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The Vintage Advantage at Paradise

By John Shivers

Possibilities for the circa 1908 neoclassical home at 220 Paradise Park Drive outside Cornelia in Habersham County are numerous, as numerous as the number of folks who can sleep there. Twenty weary heads can easily fnd rest in this awesome manor house. The elegant, two-story home with double front galleries overlooks a 50± acre spread of rolling lands and woods, with unforgettable seasonal views at all points of the compass. Massive, majestic hardwood trees cradle this 6,400± square foot piece of housing history that has earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places. A spring-fed pond and creek, established blooming gardens, and an in-ground pool only add to the opportunities for you and your guests. From the moment you approach the home clad in white, hand-sawn clapboard, the main entrance with its windowed surround beckons. Inside the heritage plays out in ways both great and small, and continues to proclaim the home’s authenticity. Classic six-panel interior doors original to that era, over-the-door transoms, many elegant but different crystal chandeliers, striking original millwork, original wavy glass window panes, and period appropriate hardware and accouterments further validate this home’s storied past. Ten freplaces, all with different beautiful surrounds further the ambience of an early twentieth century upscale dwelling. Factor in nine-foot ceilings in most of the generous size rooms and you can accommodate as many as sixty

guests for parties or receptions. Or you’ve got a versatile home for a large family. The manor house is handicapped accessible from outside. There are fve bedrooms, three full baths and two half-baths. The master suite is on the main level, adding even more fexibility to the home’s livability. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of a bed & breakfast inn with you as the innkeeper? Or, perhaps you’d like to host weddings or corporate events? There’s even a partially fnished attic area, with the potential for additional living space expansion. With a formal dining room that easily seats twelve or more, or the adjacent parlors that allow for several small round tables, whether it’s the Christmas feast or a special seated dinner, you’ve got it covered. An oversize kitchen with large work areas, a full complement of appliances, and generous pantry storage make that meal preparation an easy task. An original freplace is non-working today, but adds instead to the story of the house. A windowed breakfast room is at one end of the kitchen, with a huge, ultra-comfortable family room next door. A wood stove in this area makes those cold winter nights warm and cozy. There’s a dedicated in-law suite or apartment, an offce/library, and a secondary kitchen that further expand the fexibility of this foor plan that fows the people easily. The term “back yard” doesn’t do justice to the vast expanse of lawn to the rear that has seen more than one bride and groom exchange vows of love and commitment. Then, just as soon as the echo of the “I do’s” fades into the mountain heights, those same newlyweds and their guests can party down in the refurbished barn. With some 6,000± square feet of wide-open space, this multi-purpose structure offers not only reception and party space, but can also do double duty as another venue for the ceremony itself. A prep-kitchen will make the caterer happy, and a lounge and accessible restrooms will make the guests happy. String lights, draperies and chandeliers create a setting for gracious but enjoyable entertainment.

Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain Agent Meghann Brackett is the one to talk with about this becoming lord of this manor, MLS#8699071. Contact her at (cell) 706-968-1870 or (offce) 706-212-0228.

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