Higher Ground, palatial country estate located on a magnificent 27 acre mountaintop setting at 4,100 ft. elevation, offering a peaceful, quiet setting with 360 degree long ranging views of mountains, valleys & forest. Completely surrounding the property is over 9,000+ acres of permanent wilderness, under conservation easements, owned by The Nature Conservancy. The exceptional custom home, containing approximately 11,400 sq.ft., was built using finest quality materials and offers an expansive floor plan designed for entertaining. Breathtaking views from the many large windows, as well as from several decks & terraces. Quality features include heart pine floors, custom heart pine cabinetry, soaring ceilings as high as 16', huge gourmet kitchen & sitting room, 3 stone fireplaces, an elevator serving all 3 levels and new metal roof. A total of 8 bedrooms and 6.5 baths offer superb accommodations for extended family, friends or business associates. Abundant space for outdoor entertainment & recreational activity including pool & tennis court, sauna and skeet shooting range. Less than 10 miles to the famed Homestead Resort c.1766 nestled in the mountains of Hot Springs and only 2 miles to the Homestead Airport. May sell furnished.