1158 Scenic Mountain View Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513

The house is 3,800 sq ft of quiet luxury and mountain charm that can sleep 12. It’s on a peak at the southern edge of the Willscott range near the Toccoa River, but only 30 min from Blue Ridge and Blairsville. At an elevation of about 2500 ft, it’s one of the highest residences in the County and has superior, year-round, long range views of peaks in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. The 3.18 acre lot provides ample room for parking 10 cars, gardening and outdoor activities. It is bordered to the north by the National Forest, which may be accessed by a ¼ mi trail leading from the house to a USFS logging road. The Benton MacKaye Trail is about 1 mi away. The exterior is log-sided with a wrap around porch on two sides. It features a large, attached two door garage with a ready-to-finish bonus room and an adjoining carport. The main level includes: A two story, slate tiled entry A library having substantial built in shelving and computer desk A huge, two-story, log-sided great room featuring wood floor, geometric windows providing mountain vistas, and a large built-in catalytic wood burning fireplace which can heat the home like a furnace. It includes a dining area which will easily seat 8, and a large bay window. A tile-floored kitchen featuring ample counter space and cabinet storage space, and island with a bar sink, a double oven and separate microwave oven, trash compactor, large refrigerator and large, walk-in pantry. A tile floored rear hallway leading to the garage. The hallway has a full sized washer and dryer, laundry sink, upper and lower cabinets, a countertop where clothing can be folded or hung, and a coat closet. A half bath is accessible off of the rear hallway. A master-sized bedroom with a large walk-in closet, ensuite bathroom with twin sinks, a jetted garden tub and a tiled shower A sunroom having a fabulous, year-round view of the mountains where you can sit and read or sleep in a day bed A spacious, covered deck overlooking the mountains with a rocked, wood-burning outdoor fireplace, a connection to the house propane system for outdoor grilling, a wifi controlled music system, and accent lighting The upper level includes: A large loft with upholstered chairs and a sleeping sofa A large bedroom with a picture window with a mountain view A king size bed and a day bed with trundle An en-suite bathroom with a tub/shower combo The basement includes: A large master suite with gas fireplace, attached screened porch, large bathroom with glass block and tiled shower, jetted tub, dual sink vanity, water closet, walk-in closet and heated tile floor. A kitchen/bar with expansive counter space, a bar height section for stools, a range and microwave, a refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, trash compactor and double well sink A rec room area with a propane fired franklin-style stove and room for game tables, etc, A covered patio featuring a 5-person hot tub and great views of the mountains. Many indoor and outdoor light fixtures, the thermostats and hot tub can be controlled anywhere using smartphones, tablets and computers. The house features water leak detection and a wired, monitored central alarm system with intrusion, heat, smoke and carbon monoxide sensors. A driveway sensor alerts when a vehicle enters the driveway, and turns on exterior and interior lighting upon arrival after dark. The bathrooms may be accessed without going through the bedrooms. Walls are designed to keep bedrooms quiet when living areas are in use. There are ceiling fans in all bedrooms and living areas. Zoned, propane-fired heating and cooling systems provide independent control of temperature for each of the bedrooms and the living areas. There are two tankless water heaters and an automatic 25 kW backup generator. A 1000 gallon in-ground propane tank provides ample fuel for heating, cooking and the generator. The house includes a central vacuum system, an intercom, and is wired for satellite and ethernet.