Experience the freedom of country living on 1.68 beautifully utilized acres, where space, function, and a self-sufficient lifestyle come together seamlessly. This thoughtfully improved property is ideal for those seeking room to garden, raise animals, or simply enjoy privacy and wide-open surroundings. The charming cottage style home with custom designs throughout features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms with an efficient, open layout designed for comfortable everyday living. Interior highlights include a gas range, tankless water heater, refrigerator, and stackable washer and dryer-all offering convenience and practicality. Step outside to a fully established and productive homestead-style garden. The outdoor space is designed for gathering and relaxation with a large custom deck and fire pit, while also supporting abundant food production with asparagus, potatoes, beans, and strawberries, along with blackberry plants, mature fruit trees, and grapevines. The property is richly planted with trees throughout the backyard including pecan trees, plum, apricot, nectarine, and peach, along with pear and an heirloom pear-offering a diverse and established orchard setting. Designed for hobby farming or small-scale animal use, the property includes a barn with a usable stall and paddock, a chicken coop, and ample open space for expansion. Added bonuses include a Dierksen premium utility shed, providing a well-built and highly functional outbuilding ideal for storage, workshop use, or hobby space and a recently installed below-ground tornado shelter. An additional lot provides added flexibility for future building of your dream home, workshop space, or long-term investment potential. Tucked in a peaceful rural setting while still offering convenient access to Hwy 78 and within walking distance to downtown Blue Ridge, this property presents a rare opportunity to own usable acreage with meaningful improvements already in place-ready for your next chapter in country living.