This Home Welcomes You to Lake Living By John Shivers
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t the main entrance to the custom-built home at 133 Ray Point Lane in Lakemont, your welcoming committee -- the first clue to all that awaits -- is a quirky crafted wooden moose, long on charm and guaranteed to coax forth a smile. Immediately, without even being told, you realize that what’s inside is a cut-above, a different brand of living in this lodge located in the highly sought Lower Basin area of Lake Rabun. And then it just gets better. With the placid lake waters as your backyard, the possibilities are endless. Boating, sunbathing, parties, special fireworks displays, stargazing, or a combination of some or all, will make you and your guests feel totally at home. When the forest is your front yard, it’s the best of both southern Rabun County worlds. And the two-acre± heavilywooded, fee-simple lot offers the opportunity for a guest cottage; make it into a family compound, if you wish. This two-story bungalow-cottage style home, originally built in 1982, has been meticulously maintained. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the master on the main level, are nestled among the spectacular lake and mountain views that give this home an edge that no amount of money can buy. In this home, these natural perks are part of the package. With 2,221± square feet, this house affords ample space for comfortable family living, and with two bedrooms on the lower level, parents and kids have their own space. The neutral, contemporary-inspired interior acts as a perfect foil for the traditional style and colors that frame the views of the outdoors, through the multiple windows that marry the two worlds and provide so many different opportunities for lake life at its very best. The living room and a dining room that will comfortably seat twelve or more anchor the main level. A massive stone fireplace adds to the ambiance and comfort of this area, and a screened porch off the dining room increases both living and dining space. The kitchen is mere steps away, and features the convenience of a walk-in pantry, and a full-complement of appliances including a gas range, double convection oven, dishwasher, and a refrigerator with icemaker line. A breakfast bar expands the seating space. Both daily living and grand parties are not only possible, they’re a snap. This home’s natural vibes of welcome will make family and friends want to gather there.
46 GML - November 2020
