ENTERTAINERS DREAM! Custom built in 2002 this MOUNTAIN ESTATE is high-end all the way. Truly a showplace and at 3349+/- heated/cooled (not incl unfinished storage) is perfect for entertaining, plus the porches, patios and decks! Filled with regal high-end architectural details that include exposed hand hewn dovetail beams & mantels (reclaimed), Mountain Laurel railing, Anderson/Pella windows, solid Hickory cabinets, premium interior trim, 4 stacked stone fireplaces & extensive exterior stone work. You'll love the spacious open kitchen-living floorplan, hardwood floors, separate home office, covered porches & HOT TUB. Main floor Owners Suite is rich w/ more high-end trim/woodwork, 4 closets & full en suite bathroom w/ tile shower. Also on main is a full sized laundry room & expanded sunroom/fireside den plus add'l dining area. Upstairs is a king sized bedroom suite, full bath & 3 more closets. Downstairs the finished terrace level/walkout basement is its own apartment! Need room for additional family/in-laws or want an income producing space? This is ideal w/ private entrance, new LVP flooring installed July 2021, another king sized bedroom, full bath, coffee/bar, living/TV room w/sleeper sofa, partially finished bonus room w/stub for 2nd kitchen, mechanical/HVAC room, covered patio, more custom stone work & dedicated parking area. Current layout sleeps 10 comfortably. Plenty of parking abounds w/ upper + lower parking pads, all paved, all level. Level driveway & yard too! Energy efficient w/ new main HVAC installed July 2021 w/ Bluetooth technology thermostats plus an existing 2nd unit that totals 4 temp zones. Two 50 gallon water heaters & water filtration system. 2 car garage w/ separate workshop & extra storage room. Very serene setting, watch the wildlife & relax by your custom crafted Koi Pond w/ 2 cascading waterfalls. Enjoy the soothing sounds of water! Resting on a level 1.54 manicured acres & nestled in Hiawassee's most sought after & wonderfully maintained riverfront community of Hi River Country w/ wide paved roads. Take a short stroll to view the serene Hiawassee River as it flows thru the subdivision! Underground utilities, voluntary HOA & community water system. Fiber optic high-speed internet available. Surrounded by USFS, just minutes to the AT/Appalachian Trail, Brasstown Bald & centrally located to Helen, Blairsville, Clayton & Murphy. At this price you're getting a savvy deal on one of the most exquisite homes in North GA!