4782 Squirrel Hunting Road, Morganton

A truly distinctive & rare opportunity nestled in the North Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Spanning almost 5 acres with pasture views, this updated 4-bedroom, 3-bath Appalachian home is an active mini farm homestead with exceptional outdoor living & entertaining. Potential as a private mountain retreat, vacation getaway, Airbnb/VRBO, farm stay or short/long-term rental. With NO HOA & unrestricted property, the land features substantial barns & outbuildings, established gardens, greenhouse, abundant fruit & nut trees, livestock infrastructure & a spring-fed creek. During the current owners' ownership, substantial upgrades and improvements have been completed. Including updated bathrooms, granite countertops, appliances, ductwork, fixtures and fans. Plus approximately $15,000 in newly installed tile flooring throughout the main living areas and new carpet in the bedrooms. The 2,880 sq. ft. turnkey home is spacious and move-in ready, with years of investment already in place. Four wood-burning stoves with an Amish wood cookstove, bringing old-fashioned Appalachian character along with the practical ability to cook without electricity and practical off-grid appeal. A Generac whole-house generator provides valuable backup power. Step outside & the property continues to unfold. An expansive paver patio & stone outdoor oven create an inviting outdoor living & entertaining space for gathering, grilling & dining outdoors. While ample acreage provides space for multiple fire pits & gathering areas beneath the trees. Tucked into the setting is a charming detached cabin-style flex building with a porch, windows & miniature wood-burning stove. Full of character, it has potential for a private office, art studio, homeschool room, writer's cabin, hobby space, man cave, she shed or peaceful retreat. Lovingly developed as a working homestead farm for many years, the property reflects an extraordinary amount of time & investment. Three garden areas feature raised beds, a greenhouse & thousands invested in organic compost & enriched soil. An established edible landscape includes numerous fruit & nut trees, berries, grapevines & perennial edibles. Years of planting, cultivation & soil building provides a foundation for gardening, homesteading & self-sufficient living. The amount of usable outbuilding space sets this property apart. Barns, sheds & specialty buildings create possibilities for livestock, poultry, workshops, hobby farm, equipment, ATV or boat storage, gardening, & future projects. The massive barn-style building adjacent to the home has housed sheep & goats. It features a large wood-burning stove. Plus, an upper loft previously used as a home gym which has potential to be converted into additional living space. Continue through the property & more distinctive features emerge. An actively used authentic hillside root cellar speaks to its homesteading roots, while a hand-pump well adds old-fashioned practicality. An unused outhouse offers a nod to simpler times & authentic Appalachian character. Winding wooden steps descend through the woods to the spring-fed creek. The acreage, buildings & established infrastructure also create potential for entrepreneurial & income-producing uses such as a home-based business, venue, workshops, barn/livestock rental & other creative opportunities. Buyers may also envision a family compound, multigenerational property, hobby farm, or private mountain retreat. Experience mountain living! Conveniently located to downtown Blue Ridge, Mercier Orchards, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, Lake Blue Ridge, Lake Nottely, Brasstown Bald, Vogel State Park & the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy fall foliage, apple picking, fall festivals, scenic mountain drives, hiking, fishing, boating, waterfalls, wineries, dining & year-round activities. Enjoy an inviting setting for a North Georgia fall getaway, vacation retreat or year-round mountain lifestyle. Info deemed reliable. Buyer to verify everything