This Home Screams Made in America

By John Shivers

Pause for a second at the top of the hill outside the brick gateposts that announce the home at 15 LaPrades Road, Clarkesville, Georgia. Let your eyes take it all in. There’s a lot to see and even more to appreciate. Follow the paved drive down through the landscaped yard, and stop again. This is a home that proudly proclaims its heritage and all that it has to offer. If you’re looking for a newly constructed home that takes customization and exquisite design to dizzying new heights, this six bedroom home answers your every requirement, as well as other perks you haven’t even thought about.

Your eyes travel from the board and batten white exterior of this modern three-level American-style farmhouse to the architecturally matching three-stall detached garage, to a glimpse of the matching boathouse, and the inviting waters of Lake Burton. This wonderful family-oriented home is just waiting for someone to adopt it.

For starters, this fee simple 1.080± acre lot with fully paved access is within easy walking distance to the multiple dining options at LaPrades Marina. It’s the perfect setting for the entertainer’s dream home designed for lakeside socializing or just a gathering of the extended family. In addition, the six bedrooms, six full baths and two powder rooms give you the capabilities of a five-star B&B staged against all the comforts and conveniences of a comfortable family home. In addition, two different bunk areas really make sleeping folks a snap when there’s little room in the inn.

There are bedrooms on each of the home’s three levels, with the owner’s suite including a spa-like en-suite bath with shower and soaker tub on the main level. Thanks to an abundance of windows top to bottom, the home is flooded with natural light year-round, and enjoys a front row seat for breathtaking four season views, and the beauty of the lake waters that create a relaxed, yet sophisticated atmosphere.

The architect’s commitment to individuality is apparent from the moment you step through the double front doors that allow you a glimpse of the lake in the distance. Whether it’s the real wood floors crafted from rugged, reclaimed heart pine flooring cut from antique beams, or refined white vertical and horizontal shiplap walls, the list is endless. Caesarstone® countertops, JennAir® kitchen appliances, including a 42” paneled refrigerator/freezer, 36” stainless steel gas range, under counter wine cooler, icemaker, and a total of three gasstarter fireplaces, including one on the covered upper level of the boat house, add to the convenience factor.

The second floor opens to a generous landing with built-in bunk beds to sleep extra guests. Two additional guest bedrooms each enjoy ensuite full baths. The terrace level features a guest bedroom with lake views and en-suite bath with shower/tub combo along with a 2nd large bedroom with built-in twin over queen bunk beds.

A spacious lower level family room includes another fireplace, game area and full wet bar with under counter beverage cooler, ice maker and microwave drawer. French doors lead to a landscaped lakeside yard with stone steps leading down to the two-story, two-stall boathouse with kitchenette, built-in ceiling heaters, and a swim dock. A detached 3-car garage is heated and cooled and could double as a gym, game area or other living space. The home’s security system has cameras mounted on all the buildings.

Your home search isn’t complete if you don’t check out GMLS #20100223. Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain agent Julie Barnett is ready to give you a tour and answer any questions you may have. You can reach her at (cell) 404-697-3860 or (office) 706212-0228.