356 Whetstone Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664

It is difficult to decide what features should be emphasized in this quiet and peaceful rustic mountain retreat.You will find spectacular mountain views & green pastureland as you arrive. Built in 2006, the home contains a spacious open floor plan & huge covered porch facing Rabun Bald. This space is the definition of easy living.Beautiful heart pine floors throughout, 6-inch pine woodwork, & custom pine cabinets add to the beauty of this home. The large front porch with high ceilings & fans make an ideal place to watch sunrises & sunsets.Enjoy the 6.52 acres of beautiful pasture land, accessible from both Whetstone & Land Bridge Rd. A large garage/workshop/man cave with a bedroom loft is situated next to the home. This space has A/C & is equipped for a wood burning stove. This is a perfect place for hobbies, storage, or watching football.There are many unusual and desirable features of this home. A Hardy Heater, which is an outdoor wood burning furnace, has been the homeowner's favorite & most economical way to heat the home. In addition, a new HVAC system has just been installed in July of 2020. Gas logs located in the living area are enough to keep the space warm. And if necessary there is a 16kw Generac whole home generator for emergencies. The man cave is equipped with a wood heater as well.Here is what this seller loves about this home.It is only a 10-minute drive to nearby Main Street Walhalla, 30 minutes to Clayton, Ga., 35 minutes to Highlands, NC., and only a few minutesto Oconee State Park, Earls Ford, Stumphouse Tunnel, Yellow Branch Falls, Whetstone Horse Camp, & Chattooga Belle Farm. Enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding & more in your new Mountain Rest retreat.