The House by the Side of Warwoman Road

by John Shivers

“Let me live in my house by the side of the road, where the race of men go by…” Sam Walter Foss wrote in his poem

“The House by the Side of the Road.” Take the house at 11868 Warwoman Road east of Clayton. Suddenly, the prospect of watching the race of men going by from your own porch becomes incredibly inviting. Perhaps Foss had this particular home in mind. With 1,594± square feet on the main level, this ranch style home was built in 1975, and remains basically unchanged today. It’s clad in real wood siding, has a composition roof, and is being sold as is, which means the new owners can adapt and renovate as much or as little as their wishes dictate.

It’s totally livable right now, and what’s more, there’s a partially finished basement – the concrete floor is already there and there’s a bath roughed in. It’s accessible from both the upper level and the outside, and the laundry area is already located there. Finish this

daylight lower level for some great additional living space, or use it for storage or hobbies.

Outside, the possibilities are equally as attractive. Some seven acres of land, including a two-acre pond beside the house that backs up to USFS lands, gives an already sweet deal, even more of a sugar high. Your Warwoman Road address harkens as far back as the Cherokees, who occupied much of the region that now includes Rabun County. Today’s Warwoman Road was one of their main travel routes. It gives the new owners a catbird seat for some spectacular sunrises and sunsets; there’s privacy and seclusion in the ways that matter. Yet you’re isolated enough to watch rural life and still get to town when the pantry needs a refill.

Three bedrooms and two baths make this property perfect for an average family, but it’s also just right for empty nesters, who aren’t quite ready to downsize big time. A spacious living room with

wood-burning stone fireplace, a separate dining room, plus a large sunroom / family room and kitchen complete the main floor.

Given its construction date, you would expect a house built like they don’t build them any more. This one delivers. What a great basis to begin making this house your own; what a solid foundation for everything your creativity can imagine. And don’t forget to notice the tongue and groove ceilings.

When you’re ready to relax, you’ve got your own screened porch overlooking the pond. Get comfortable with something cool to drink, and watch the grandkids out at the pond fishing for grass carp, bream and bass. Or picture yourself out there in the early morning mists, catching your own breakfast or what you’re going to cook up that evening for family and friends.

Close by is Willis Knob and the scenic 15-mile horseback riding

trail that you can access directly from the property. No need to load and transport your horse. This is your own private refuge, allowing you to enjoy all that nature has to offer. What’s more, you don’t even have to get out of your pajamas! Two outdoor storage buildings, one with an enclosed area that can be locked, are also on the property.

Foss ended his poem with the wish that he could live in his house by the side of the road, and be a friend to man. From your vantage point on Warwoman, the possibilities are limitless, when you think of this as your own personal sanctuary.

This property, MLS 20092868, is ripe with possibility. Leave it as is, or make it your own. But you need to grab it now, while it’s available. Marsha Ramey, agent with Poss Realty, is the one to talk with. Reach her by cell phone at 706-490-1035 or at the office, 706782-2121.