A House Worthy of Celebration

By John Shivers

Savor the magnificent colorful bursts of light silhouetted against the northeast Georgia night sky. Listen to the accompanying booms of narration. It’s a celebration, and from the oversized screened porch on the lake side of the home at 4740 Murray Creek Road on Lake Burton, you and your guests will have front-row seats to the annual fireworks displays from Billy Goat Island. You can also view the show from the level back yard, from the dug-out patio or the row of Adirondack chairs at water’s edge. But the good news is: when this is your home, these fireworks are just the tip of the gracious lifestyle iceberg. Here on this 1.84± acre fee-simple lot, every day is a cause for fireworks, as you’ll quickly discover. What’s not to celebrate? A prime Rabun County lakefront location. Seven luxurious bedrooms. Large spacious rooms with every bell and whistle you could envision in a house. An opportunity to embrace the “Burton experience.” You’ll experience lakefront living at its finest, with the backdrop of mountains and their four-seasonal views as an added plus. Talk about a win-win!

This home is only four years old, but your first impression is one of pristine newness, a freshness that never ages. At the same time, the nine foot ceilings… the interior shiplap sided walls… the casual yet elegant surroundings immediately clue you in: You’re at home. And what a life awaits you in this modern adaptation of a coastal farmhouse with subtle hints of classic antiquity. Outside, you’re reminded of a New England coastal cottage. This first impression is only reinforced by the covered porch, gables and dormers, dark-painted concrete siding, stone accents, and pristine white trim. The front garage and the paved drive and turnaround provide ample parking for family and guests, all conveniently adjacent to both the double glassed entry front doors and the kitchen. The near level lot, a real treasure in these mountainous parts, continues behind the house to water’s edge, where a spacious, covered patio and two-stall boathouse expand the lake living possibilities and enjoyment. This is definitely a property intended for all that a Lake Burton address promises. And then some.

In addition to the seven bedrooms, two masters on the main level, and four on the terrace level, all bedrooms have their own en suite baths. A special plus on this lower level is the bunk room with sleeping for ten, and each bunk is equipped

with all the comforts of home, including individual reading lights. No detail has been overlooked. Powder rooms on both levels also add to the convenience factor, as does the second kitchen and the family recreation room on the lower level. A massive stone fireplace and a vaulted ceiling with antique beams anchor the great room. Light predominates everywhere, thanks to the decorating palette that centers around a white background, a shade that exudes warmth, a silent invitation to kick back and relax. Echoing that invitation is the screened porch on the main level, complete with fireplace, and the covered porch on the terrace level, with a shuffleboard court, hot tub, and easy access to the lake. The chef’s kitchen at one end of the main floor great room was designed for comfort, convenience and entertaining. White Shaker-inspired furniture quality cabinetry, solid-surface counter tops, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, and an oversized walk-in pantry are yet another reason to celebrate. Contact Agent Julie Barnett at Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain at 404-697-3860 or at the office, 706212-0228, for an opportunity to tour this listing and discover what the fireworks are all about. Reference MLS #8866976.

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