Tucked away on 8 private acres, this magical mountain retreat is a rare blend of authentic farmhouse character, thoughtful craftsmanship, and serene natural beauty. Surrounded by private trails, a tranquil water feature with koi pond, and long-range mountain views, this property offers a peaceful escape that feels both artsy and timeless. The main farmhouse welcomes you with rustic cedar siding, a sweeping wraparound front porch, and a metal roof that complements the natural setting. Inside, vaulted and beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, skylights, and walls of windows flood the home with light and views of the property. The heart of the home is the stunning kitchen, featuring a massive island, quartz countertops, farmhouse sink, Bertazzoni oven with statement vent hood, new refrigerator, drawer dishwasher, microwave, white cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, and a wall pantry-perfect for gathering and entertaining. A walk-in pantry with a professional Frigidaire side-by-side refrigerator and dedicated coffee station adds both function and charm. The dining area showcases a stone gas fireplace beneath vaulted ceilings and skylights, while the oversized family room is wrapped in windows and anchored by another gas fireplace and soaring beamed ceiling. An office, powder room, mudroom, and laundry room complete the main level. The primary suite on the main level is a true retreat, offering a beamed ceiling, private access to the front porch, and a beautifully updated bath with soaking tub, glass shower, double vanity, marble flooring, and a huge walk-in closet. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a bonus room-each with three closets and vaulted ceilings-share a full bath, providing flexible space for guests, family, or creative use. Adding to the property’s uniqueness is a three-car garage with workshop space and a charming studio apartment above. This private space features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, kitchenette, laundry, a full bath with antique vanity and glass shower, cozy fireplace, lookout windows, and a screened porch where you can look at the mountains in the distance-ideal for guests, rental income, or an inspiring creative studio. Outdoor living is just as exceptional, with wood decks, a hot tub/lap pool combination, greenhouse, covered RV parking, driveway and parking for 6+ guests, and a full wood shop beneath the home. Every detail has been designed to honor the land while creating a quiet, beautiful, and soulful getaway. This is more than a home-it’s a private mountain sanctuary, rich in character, peaceful by nature, and truly one of a kind. Bed/bath count includes the one bedroom/one bath studio apartment.
Property Details
Price:
$1,000,000
MLS #:
7712981
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Feb 2, 2026
Total Sq Ft:
4,744
Year Built:
2000
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Schools
Elementary School:
Gilmer – Other
Middle School:
Clear Creek
High School:
Gilmer
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
3
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Main Level, Sink
Exterior
Architectural Style
Farmhouse, Rustic
Community Features
Near Trails/Greenway
Construction Materials
Cedar, Wood Siding
Exterior Features
Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard
Other Structures
Barn(s), Garage(s), Guest House, RV/Boat Storage, Storage, Workshop
Parking Features
Carport, Detached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Level Driveway, RV Access/Parking
Parking Spots
6
Roof
Metal
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$5,516
Map
Community
- Address561 Cartecay Trace Ellijay GA
- SubdivisionNone
- CityEllijay
- CountyGilmer – GA
- Zip Code30536
Subdivisions in Ellijay
- .
- 39.35 Acres
- Anderson Creek
- Anderson Farms
- Banjo Mountain
- Bear Paw
- Beaver Lake
- Big Buck Mountain
- Big Creek
- Big Creek Highlands
- Big Creek Mountain
- Blackberry Mountain
- Bryant Creek Farms
- Buck Mountain
- Buckhorn
- Buckhorn Estates
- Buckhorn II
- Cartecay River Estate
- Carter’s Lake Estates
- Carters Lake
- Carters Lake Estates
- Clear Creek Cove
- Clear Creek Preserve
- Cold Springs
- Coosawatte River Resort
- Coosawattee
- Coosawattee River Lts
- Coosawattee River Resort
- Coosawattee-Beaver Bend
- Covered Bridge Estates
- Creekside Crossing
- Crockett Mountain
- Dbl Knob Base
- DLS Farms
- Double Knob
- Double Knobb
- Dover Falls Trail
- Eagle Mountain
- Eagle Mountain Resort
- Eagle Mtn
- Eagle’s Mountain Resort
- Ellijay
- Falling Waters
- Fincannon on the Cartecay
- Fish Tale Cove
- Frank Garret Farm
- Georgian Highlands
- Greystone
- Gunstock Creek
- Hickory Hills
- Hidden Valley Est.
- High Meadows Colony
- High Point
- High River
- HIGHLAND POINTE
- Hills Lake
- Homestead Mountain
- Horseshoe
- Jake’s Landing Overlook
- Jakes Landing
- Jakes Landing Overlook
- Kells Ridge Creek
- Lake Buckhorn
- Lake Lecroy
- Lake Lecroy at High River
- Lakeland Estates
- Lakeview Ridge
- Little Mountain Town Acres
- Lucky Hollow Farms
- Mill Creek Estates
- Miller Rock
- Mountain Gate
- Mountain Meadows
- Mountaintown Heights
- Mountaintown One
- non
- None 1.82 Acres
- NONE 118 ACRE
- North Ridge
- Oak Hill Farms
- Oak Ridge Mountain
- Old South Farms
- Quinn Springs
- Rainbow Ridge
- Reece
- Reece Mountain
- Reserve at Cartecay
- Rivers Edge
- Rockingham Estates Home Owner Associatio
- Rodgers Creek
- Rogers Creek
- Sassafras
- Sassafras Mountain
- Sluder Brothers
- Still Waters
- The Bluff at Cartecay
- The Bluffs of Cartecay
- The Hammock
- The Hemlocks
- The Quarter
- The Rose Givens Estates
- The Summit at Ellijay
- The Summitt At Ellijay
- The Vineyard at Yukon
- Timberwalk Estates
- Trails End
- Tranquility
- Tranquility at Carter’s Lake
- TRANQUILITY AT CARTERS LAKE
- Tranquility at Lakeview Ridge
- Turkey Knob Estates
- Twiggs II
- Twin Branches
- UL-Coosawattee – Eagle Mtn
- Vista Heights
- W L BEARDEN ESTATE
- Walnut Mountain
- Walnut Mountain Road
- Watersong
- Westwood
- Wildwood
- Woodland Acres
- Woody Acres
- Wyngate
- x
- Yukon
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Ellijay as of Feb 05, 2026
190
Single Family Listed
116
Avg DOM
$589,584
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the None subdivision, 561 Cartecay Trace Ellijay GA is a Single Family for sale in Ellijay, GA, 30536. It is listed for $1,000,000 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 0 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 2000. The average listing price for Single Family in Ellijay is $589,584.
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