The Real Estate Buyer's Guide #109 - North Georgia Mountains

260 Bear Gap Road, Lakemont, GA. Fee-simple Lake Rabun home w/ lots of privacy & modern 2-stall boathouse w/ drive-up access, boat hoist,

65 Avalon Top Point, Clayton, GA. Live next to Three Forks on the Chattooga River! Secluded farm in the Satolah Com munity, right on the edge of scenic wilderness & minutes from Highlands, NC. 3BR/1.5BA western feel barn loft w/ decks offering pasture & mountains views. This & another barn could be converted to accommodate horses, equip ment or anything that loves fenced pastures on 14 acres of beautiful land. Add’l graded building sites w/ massive mtn views, spring fed pond site & great access across gravel roads. Close to hiking trails & trout fishing. Shown by ap pointment. (10077487) Offered for $599,000.

700 Prime Hill Drive, Clayton, GA. Traditional ranch w/ wonderful mountain view, perfect for year round living! Close to Clayton w/ city roads/utili ties, in-town convenience & natural landscaping all around. 2-car garage, vaulted living room w/ builtin entertainment/bookshelves, beautiful kitchen, 4BRs, master on the main, HW & tile floors through out the main level & separate basement apartment. A must see! (10071244) Offered for $549,000.

254 Rue Lane, Clayton, GA. Mountaintop chalet with gorgeous mountain views located minutes from down town Clayton and joining U.S. National Forest. Shown by appointment only. (10097566) $399,000.

6093 Highway 76W, Clayton, GA. Timpson Creek Farm. Historic. Picturesque views. Future-oriented. Environmentally-conscious.

great place to call home. About a mile from Lake Burton. 1,838± SF built in 1920 totally high-end renovated, 4BR, 2BA. Numerous outbuildings. 25.09± acres. Organic farming already underway. (10050335) Offered for $1,700,000.

Thankful to Live in the Mountains

We’re in the midst of the Fall Leaf Season here in Rabun, Habersham and White counties, and what a beautiful time it is to get out and explore our area!

The North Georgia Mountains are such a treasure, especially this time of the year. Hiking, camping, scenic mountain drives, and more are right in our backyard.

I’m so thankful to have been born and raised in this area, and I can’t imagine living anywhere else!

I’m also thankful to have such a wonderful association of REALTORS® that support our publication and make this resource available to you each month.

If you’re interested in buying or selling, I would strongly suggest you contact one of them featured in this guide. They are the area’s top real estate agents, and can assist you from start to finish. Their passion is to make your dream of living in the mountains come true!

As we approach Thanksgiving Day 2022, take time to reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for. Personally, I thank God for all His blessings and this beautiful area I get to call home. By finding your new home in The Real Estate Buyer’s Guide, you’ll have one more thing to be thankful for, too!

Luke Bateman Publisher

Cover photo and this photo courtesy of Ryan Karcher Photography.

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WELCOME TO THE “LODGE” AT INNSBRUCK! This 4BR/4.5BA tastefully appointed Log sided home overlooks the golf course and has a beautiful VIEW of Yonah Mtn. Enjoy the many impressive features including a 2 story wall of windows. $499,900 (20071525)

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687 Claude Smith Road, Clayton, GA. I dare you to find a more spectacular mountain retreat. This newly remodeled 3BR/2BA masterpiece sits on a knoll bordered by a rushing river on 2 sides. Over 600 feet of rushing river surrounds this spectacular property. The home recently underwent a total update inside & out! All you need to do is bring your desire to relax, and a raft or a kayak, because your future neighbors came by and told me all about their joy of tubing & kayaking this rushing stream! Just beyond the detached storage shed you’ll find a picnic area w/ sand bar & swimming hole. If you prefer to fish, bring your pole! Watch the sunrise on the back patio through the trees, then watch it set on the front porch in as you overlook the stream. Back yard boasts a great deck & huge custom rock patio w/ fire pit. New roof, new HVAC, new paint, new deck, new vanities, new sinks, new faucets, new fireplace, new landscape lighting, all new LED light fixtures…did I say new?? Only a few minutes to Kingwood Golf Resort & 3+/- miles to downtown Clayton. Start the fall season out right, and that’s with you being

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teen or pos sible rental opportunity. Located just north of Clayton, close to Black Rock State Park. MLS# 10064842. $329,900. Call Cody 678-656-9062

CLAYTON. This one acre lot is located close to downtown Clayton. Easy access, possible mountain views, and has a preliminary soil test for a 3BR home. Clayton City water available, tap on fee already paid by Seller. Minimal restrictions. Located in the Timber Ridge Subdivi sion. MLS# 10074517. $25,000. Call Tambrie 706-490-5196

RABUN GAP. Large 3.82 +/- acre lot in northern Rabun county in gated Ridges of Rabun community. Gorgeous long range moun tain views, underground utilities in place, paved roads and backs up to National Forest land! If you’re looking for the perfect place to build your next home in the mountains, this is it! MLS# 8796010. $45,000. Call Cody 678-656-9062

CLAYTON. A beautiful lot to build your dream home on! 3.12 acres in the mountains where you can enjoy the solitude of nature while still being 5 minutes to town. Enjoy dinner downtown at one of the Farm to Table Restaurants and drive home to breathtaking, layered mountain views. Close to Lake Burton & Lake Rabun. Black Rock Es tates is the place to be! MLS# 10015227. $44,900. Call Tambrie 706-490-5196

SKY VALLEY. Beautiful 2.73 acre lot to build your dream home! One of the premier roads in Sky Valley with gorgeous homes. MLS #10037444. $80,000. Call Tambrie 706-490-5196 or Cody 678-656-9062

CLAYTON. Build your dream place on this vacant lot, conveniently located close to town. City water available. Easy access to Hwy 76. MLS# 10043455. $18,000. Call Tambrie 706-490-5196 or Cody 678-656-9062

CLAYTON. Fantastic lot on Screamer Mtn, perfect for your vacation getaway with babbling creek nearby. Close to town. Soil analysis completed. MLS #10039769. $6,950. Call Tambrie 706-490-5196 or Cody 678-656-9062

CLAYTON. Great lot close to town, just off Hwy 76E. Sloping, but could be a nice homesite! MLS #10041208. $12,500. Call Tambrie 706-490-5196 or Cody 678-656-9062

CREEK SIDE OASIS! Renovated 2BR/2BA cabin perfect for entertaining both inside

out! Ample deck space, multiple fire pits & yard for your furry friends. Close to downtown Clayton. Listen to the rushing creek from your back porch. Landscaped path to a clearing right on the water w/ amazing waterfalls! MLS# 10076111. $325,000. Call Cody 678-656-9062

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5+ ACRES ON NICHOLS BRANCH in the Persimmon Community. This home features everything for full time living or a mountain getaway. It has a wood burning fireplace, hardwood floors, walk in tub, open kitchen/dining/living area, 3BRs with master on main, and an unfinished basement for a great workshop or additional living space. It is within 5 minutes of Tallulah River, and 10 minutes of Lake Burton. $479,000. MLS 20052666. Call Kathy Lee.

BEAUTIFUL LODGE STYLE HOME, massive porches, all wood interior and exterior, large kitchen and living areas, needs some finish work, property backs up to USFS, furnishing massive creek frontage for fishing and hiking. $499,900. MLS 20069126. Call Kathy Lee.

34 BEAUTIFUL ACRES IN PERSIMMON VALLEY! Plenty of pasture, approximately 1200 feet of Persimmon Creek frontage. It is an old home place, with multiple gorgeous building sites, and plenty of privacy. It is unrestricted and can be kept in the county land use conservation program if desired. Nice creek for Trout, and loaded with wildlife. It is only about 10 minutes to Tallulah River and 15 to Lake Burton. You must get on this property to see how beautiful it truly is. If you are in the market for a very private tract, give us a call! MLS 20030392. $850,000. Call Josh Messer

THIS HOME IS IN THE CITY OF HIAWASSEE and has so much to offer!

If you are needing a large home, with low maintenance this is it. It has been tastefully remodeled with beautiful tiled baths, very large rooms, a huge sun room, a rock fireplace, and full basement which lends itself to lots of workshop space or bedrooms. It is within a couple minutes of downtown Hiawassee, offering Lake Chatuge, a variety of restaurants, and the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, for concerts, fairs, festivals, and car shows. $399,000. MLS 20018104. Call Kathy Lee.

IF A LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEW is your dream, you might want to come take a look at “Moon Shadow”. This 1.29 acre lot is very private, on a paved road, and has everything you could ask for in a mountain getaway property.  Easy to build on, water available, underground power, and in the quaint town of Blairsville.  $79,000. MLS 20032110. Call Kathy Lee.

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68 N. Main St Clayton, GA 30525

BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME IN THE KINGWOOD COMMUNITY. If you are looking for a home that stands out from others, with  its own character, this is it. It has a large master suite, three additional bedrooms, 2 masonry fireplaces, tall custom windows, tiled baths, granite countertops, and great views of the Kingwood golf course and the mountains. It also features unique furnishings, that may be negotiable. Kingwood has its own private restaurant, spa, pools, and of course golf. It is a private development that has maintained its beauty and stability over the years...You will be only 5 minutes to town for other dining, and shopping, and yet in a very secure private neighborhood. MLS 20030964.

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GREAT LOT IN BEAUTIFUL LAKE LACE OLA. Near entrance for easy access, large lot, lake access, mountain view, gentle building spot, strong creek, cul-de-sac lot, private subdivision, private 120 acre lake, gated subdivision in North GA Mountains. Approximately 1 hour from Atlanta. $144,000 (10054609) Rose Mariee 678-776-7437

ENCHANTING HOME IN THE ORCHARD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB! 2.27 wooded acres, brick exterior w/2 adjoining own ers suites. Split bedroom plan offers 3rd bedroom on main, terrace level complete with living room/game

MARIAN HILLS FARM! PICTURESQUE 95+/- ACRE FARM! 2 homes and large barn. Big house is 3BR/2.5BA with unfin ished terrace level. 2nd home is wood siding, 2BR/1.5BA bungalow with high ceilings. Nice creek, fenced pasture with woods and part of the property joins the National Forest. (10086984 or 10086996) $1,495,000 Ruth 706-499- 4702

CUTE, AFFORDABLE HOME! 3BR/2BA with finished bonus room and floored, lighted attic space. Designated dining area, breakfast nook adjacent to kitchen. Vaulted ceilings, gas log fireplace. Patio with outdoor fire pit and covered back porch, 2 car garage, partially fenced back yard. (10096513) $315,000 Ruth 706-499-4702

level. 1.2 acres. $599,900 (10086907) Ruth 706-499-4702

CLASSIC CHARACTER! Overlooking the 14th hole which is the signature hole at The Orchard Golf Community. Lake & golf course views. 2BR/2.5BA on the main. Ter race level with windows, has 2 additional rooms & bath, fireplace, den area & new flooring. (10078298) $668,000 Ruth 706-499-4702

BEAUTIFUL ESTATE SIZE MOUNTAIN LOTS! In small private development. All lots are partially cleared and are 5+ acres. Located in Northern Habersham County only minutes from the 441-4 lane. Size of lots and price varies! Bill 706-499-4720

WOODED VIEW LOT ON ROUNDTOP MOUNTAIN! Great spot for vacation or forever home. Great views with some tree clearing. Community water system available. (10044813) $29,500. Marty 770-597-4219

ARRENDALE PLACE is located in the heart of Tiger. Convenient to Rabun County Schools & downtown Clayton. Two of the best lots in the neighborhood.

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Tallulah Falls. This lot is part of the Hickory Nut Mountain development which features lovely vacation and full-time homes, paved streets, public water system, minutes from Tallulah Falls Lake recreation area with walking trails, lake beach access for swimming and kayaking along with a fishing pier! The grand Tallulah Gorge State Park trail system is in your back-door of this property! Septic perk test available. MLS 20026165. $47,000

HISTORIC PARIS STREET HOME! If these walls could talk it would bring back many memories of a fine family in our community! The

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5BR/3BA Lakefront Mountain Home located on the Atlanta side of the Highlands Plateau, 12 miles equidistant from Main St. Highlands, NC & Clayton, GA. Just minutes from SkyValley Country Club & golf course. This recently renovated 2 level home offers stunning ever-changing 4-season lake & mountain views from almost every room of the house. The Main Floor features a great room w/ vaulted ceilings, open kitchen, breakfast bar, dining area & cozy seating area to enjoy the warmth of the fireplace & the serenity of the lake. To one side of the main level is the master BR w/ walk-out deck & separate BA, shower & large walk-in closet to accommodate the largest of wardrobes. The opposite side accommodates 2 nice size BRs w/ shared BA either room making a great office & yes, Internet service is GREAT! The lower level accommodates 2 additional BRs & BA, and a 2nd great room opening to a patio, w/ fire pit & hot tub. The lower-level deck is a great place to enjoy your fishing rod & adjacent to the deck you will find your fleet of rainbow color kayaks. Just choose your favorite color. You will enjoy the change of seasons from the majestic fall season w/ its myriad of colors to winter w/ its occasional snow falls. Spring welcomes the returning birds, gorgeous flora & fauna. “The Season” commences in late May when summer temperatures average 78 degrees between May-September. The home is minutes away from waterfalls, great hiking trails plus adventure activities such as Highlands Canopy Tours & Highlands Outpost. Offered for $599,000. MLS# 10097849

Rabbit Eye - Northridge on Tiger Mountain - Tiger,

Enjoy ultimate privacy at Rabbit Eye, a stunning, personal retreat on 33.79 acres at the end of a

road bordering U.S.F.S. The custom designed cabin’s open concept floor plan blends the best of indoor and outdoor spaces, resulting in the perfect place to live, relax & entertain. Take in a jaw-dropping mountain view from the stone patio & fire pit, sited on a Zoysia lawn terrace overlooking a rolling field below. A one mile walking trail follows the entire perimeter of the property. Relax on the extra deep porch, which wraps around 3 sides of the house. This spacious covered area provides more than ample space for rockers, sofas, tables, and the grill. The porch & great room share a massive stone chimney, which has

6 sets of french doors. The porch’s panoramic mountain views can also be enjoyed from inside the home. This cabin features amazing woodwork, all of it of highest quality workmanship

There are hickory floors, white oak walls, custom hickory interior doors, scraped hickory floors, custom hickory cabinets, bookshelves, and a china hutch. Commensurate with these are the Hubberton Forge light fixtures, Hunter Douglas window shades, and granite countertops. The grounds are equally impressive. Park in the triple car garage, which features a workshop & automatic garage doors. The finished room above the garage has many potential uses. On the technical side, the systems include a 38 KW whole house liquid cooled generator that powers everything, including the HVAC. The well has abundant water and is tied to two -125 gallon pressure water tanks, a whole house water filter system & tankless hot water. Also features a recently new high efficiency Carrier Infinity dual fuel heat pump & ductwork. The 1,000 gallon propane tank is buried. A woodshed provides plenty of space to keep a good supply of dry wood. Additional acreage is available. Rabbit Eye is on the north ridge of Tiger Mountain, a site with nice breezes and wonderful vistas. Only 10 minutes from Main Street in Clayton. Lakes Burton, Rabun, and Seed are nearby as well as the Chattooga River. Please call for more details for an appointment to see this exceptionally property.

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117 Flying Ranch is a private estate of 8.29 acres situated by Stekoa Creek in the North GA Mtns. This gorgeous setting will remind you of a mountain valley in Montana or Idaho. Its an amazing property on which to walk-about & enjoy the vistas, creek frontage, as well as old growth & native landscape. Enjoy a view of the waterfall from the dining room & sit on the porch and listen to the water as it cascades down a stream into the beautiful pond. The structures on this tract are ideally positioned for the land- scape. To summarize, there’s a main house, guest house w/ double garage & workshop, root cellar, garden shed, and recently completed 65 x 69 ft building. More about these follows: The main house (2700+/- SF) has vaulted, beamed ceilings, the abundance of beautiful real wood paneling, handmade barn doors, HW floors, and amazing amounts of glass that unite the outdoors with the indoors. A welcoming foyer beckons guests to enjoy the hospitality that awaits within. The great room which currently showcases a grand piano w/ space to spare features a 2-sided chimney w/ a wood-burning fireplace in the living area, and a wood-burning stove in the dining room, immediately adjacent to the kitchen w/ a bay window sink. Glass fronted cabinets, solid surface workspace, high-end SS appliances, a center island, and wine refrig erator make this a kitchen sure to please. Two oversize en suite BRs are also on this main level, and feature spacious, spa-like baths w/ generous size showers and unique accents & fixtures. A main level laundry room is nearby. A glimpse at the spacious sunroom will quickly assure you that this will be one of your favorite places in the home, and open porches, a screened porch & a separate deck expand the livability footprint. On the 2nd level, on either end of the home, loft areas overlook the great room & provide additional sleeping, office & hobby space. Nearby is a 2-story garage w/ 2 vehicle bays, storage space, as well as a fully equipped kitchen, dining area & a half bath on the entry level and upstairs there’s an oversize living area & BR, and a full bath w/ shower. The BR and the living room open to outdoor balcony areas. A separate older and smaller barn delivers even more storage area. Right outside the main house and the garage is the almost new 65 x 59 foot building. Neighbors here, share a private airstrip and this building was custom designed as an aircraft hangar but if you don’t have a plane, worry not. This property would also be ideal for an automobile enthusiast. 2 to 3 small planes can fit inside (depending on the model), or a car collection. On the 2nd level you will find storage for aircraft parts & supplies, a home gym, a large office suite overlooking the hangar area & sleeping space and a full bath. Just minutes away from downtown Clayton yet feels “a world away”.

Georgia’s highest state park encompasses some of the most outstanding scenery in GA’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Roadside overlooks provide spectacular 80-mile vistas, and 4 hiking trails lead visitors past wildflowers, streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Visitors enjoy the summit visitor center for its views, gift shop and picnic tables. The park’s small lake is popular with anglers and circled by an easy walking trail. At an altitude of 3,640 feet, Black Rock Mountain is often cooler than other GA parks and may close during icy weather.

One of the most spectacular canyons in the eastern U.S., Tallulah Gorge is 2 miles long and nearly 1,000 ft deep. Take a hike on the rim trails to several overlooks, or obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge sways 80 ft above the rocky bottom, providing spectacular views of the river and waterfalls. Tightrope walkers have twice crossed the gorge, and you can still see towers used by Karl Wallenda. A paved path follows an on old railroad bed, perfect for strollers and bicycles, or ride your mountain bike on a challenging 10-mile trail. Exhibits in the park’s Jane Hurt Yarn Interpretive Center highlight the rich history of this Victorian resort town, Watch the award-winning film for a dramatic journey through the gorge, including footage of rock climbers and kayakers.

On the shores of beautiful Lake Burton sits Moccasin Creek, a park that prides itself on being “where spring spends the summer.”  Despite its location, the park is relatively flat, offering easy access for large RVs, bicycles and wheelchairs. A fully accessible fishing pier sits above a trout-filled creek open only to physically challenged visitors, senior citizens and children. At 2,800-acres, Lake Burton is a prime spot for skiing, boating and fishing. Canoe and fishing boat rentals are available during warmer months. When you visit, take a tour of the adjacent trout rearing station. There are several nearby mountain hiking trails to explore, too or simply relax in this peaceful setting. The park’s central location offers a perfect jumping off spot for exploring area waterfalls, trails, shops and restaurants.

This beloved park is nestled in the North GA mountains just outside Helen. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and mountain biking on scenic trails, including an easy lake loop, challenging trek to Anna Ruby Falls, 3-mile trail to downtown Helen or the rugged 7.5-mile single-track for bikers. The cool mountain lake offers a swimming beach and canoe rental during summer. Throughout the year, park staff host programs ranging from craft festivals and concerts, to animal programs and educational hikes. Overnight guests can choose from a hotel-style lodge, fully equipped cottages or modern campground. The park’s restaurant is known for its nightly mountain trout buffet, while craft lovers should not miss the lodge’s gift shop with pottery, quilts and other crafts. The lodge and beach house are popular spots for weddings, reunions, parties and conferences.

Smithgall Woods is an angler’s paradise. One of North GA’s premier trout streams, Dukes Creek, runs through this spectacular property and is a favorite for catch-and-release fishing. The number of anglers is limited and fishing is offered only on certain days, so anglers should call ahead for reservations. There’s also 5 miles of trails and 18 miles of roads for hikers and bicyclists to explore. The park is also an elegant mountain retreat, perfect for getaways, small weddings or outings with friends. 5 beautiful cottages provide a total of 14 bedrooms with private baths, phones, and TV. Some have porches along the stream, while others have private hot tubs. A 1-mile trail leads from the cottages to Dukes Creek Falls. Smithgall Woods was acquired by the state in 1994 as a gift-purchase from Charles A. Smithgall, Jr., a noted conservationist and businessman.

Georgia’s 2nd oldest state park is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The park includes Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in GA. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the mountains transform into a blanket of colored leaves. Hikers can choose from several trails: the popular 4-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, the lake loop that leads to Trahlyta Falls, or the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail. The park’s 22-acre lake is open to non-motorized boats. During summer, visitors can cool off at the mountain-view beach. This park is rich in history, with many facilities being constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corp during our nation’s Great Depression.

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