This House is Ready to Welcome You Home

By John Shivers

“We have a place in the mountains…” you say casually, in conversation. Just the mere mention of those seven words paints a vivid picture of a touch of paradise, where you can let your hair down and shut out the world. The home at 136 Windy Gap Road outside Clarkesville, Georgia certainly lives up to the preconceived hype. It is, indeed, a home in the mountains. But that’s not all.

Are you looking for a place where you and yours can periodically retreat from the rat race, complete with all the comforts and benefits of home? This house is both your starting point and your stopping place. It’s far enough removed to give you privacy and peace, and close enough to civilization to make things convenient.

This spacious, cottage-style home offers so much of what you’re looking for. It’s in pristine condition, and attractively and comfortably decorated. You can be “at home” instantly. And you have other options. Perhaps you might want to place the home in a vacation rental program. With three nice bedrooms and two baths, an open split floor plan, fully functional kitchen, a loft area as well as vaulted ceilings, and loads of outdoor deck space overlooking the great outdoors, this home could be the poster child for highly-desirable, ideal vacation rentals.

is large, this is a golden opportunity to create your own compound. Or perhaps circumstances have dovetailed, and this home could be your permanent 365/24/7 place to lay your heads. All you have to do is walk right in, sit right down, daddy let your mind roll on. This home is occupancy ready ASAP. Move in and start getting your mail delivered.

Located just 90 miles north of Atlanta, in the beautiful foothills of the northeast Georgia mountains, this home checks box after box. Unfortunately, it can only go to one buyer, so strike while the opportunity presents itself, and you’ll be able to utter those memorable words: “We have a home in the mountains.” In the Batesville area, specifically, on the beautiful northern-most side of Habersham County, just a couple of minutes from Lake Burton, and the Rabun County line.

Outside, hardy vinyl siding and a composition roof ensure great looks with minimum maintenance and upkeep. Inside, with 1,818± square feet, you’ve got enough space to spread out, but not so much space that you need a housekeeping staff!.

A wall of windows in the great room on the back side of the house, overlooking a gorgeous piece of private, north Georgia real estate, a massive stone-faced fireplace with convenient gas logs, and generous floor space make this room as convenient as it is comfortable and cozy. The kitchen is designed for multiple chefs and helpers, and features an abundance of cabinets, pantry space, and countertop work and prep space. A full complement of appliances rounds out this portion of the house. The dining area, mere steps away, can accommodate any shape table, and could easily seat a dozen or more hungry family and friends. Hardwood floors run throughout main level. And you’ll never get enough of the four-seasonal views that come with the property, thanks to the large outdoor deck that’s great for entertaining, quiet respite, or remembering once again why you chose this home.

This beautiful, versatile home, GMLS#20082787, is waiting for its new owner. Contact Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain agent Jennifer Kyle for additional information. You can reach her at (cell) 706-968-2255 or (office) 706-212-0228.