$547,500

There are places where the mountains are something you visit, and others where they simply become part of everyday life. Here, mornings can start on the covered porch with a year-round mountain view, afternoons can wander across more than 7 acres toward Miller Cove Branch, and beyond your own property lies more than 87,000 acres of U.S. Forest Service land. A mix of open ground and mature woods gives you room to garden, keep animals, or simply enjoy the space and privacy as it is, while the wraparound porch offers plenty of places to slow down and take it all in. Inside, the home feels warm and comfortable, with 9-foot ceilings, a wood-burning stone fireplace, and windows that bring the mountain view into the living room. Recent updates throughout give the home a refreshed feel, including an inviting kitchen designed for gathering around the custom island. Both bedrooms and baths are on the main level, making everyday living easy, while downstairs adds a flex room, partial bath, and an impressive 2-car garage with workshop space and exterior access. With no HOA, short-term rentals permitted, and Blairsville less than 10 miles away, there is plenty of freedom in how this property can be enjoyed - whether that means putting down roots, keeping a place to return to in the mountains, or sharing it with others. It's a home with room to live a little differently, slow down a little more, and begin a new chapter of your own!