771 Country Club Dr, Highlands, NC 28741 listing details

This property is owned by The former First Lady of Georgia and wife of the late Carl Sanders, former Governor of Georgia . Enjoy the original artisan rock work flanking both the exterior and interior of this exquisite property. The home lends itself to a grand 'sporting lodge' with a substantial stone fireplace and custom wooden beams nicely anchoring the large open concept living room which flows into the: dining room, bar, card playing area and back porch. Updated solid cabinets are wonderfully accentuated by custom granite counters in this thoughtfully designed kitchen. The neutral c...olored large scale tile flooring in the kitchen adds to the overall great design of this home. With access to the club house directly across the street,this property makes country club living exceptionally easy - ride your golf cart across the street for:golf,croquet,a wonderful meal or a game of bridge. Wildcat Cliffs Country Club features a modern work out facility with: banks of premium work out machines, a fully enclosed pool, sauna, steam room, massage facility, and full time personal trainer. The Pro shop sells premium golf & croquet equipment along with many seasonal items and its professional staff is always ready to give a friendly lesson. The dining facilities are continually rated top in the area, and the newly added croquet facility is world class. Own a slice of history while enjoying a country club lifestyle. {excerpt from New Georgia Encyclopedia} Carl Sanders practiced law and began his political career in 1954, easily winning a seat in the Georgia house. Two years later he advanced to the state senate, where he quickly emerged as a leader. After a stint as Governor Ernest Vandiver's floor leader, he served two years as president pro tempore of the senate. Sanders defeated the former governor Marvin Griffin in the 1962 Democratic primary to become, at age thirty-seven, the nation's youngest governor. Show more