Mountain-made Architectural Marriage Wows

By John Shivers

It’s a good thing the home at 735 Kennedy Mountain Road outside Clarkesville, Georgia has so many windows. It would be an absolute travesty to close out even one of the multiple views that surround this home, nestled in your own private, rural valley. Call it picture postcard caliber in so many different ways. A rare find, you might say, where traditional southern marries mountain rustic.

And what a fantastic finished product this home has become, both inside and outside.

Situated on a rise at the end of the valley, reached by a meandering paved drive through the forested setting, this 6,249± square foot home is so much more than just a place to hang your hat. With seven bedrooms, there’s plenty of space for a large family – or a family with a large number of friends – to hang out in luxurious comfort.

With 52± acres of rolling pasture and wooded hills, and burbling spring-fed streams and waterfalls, there’s generous room to indulge many different outdoor activities. Roam the walking trails, or take advantage of the lighted walkways to the waterfalls, and sit a while on the deck overlooking the larger waterfall. As an added plus, this address is very near Lake Burton and easily accessible to Helen, hiking, and more waterfalls.

From the outside, the home, with its second level dormers, transom windows, multiple round columns and central doorway with fanlight definitely nods toward traditional southern architecture. But take a second glance, and see the stacked mountain stone front façade, and the horizontal siding and catch a glimpse of this home’s more rustic dimension. A discreetly-screened rocking chair front porch more or less ties together the two styles and equates to gracious southern living, with a decidedly northeast Georgia mountain flavor.

Can it possibly get much better? Oh, yeah!

While the home sits at the base of a mountain, access to the hills is encouraged, thanks to a pass-through between the detached two-car garage and second-floor house extension that ushers you into the back outdoor living area, and the wooded living room beyond. Be sure

The main house features seven bedrooms, six full baths and one half bath, with an oversize master suite on the main level, with access to the back deck. There’s room for a comfortable seating area around the fireplace and an en suite bath with soaking tub and shower and double vanities.

Exquisite custom design and features of the main residence include the grand two-story entry foyer highlighted by the circular staircase, breathtaking hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, custom built bookcases, three fireplaces, large kitchen, and separate banquet-worthy dining room. The two-story stone fireplace in the family room is an eye-catcher. In the adjacent kitchen, solid-surface counters, walk in pantry, double ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator, and surface unit complete the generous-size space. An additional guest house complete with living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath increases the living potential. The daylight terrace level with easy outdoor access includes a second kitchen, three additional bedrooms, a family room with a fireplace, and additional storage. Above the two-car garage you can have the best of both worlds as you work from home in the large office complete with an additional bathroom. Where else could you work with the rushing sound of your own stressreducing waterfalls in the background?

If this remarkable property, MLS #8915350, would work for your family, contact Agent Jennifer Kyle at Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain at 706-968-2255 or at the office, 706-212-0228.