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$979,000
48 Days On Site

8850 Matt Highway
Ball Ground, GA 30107

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
5
Beds
4
Total Baths
3
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
4,692
SqFt
$209
/SqFt
2005
Built
Subdivision:
Etowah Trails
County:
Forsyth

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Welcome to this GORGEOUS TIMBER FRAME ESTATE! Nestled on over 2 PRIVATE, WOODED ACRES with an option to purchase an ADDITIONAL 2+ acre parcel to build a second home, barn, garage or just for your privacy and peace-of-mind. Enjoy direct trail access to the ETOWAH RIVER and beautiful LONG- RANGE VIEWS of the NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS. This EXQUISITE, CUSTOM home provides a peaceful, country mountain setting while being conveniently located minutes from groceries, restaurants, an easy commute, and more!! Custom Designed by MILL CREEK POST & BEAM Co. This cedar and stone home features SOARING VAULTED CEILINGS, WIDE-PLANK PINE FLOORS, and MASSIVE EXPOSED BEAMS. The expansive great room features a TWO-SIDED STONE FIREPLACE and GORGEOUS WALL-TO-WALL WINDOWS which showcase views of the river valley and North Georgia Mountains beyond. Fine finishes include TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILINGS, SOLID ALDER DOORS, CUSTOM IRONWORK and so much more. Designed for energy efficiency and built to last centuries, the home is enclosed in STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS, which provide high R-Values and LOW energy bills. The cost to build this home today is well over 2M. The heart of the home is the GOURMET KITCHEN, with an 8-foot island and tons of cabinet space. Designed with the family chef in mind, high-end MONOGRAM appliances, GRANITE countertops, a SIX-BURNER cooktop, WARMING DRAWER, ADVANTIUM SPEED COOK OVEN, and GORGEOUS WALK-IN PANTRY will make cooking a joy. The country kitchen’s dining space is centered around the FIREPLACE, and offers the PERFECT SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING with a fire and a view! Designed for ranch living, the MAIN-LEVEL PRIMARY SUITE features a PRIVATE COVERED DECK with indoor/outdoor living sliding doors, a SPA-INSPIRED BATHROOM, and a CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET. Two additional main-floor bedrooms share a JACK-AND-JILL bath. A half bath and a LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM with BUILT-INS are also on the main floor. A LOFT overlooking the GREAT ROOM would be a wonderful home office or private reading space. Upstairs is a second Master Suite with a LUXURY BATH and WALK-IN CLOSET. An EXPANSIVE BONUS ROOM offers FLEXIBILITY as a FIFTH BEDROOM or BONUS ENTERTAINMENT SPACE. The nearly 3,000 SQ FT UNFINISHED BASEMENT is already INSULATED and FRAMED with a FIREPLACE INSERT, offering ENDLESS POTENTIAL for CUSTOMIZATION. An awesome MAN-CAVE space with double-door access will give you a great place for home projects. Outdoors, enjoy 900 SQUARE FEET OF DECKING, a FENCED PADDOCK for dogs or ponies, and SERENE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. Additional features include an OVERSIZED 750+ SQ FT GARAGE, COPPER GUTTERS, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, and PELLA ARCHITECTURAL, DOUBLE-PANE CASEMENT windows with wide overhangs to enjoy a nice breeze even when it rains! Zoned for TOP-RATED FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS, and eligible for the FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR TAX EXEMPTION, this home perfectly combines PRIVACY, the TRANQUILITY OF NATURE and LUXURIOUS LIVING close to MODERN CONVENIENCES. This is your OPPORTUNITY to OWN a TRUE NORTH GEORGIA MASTERPIECE that is PRICED WELL BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! This caliber of home doesn't come on the market very often! SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!!!

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$979,000
Days On Site 
48 Days
Bedrooms 
5
Inside Area (SqFt) 
4,692 sqft
Total Baths 
4
Full Baths 
3
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
2 Acres
Year Built 
2005
MLS® Number 
7611276
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$9,636
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$25 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
Appraiser
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
4 days agoPrice changed to $979,000
4 days agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
2
Foundation 
Concrete Perimeter
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Number Of Stories 
3
Parking 
GarageGarage Door OpenerGarage Faces Side
Parking Spaces 
4
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Smoke Detector(s)Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)Fire Alarm
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Above 
4692
SqFt Total 
4692
Stories 
Three Or More
Style 
Craftsman
Utilities 
Cable AvailableElectricity AvailableNatural Gas AvailableWater Available
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDisposalDouble OvenGas CooktopMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorSelf Cleaning Oven
Basement 
DaylightExterior EntryFullInterior EntryUnfinishedWalk-Out Access
Cooling 
Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
BasementDouble SidedGas LogGas StarterGreat RoomStone
Fireplaces 
2
Flooring 
HardwoodStoneWood
Heating 
Central
Interior 
Breakfast BarEat-in KitchenPantryKitchen IslandBeamed CeilingsBookcasesCathedral Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingDouble VanityEntrance FoyerHigh Speed InternetVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features 
Laundry RoomMain LevelSink
Main Level Bedrooms 
3
Window Features 
Double Pane WindowsENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsInsulated Windows
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
CedarStone
Exterior 
Gas GrillRain Gutters
Fencing 
Wood
Lot Features 
SlopedWooded
Other Structures 
None
Patio And Porch 
CoveredDeckFront Porch
Pool Features 
None
Road Frontage 
County Road
Roof 
CompositionShingle
Spa Features 
None
View 
Creek/StreamMountain(s)
Waterfront 
Yes
Waterfront Features 
River Front
Waterview 
Creek/StreamMountain(s)
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane WindowsENERGY STAR Qualified WindowsInsulated Windows
Community Features
Accessibility Features 
Therapeutic Whirlpool
Association Dues 
300
Community Features 
Fishing
HOA Fee Frequency 
Annually
Horse Property 
None
Roads 
Asphalt
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Poole's Mill
Middle School
Liberty - Forsyth
High School
North Forsyth
Listing Provided Courtesy Of: Leah Wheeler of Keller Williams Realty Community Partners leahriess@kw.com

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