Welcome to 873 Laurel Ridge Road, a beautifully updated mountain retreat on 15.46 private acres atop Yonah Mountain, surrounded by over 1,000 acres of protected forest. Just minutes from downtown Helen, this property offers privacy, peace, and flexibility as a primary home, second home, or income-producing STR or long-term rental. The main house features a 2-story entry and great room with a soaring stacked-stone fireplace. The spacious kitchen includes granite countertops, white cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, 5-burner gas range, tile backsplash, and room for an L-shaped island. Adjacent are a breakfast room and a screened-in porch overlooking the hot tub and wooded views. The main-level primary suite includes access to the deck, his-and-her closets with custom shelving, and a beautifully tiled ensuite with a double vanity and double-head shower. Also on the main floor: an office with built-in cabinetry, half bath, laundry room, and wood floors throughout. Upstairs are two bedrooms, each with double walk-in closets, a shared bath with double vanity, walk-in shower, and more hardwood floors. The walk-out basement is unfinished but air-conditioned, with a workshop area and a reinforced concrete “bunker-style” storage room. The detached temp controlled 2-car garage includes a carriage house above with its own power, water, and septic—featuring a living area, full bath with shower, and closet. A generator supports the main level of the home, and high-speed fiber internet ensures you're always connected. The property is gated, with a paved driveway and no HOA—just simple road maintenance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to own a fully modernized mountain escape with unmatched privacy and income potential.
