Tucked away amidst the beauty of the coveted Mirror Lake community, this renovated charmer offers a rare opportunity to live in this wonderful community while offering a private tree-house setting. “The Bear Necessity” sits on 2 lots totaling .6 acres with exclusive deeded access to Lake Sequoyah. This charming mountain retreat has been lovingly renovated over the past 25 years by its builder-owner and comes FURNISHED with a few exceptions! Throughout the home, you'll find charming details such as stained beams and wood accents, adding to its rustic/modern appeal. Step inside to discover a spacious open living/dining/kitchen space with painted wood paneled walls, beamed vaulted ceiling, clerestory windows, and wood-burning masonry fireplace with mountain weathered granite facing to the ceiling. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths plus a bonus flex room perfect for your office, craft area or bunk room. The cozy terrace level has a spacious room with two gathering spaces, one with its own stone fireplace, bookcase and gas logs and the other seating area cozied around the recently added “Bourbon Bar” with 2nd refrigerator, wine cooler and wall mounted TV. You'll love the two large, covered porches, perfect for savoring morning coffee or evening cocktails. Then gather around the stone fire pit to relax after a day of mountain exploration and all that the Highlands-Cashier Plateau has to offer. All indoor and outdoor living areas create cozy spaces while providing privacy for a house full of guests. Ample paved parking for up to 5 cars ensures easy hosting for gatherings of all sizes. For pet lovers, a small gated back yard provides a secure space for furry companions to roam freely. And you'll appreciate the detached shed/workshop for storage or any additional DIY projects you might enjoy. Stylish furnishings, LVP flooring throughout, granite/stone countertops, vaulted ceilings, cable railing on all decks plus the feeling of a warm hug when you walk in the door.