About this home

Through the private, double gated driveway, Chateau de Cheminees is a spectacular European-inspired estate in the heart of Highlands, set on 3.36 acres and comprising a three-bedroom main residence and two-bedroom guest house with loft. With grand entertaining spaces, exceptional craftsmanship, exquisite gardens, and resort-style amenities, it combines the romance of a French country estate with the comforts of mountain living. The main residence showcases impressive scale and richly detailed interiors, with six fireplaces across the property. A dramatic double-height living room provides an expansive gathering space, while the spectacular sunroom creates indoor-outdoor living through large disappearing pocket doors. The space includes a grill, oven, beverage cooler, dining area, fireplace, and seating area with Scalamandre upholstery. The striking gourmet kitchen features a barrelled mosaic-tile ceiling, top-of-the-line appliances throughout, and a seating area with a fireplace. A separate butler kitchen, wine cellar, dining room, office, laundry room, exercise room, and powder room add functionality. The luxurious main-level primary suite includes his-and-hers spa-style bathrooms and custom cedar walk-in closets. Features include a walk-in shower, a grotto-stone-style shower, and a sunken tub overlooking the gardens. Upstairs are two charming guest suites plus a storage room. A magical guest house has two ensuite bedrooms, a full apartment-sized kitchen, a powder bathroom, a dining area, a living room, a laundry, and a loft accessed via ship-style stairs. A fireplace, elevator, and covered porch with an additional fireplace complete this retreat. An elegant porte-cochere connects the residences. A three-car garage and an additional guest garage provide parking and storage. Extensively landscaped grounds feature mature trees, stone walls and paths, a rose garden, a koi pond with a waterfall, an expanded deck, a heated spa, a unique exterior pool bathroom, a stone patio, a private nature trail, and gorgeous flowers at every turn. Architectural details include handcrafted tiles, reclaimed timber, custom cabinetry, and antique furnishings throughout. Offered furnished, with some exclusions. A rare blend of European grandeur, in-town convenience, total privacy, guest accommodations, and resort-style outdoor living, Chateau de Cheminees is an extraordinary estate for sophisticated living.

Facts and features

Schools

• Highlands School

  elementary · K-12 · 1.1 mi

  6

• Macon Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 11.2 mi

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• Mountain View Intermediate School

  elementary · 5-6 · 11.3 mi

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• Franklin High

  high · 9-12 · 12.7 mi

  5

• South Macon Elementary

  elementary · K-4 · 11.6 mi

  5

• Bartram Academy

  high · 9-12 · 11.7 mi

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Price history

• Aug 20, 2026 · Listed$13,500,000
• Oct 18, 2009 · Listing Removed$1,495,000
• Sep 25, 2009 · Price Changed$1,495,000
• May 19, 2009 · Relisted$1,637,500
• May 5, 2009 · Listing Removed$1,637,500
• Mar 13, 2009 · Listed$1,637,500
• Apr 2, 2008 · Sold$1,450,000

Tax history

• 2025$19,505 tax · $4,954,080 assessed
• 2024$19,505 tax · $4,954,080 assessed
• 2023$19,493 tax · $4,954,080 assessed
• 2022$13,210 tax · $2,234,050 assessed
• 2021$13,210 tax · $2,234,050 assessed
• 2020$12,645 tax · $2,234,050 assessed
• 2019$12,632 tax · $2,234,050 assessed
• 2018$10,363 tax · $1,960,330 assessed

Home value

$8,832,209

• Quantarium$8,832,209
• Cotality$12,257,600

Where it is