Welcome to 2520 Barley Downs Circle in Forsyth County’s Mountain Crest community. This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers a bright, open layout with thoughtful upgrades throughout. The kitchen features a large island with breakfast bar, gas cooktop, handcrafted pantry shelving, and custom trim details. It flows seamlessly into the living room, where a gas fireplace with stone surround, shiplap accents, and built-ins create a warm gathering space. A main-level guest suite with private bath offers flexibility for guests, a home office, or multi-generational living. Upstairs, wood flooring runs throughout every room. The spacious primary suite includes a custom window seat, crown molding, and a beautifully renovated bath with quartz counters, dual sinks, lighted mirrors, and a walk-in shower. One of the bedrooms was originally two rooms and is now a large suite with two closets, offering the option to convert back if desired. Outside, enjoy a private, fenced backyard retreat with a screened porch, stone patio, and hot tub surrounded by mature trees and landscaping. The home also features stone front and back porches, plantation shutters, upgraded lighting, a solar stairway shade, a two car garage with sealed floors and overhead storage, and a new water heater. HOA dues include lawn care, landscaping, and trash service for easy living. Mountain Crest amenities include pickleball, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a Junior Olympic pool with waterslide, clubhouse, and direct access to the Big Creek Greenway. Conveniently located near Lake Lanier, Cumming City Center, Halcyon, Costco, and top-rated Forsyth County schools. Come experience this thoughtfully upgraded home in one of Georgia’s most desirable counties, located in the vibrant and amenity-rich Mountain Crest community.