ACREAGE! MOUNTAIN VIEW! CREEK FRONTAGE! Custom builder’s personal home & perfectly situated on 11.33 acres of gentle, walkable land, framed by mature hardwoods & offering a long-range mountain view. Every element of the property invites a deeper connection with nature, from pebbled garden paths, raised bed gardens, a 23-ft stone water feature w/5 descending tiers, to a private trail leading to Salem Creek. The home is a masterclass in craftsmanship with heart pine flooring, cedar & cypress porches, and a Jøtul cast iron fireplace insert (w/blower) to cast rustic warmth throughout. Well appointed kitchen features a professional-grade Dacor cooktop, double ovens, separate ice maker, & the oversized pantry has a sink, coffee bar & appliance space. The home offers 4 bedrooms (3 are en-suite) including spacious primary suite, plus a stunning library w/18 ft of custom floor-to-ceiling bookcases. Finished BONUS Room & Unfinished Basement (2354 sq ft) that's stubbed and plumbed for easy expansion, so many options! A standing seam metal roof, Kolbe windows & sliding doors, 3 HVAC systems, spray foam insulation & a Kohler generator ensure comfort and energy efficiency year-round. Equally impressive, the 1,440 sq ft detached barn/workshop was built with the same attention to detail. It includes a 100-amp panel, 220-amp welding circuit, 60-gallon air compressor, fire-retardant ceiling, and a 24” louvered exhaust fan (perfect for woodworking or serious hobbyists). An upstairs office offers a quiet work space. Located in ANDERSON CREEK RETREAT, a 1,200-acre conservation-based community bordering the Chattahoochee National Forest, residents enjoy access to 130+ acres of green space, a private lake, TROUT stream, 5 stall equestrian barn, community pasture, river pavilion, & miles of private HIKING trails. A true paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, especially for the avid trout fisherman. (14 miles from Downtown Ellijay) *School tax exemption for full time residents ages 65 & older.
