Here is the answer to your dreams of owning a mountain home. Nestled on the northern edge of Banks County sits the mountain and lake community of Apple Pie Ridge. Experience the rural country setting in a meticulously maintained 5BR home within minutes of Hall, White, and Habersham counties. This Banks County gem delivers basically twice the house for half the taxes!!! You enter through the front door and observe 12' ceilings for the primary living areas of a Formal Dining and Living Rooms, as well as the large Family Room including a gas log fireplace. The Master Suite is on the main level with a recently renovated ensuite consisting of dual vanities, a large walk-in shower, and a soaking tub. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances including a double oven gas range. The breakfast area is surrounded by windows providing abundant natural light. There are an additional two bedrooms to round out the main floor. Did I say the house has recently installed a full complement of Pella Windows as well as a whole house generator? The terrace level opens to an additional full living quarter, perfect for a teen or in-law suite consisting of its own kitchen and pantry, Master Suite, Great Room, and another bedroom. Don't forget the office space and additional storage areas downstairs as well. Extending the floor plan is a large, screened porch and deck area off the Family Room. There also is a patio extending below with basement access. The backyard is terraced into the slope with a garden area as well as a fire pit. See this hidden gem and witness all the other improvements that are too numerous to list.