This home exudes the well-preserved charm and character of a bygone era—featuring craftsmanship that is hard to find anywhere else. This 1920’s two-story mill house boasts a living room with hand-hewn beams and an open, airy structure replete with stunning views of a cascading waterfall, making any gathering unique. The property includes 2.5 baths, a dining room, a full kitchen, and 5 bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and its own fireplace. The home comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests—the Mill House Estate warmly welcomes all. 17 Water Wheel sits majestically at the headwaters of the Little Tennessee River on Keener Creek in Rabun Gap, Georgia—a picturesque agricultural community considered one of the most desirable places to live. Nestled at the intersection of the Blue Ridge Lake Region (Lakes Burton, Rabun, and Tallulah) and the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau of Western North Carolina, adventure is just a short drive away, whether you're an outdoor, art, or food enthusiast. In the county, you'll also find Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, one of the largest coeducational, college-preparatory boarding schools in the South, serving boarding and day students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Additionally, the Habersham County Airport (FAA Identifier: AJR) is a scenic 40 miles away, featuring a 5,503 x 100 ft (1,677 x 30 m) paved asphalt runway designed to accommodate most private planes and offering refueling capabilities. Private planes can land at this international private jet airport, and several companies offer charter services to and from the airport – there is more than one company available. (For airport complete technical info - https://www.airnav(dot)com/airport/KAJR OR call listing broker) ALL OFFERS CONSIDERED - CORPORATE OWNED - FINANCING AVAILABLE.
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Price cut: $100K (4/18)
$1,295,000
17 Water Wheel Ln, Rabun Gap, GA 30568
5beds
3,030sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence, Residential, Cabin
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$1,659,800 Zestimate®
$427/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Own fireplaceOpen airy structureDining roomFull kitchen
- 350 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 17, 2025 at 07:20pm
Listing Provided by:
J C Fagundes,
YOLO Realty GA, LLC 404-801-4141
Source: FMLS GA,MLS#: 7385748

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Primary bedroom
- Features: Split Bedroom Plan
- Level: Split Bedroom Plan
Bedroom
- Features: Split Bedroom Plan
Primary bathroom
- Features: Other
Dining room
- Features: Other
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets Other, Other
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hot Water
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Factory Built, Great Room, Master Bedroom
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,030
- Total interior livable area: 3,030 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Waterfront features: None, Stream or River On Lot
- Body of water: None
Lot
- Size: 1.2 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Level, Mountain Frontage, Private, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 030B 008
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Cabin,Loft
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential, Cabin
Materials
- Cedar, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: None
- Energy generation: None
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: None
- Security: Fire Alarm
- Subdivision: Spring Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rabun Gap
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $427/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,387
- Annual tax amount: $3,606
- Date on market: 5/11/2024
- Ownership: Other
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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