$265,000

Up around 3,500 feet, the air feels cooler, the woods feel a little quieter, and life seems to move at its own pace. Tucked into the mountains of Suches, this cozy retreat offers the kind of middle-of-nowhere feeling that makes it easy to understand why someone would come here just to get away. Mornings can start with coffee on the covered porch surrounded by trees, afternoons might mean spotting wildlife from the windows or heading out for a hike, and evenings have a way of ending around the tucked-away firepit or back on the porch as the woods settle in for the night. A nearby neighborhood access point connects to the Appalachian Trail, making it easy to trade a quiet day at home for miles on the trail whenever the mood strikes. Inside, warm wood accents and an updated kitchen carry the mountain character throughout, while an efficient layout makes the home feel comfortable, inviting, and easy to care for. Offered furnished with only a few personal exclusions, it's ready to settle into from day one, while a new roof, new septic system, and encapsulated, climate-controlled crawl space mean some of the less glamorous (but important) work has already been done. With no HOA or restrictions and short-term rentals allowed, it can just as easily become a full-time home, a place to escape for weekends and longer stays, or a turnkey mountain rental. Close to Blairsville and Lake Nottely, with Helen, Blue Ridge, Cleveland, wineries, and plenty of mountain adventures within reach when you feel like venturing out. Then again, once you're settled on the porch, you may be perfectly happy staying right where you are.