The Door to this Home Beckons

By John Shivers

Sometimes doors crack open to opportunities that lead to wonderful things. Like the home at 335 Bobcat Lane in Lakemont, where a custom front door catches your eye, then draws you in. Literally. Then it gets better!

Located in Lake Rabun Estates, this four bedroom, two bath home was designed for comfortable family living AND entertaining. With 2,992± square feet on three levels, you have the ability to spread out or to gather around the real wood-burning, mountain stone fireplace for cozy evenings at home. Just imagine how much living can happen in this log cabin open floor plan.

Community Dock and Recreation Area

But the term “log cabin” doesn’t do justice to this home that was built in 2010. In addition to being pristinely maintained, there’s a fully-finished detached garage for two or three vehicles. A handicapped ramp connects via the laundry / mudroom, and there’s also an adjacent building parcel that can be utilized for a second dwelling, or as a privacy buffer.

From where the home crowns the hill on 1.180± acres, curb appeal is a real show-stopper, especially that unique front door. A rocking chair porch extends across the front, and an oversized screened porch spans the rear, and looks down on an outdoor fire pit. Check out the small tree house like structure that the younger kids – and probably a few of the “older” ones as well – will naturally gravitate to. At the bottom of the hill, on the edge of Lake Rabun, is a party

space, and the shared, two-stall boat house and mooring area for additional watercraft. With part of the space under cover, and the rest open to the wonders of the south Rabun County skies, the options are limitless, and ramp the livability factor from fantastic to phenomenal.

The vaulted great room includes an oversize dining area and adjacent kitchen featuring the naturally-finished logs accented by drywall. Rustic window and door trim promote the simple design elements. Hardwood floors predominate throughout the upper two levels. On the lower level, floored in durable slate in earth tones, a second living/playing area includes a gas log fireplace, an abundance of seating, wet bar, ping pong and pool tables. This level opens to a covered deck running the length of the house, providing easy access to the many outdoor activities that await.

On the main level, the master suite makes for convenient daily living just off the kitchen, and also affords a large measure of privacy from the remaining three oversized bedrooms found on the third floor. The large master bathroom and adjacent walk-in closet complete the suite, and offer the owners a comfortable retreat. Thanks to generous-size dormers, the upper level sleeping areas give the impression that you’re hovering above the treetops, ensconced in your own little sanctuary.

The kitchen opens to both the massive great room and the adjacent dining area that can easily accommodate 10-12 hungry eaters, not counting the adjacent breakfast bar. An abundance of real wood cabinets for both hard surface countertop work space and storage cabinets, make meal prep a snap. It’s a kitchen designed for serious culinary pursuits, and includes a kitchen desk and a full complement of stainless appliances. The floor plan not only delivers flexibility, but its layout allows more than one cook in the kitchen at the same time.

Three fireplaces, along with a 220 volt back-up power generator, and zoned H/AC make this a most versatile, livable home.

Ready to check out this door to opportunity? Listing agent for GAMLS #20022226, is Sarah Gillespie, with Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain. Contact her at (cell) 404-735-6157, or (office) 706-212-0228.