Home on the range. "Oh, give me a home where the buffalo roam, where the deer and the antelope play..." Well, the wildlife may vary slightly, but I'm sure you get the idea. Here's your chance to escape the city to the crisp clean air, grassy knolls, star-filled skies, and the seductive silence of the country; a silence punctuated only by natureas symphony. On offer is a rustic rural retreat on 1-acre that feels a million miles away from civilization, but in fact, it is only a 60 minute drive south to Atlanta and Marietta. Live your best life here in a peaceful, picturesque setting at the gateway to the mountains, and be part of the close-knit community of Dahlonega whose history is as rich as its fertile countryside is now home to respected wineries. The property on offer is a comfortable ranch-style homestead showcasing the warmth of timber and its alluring aroma both inside and out. The open concept living area is deceptively spacious, yet the brick fireplace provides a cozy ambiance and is complemented by a charming pot-belly stove that is a focal point of the connected country-style kitchen with an island bench. The bedrooms are generously sized; the main featuring large windows at the foot of the bed that makes waking up an absolute pleasure as you're greeted at daybreak by the comforting green vista of nature. Upstairs with its quaint dormer windows, there is ample scope for further renovation. It is an area that can be adapted for virtually any use - office, studio, teenage retreat...Flowing from alongside the kitchen via elegant French doors is a timber deck for enjoying your morning coffee or for watching the kids and pets at play in the large fenced yard fringed by mature trees. At the front of the home is a traditional porch to while away the time with a good book and your favorite beverage. At nighttime, kick back with a guitar in front of an open fireplace or toast marshmallows with the kids while contemplating the galaxy's awesome display overhead. Location highlights: Dahlonega is a favored destination for day-trippers and tourists. The town's historic Dahlonega Square features popular gift shops, restaurants, art galleries, studios, and wine tasting rooms. The schools around here are well regarded, the locals are friendly and the neighborhood is virtually crime-free. Dahlonega's old-fashioned Christmas celebrations, decorations, and lights are envied across the country and are not to be missed. If youave been fossicking for a carefree lifestyle unshackled from a monumental mortgage, Dahlonega, the site of the first major gold rush in the United States in 1829 could be the perfect place to forge your own history and to stake your claim on homeownership. Call to organize an inspection today!