Sanctuary, Livability at the End of the Road

Sanctuary, Livability at the End of the Road By John Shivers

Location. Location. Location. It’s one of the axioms for a good real estate purchase. However, when that location also comes with spreading out room, a house with a great, livable floor plan, a secluded mountainous setting with breathtaking views, and the beauty of a tumbling, musical waterfall, how much better could it get? When you come to the end of the road at 92 Race Path Lane in the picturesque Persimmon Community off Highway 76 west of Clayton, you’ll see firsthand just how much better it can get. Sited on 4.56± acres of beautiful Rabun County landscape, this home is just steps away from U.S. Forest Service lands that surround and cradle those who live there. In addition to the miles of wilderness hiking trails just waiting for you to explore and enjoy, the privacy these lands deliver is an added plus. A mountain stream fed by the waterfall, a rustic footbridge, and a fish pond right in the back yard are additional perks. Whether you’re looking for a year-round home or a weekend sanctuary away from the daily grind, this custom built home with over 4,000± square feet of living space on two levels delivers everything you need. And then some. Between expansive square footage and generous size rooms, a whole lot of living awaits with not a bit of wasted space anywhere. From the cozy, comfortable library just inside the front door to the two main floor bedrooms, to the cook’s kitchen and adjacent dining area and the great room that opens onto an expanse of deck overlooking the babbling stream, find your niche and enjoy life at the end of the road. The spacious master bedroom with en-suite bath that includes double but separate vanities, jetted tub, shower and toilet closet affords both comfort and privacy. The second bedroom and bath, as well as a powder room are on this level. The great room with its two-sided stone fireplace anchors the center of the home. Off the dining room is a sunporch with windows on three sides. Everything here is about the views and bringing the outside in.

But what’s a destination for family and friends without a way to feed the multitudes? With generous cabinet and pantry space and countertop work area, the kitchen features a full complement of stainless appliances, hard-surface counters, a breakfast bar adjacent to the dining room, built-in china cabinet and easy accessibility to the great room. The laundry / mudroom and double garage are on this level. The daylight terrace level adds to the livability factor of this well-maintained home. A second family area with stacked stone

fireplace and kitchenette make for comfortable TV watching or entertaining, and the third bedroom and full en-suite bath are on this level. An office with outside entrance, a mechanical room and storage area are here as well. Both the family area and the bedroom open to a covered, stone-floored patio overlooking the creek and the forest.

Two easily-adjacent outbuildings further expand the convenience factor of this property. The smaller of the two is a quaint little log-sided cottage, perfect for a man cave or a she-shed. It’s your call. There’s covered storage space for your mower and yard tools on the back side. The larger building, with wide double access doors works well for a workshop, crafts and hobbies, a home-based business or storage and are wired and plumbed. Are you in the market for a musical waterfall and acreage enough to spread your wings? Check out MLS #8952993 and contact Poss Realty Agent Jim Blalock at 706-490-1404, or at the office at 706782-2121.