Issue #8
GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & LAKES REGIONAL GUIDE™ The Official Voice of The Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS®
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CUTE AS CAN BE COTTAGE. Close to town yet tucked away on private wooded tract, close to Lake BR, Toccoa River & historic downtown area. 2BR/1BA, cozy layout, granite kitchen counters, stack stone gas FP, HW floors, huge sunroom and delightful loft area, large rocking chair covered porch w/level entry for easy access from circle driveway w/plentiful parking, workshop/storage building in back yard, low maintenance natural landscape, wood & drywall interior for rustic yet light and airy interior. Great starter home, weekend getaway or retirement. Perfect rental potential. Priced to sell! MLS 216112. $89,900.
LOOK NO FURTHER! Secluded cabin borders USFS AND deeded Lake Blue Ridge frontage! Seasonal Mtn & Lake Views could be full time with vista pruning. Rock FP and cathedral ceilings in great room. Open country kitchen, large master w/full bath, walk in closet & private covered porch. 2nd BR on main level w/2 additional BRs in finished basement. Plenty of storage space. wrap-around decks on main level & spacious patio w/hot tub deck on terrace level. Generous lot adjoins 100+ acres of USFS for privacy! Deeded Lake Blue Ridge frontage just a stones throw away. Well maintained & move in ready! MLS 210997. $198,850.
GRAND HOME ON 50 PRISTINE ACRES with Black Ankle Creek running through. Surrounded by USFS! Located in the Aska Adv Area, yet minutes from downtown Blue Ridge, Lake BR & Toccoa River, 4BR/5.5BA, generous & well planned layout, soaring ceilings w/added custom touches throughout, top of the line cabinetry, fixtures & appliances, amenities galore include 3+car garage, large wrap porches, huge inground pool w/patio, tree-lined concrete drive entrance to sprawling pastures & wooded acres overlooking mountains & creek. What more you could possibly desire! MLS 210390. $1,685,000.
AMAZING RIVER FRONTAGE on the COOSAWATTEE RIVER. Listen to the majestic roaring waters from this 4BR/3BA log sided cabin. Lightfilled, open floor plan w/soaring cathedral ceilings; large porches & wrap around decks, wood floors, Rock FP & loads of charm. Full fin. basement offers add. BR/BA & lg. recreation rm/den w/ walk out basement to the fire pit at the water’s edge. Private balcony from master BR is the perfect place to wind down before bed. UNPARALLELED RIVER FRONTAGE W/ NO HOMES ON OPPOSITE BANK…JUST LUSH RHODODENDRONS & MOUNTAIN LAUREL! Great rental history. MLS#216208. $324,900.
NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE ASKA ADVENTURE AREA BUILT BY ONE OF N. GA’S PREMIER BUILDERS! 3BR/3BA “PROW-FRONT” W/SPECTACULAR YR.-RND. MTN. VIEWS, near Toccoa River, Lake Blue Ridge, & Aska Trails. Great Rm. w/ cath. clngs., “Wall of Glass” to take in the great views, rock FP. FULL FIN. BSMT. offers add. BR, BA & Recreation Rm/Den w/ gas log rock FP. Large covered porch w/ EXTERIOR ROCK FP is the perfect “party spot” for entertaining w/ wrap-around decks. Master suite w/private balcony, double vanities, walk in tiled shower & jetted tub. Chock full of builder’s upgrades!! MLS#216688. $339,000.
ASKA ADVENTURE PROW FRONT CABIN. New construction - 2BR/2BA lodge style cabin in highly sought after area near the Toccoa River & Lake Blue Ridge for those who love adventures in “the great outdoors”. Full unfinished basement stubbed for 3rd BA offers great future expansion plans of additional BR/BA & rec. rm/den w/ daylight walk out basement. Lg covered porch features outdoor living area w/ rock FP & wrap around decks. Great rm w/vaulted ceilings, massive rock FP, custom wood floors, spacious open living plan. Great views! Located in upscale Raccoon Ridge. Tiled walk in shower, granite countertops plus upgrades & extras galore! MLS#216631. $299,900.
recent price reduction
drastically reduced
THIS CHARMING & COZY CABIN is nestled on a generous wooded tract in quaint paved community, just minutes from historic downtown Blue Ridge, Lake Blue Ridge, Toccoa River & more! 3BR/3BA home offers layered mountain views and easy access, yet private - can’t even see another cabin! Features include soaring ceilings, oversized wrap porches, screened porch & terrace level patio with hot tub, stone woodburning fireplace warms the main area & gas log fireplaces adorn the bedrooms. Full finished terrace level & large loft offer extra sleeping areas or use as office, den, recreation room & more. Gentle landscape is great for outdoor entertaining, complete with fire pit. Great rental potential! MLS 214528. $257,500.
RE-LOCATE OR VACATE TO THE MOST DESIRED LOCATION, having the most gorgeous, serene setting in the midst of the North GA Mountains and surrounded by the Aska Adventure opportunities of the Toccoa River, hiking, USFS, & Lake Blue Ridge. This cabin is located in the most sought after area and offers more than words can describe! Amazing landscaping, 2 Master Suites, separate dining, TV/Theatre room, loft/bonus room, security system, private entrance gate, quality construction & well maintained, spacious floor plan, and VIEWS…VIEWS…UNBELIEVABLE VIEWS!!! Gentle level driving access. Furniture is negotiable, but not included. Adjacent 3.4 acres also available!!! MLS205295. $319,500.
83 Blue Ridge Overlook Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Professional Realty Group
706-258-3407
Nathan Fitts 706-455-9968 www.NathanFitts.com
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As we go rushing through winter and right into spring, we’re finding an influx of buyers visiting and buying in our mountain and lake region. As REALTORS®, we are governed by the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Professional Standards and Ethics guidelines. It’s important for you to know with whom you are working, as not every real estate agent is a REALTOR®. REALTORS® continuously strive to become and remain informed on issues affecting real estate, and as educated professionals, we willingly share this knowledge with our buyers and sellers. REALTORS® take steps through the enforcement of NAR’s Code of Ethics to eliminate practices that might discredit the real estate profession in any way. Through a signed “Buyer’s Agreement”, REALTORS® commit to protect and promote the buyer’s interest. REALTORS® may, however, represent both Seller and Buyer in the same transaction after full disclosure to both parties. REALTORS® have an obligation to treat both parties honestly in a non-agency capacity. REALTORS® are your best resource on affordable housing. Remember, we are having a “SALE”, with both low prices and low interest rates! If you’ve ever thought of owning a home in the mountains, now is the time to work with one of our local REALTORS® Happy House Hunting!!!
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Call Today for Anew Tomorrow Anew Era Realty 828-644-0974 & Storage 800-745-5030 5361 Hwy. 294, Murphy, NC 28906 Email: anew@brmemc.net Website: www.anewerarealty.com
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Joe Jones
REALTOR®
Serving North Carolina, Georgia & Tennessee
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE! Own this 4BR/3.5BA home on beautiful Lake Appalachia. Comes completely furnished, just move right in! There is 50 ft of Lake Frontage with boat dock. This amazing home can be yours for $469,000. MLS 216715.
PRIVATE 3.5± ACRES! Right off main road, but totally private. Plenty of room to do as you please. Easy RV Access and turn around room. Only $89,900 MLS 211715.
FULL FINISHED BASEMENT WITH FAMILY ROOM! 3BD/2BA with convenient location and nice mountain view. Don’t miss out on your chance to own the home of your dreams. Call JOE Today! MLS 206100 $299,000.
THE PERFECT CABIN IN THE WOODS! Wooded 0.61+/- Acre Lot in Hiwassee Dam. Great porch to enjoy watching the wildlife from. Home has heat pump, but set up for wood burning stove! Call Joe for all the details. MLS 207900. $95,900.
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Private 4BR/3BA home with finished basement on 4.69 acres with some pasture. New metal roof, new wood floors, and new cabinets. Must see at $250,000. MLS 215567.
CEDAR HOME WITH CREEK all on 1.25 +/- AC. Beautiful yard and great garden spot. This 3BD/2.5BA has everything you need to live your mountain dream. Go play all day in Cherokee and drive back home in less than an hour! $249,000 MLS 213330.
RUSTIC CABIN NEAR TWO LAKES! Walk out the door and be boating or swimming in Hiawassee or Apalachia Lake in less than 15 Minutes! This cute 2BD/1BA has lots of charm. Would make a great cabin rental or hunting/fishing cabin. Only $44,500 MLS 198791.
UNRESTRICTED 2.61 ACRES with small creek. This is a great buy for only $12,000. Priced to sell quickly! MLS 215530.
Acreage
TN Acreage 1.43 acres $12,000 TN Acreage 7.61 acres $62,000 Hwy 64 W 4.09 acres $49,900 Blackhawk Circle 1.54 acres $15,900 TN Acreage 5.58 acres $45,000
Hwy 64 frontage, 1 acre, $18,000 15 acres, $95,000 20 acres $150,000 17 acres $125,000 8 acres borders USFS $50,000 Mobile home lots $19,000
Storage Rentals 8 x 10 $35 10 x 20 $75
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401 NC Hwy 69 Hayesville, NC 28904
OLD WORLD COUNTRY CHARM remodeled for today’s living. 3BR/2BA w/original HW floors, updated tile baths, modernized kitchen, keeping room w/FP, 4.29 acres w/big mountain & lake views. Close to Hayesville or Hiawassee. $179,000. MLS 216473
HOME ON THE RANGE. Riding trails, barns, clubhouse…everything a horse lover needs! 4+BRs on 3 finished levels. HW floors, large great room, office, loft, cathedral ceilings, stone FP, decks, views, & within walking distance to equestrian amenities. $324,000. MLS 216808
SPECTACULAR LAKEFRONT SETTING. 128+/- ft of deep water frontage, private dock & long range mtn views. 4BR, decks, 2FP, almost-finished basement w/private entrance. T&G ceilings, large master w/private bath. Great water & picturesque setting. $685,000. MLS 216348.
RUSTIC CEDAR HOME. Dramatic views of the lake & mtns. 3 acres w/gated entrance. Main house has 2 finished levels, 2 FPs, new appliances, wrap decks, 2-car garage. 3rd building w/workshop, separate living quarters, 2BR, kitchen, LR & wood stove. Also a cedar designed barn. $359,900. MLS 213180
COUNTRY COTTAGE with seasonal mtn views. Perfect getaway retreat, unrestricted 1.16 acre tract. Full basement with full bath. Owners had started to finish, now ad your finishing touch. A great buy! $74,900. MLS 212497
Rustic home w/long range panoramic mtn views of 2 states. 3-stories, laundry w/closets & storage, kitchen w/loads of cabinets, breakfast bar, stone FP, finished basement, mature landscaping, and completely furnished! $229,000. MLS 210859
YOUR OWN PARK IN A COUNTRY SETTING. 3.55 acre at the end of the road, 2-car detached garage w/workshop, 2 levels of parking, generator, HW floors, BR/BA on each level, office area, den, FP, deeded access to the river w/picnic area, mature landscaping w/fruit trees, large deck & MORE! Additional acreage available. $199,900. MLS 214429
private paradise in the mtns. Panoramic lake & mtn views, deeded boat slip. Full covered deck & gazebo, Master BR with walk-in closets, open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Low maintenance yard, finished basement with family room, bath, 2 large BRs, laundry & bonus storage room. $249,900. MLS 214416
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THIS RUSTIC DESIGN CABIN overlooks a small pond, has mature hardwoods and a meandering branch. Private yet close to town. Master on main level, loft BR w/full BA. Completely furnished, move in ready! $99,500. MLS 206448
Hiawassee Realty
224 Chatuge Way Hiawassee, GA 30546
P.J. McClure 706.897.4550 1-800-950-4183
www.LakeChatuge.com
LAKE CHATUGE! Huge price reduction on this large 3BR/3.5BA home. Spacious rooms, light & open, wood floors, FP, screened porch, beautifully wooded lot, convenient location, dock included. $378,300. MLS#208459.
WALK TO THE RIVER! 3BR/3BA cabin, close to Hiawassee and Lake Chatuge! Big screened porch, metal roof, rock fireplace, and a recreation room! This is your place for Summer Fun! Short sale. $219,900. MLS#216693.
REAL LOG CABIN! 3BR/2BA, all wood interior, granite kitchen countertops, security system, 3-car garage, outdoor fireplace, large fenced back yard. Excellent location, just minutes to town! $195,000. MLS#214570.
BEST PRICED LAKE ACCESS LOT ON LAKE CHATUGE WITH DEEDED DOCK SLIP. Perfect homesite, nice lake and mountain view, intown location w/city water and sewer available. Owner/agent. $49,900. MLS#214060.
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF BELL & EAGLE MOUNTAINS from the front porch of this 3BR/2BA home in desirable neighborhood! Great room w/lots of glass, spacious master, ample storage, central vacuum, oversized double garage. $184,900. MLS#214119.
RIVERFRONT CABIN! 3BR/2.5BA. Perfect vacation getaway! River access, pool & fitness center. Vaulted ceiling, rock fireplace, new appliances, wood & tile floors, bonus room/office on main level. Easy access and minutes from Hiawassee! $136,900. MLS#216421.
YOUR DREAM HOME IN GATED TENNIS & SWIM COMMUNITY! 4BR/3.5BA custom home w/ 4+ car garage. Décor appliances, central vacuum, security system, Napoleon fireplace, & every imaginable upgrade and convenience! Buy now & finish yourself! $525,000. MLS#212949.
COZY 2BR/2BA CABIN in private wooded setting! Open floor plan, central HVAC, wood-burning fireplace, metal roof, large wrap-around covered porch to enjoy the mountain views, furnishings available! $159,500. MLS#215884.
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Monkey Bread
Ingredients • 3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuit dough • 1 cup white sugar • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup margarine • 1 cup packed brown sugar • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional) • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 cup butter, softened • 1/2 cup peanut butter • 1/2 cup white sugar • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 egg Directions • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees • 1 cup quick cooking oats C). Grease one 9 or 10 inch tube/Bundt® pan. • 3 tablespoons butter, softened 2. Mix white sugar and cinnamon in a plastic • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar bag. Cut biscuits into quarters. Shake 6 to • 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 8 biscuit pieces in the sugar cinnamon mix. • 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream Arrange pieces in the bottom of the prepared pan. Continue until all biscuits are coated and Directions placed in pan. If using nuts and raisins, arrange 1. In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/2 cup peanut butter, them in and among the biscuit pieces as you white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add egg go along. and beat well. 3. In a small saucepan, melt the margarine with 2. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking the brown sugar over medium heat. Boil for 1 soda, baking powder, and salt. Add these dry minute. Pour over the biscuits. ingredients to the creamed mixture. Stir. Add 4. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oatmeal and stir. for 35 minutes. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a plate. Do not cut! 3. Drop by teaspoons onto greased baking sheet, and press each mound down with a fork The bread just pulls apart. to form 1/4 inch thick cookies. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes, or until cookies are a light brown. 4. To Make Filling: Cream 3 tablespoons butter or margarine with the confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, and the cream. Spread filling onto half of the cooled cookies, then top with the other half to form sandwiches.
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Sherry McGregor, Owner/Broker
(828) 837-0424
5593 Hwy W64 • Murphy, NC 28906 (800) 380-6806 • Cell: (828) 735-3041 www.timberwoodmtn.com sam@timberwoodmtn.com
Professionalism with a Personal Touch $169,900
3BR/3BA HOME ON BEAUTIFUL LOT with long range views. Fireplace with gas logs, suite addition on back, wrap around decking, level entry, T&G ceiling in great room. Viewing by appointment only. Call today to see this lovely home, priced great! Owner motivated!
$119,900
2BR/1BA COUNTRY-STYLE HOME on unrestricted property. Large yard for the children to play, garden spot, convenient location, carport, storage buildings & nice patio area for grilling. $164,900
$90,000
GREAT BUY! Neat cabin on a nice lot. 2BR/2BA, open great room w/handicap access. Beautiful wrap-around deck, prefab gas logs, internet available, community water & appliances included.
$147,500
2BR HOME w/additional sleeping loft. Log and wood siding, wood interior, fireplace with gas logs, covered porch, fully furnished! By appointment only! Possible owner financing to the right qualified buyer!
$89,900
$3,000/acre
69.13 +/- ACRES. Unrestricted, wooded & views! Paved road frontage being established at present by State. Water everywhere, with an abundance of branches and springs on this awesome property. Priced right at $3,000/acre.
2BR/2BA WOOD-SIDED CHALET w/full unfinished walk-out basement. Wood floors, great room w/T&G ceiling, stone FP w/gas logs, covered porch & open deck. Priced to sell! Also available for 6-9 month lease at $750/month.
3BR/2BA OLDER FARM-STYLE HOME on 3 +/- unrestricted acres. Plenty of room, private, outside building & carport. Lots of potential. $38,500-$79,500
RECENTLY REDUCED$129,900 NEW ADORABLE LOG & WOOD-SIDED CABIN. Beautiful level lot w/private pond. Private well, Tennessee field stone FP, kitchen w/bay window & rich warm wood tones throughout. Great starter home or getaway location!
REDUCED$169,900
RECENTLY REDUCED $199,900
OWN YOUR OWN DINER and restaurant equipment. Established location for years. Plenty of storage & possibilities. Needs some TLC. Call for more details. Presently houses a BBQ business known as Bubba’s.
BEAUTIFUL 3BR/3BA HOME. Single level, gated community, u/g power, community water, paved roads & drive, FP, screened & covered porch, and wood floors in great room. Comfortable and spacious. Presently Leased. $47,500
TWO LOTS AVAILABLE in prestigious Wolf Mountain Development. Great view possible, nice shoulder ridge area for possible building sites. 2.64+/- acres with septic permit obtained for only $38,500. Another great buy 5.21 +/acres with septic permit obtained and long range mountain views. Nice corner lot with house site started and access available. Only $79,500. Outstanding buys on this properties…Don’t miss out!
$79,900
$99,500 ADORABLE, SERENE LOCATION. Wooded lot, community water, stone FP, wood floors & fenced in yard. Great community w/access privileges to several community lakes. Great getaway place or starter home. Presently leased. REDUCED $59,900
sold JUST LISTED! Refurbished single wide mobile on 13.26 +/- acres. Beautiful property, great views! Out of town away from it all. Priced to sell!
RECENTLY REDUCED! This conveniently located parcel of land containing 11.75+/- acres is waiting for the right buyer. Immediately off a paved state maintained road, within close distance to the hospital, gym, college and folk school.
NOW RENTING STORAGE UNITS, CALL FOR VIEWING OR PRICING!
GREAT HOME! 2BR/2BA doublewide on permanent foundation. Extra area off LR for dining room or other room, FP w/gas logs, utility room & appliances. Private location w/community water & large deck.
We do long and short term property management, too! Call today for more information! GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & LAKES REGIONAL GUIDE™
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828-389-8631 800-845-2067
REAL ESTATE, Inc.
www.mtnstreams.com realestate@mtnstreams.com US 64 on the By-Pass PO Box 148 • Hayesville, NC 28904
Serving Western North Carolina & Northern Georgia
IMMACULATE HOME with smashing long range views, fireplace, hardwood floors, covered and open decks, lovely 1 acre lot with terraced vegetable garden/fruit trees/load of perennials, large detached garage with a greenhouse, Clay County schools, 2BR/3BA, home office, game room, DSL, only minutes from town. $169,500. MLS#215794.
USABLE ACREAGE with frontage on noisy rocky bottom creek, mountain views possible. Very rustic cabin on 3.94 acres. More acreage available. $79,900. MLS#216638.
PRIVATE WOODED LOT w/picturesque 3BR/3BA mountain cabin. Public utilities, year round mountain views, 1.08 acre lot, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, hi-speed internet, tree house for the younger set! $175,000. MLS#210758.
COMMERCIAL SPACE in quaint, HISTORIC downtown area perfect for small business or office. Great visibility, flexible floor plan, 12 ft ceilings. C/H/A, lots of storage. $129,900. MLS#207357.
LOW MAINTENANCE HOME in private spot in the Tusquittee Valley. Covered porch, wood-burning fireplace, garage, private well, & unfinished full basement with expansion potential. The price is right! $104,900. MLS#216683.
OWN BOTH SIDES OF THE CREEK. Authentic log home on 2.93 acres in a secluded location. Wood-burning fireplace, professionally decorated w/furnishings available, & master suite with living area. Covered decks overlook rushing bold mountain creek. Private well. REDUCED! $239,000. MLS#197940.
READY TO DOWN SIZE? Great townhouse with lake access in lake front community. Master BR/BA on main floor, fireplace in living room, screened porch with removable custom canvas and plastic panels to expand living area in cool weather. DSL available. REDUCED TO SELL! $43,500. MLS#202632.
OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE. River Ridge Estates, convenient to Murphy or Hayesville. Easy laying lots in an end of the road subdivision. Deeded well rights, hardwoods with possible mountain, lake and river views. Lots start at $14,900. MLS#215672.
GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD in Tusquittee Valley. Private 2BR home on 4 +/- gentle acres, noisy rushing creek, 2-car garage, plenty of garden space, lovely views, & easy access. Imagine the possibilities! $149,900. MLS#215085.
REAL LOG CABIN in Fires Creek area. 2BR/2BA home on 4.85 gentle acres, long range views, 3 camper sites with electric/water. Close to Wildlife area. Gas log fireplace. $139,900. MLS#216165.
AMAZING 1.6 ACRE LOT on beautiful Tusquittee Creek. 518 ft of creek frontage wraps around two sides of the property, great year-round mountain views, perfect for your retirement dreams. $129,900. MLS #216015.
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It’s Winter. What to do in the Mountains… Hiking in the Mountains – It may be cold outside, but don’t let that stop you from hiking our beautiful mountain trails. Hiking the Appalachian Trail is serious business for many, but others like a quicker hike. One of those quick hikes could take you to the Fall Branch Waterfalls up the Benton MacKaye Trail. Here you’ll find a double waterfall. The hike to the falls and back takes about 30 minutes. In Blue Ridge, follow Aska Road south for about eight miles then turn right on a paved road. You will see the Toccoa Riverside Restaurant on the left. The trailhead is approximately three miles on the right. 15th Annual Blue Ridge Writers Conference - The 2012 Blue Ridge Writers’ Conference will be held the last weekend of March 30th and 31st in Blue Ridge, Georgia, at The Art Center. A reception that will be open to the public will be held Friday, March 30th, and will feature a book fair where local authors will have books available for sale. Get all the info here: www.blueridgewritersconference.com Try relaxing… in a Mountain Cabin, a Bed and Breakfast, or a room at one the local resorts – North Georgia has some of the most unique lodging in the south. Rent a mountain cabin, B&B, or resort room by the day or week. There’s something available for every price range. For information on renting a room, cabin, or B&B, just visit the Chamber of Commerce site for one of the following counties: Towns, Union, Fannin, GilmerGA, or Cherokee and Clay-NC. Hiawassee - Blue Ridge Live Music Scene - The live music scene has really grown in the mountains. Check out one
of these many locations for some great entertainment: In Blue Ridge - Blue Ridge Community Theater; the Whistlestop Grille; Christie Lees Courtyard Grille, and The Vine. In Hiawassee – Café Portofino has dinner and a movie every Thursday and live entertainment on weekends; and don’t forget the various concerts held at the Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee. Scenic Mountain Drives – Just need to get away from it all for a day or two? Don’t forget that a drive through the mountains just might be what the doctor order to clear your mind and slow things down a bit. The mountains are still beautiful in the winter, with frost and snow capped mountains running from the mountains in Georgia to North Carolina. Many shops and restaurants are open in the winter for you to stop and visit as you travel the mountain roads.
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NICE & GENTLY USED 2/2 CABIN with several porches, including one screened, overlooking fantastic view. This little gem is in a gated community with public water, pools, parks, tennis and much more. Easy finish basement with drive under garage. Very nice cabin. $165,000. MLS 216559.
NEW PRICE! 4/3 home less than five miles from the boat dock & beach at Carter’s Lake. Hardwoods, tile, metal roof, all appliances including washer/dryer. Terrace level is finished with bonus room, 2BRs, bath & workshop in garage. Immaculate home. Move in ready. Owner Financing Available. $159,999. MLS 215008.
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Ruins in Georgia Mountains show evidence of Maya Connection By
Richard Thornton
Architecture & Design Examiner
Archaeological zone 9UN367 at Track Rock Gap, near Georgia’s highest mountain, Brasstown Bald, is a half mile (800 m) square and rises 700 feet (213 m) in elevation up a steep mountainside. Visible are at least 154 stone masonry walls for agricultural terraces, plus evidence of a sophisticated irrigation system and ruins of several other stone structures. Much more may be hidden underground. It is possibly the site of the fabled city of Yupaha, which Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto failed to find in 1540, and certainly one of the most important archaeological discoveries in recent times. BLAIRSVILLE, GA (December 21, 2011) -- Around the year 800 AD the flourishing Maya civilization of Central America suddenly began a rapid collapse. A series of catastrophic volcanic eruptions were followed by two long periods of extreme drought conditions and unending wars between city states. Cities and agricultural villages in the fertile, abundantly watered, Maya Highlands were the first to be abandoned. Here, for 16 centuries, Itza Maya farmers produced an abundance of food on mountainside terraces. Their agricultural surpluses made possible the rise of great cities in the Maya Lowlands and Yucatan Peninsula. When the combination of volcanic eruptions, wars and drought erased the abundance of food, famines struck the densely populated Maya Lowlands. Within a century, most of the cities were abandoned. However, some of the cities in the far north were taken over by the Itza Maya and thrived for two more centuries. In 1839, English architect, Frederick Catherwood, and writer, John Stephens “rediscovered’ the Maya civilization on a twoyear journey through southern Mexico. When their book on the journey was published in 1841, readers in Europe and North America were astounded that the indigenous peoples of the Americas could produce such an advanced culture. Architects in both continents immediately recognized the strong similarity in the architectural forms and town plans between southern Mexico and the Southeastern United States. Most agronomists were convinced that corn, beans and tobacco came to the natives of the United States and Canada from Mexico. In the decades since Catherwood’s and Stephens’ book, archaeologists have not identified any ruins in the United States which they considered to be built by a people who had originated in Mexico. This was primarily due to their unfamiliarity with the descendants of the Southeastern mound-builders -- tribes such as the Creeks, Alabamas, Natchez, Chitimachas and Choctaws. In particular, the languages of the Creek Indians contain many Mesoamerican words. Historians, architects and archaeologists have speculated for 170 years what happened to the Maya people. Within a few decades, the population of the region declined by about 15 million. Archaeologists could not find any region of Mexico or Central America that evidenced a significant immigration of Mayas during this period, except in Tamaulipas, which is a Mexican state that borders Texas on the Gulf of Mexico. However, Maya influGEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & LAKES REGIONAL GUIDE™
ence there, seemed to be limited to a few coastal trading centers. Where did the Maya refugees go? By the early 21st century, archaeologists had concluded that they didn’t go anywhere. They had died en masse.
The Evidence Was Always There In 1715 a Jewish lass named Liube, inscribed her name and the date on a boulder in Track Rock Gap. When Europeans first settled the Georgia Mountains in the early 1800s, they observed hundreds of fieldstone ruins, generally located either on mountaintops or the sides of mountains. These ruins consisted of fort-like circular structures, walls, Indian mounds veneered in stone, walls, terrace retaining walls or just piles of stones. Frontiersmen generally attributed these structures to the Indians, but the Cherokees, who briefly lived in the region in the late 1700s and early 1800s, at that time denied being their builders. By the mid-20th century many Georgians held little reverence for Native American structures. Dozens of Indian mounds and stone masonry structures were scooped up by highway contractors to use in the construction of highways being funded by the Roosevelt Administration. Providing jobs and cheap construction materials seemed more important in the Depression than preserving the past. During the late 20th century, the Georgia state government took an active role in preserving some of the stone ruins. Archaeologists surveyed a few sites. One of the better known ruins became Fort Mountain State Park. For the most part, however, the stone ruins remained outside the public consciousness. In 1999 archaeologist Mark Williams of the University of
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Georgia and Director of the LAMAR Institute, led an archaeological survey of the Kenimer Mound, which is on the southeast side of Brasstown Bald in the Nacoochee Valley. Residents in the nearby village of Sautee generally assume that the massive fivesided pyramidal mound is a large wooded hill. Williams found that the mound had been partially sculpted out of an existing hill then sculpted into a final form with clay. He estimated the construction date to be no later than 900 AD. Williams was unable to determine who built the mound. Williams is a highly respected specialist in Southeastern archaeology so there was a Maya connection that he did not know about. The earliest maps show the name Itsate, for both a native village at Sautee and another five miles away at the location of the popular resort of Helen, GA. Itsate is what the Itza Mayas called themselves. Also, among all indigenous peoples of the Americas, only the Itza Mayas and the ancestors of the Creek Indians in Georgia built five-side earthen pyramids as their principal mounds. It was commonplace for the Itza Maya to sculpt a hill into a pentagonal mound. There are dozens of such structures in Central America. The name of Brasstown Bald Mountain is itself, strong evidence of a Maya presence. A Cherokee village near the mountain was named Itsa-ye, when Protestant missionaries arrived in the 1820s. The missionaries mistranslated “Itsaye” to mean “brass.” They added “town” and soon the village was known as Brasstown. Itsa-ye, when translated into English, means “Place of the Itza (Maya).” Into this scenario stepped retired engineer, Cary Waldrup, who lives near Track Rock Gap. In 2000 he persuaded the United States Forest Service to hire a professional archaeologist from South Africa, Johannes Loubser, to study the famous Track Rock petroglyphs, and also prepare a map of the stone walls across the creek in site 9UN367. Waldrup and his neighbors felt that the stone structure site deserved more professional attention. They collected contributions from interested citizens in Union County, GA to fund an archaeological survey by Loubser’s firm, Stratum Unlimited, LLC. Loubser’s work was severely restricted by his available budget, but his discoveries “opened up the door” for future archaeological investigations. His firm dug two test pits under stone structures to obtain soil samples. In conjunction with the highly respected archaeological firm of New South Associates in Stone Mountain, GA he obtained radiocarbon dates for the oldest layer of fill soil in a test pit, going back around 1000 AD. He also found pottery shards from many periods of history. Loubser estimated that some of the shards were made around 760 AD - 850 AD. This is exactly when Maya population began to plummet. Loubser described the 9UN367 archaeological site as being unique in the United States, and stated that examples of such sites are only found elsewhere in the Maya Highlands and South America. However, he did not present an explanation for who built the stone walls. He was in a conundrum. The Eastern Band of Cherokees had labeled Track Rock Gap as a “Cherokee Heritage Sacred Site.” He had been led to believe that the area had occupied by the Cherokee Indians for many centuries, yet he also knew that the Cherokees never built large scale public works. In fact, the Cherokees established a handful of hamlets in the extreme northeastern tip of Georgia during the 1700s, but the western side of Brasstown Bald Mountain, where Track Rock is located, was not official Cherokee territory until 1793. GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & LAKES REGIONAL GUIDE™
Shared Research Between Scholars The People of One Fire is an alliance of Native American scholars (and their archaeologist friends) that was formed in 2006 after the Georgia Department of Transportation refused to retract a press release which blatantly contradicted several studies by nationally respected archaeologists. Much of its research has focused on tracing the movement of people, ideas and cultivated plants from Mesoamerica and Caribbean Basin to North America. By instantly sharing research rather than hoarding information, very rapid advances have been made in the past five years concerning the history of the indigenous people of North America. The archaeological site would have been particularly attractive to Mayas because it contains an apparently dormant volcano fumarole that reaches down into the bowels of the earth. People of One Fire researchers have been aware since 2010 that when the English arrived in the Southeast, there were numerous Native American towns named Itsate in Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina and western North Carolina. They were also aware that both the Itza Mayas of Central America and the Hitchiti Creeks of the Southeast actually called themselves Itsate... and pronounced the word the same way. The Itsate Creeks used many Maya and Totonac words. Their architecture was identical to that of Maya commoners. The pottery at Ocmulgee National Monument (c 900 AD) in central Georgia is virtually identical to the Maya Plain Red pottery made by Maya Commoners. However, for archaeologists to be convinced that some Mayas immigrated to the Southeast, an archaeological site was needed that clearly was typical of Mesoamerica, but not of the United States. In July of 2011, Waldrup furnished a copy of the 2000 Stra-
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tum Unlimited, LLC archaeological report to People of One Fire members. Those with experiences at Maya town sites instantly recognized that the Track Rock stone structures were identical in form to numerous agricultural terrace sites in Chiapas, Guatemala, Belize and Honduras. Johannes Loubser’s radiocarbon dates exactly matched the diaspora from the Maya lands and the sudden appearance of large towns with Mesoamerican characteristics in Georgia, Alabama and southeastern Tennessee. Track Rock Gap was the “missing link” that archaeologists and architects had been seeking since 1841. Archaeologists have been looking for vestiges of “high” Maya civilization in the United States, when all along it was the commoners “who got the heck out of Dodge City” when wars, famines, droughts and almost non-stop volcanic eruptions became unbearable. The Itza Maya middle class and commoners became the elite of such towns as Waka (Ocmulgee National Monument) and Etalwa (Etowah Mounds) Just as happened in England after the Norman Invasion, the separate cultures of the commoners and nobility of the indigenous Southeast eventually blended into hybrid cultures that became our current Native American tribes.
A Personal Note From The Author: The first “real” archaeologist to realize a direct connection between Mexico and the Southeast was Dr. Roman Piña-Chan, Director of the Museo Nacional de Antropologia de Mexico... and also one of the greatest archaeologists, who ever lived. I was just a dumb Gringo student and he was the coordinator of my fellowship. I sat in his office many a time in complete awe, as he pointed out such things as the copper crown worn by the “Great Suns” in Southeastern towns being identical to the crown worn by the Maya Sun God. Among his other observations was that the turbans worn by the famous marble statues found at Etowah Mounds, were exactly like the “badges” worn by Maya slaves. In fact, the first time he noticed the connection was with this comment, “Ricardo, why did your Indios make marble statues of slaves?” It is a shame that more “real” American archaeologists didn’t stop by his office when he was alive. There is absolutely no doubt whatsoever of a Maya presence in Georgia. He is typing on this computer right now. Like most Georgia and South Carolina Creeks, I carry a trace of Maya DNA. I think you will find that some branches of the Seminoles and Cherokees also carry Maya DNA. There are many Maya and Totonac words in the Creek languages. The Creek house (chiki) was identical to the Totonac house (also called chiki.) The people whom Georgia archaeologists call Hitchiti Creeks, called themselves, Itsate... pronounced It-zja-tee. The people that are generally called today Itza Maya, formerly called themselves Itsate... pronounced It-zja-tee. On my desk are site plans produced by archeological teams from several major universities that describe pentagonal earthen mounds built by the Itza Mayas in Chiapas and Belize, which are identical to those in Georgia, such as the Kenimer Mound. In short, if it builds the same buildings as the Itza Maya, says the same words as the Itza Maya, and has the same DNA as the Itza Maya... by golly, it must be an Itza Maya.
Getting There The Track Rock Gap Archaeological Zone and Petroglyphs are owned by the citizens of the United States and protected by the United States Forestry Service. The archaeological zone is GEORGIA/NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAINS & LAKES REGIONAL GUIDE™
open to the public year-round and may be accessed by a network of trails requiring rigorous hiking. Both the Creek and Cherokee Indians consider this place to be a very sacred, so please be respectful. By Federal law, the ruins and petroglyphs may not be disturbed in any way. Winter is the best time to view the stone structures, but the region can get significant snow storms. Check the weather report before leaving home. To obtain information on the hiking trails contact either the Chattahoochee Forest Visitors Center in Blairsville, GA at 706-745-6928 or the main office of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Gainesville, GA at 770-297-3000. Information on accommodations near Track Rock Gap can be obtained from the Blairsville Area Chamber of Commerce at 877-745-5789. The region is a major tourist destination, so there are plenty of restaurants, motels and bed & breakfast homes available. Richard Thornton has written a book on the Archaeological Site 9UN367 and the evidence of the immigration of Mesoamerican refugees to North America. It will be available from the publisher in early January 2012, and is entitled, “Itsapa... the Itza Mayas in North America.” The book includes over 250 full color, virtual reality images and photographs, including pictures of identical Maya agricultural terrace sites in Chiapas, Guatemala, Campeche and Belize. Indiana film maker John Haskell is also producing a documentary film on the Maya diaspora. The previously unknown story is fascinating. For example, the famous “eye on hand” motif found on Native American art throughout the Southeast and Midwest is the symbol of the Maya’s supreme deity, Hunab-ku. For information on reserving or ordering Thornton’s book, go to www.historyrevealedmedia.com. Article Courtesy of
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BRING ALL OFFERS!! Wonderful 3BR/3BA with 2 half baths is just waiting to be your private retreat! Huge kitchen, tin ceiling, vaulted great room w/fireplace. Spacious master on one level, with equally spacious bath. Wrap-around decks and screen porch, game room, wet bar, security system. HUGE BARN. Also has another 2-car garage with great apt (furnished also) above. 5 extra lots also included! MLS# 211953. $679,000.
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NEWER MOBILE in great shape on 1.47 level pastoral land. Spacious, fireplace, and fully furnished. A great deal! MLS# 213506. $49,000.
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Real Estate Company, Inc. Call us today! (828)321-3101 or visit us on the web! www.VisitMyLake.com Kristine Flaig - Broker • 1-866-218-8439 • kristine@nantahalaproperties.com
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VERY PRIVATE ESTATE on 5.43 acres! This spacious 3BR/3BA home offers over-sized master bedroom w/fireplace, whole house generator, screen room w/gorgeous mountain view, dual heating/air units, workshop w/exhaust, whole house intercom-plays music, security system & much more! $424,900.
Book Your 2012 Vacation Today!! Great Mountain Getaway! This Fully Furnished 2BR/2BA cabin w/hot tub and detached garage is move in ready! 0.75+/- Acre lot offers level yard & easy access. Located close to Lake Nantahala & Hiking Trails. $229,000.
3BR/3BA HOME fully furnished & ready to be enjoyed! Many upgrades, large open great room, whole house generator, fireplace, garage, cathedral ceilings, large finished basement & Incredible long range mountain views! $299,000.
Lots & Acreage!! Mountain View lot in El Shaddai $12,000. 9+ Acres in Andrews $169,900. 20+ Acres on Wayah Rd. with cabin $149,900.
HARD TO FIND TRACT OF UNRESTRICTED LAND IN NANTAHALA! 20 +/- Acres located near Lake Nantahala and whitewater rafting in the Nantahala Gorge. Close to hiking trails and fly fishing. Would make a great mountain getaway or subdivide. Cabin on property sold as is. $149,900.
FANTASTIC 3BR/3BA LUXURY LOG HOME on Lake Nantahala! Lake and mountain views from every room! All 3BRs have private baths, great room & family/game room both have stone fireplaces, upscale kitchen w/granite counter tops, stainless appliances & quality furnishings throughout! Must see @ $849,000.
1+ Acre lot with Gorgeous Lake View $159,000.
THIS 3BR/2BA HOME within walking distance of downtown Andrews and area parks would make a wonderful rental or first home! Home is situated on 2 city lots w/small branch & plenty of room for a garden! $68,000.
8+ Acres with Lake View in gated development $189,000.
Bring your horses & Escape to paradise! 2BR/2BA home on 17.12+/- Acres w/open floor plan, overlooking pasture and barn, Bordered by USFS, Great Mountain Views, 4 car garage w/workshop. Close to Lake Nantahala, Nantahala Gorge and areas best fly fishing! $399,500.
CUSTOM BUILT 3BR/5.5BA LAKEFRONT HOME on 1.04 +/- acre point lot in gated community! This home has all the amenities including whole house generator, 2 laundry stations one on the main level and one on the lower level, 2 Gas Fireplaces (MB & Game Room), 2 Wood Burning Fireplaces (Great Room & outside on deck off MB), 6 Burner stove w/griddle & double oven, wine cooler, granite counter tops, Australian Cypress floors throughout, private dock & so much more!! $1,495,000. (Broker Related to Owner)
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MAGNIFICENT 3BR/3.5BA CHALET STYLE HOME on 3 acres in very private neighborhood! Very spacious home offering cathedral ceilings w/ beautiful woodwork & stone fireplace, large country kitchen w/granite countertops & breakfast area, great room, den, sitting area, wrap around partially covered deck & more! $359,000.
Incredible opportunity to build your dream home on the Nantahala River! Home Sites available in Mystic Village, a gated development featuring amenities such as an outdoor pavilion by the river, clubhouse, access to horse stables, hiking/riding trails and more - Home sites starting at $139,000!
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3BR/2.5BA lakefront log home w/beautiful open view of Lake Nantahala and plenty of space for entertaining! Master is on main level w/open living, dining, kitchen combo, downstairs are 2 additional bedrooms and an office, upstairs is a loft for additional sleeping area. Large deck & private dock! $675,000.
BEAUTIFUL 0.55+/- ACRE LAKEFRONT LOT located in an upscale, gated community offering underground utilities & community water! This lot would be a wonderful spot to build your lake home and with so few lots remaining on Lake Nantahala this is a great opportunity!! $419,000.
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Enjoy year round Lake Chatuge and mountain views from this brand new community of 20 cottage styled homes! Two, three or four bedroom homes are available and each home includes its own deeded boat slip! Hardiplank and natural rock keep the exterior maintenance low while the hardwoods, granite, and attention to detail give the interior a warm rich appeal! High ceilings and lots of natural light keep it bright and airy while allowing a view from every window! Well planned living spaces with separate dining, large lofts & covered lakeview porches with exterior fireplaces! All exterior landscaping, lawn care, water, septic, trash collection, dock and grounds maintenance are handled by the HOA so your job is to come to the lake and RELAX! Enjoy the lakefront Pavilion for gatherings with family & friends then head out on the lake from your covered slip only feet away. Home pricing starts at $295,000 with no closing cost financing available for qualified buyers!
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VIEWS, VALUE & CONVENIENCE! Fabulous lakeviews, 3/2, cathedral clgs, nice wood floors and detailing, big kitchen, 2 sided FP, wide wrap decks, full unfinished b’ment! Upscale neighborhood! $297,900 MLS: 197847
NESTLED IN THE WOODS! 3/2 on almost 3 acres! Greatroom, huge rock FP, h’wood floors, sunroom + finished d’stairs w/ 2nd LR. Super private but close in! Noisy branch for ponding, paths for walking and large garage/workshop for playing! $174,000 MLS:216624
COLORADO STYLE, CAROLINA COMFORT! Oversized rock hearth & pine pole detail in this LR/DR w/views overlooking Lake Chatuge, the dam & wide mountain ranges! 3BR/3BA, cook’s kitchen, family rm, + BIG w’shop! $424,900 MLS:190392
401 NC Hwy 69
(next to First Citizens Bank)
Hayesville, NC 28904
(828) 389-4466
CAPE COD WITH A TWIST! Renovation to fit any style! 3/2/1 w/ BIG VIEWS on 3 acres & close in! Crown mouldings, h’woods, great kitchen, den, BIG rooms and private! Great layout, DB garage + Bonus! $289,000 MLS: 199492
4 STAR “FISH CAMP”! EXCEPTIONAL Hiwassee riverfront AT your deck! 4/3 w/ pickled T&G greatroom, granite, BIG rock FP + guest area w/2 BRs, bunkroom + kitchenette! HUGE porch w/ panels for 12 month use! Fully furnished w/ that magazine look! Private! $588,000 MLS:216472
EQUESTRIAN ESTATE! Exquisite 4/3/1 on 4 acres! Hand hewn chinked log, upgrades & details thru out! Big rooms w/ views from all! 4 stall stable, fenced pastures, big stone patio, dbl garage, big rock outcroppings. Gorgeous! $599,000 MLS:199592
INTOWN LIVING AT IT’S BEST! 3/2 + office! New paint in & out, new exterior doors & h’ware make this intown home a real value! H’wood floors, lg level lot, BIG outbuilding, carport + walk to town! Great rental history! $99,900 MLS:204669
NO NEED TO TRAVEL! 3/2/1 w/ custom inground heated pool, rock waterfall & playhouse! Greatroom w/ f’place, h’wood floors, new appls, 2nd LR down! Triple bay garage for BIG toys! Time for a “staycation”! $274,900
QUALITY BUILT, MAINTAINED WITH LOVE! For sale by the original family this LAKEFRONT 3/3 has HUGE VIEWS, cathedral ceilings, great neighborhood & a fabulous lot ! Brick w/ NEW ROOF! 2nd LR d’stairs, sunroom + workshop! Pella casements/sliders, wrap deck, gentle grade to lakeside fire pit! $629,900 MLS:210242
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QUALITY WITH CRAFTSMAN STYLE! Private but convenient for full or P’time! Rich h’wd flrs, architectural detailing, 2 FP’s, granite kit, BIG loft & wrap decks into BIG porch! Wait til you see the stonework! $250,000 MLS: 194587
THE RIVERS OUT BACK! Walk to errands, historic d’town & Lake Chatuge! PUBLIC UTILITIES & Septic IN! Enjoy the sights/sounds of the HIWASSEE RIVER while you fish, swim or relax in your backyard! Adjoining lot! Seller will negotiate big on both so, come on! $49,900 each MLS:213150
BEST VIEW IN THE COUNTY? Full on year round lake & mountain views from every room! Original owner, 4/3 beautifully maintained w/ loads of light. Split plan, large master, Rennai tankless H2O! Bonus room! Repainted, new carpet & fresh spring landscaping! 2-car garage, close in & THIS VIEW!!! $319,900 MLS: 210657
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UNDER $20,000 PER ACRE!
LAYERS OF MTS + HUGE LAKE CHATUGE VIEWS! A true respite! 4/3 w/huge rock hearth, new MBR/BA, big loft + den off large LR! Fab kitchen + great decks/porches for THAT VIEW! DB garage & large w’shop &THAT VIEW! $439,900 MLS 214055
BRIGHT & CLEAN + A BRAND NEW ROOF! 2/3 is so convenient you won’t believe you live in the country! FULLY FURNISHED, 2BRs on main w/private baths, 2 screen porches, BIG d’stairs = office, den/game w/full bath, kitchenette & garage! $129,900 MLS: 215267
4.4 ACRES ON BIG CREEK WITH VIEWS! 3/3 on 310’ of creek front w/rapids! 1 level living, 10’ clgs, great room w/ rock f’place, fab kitchen + large family room. Barn, 2 car garage w/ w’shop! Full wrap decks take in the huge mountain views...its ALL here! $447,900 MLS: 211324
END OF THE ROAD! Fabulous 4/3 true log home with magnificent mountain & seasonal lake views! Deep wrap porches, BIG master suite w/ loft, private guest suites and open LR/DR/ kitchen combo! Private! $269,900 MLS: 206620
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CREEKFRONT LOG ON TUSQUITTEE! Totally renovated ON BIG CREEK with beautiful grounds! New roof, plumbing, wiring, wait til you see the kitchen! Granite, custom cabs, TRULY TURNKEY down to the forks and knives! $219,900 MLS: 201009
HILLSIDE COTTAGE! Overlooks HUGE pond, h’woods & rhodos galore! Updated, FURNISHED 2BR/1BA, granite kit, updated bath, fresh paint, new flooring! Screened porch, super close location! Dreams of summer time in the mtns can come true! $99,900 MLS: 208155
PRIVATE RIDGELINE RETREAT! 15+ Acres of big panoramic views across Lake Chatuge and Brasstown Bald! No commercial in sight, no road noise + southern exposure... Tough to Find! The perfect escape location for a single family home or legacy compound as the property is preapproved for up to 9 spacious homesites! Only 2 hours north of Atlanta... It may be time to reinvent your future!
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PREMIER SUBDIVISION! Gorgeous 4bd/3.5ba custom blt log home w/luxury features. Monster kitchen w/solid surface counters. New hand scraped flooring. Decks & rails upgraded to maintenance free materials. 1.29 acs. MLS #214813, $473,600.
550 FT PACK CREEK FRONTAGE! Private & Charming! 3.2 ac lot w/easy access to crk. 2bd/2.5ba home w/huge stack stone wood burning FP in GrtRm. Open flr plan. Mstr on main w/lg bath. Loft area for games or sleeping. MLS #216006, $249,900.
INCREDIBLE VIEWS! Custom 3bd/2.5ba home near town yet quiet & private w/lvl front & back yds. 2500 sf main flr, f-bsmnt is framed for rec room, Kit, 2 extra bdrms & f-bath. SS appls, mstr w/lg walk-in closet. MLS #214717, $349,900.
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TOP OF MTN LIVING! Moderately luxurious 3bd/2.5ba home. Rocking chair front porch for views, stone patio for more views! White picket fence + mtn deck. Little maintenance needed. FP in LR, bay window in DR. 1.18 acs. MLS #215979, $279,900.
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WALNUT MTN S/D! Located near town this 3bd/2ba home has lg Kit, LR w/vaulted ceilings, wd flrs, huge loft. S/D amenities include swim/tennis, access controlled gates & 4 stocked lakes! Ideal for f-time living or wkend getaway! MLS #215506, $134,900.
CREEK & MTN VIEWS! 3bd/3ba mtn lodge situated on over 350 ft of rushing crk. Priv & tranquil! Tri-lvl lodge w/over 100 sf of decks/porches. Kit w/island, lg sunrm on main, loft & huge mstr. Scrnd porch w/FP, fin’d bsmnt, crk access. MLS #216031, $319,000.
TOTAL ELEGANCE! Pvd drive winds past pond & det’d garage. Plenty of parking. Wide cov’d porch. Lg open plan w/hrdwd flrs & FP in LR, KIT w/island & eat-in area. Mstr on main. Sweeping staircase down to terr lvl w/2nd living area. MLS #215176, $525,000.
CREEKFRONT PROPERTY! Beautiful 2bd/2ba log home w/ bdrms on main. Lg loft for extra sleeping. Enjoy noisy crk while sitting on porch. Huge carport w/enclosed workshop at back. Gas log corner FP. Wd flrs thruout. MLS #215811, $239,900.
UNRESTRICTED LOTS - Level wooded lots with easy access in Marble area. Great for any kind of mobile homes or campers! Priced to sell and owner will finance! $16,500 per lot.
OLD FARM HOUSE - 2BR/1BA, living room, dining room, kitchen. The walls are wormy chestnut board paneling and wood floors. Needs cleaning and repairs. Approx. 1.5 acres and additional land available. $39,900.
MINUTES FROM TOWN - 4 acres on nice paved road with small stream, large timber, ridge with view and flat to gentle, rolling land. Owner will finance. $37,500.
MOUNTAIN HOME - Older doublewide mobile on an old home place, nice creek, rolling land, terrace of rock walls, gentle laying land with easy access. 10.45 acres and priced at $72,900. Owner/Broker.
MOUNTAIN PARADISE - 67.65 acres of secluded acres overlooking the Town of Andrews reservoir. Beautiful ridges with long-range views, rushing creek, and quiet private hollows. Just outside of town with easy access. No Bank Needed - Owner Financed with 20% down and 6% interest on the balance !!!! Price $199,000.
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BORDERS VALLEY RIVER in the high elevation of Topton. Three and a half acres of beautiful wooded property with over three hundred feet on the headwaters of the river. House site graded with mountain views. Priced to sell at $29,900. Owner/Broker.
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34and beyond 828-837-7322
5530 West US 64 • Murphy, NC 28906
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated Licensed in NC, GA
Michelle Spies
THE VIEWS ARE WONDERFUL and so is this upscale 3BR/3BA custom chalet style home featuring over 2500SF of joy. Garage, double-sided FP, chef’s kitchen w/pantry, private master suite, and much more. 0.70AC. $229,000 MLS:113944
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LOG HOME. Cozy 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath log home with basement, sitting on 1.5+/- Level Acres, on a newly State acquired road that will be paved next year. A steal at $99,500 MLS:113327
Suzi Henry
Mick and Jane Goebel
www.CarolinaMtnHome.com
Joan Posey-Neumann
Donna Srabian
CREEKSIDE CUTIE on 2.66 acres of gentle land. 2BR/1.5BA main house PLUS a cozy 2BR guest cabin. Great covered deck overlooking Dooley Creek. So peaceful and private! $175,000. GA:213906
Cindi Cappello
Elo-ly & Corey Bailey
Pat Lancaster
SUPER BUY, 3200SF classic mountain home on 1.25 acres in Bear Paw. You’ll love the privacy and charm of the wood and timber interiors. 3BR/2.5 BA. A magical must see property, priced to sell. $379,000 MLS:112554
3BR/2.5BA HOUSE, 2050+SF, 4.74 PRIVATE ACRES, PRIVACY, GREAT VIEWS. Enclosed porches, extra loft area, addt’l APT., GARAGE & WORKSHOP/STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. New metal roof, vinyl siding. Two 20x24 outbuildings w/power. $184,000 MLS:113878
A GARDEN OF EDEN on 14.88 rolling acres. Springs, a bubbling branch and pond, with pasture and rolling woodland. The 2BR/2BA split-level home has a new metal roof, 2 fireplaces, garage. $249,900 GA:214371 NC:113661
STEP BACK IN TIME. This charming 4BR farm house has lots of living space. Oversized rooms with 4 fireplaces in all. Peaceful setting on 2 gentle acres with a creek. Recently renovated. $149,900 MLS:113919
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SWEET AND SIMPLE! This 2BR/2BA chalet in peaceful, private Wolf Mountain Estates is the perfect mountain getaway. Soaring ceilings, wood-burning fireplace, great deck and mountain views, on 1.03 acre. $129,900 GA:216709 NC:114298
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OWNER FINANCING 3BR/3.5BA HOUSE WITH 300+FT OF RIVERFRONT. Open kitchen, living room, dining area, and enclosed porches create a huge great room effect. 1.55 acre, creek, koi pond, mature blueberries. Paved access, close to town. $319,000 MLS:112172
SPACIOUS 3BR/2BA manufactured home, half acre level lot mountain views. Upgraded kitchen, fireplace, HVAC and tons of storage; a great full-time home. Detached carport & storage shed. Paved access, close to town. $59,000 MLS:114106
START THE NEW YEAR OF RIGHT in this 2BR/2BA chalet with year round mountain views and end of the road privacy, 0.61 acre. Offered fully furnished and ready to go. $149,900 MLS:112779
ALL ONE LEVEL 2BR/2BA CABIN with easy paved access, convenient to town, beautiful kitchen, covered decks, storage building, bonus basement storage too, situated on 0.68 acre. Bargain priced to sell! Just reduced $119,900 MLS:113755
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JUST REDUCED LIVE IN BEAR PAW! 3BR/3BA home with finished basement. Great views, plenty of parking and room for your boat! Bear Paw offers 24 hour security, pool, tennis and a full service marina. JUST $129,000 MLS:112325
MUST SELL! AFFORDABLE AND ADORABLE CABIN in the mountains of NC - level yard, wooded lot, nice area and very quiet. Perfect for star gazing and campfires at night. Neat and clean $45,000 MLS: 110629
PRICES STARTING AT $14,900. GREAT DEAL on these large parcel gentle lots. 2+ Acres and owner will offer financing. Located on GA/NC border in a convenient and quiet location. MLS:114109
TASTEFUL, TRI-LEVEL LIVING. 3BR/3BA, Gourmet kitchen w/granite and designer cabinets, 2 rock fireplaces, huge master closet, walkout basement w/ BR,BA,LR,KIT. New roof, 0.86AC, creekside gazebo, attractive shed w/elec., landscaping, near hospital/college. $149,000 MLS:110391
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CUSTOM CHALET – Beautiful 2/2 Chalet, recently customized to provide private loft/master suite, and a private guest suite, mail level. Huge crawl space with workshop, covered & uncovered decks, 0.62+/- acres, paved road. $146,800 MLS:114244
NEWLY REMODELED 3BR HOME. Fireplace, new carpet and laminate, new heat and air conditioning, on almost 4 beautiful acres. Two out buildings, fruit trees, carport. Only $137,000. Ready for you to move right in! MLS:112323
1930’s FARM HOUSE. Wrap around porch, near LK Hiwassee, 2BR/2BA, large attic for possible expansion. Outbuilding is perfect for workshop, gardening or canning shed. One acre, level land, close to USFS and boat ramp. $64,900 MLS:114262
MOUNTAIN VIEW – 3BR/3.5BA Contemporary/Chalet Style Home. Too many upgrades to list. Detached 2-car garage, attached 1-car carport, 3 huge decks, full finished basement, great location, paved road, 0.63 acre. $278,000 MLS:114162
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WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME AT AN INCREDIBLE PRICE! 3BR/2BA w/all upgrades including 2 gas FPs, large master w/double vanities & WIC & full basement w/rec. room. $129,500 MLS#215282
MOUNTAIN COTTAGE IN PRIVATE LOCATION! Enjoy the year round mountain views seen from the porch or deck of this 2BR/1BA cottage on a wooded 1 acre lot. $94,900 MLS#193431
GREAT 3BR/2BA HOME ON 11+ WOODED ACRES on a full basement, w/an oversized detached garage w/upstairs storage, a great shed off the back & a metal carport for RV. $249,900 MLS#212857
GET AWAY FROM THE BUSY LIFE in this cute AFrame with added room, large deck, storage building, small utility building and bonus loft. $59,900 MLS#216258
COMPLETELY RENOVATED IN 2008! Amazing year round mtn views. 2 large bedrooms, WIC, huge kitchen w/bar, dining room, 2-car attached garage, security system & covered porch. $144,900 MLS#215837
TONS OF SPACE! 4BR/3BA home w/large open loft, updated kitchen w/granite countertops, breakfast nook, dining room, large LR w/FP, attached 2-car garage, basement w/2BRs & LR.. $157,900 MLS#215660
UPSCALE COUNTRY HOME on 7+ acres of beautiful pasture land w/some scattered trees. Long range mtn. views. 4BR/2BA, kitchen w/dual oven, gas cooktop, FP, barn w/fencing, garden spot & privacy. $349,900 MLS#209397
LOADS OF POTENTIAL! Older lakefront home w/ road frontage on Hwy. 129 & Lake Nottely frontage. Only 2.4 miles from Blairsville, close to Lake Nottely Marina & has commercial potential. $175,000 MLS#215833
HOME WITH LOTS OF SPACE!! 3BR/3BA w/craft room/ office/bonus room. FP w/wood stove insert. Wrap around screened porch. Gentle yard w/fence. Partial basement w/outside access. $119,900 MLS#215860
RANCH STYLE HOME CLOSE TO TOWN in excellent condition. Features hardwood floors throughout w/LR & kitchen covered w/vinyl flooring. 3BR/2BA, sunroom/sitting room, rock FP w/ gas insert in LR. $79,500. MLS#216370
BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA CABIN IN EXCELLENT CONDITION! Nice open layout w/stacked stone FP, kitchen w/lots of cabinets & silestone countertops, all appliances, large Master w/Jaccuzzi tub & WIC. Short Sale. $125,900 MLS#212454
EVERYTHING YOU’RE LOOKING FOR in a 2BR/2BA log cabin w/year round mtn view, creek frontage & almost 2 ac in a peaceful country setting. Garage/workshop, big master BR & kitchen w/all appliances. $149,000 MLS#209021
CUSTOM LAKE ACCESS HOME! 4/3.5 w/back to back stacked stone FP in the center of the dining & chef’s kitchen w/cherry cabinets. Finished basement w/2BRs & jack & jill BA. Many more features. $324,900 MLS#216564
32’ 2006 CROSS ROADS CRUISER RV in excellent condition. 3 slide outs; 2 in LR & 1 in BR. 10x10 outbuilding, open deck. Beautiful mtn views! Located between Helen & Vogel State Park. $29,900 MLS#215503
LARGE 3BR/3BA RUSTIC CABIN w/a nice mix of wood & drywall, large great room, Master BR w/private deck overlooking the creek, finished basement & circular drive w/carport. $199,900 MLS#216229
3BR/2BA PLUS ENCLOSED SINGLEWIDE!! Main house has 2 stall garage, hot tub room, whole house generator & detached double garage. Singlewide is a 1/1 w/its own heat & air system. $119,900 MLS#215868
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COMPLETELY REMODELED 2BR/2BA CABIN/ HOME!! New tile bathrooms, beautiful white pine flrs, wood-burning FP w/gas logs, level lot, backs up to woods & pasture. Nice storage/ hobby bldg. $149,900 MLS#216468
COUNTRY LIVING in this newly remodeled 4BR/2BA home w/beautiful rock FP, hardwood floors, granite tile kitchen & bath countertops, new roof, new septic system & unfinished basement set for bath. $159,900 MLS#216533
LAKE CHATUGE CONDO w/your own deep water, covered boat slip. 3BR/3BA remodeled in 2011. FP, new stainless appliances, window treatments & tile & year round views of lake & mtns. $284,000 MLS#216492
GREAT FAMILY HOME w/large rooms throughout. Lower level has a very large great room that could be a game room or add a kitchen (plumbing stubbed) for a mother-in-law suite. $229,900 MLS#216447