1555 Mica Mine Rd, Hayesville, NC 28904

Listen to the QUIET! Look at the PRIVACY! This one-of-a-kind retreat sits on 5+ acres of serene woodland offering a rare blend of unique architecture, imaginative layout & comfortable living! Cross the elevated hallway over the manmade waterfall to the original side of the home where the main offers a large living area, 1/2 bath & porch with EZ Breeze sliders for max year-round relaxation in the treetops! The compact yet efficient kitchen is easily expanded as the owners had planned but, well, life! Loft with full bath is suspended over the main, the terrace level has a bedroom, full bath and walk-out sitting room overlooking the pond, deck and acres of hardwoods! The large Primary is off the foyer with a sitting area, built-ins and double-sided fireplace shared with the main bath, laundry and walk-in with a cedar ‘closet in a closet' for off-season! 2 more bedrooms down, 1 overlooking the woods, the other listening to the waterfall + a 2nd half bath easily converted to a full. Used as offices but with the water and breeze through the trees your guests will sleep great! Outside? The driveway brings you to the 2-car garage and main entry with its stone patio anchored by the large rock fireplace and poured walls that create a courtyard plus a covered deck, perfect for sunsets! The sweet cedar outbuilding was used as a writer's studio for years but could be a reading spot, office or even a bunk cabin! Practical things: lightning rods, 2 new water heaters, exterior paint and architectural shingles in 2022/13*, new carpet in the living room, loft, main staircases, new stove, all new ceiling fans & 2025 Well Pump! Designed for gatherings & getaways, dark sky stargazing, naps on rainy days OR throwing a party, each space offers a unique connection to its natural surroundings. Whether a vacation destination, quick city escape or as it has been, a full-time residence, it's perfect for those craving character and quiet, a rare find for lovers of nature and design alike!