$850,000

**CUSTOM-BUILT MOUNTAIN RETREAT WITH LONG-RANGE VIEW!** Built by premier builder Keith Sumner, this gorgeous custom home is filled with rustic charm, exceptional craftsmanship and character at every turn. A meandering driveway leads to a private 2+-acre setting with a beautiful long-range MOUNTAIN VIEW. Selling fully FURNISHED, the home showcases Sumner's signature heavy-timber details, extensive natural stonework, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and soaring ceilings. The impressive great room is anchored by a substantial stone fireplace, while the well-appointed kitchen features a huge custom stone entertaining bar with seating for eight or more. With **THREE fireplaces**, this home was designed for comfortable mountain living and entertaining in every season. Expansive covered and open porches extend the living space outdoors, including a welcoming outdoor fireplace overlooking the peaceful mountain setting. The home offers three bedrooms and three full baths, each bath featuring a custom stone shower. The finished terrace level provides a spacious second living and game room highlighted by another impressive stone fireplace. Recent improvements include fresh exterior stain, new decking and railings, and a new retaining wall. Additional features include a whole-house generator security system and two HVAC systems. Located between Ellijay and Blue Ridge with all paved roads in desirable Buckhorn Estates, residents enjoy high-speed internet, cable TV and low HOA fees of only $225 per year. Community amenities include a county-owned river park, an eight-acre fishing lake and convenient golf-cart access to Whitepath Golf Course, an 18-hole public course. Just 10 minutes from town, this exceptional property offers the perfect balance of accessibility, privacy and mountain serenity. Ideal as a full-time residence or private second home. **No short-term rentals permitted.**