$3,495,000
OF STATURE EXTRAORDINARY - Hewn of sunlight, stone, timber, and waterfalls; eminent in standing among all the properties of the Southern Appalachians. Nearly four years of patient, hand-crafted construction and quality are evident in the Falling Water home - every tight seam, straight line, stone laid; every substantive component -… Read More all reflective of a pride in craftsmanship and a discriminating selection of materials. Upon entry, the Grand Hall rises up more than three levels to a ceiling of gleaming white pine planking and a massive stone fireplace follows the height all the way up. A thick-planked sea of oak flooring shimmers softly beneath. The interior expanse is almost startling - a universe of openness and the space, texture, and geometry engage the eye. All around are details unique. The natural woods inside and out - all exposed woodwork on every surface - were harvested from the owner's properties and hand-milled here on site, cut to meticulous tolerance and assembled. The kitchen in tasteful rendition is welcoming for chefs and family alike. Adjacent and looking out upon a massive stone courtyard is a breakfast corner and a covered rocking deck wraps around the home to overlook and overhear the rowdy flowing waters to the foreground. On the opposite side of the kitchen is dining space enough to accommodate our nation's President along with staff and advisors. The Master's Quarters on this main level occupies an entire side of the residence, a spacious home within a home of open-framed partitions and a private sitting area with warming fireplace. King and Queen bathrooms bookend each side. A powder room and laundry complete the ensemble of rooms on the main level. Upstairs are 3 ensuite bedrooms, softly reflective of their natural woody heritage - the Sycamore, the Poplar, and the Pine. A central sitting room offers a evening's gathering in front of the fireplace. On the terrace level resides an ensuite bedroom and kitchenette. Saltillo tile finishes off the entire level. A residential entry and drive-in garage door provide additional access. Outside a huge covered porch overlooks the sights and sounds of water in a frothy hurry. Outside is an astonishing expanse of hand-laid stonework. Every stone in every wall, driveway, and walkway was carefully placed and took nearly two years of labor by master stonemasons. In today's dollars just the cost of the stone would be some $1.8 million. Next to the main residence is the Bird's Nest cottage, further down a toy garage and guest cottage and electrical house where a huge Caterpillar generator can run the main residence for about a month without refueling. Out at the grassland is a 5000 sf carriage house, a woodshed, covered shed, and gate house, all with exteriors of the native lumbers that were milled on site. Over a ? mile of trophy trout waters - Dick's Creek - flow through the property, alternatively reflective and placid other times rushing and tumbling boulder-strewn and pouring over granite bedrock in a cascading waterfall, seen and heard from the residence and especially from the cantilevered gazebo that overlooks the Falls. The property shares a boundary with the U.S. National Forest and the scenic appeal is to be envied by any State Park. The location is within the Dahlonega Plateau's American Viticultural Area and a few minutes from hometown Dahlonega, Southern Living Magazine's Best Small Town in Georgia and all the natural amenities, activities, vineyards, shops, and charms of the area. Metro availability is a short commute away. The property, structures, and residence would lend itself to a multiplicity of uses and can accommodate one person or dozens. Singular among all Southern Appalachian properties is this setting of unparalleled natural amenity and beauty, of prominence and potential - an inspiring synergy of the very best. Read Less
Listing courtesy of Dover Realty & Investments Inc [email protected]
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
309
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Beds
5
Full Baths
6
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
9,141
Lot Size
9.8 Acres
Year Built
1999
MLS Number
20158051
30 Days Snapshot Of 30533
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+5%
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homes sold
36
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Additional Details
Appliances & Equipment
Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Basement
Bath Finished, Daylight, Interior Entry, Exterior Entry, Finished, Full
Building
5,469 finished sqft above grade, 3,672 finished sqft below grade, 138 unfinished sqft below grade, 9,141 total finished sqft, Built in 1999, Craftsman, Rough-Sawn Lumber, One and One Half, House
Community
None
Cooling
Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Zoned
Dining Room
Seats 12+, Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo
Exterior Features
Sprinkler System, Water Feature, Deck, Patio, Porch
Fence
Wood
Fireplaces
3 fireplaces, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Masonry
Floors
Hardwood, Tile
Water Features
Water body: Dick's Creek, Creek, Private
Heating
Electric, Central, Heat Pump, Zoned
Home Owner's Association
None
Interior Features
Bookcases, Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Soaking Tub, Separate Shower, Tile Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Master On Main Level
Kitchen
Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Solid Surface Counters
Laundry
In Hall
Lot
Leased Land: No, 9.8 acres, Level, Private, Sloped, Pasture, Waterfall, Grassed, Wooded
Parking
Detached, Basement, Garage, Kitchen Level, RV/Boat Parking, Storage
Property
Borders US/State Park, Stream, Waterfront, River, Barn(s), Gazebo, Workshop, Garage(s), Guest House, Second Garage, Shed(s), Resale, Single Family Residence, River
Roof
Metal
Security Features
Security System
Sewer
Septic Tank
Taxes
Annual Amount: $17,767, Year: 2023
Utilities
220 Volts, Generator, Underground Utilities, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Private, Well
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