands-Cashiers plateau is the ultimate destination for families seeking perfect conditions for their mountain getaway—no matter the time of year!
Average Snow per Year: 11 inches
Average Days of Sunshine: 212
Summer High: 78 degrees
Winter Low: 25 degrees
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