1130 Lake Rutledge Rd Rutledge, GA 30663

Elegant Farm/Equestrian Lover's Dream Home - This luxury estate is built for nature enthusiasts who crave fresh air, space for horses and pets, gatherings with family and friends, and morning walks among the trees -- all just steps from your own front door. This elegant 7,000 square-foot Country French-style home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 half baths, hardwood floors, enormous and plentiful windows with custom plantation shutters, 3 fireplaces inside (gas/convertible to wood burning) and 2 out, heavy crown molding, soaring cathedral ceilings, chef's kitchen with granite countertops and island, keeping room with coffered ceiling and cozy fireplace, spacious laundry room, private-access office suite and a private staircase leading to a game room with barrel ceilings, wet bar and charming Juliet Balcony overlooking the garden. In addition to the main home, this property offers 3 guest cottages, a stable and beautiful pond with waterfall. The master suite is a study in serenity -- spacious with a wall of windows overlooking hardwoods, tray ceilings complete with accent lighting, a private entrance to the back covered porch and an entrance to a cozy private covered porch overlooking the forest with steps leading to the garden arbor. The large master bath has a jacuzzi soaking tub, large glass shower and 2 expansive closets/dressing rooms with built-in shelving/storage. The home embraces the outdoors with covered porches, a screened outdoor kitchen with fireplace and a terrace-level patio with fireplace. Inside, the terrace level is perfect for an in-law suite or teenager's paradise with a spacious living area complete with wet bar and fireplace, 2 bedrooms, an enormous, mirrored exercise room and private garage entry. It also offers a library/study space and wine closet. The home's main 2-car garage has 2 separate vehicle entrances, and another 1-car garage at the terrace-level. The move-in ready home is situated on 12.52 beautiful acres that deliver tranquil, uninterrupted views like no other. Indeed, this special place in the world offers 4 fenced pastures, 3 cottages, an arbor, a pond with waterfall, three-stall barn and a beautiful winding, paved drive connecting all dwellings. The best part is that the property adjoins the 5,804-acre Hard Labor Creek State Park - Georgia's largest with 24 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails, pristine golf course with pro club house, and a 274-acre lake offering paddling, fishing, and other amenities.