Mountain Homes
Lake, Mountain Views Define Burton Living By John Shivers
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s you climb the winding road that is Sonya Drive in the Lake Burton Community west of Clayton, suddenly you spot a lodge like home rising above the tree tops. Whether it’s the calming blue-grey shingled exterior of this traditional home, or the generous size three level porches that simply scream “Come sit on me and watch all your stress melt away…”, you know that 621 Sonya is a definite destination. What’s more, it can be your personal destination full-time or part-time. Situated on 1.3± acres on Goat Cliff, overlooking the waters of Lake Burton, this 4,800± square foot custom built home offers a quality lifestyle on a fee simple private, sloped lot that includes convenient lake access, thanks to a shared dock. A swim dock expands the potential to enjoy the lake. With its southern and western layered mountain views, made all the more accessible by two levels of wide, covered, wrap-around porches that embrace two sides of the home, those who live here enjoy a priceless fourseason panorama every day. Under the soaring, covered front entry immediately adjacent to the two-car garage, family and guests find a leaded glass door and 54 - www.laurelofnortheastgeorgia.com - June 2022
sidelights that offer access to this breathtaking home. Inside, 10foot ceilings throughout all three levels lend an air of spaciousness and graciousness. While the great room and adjacent dining room and kitchen with breakfast bar have their defined spaces, given the room sizes and the vast expanses of glass that open to the porches, this portion of the house is a host’s dream. The floor plan flows people beautifully. White Oak tongue and groove paneling is a neutral backdrop for some gracious lake living with every amenity a city home can offer. But you’ll never find those unspoiled western sunsets in the city. Tongue and groove is used judiciously in conjunction with drywall throughout, from the top floor to the walkout lower level. Your family’s resident chefs will appreciate the kitchen that sports an expansive island/breakfast bar, generous cabinets and granitetopped workspace. With appliances that have seen little use, and such extras as a glass top surface unit and a warming drawer, you can cook a special holiday meal in this kitchen with the same ease that you prepare breakfast every day. Just pull out the stops and go for it.
