Private 2+ acre retreat just minutes from downtown Ellijay! This 3 bed, 2.5 bath ranch offers the perfect mix of privacy and convenience with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, and a double-sided fireplace as the centerpiece of the home. The kitchen features stainless appliances, gas range, wine cooler, ice machine, custom cabinetry, and two farmhouse sinks. Spacious one-level living with a private primary suite featuring its own fireplace, heated bathroom floors, oversized tiled shower, and walk-in closet. Bonus room off the kitchen is perfect for a den, office, or game room. Outside you'll find front and back decks, a stocked koi pond, wooded surroundings, a separate workshop/storage building with power, and a whole-house generator. A unique property with space, character, and room to enjoy North Georgia living for under 500k!