Newly Priced! Experience a Hiker's Paradise! In the heart of the breathtaking Ellicott Rock Wilderness Area, near Whitewater Falls and the Chattooga River's legendary Iron Bridge, this impressive 23.24 +/- acre spread is not your run-of-the-mill mountain getaway - it's a lifestyle adventure! The estate extends to thousands of National Forest acres and has a private trail system with an added 2-mile loop, just 1.5 miles from Bad Creek Trail to Ellicott's Rock, or a 4-mile bike ride to the Iron Bridge. Drive through a passageway of trees into the property where blooms reflect in the pond's clear waters where large trout swim below, and explore the personal trails where every step brings discovery. The home is fitted with new upgrades in 2023/2024 with Starlink internet, Kohler generator, new HVAC with top-of-the-line air quality control, whole home dehumidifier, radon mitigation system, new water filtration system, new well pump, and more! Just beyond a spacious front porch and chimney garden, the kitchen equipped with Wolf/SubZero and Miele appliance package opens to two dining areas, a keeping room with stone fireplace, and a cozy living room. The main level offers a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including the owners' suite on a separate wing. Upstairs you find a bonus room with ensuite bath, great for extra guests. Downstairs is a mudroom, half bath, and heated/cooled 3-car garage with workshop. A landing leads to the studio (pre-plumbed for a bathroom) and a lovely screened porch. Storage is plentiful below the studio, with a 2nd workshop and 2-car garage! Several potential building sites offer possibilities for expansion or additional residences. Just 10 minutes from downtown Cashiers, this property is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts and your chance to be immersed in mountain life. It's enchanting and one of the most beautiful places on Earth. So saddle up your mountain bike, lace up those hiking boots, and enjoy your new mountain house in Cashiers, NC!