Take This Birthday Girl into Its Next Century

Mountain Living Take This Birthday Girl Into Its Next Century By John Shivers

“It’s a dream,” one observer said of the country home at 1443 Warwoman Road so near Downtown Clayton, and yet so very rural in setting and livability. This grand old dame of a home is celebrating her 100th birthday this year. How much better could it be for her to begin her second century in the loving hands of a new owner? Someone to carry on the long-established traditions and make new ones besides. In addition to the 3,426± square foot, four bedroom home, there are 16.8± acres of wooded and rolling lawns that are included in the offering. Just think of the fun; just think of the opportunities. Just think about being “king or queen of the hill!”

Restoration, preservation, and authentic upgrades have been the buzzwords of the current owner, who has made this home very much 21st Century. Toward that end, the labors of love that guided every decision and resulting action can be glimpsed in the authentic preserved fireplaces, the bead board ceilings, a period front door complete with mail slot. Numerous small but decorative architectural elements are found throughout the house. How do you reach this virtual Shang-ri-la? Just turn at the stone gateposts and follow the paved driveway that winds its way to the top of the hill. An extra-wide covered, rocking chair front porch with the requisite southern robin’s egg blue ceiling greets you. And take note of the comfortable swing in the nearby pergola. You’ll just have to take a couple of minutes to sit and gaze out at some of Rabun’s prettiest landscape. Landscape that will be yours when your name is on the deed. Then take another minute to enjoy the fabulous open vista called Screamer Mountain across the road. It’s all a part of the package.

There’s also an open deck above the front porch, and a covered deck and outdoor living area in the back, as well as an established garden spot. An in-ground swimming pool only makes the already great fantastic. You think it can’t get any better, but it can. You’ve still got to experience the inside.

Original pine floors greet you upon entry into the main floor living room, and pay special attention to the many restored doors throughout. To your right, an oversize formal dining room with custom hand-stenciled walls and seating for twelve or more lends itself to several different uses. All of the rooms feature high ceilings, and much of the home has been preserved and repurposed for today’s living.

kitchen checks all the modern day boxes with stainless appliances including a gas range and oven, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and trash compactor and an apron-front farmhouse sink, the integrity of the house is preserved. A laundry area, bonus room, sun room and office are also on the main level. You’ll love the stone floors throughout this area. One bedroom is also on this level, along with a full bathroom and a half bath. Make this your master, or choose from one of the three other bedrooms and baths on the second level. Talk about flexibility. Talk about being able to sleep family or friends. Your home is guaranteed to be a people magnet. And if all this space isn’t adequate, check out the unfinished bonus room over the two-car carport.

The exciting options for this lovingly restored and maintained home are many. Check out MLS #20052240 by contacting Poss Realty Agent / property owner Myra Chapman at 706-982-0364 or at the office at 706-782-2121.

Why The Mountains...

“I have spent a lifetime loving the beauty and nature of Rabun County, and I am so thankful God placed me here! I was inspired to write a poem in high school, called “As Twilight Falls”…. Inspired by beauty and nature in the Persimmon Community.” - Dolores Crane

As Twilight Falls

by Dolores Crane As twilight begins to fall, the sky is pallid and serene Oh! How I love the peacefulness a time like this can bring. The beautiful song of the nightingale is the perfect music for the setting; The rhythmic cry of the whippoorwill is yet beyond forgetting. The last chatter of the birds as they start their rest for the night; the lonely cry of the sad hoot-owl, means everything’s all right. Oh! How I love the evening, when the end of day is nigh; when night time soon is nearing and all will be quiet – for awhile!