Custom-built mountain home designed for comfortable full-time living in one of the area's most desirable gated communities just outside Murphy, NC and only minutes to Blairsville, GA -- featuring convenient main-level living and high-speed fiber optic internet. The neighborhood offers wide paved roads and a beautiful community pavilion with a stacked stone fireplace, creating a wonderful gathering place for residents. Thoughtfully positioned on the lot to take advantage of passive solar heating and cooling, the home also features spray foam insulation for exceptional energy efficiency and year-round comfort. This well-designed home offers 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main level, along with the laundry room and an attached one-car garage for easy everyday living. Inside you will find gleaming hickory hardwood floors, a cozy pellet stove in the living room for chilly mountain evenings, and a wonderful open kitchen with custom cabinetry and a breakfast island. The dining nook bump-out captures beautiful mountain views. Outdoor living is just as inviting with both a screened porch and covered porch on the main level, plus a full-length patio on the terrace level. The finished terrace level provides exceptional additional space including a large craft or family room, den/sitting area, spacious office with storage, and a full bath -- perfect for guests, hobbies, or working from home. Additional highlights include upgraded windows and doors and quality custom construction rarely found in today's market. A perfect home for retirees or anyone wanting the convenience of main-level living with plenty of extra space for guests, hobbies, or office space.