A PRIVATE MOUNTAIN RETREAT WITH CREEK & RIVER FRONTAGE-JUST MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY! Offered with 12 acres and the opportunity to purchase additional acreage-up to 76 acres total-this extraordinary Satterwhite Log Home delivers a rare combination of privacy, water, usable land, and convenient to town.The impressive 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath homes spans three finished levels and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the North Georgia mountains. Ellijay River frontage, a year-round flowing creek, multiple springs, open pasture, and wooded terrain create an unforgettable setting for gardening, exploring, or simply escaping it all. Step inside to a warm, all-wood interior featuring a welcoming foyer, soaring cathedral ceilings, exposed beams, and a dramatic wood-burning fireplace anchoring the great room. The well-appointed kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, pantry, and a convenient mudroom/laundry combination. Beautiful Blue Buggy wood accents add warmth and character throughout. The generously sized primary suite is located on the main level. Upstairs, two private ensuite bedrooms provide comfortable accommodations, and lg loft with view of the creek and pasture. The finished terrace level is ideal for entertaining, extended family, or guests, featuring a large family room with a gas-log fireplace, wet bar, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, and storage. Outdoor living is equally impressive, with a full wraparound porch and lower-level covered deck offering peaceful places to enjoy the sights and sounds of the surrounding landscape. Additional features include a two-car carport/portico, outbuilding, fenced dog area, underground power, fiber internet, private well, buried propane tank, and two HVAC systems. With no HOA and the flexibility to own anywhere from 12 to 76 acres, this is more than a mountain home-it is a private river retreat and a legacy property to be enjoyed for generations.