| Nestled along the Ellijay River in the coveted, gated Goose Island Hide Away community, this expanded mountain retreat offers the rare combination of acreage, privacy, & convenience between Blue Ridge and Ellijay. Set on 2.64 acres of gentle, usable land with beautiful hardwoods and easy community river access, the property feels like a private retreat, yet sits on all paved, wide community roads with underground utilities and is surrounded by neighboring million-dollar homes. The main residence is a warm, lodge-style home with pine interiors, a full finished basement, & generous square footage designed for comfortable full-time living or a luxurious mountain getaway. Multiple indoor and outdoor living areas flow to expansive decks & porches that overlook the wooded grounds, creating an inviting space for relaxing, entertaining, wildlife viewing or watching the seasons change. The full basement offers additional flexible living space ideal for media, game, or bunk areas, giving everyone room to spread out. A major value add is the oversized detached garage with an impressive finished upper-level studio apartment/guest suite/artist studio, complete with its own living, sleeping, & kitchenette-ready space. This separate suite is perfect for extended family, guests, or creative work, and pairs with the main home's generous heated square footage to offer significantly more space than many nearby properties.(over 3000 sqft) Outdoor lovers will appreciate the easy walk to the river, the usable acreage for gardening, fire pits, or pets, & the serene setting tucked back from the road. Goose Island's gated entry, wide paved roads, & attractive streetscape of high-end cabins & river homes create a polished yet relaxed community feel. With its combination of acreage, river access, paved & gated infrastructure, substantial square footage, detached garage, & private studio-style guest quarters, this property stands out as a premier offering in Cherry Log. |
