Lake Laceola * Gated community with private lake access * Mountain views * Ranch design with unfinished terrace level * Vaulted ceilings * Boat storage garage * Near Cleveland & Helen dining and hiking. Set within the private, gated enclave of Lake Laceola, this lovely ranch-style residence offers effortless single-level living framed by wooded privacy. The 2,221 sq ft design flows beautifully from a vaulted great room with stone-surround fireplace to an open-concept kitchen featuring granite surfaces, breakfast bar, and sunny dining area. A formal dining room adds grace for gatherings, while the split bedroom plan ensures tranquility in the spacious primary suite with tray ceiling and spa-inspired bath. A large glass door extends the living space to a serene deck overlooking the forested lot, ideal for morning coffee or evening wine. Below, a daylight terrace level-already framed, plumbed, and vented for a second fireplace-awaits customization for a media room, guest suite, or gym. The home includes a two-car main garage plus an additional single-bay garage designed for boat or recreational storage, reflecting thoughtful planning for lake-life convenience. Crafted with low-maintenance Hardie Plank siding accented by stonework, the home blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings. Within minutes, residents enjoy local groceries and cafes (~3 mi), scenic hiking trails, and charming downtown destinations in Cleveland, Helen, and Dahlonega. Lake Laceola's amenities include a clubhouse with catering kitchen, lakeside pool, firepit, outdoor grill, and community events throughout the year. Homeowners can launch kayaks, paddleboards, or small boats from the private ramp and store watercraft nearby. Experience refined mountain living-without the wait to build-in one of North Georgia's most sought-after lake communities at 140 Forked Leaf Rd, Cleveland GA.