616 County Road 245, Fort Payne, AL 35967

Natural Treasures are not normally for sale, but youcan OWN this one.  Will it be your familyretreat or a mini-resort?  Only you can decide.  This breathtaking, one-of-a-kind getaway is up Lookout Mountain from Fort Payne, AL,and is perfectly situated 1 hour from Chattanooga,1 1/2 hours from Huntsvilleand Birmingham and 2hours from Atlanta.It features an exquisite home on 10 acres +/- bordering on a deep canyon.  It was originally constructed in 1982, butwas extensively renovated in 2002-2003. The dining room, studio and master suite were added as were manyupgrades such as hardwood floors throughout, granite countertops and stainlesssteel appliances in the kitchen, ceramic tile in bathrooms and laundry room anda new metal roof. The home overlooks a beautiful 70 foot cascading waterfall, andboasts approximately 3900 sq. ft. of living space including the 900 sq. ft.heated sun room. The sun room has a fully equipped second kitchen for outdoorentertaining and there is an additional 600 sq. ft. of porch that is screenedand covered, from which you can hear the cascade of the waterfall.   Thehome has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, laundry room, workout room,separate dining room, and office.   The large living room has vaultedceilings and a beautiful soapstone wood stove set against custom built-inbookshelves. Take your choice of master suites. The downstairs suite showcases a large bedroom convenient to the livingroom and dining area.  The upstairs suitefeatures a sitting area overlooking the waterfall, and a deep 2-person jettedhot-tub inlaid with glass is in the master bath.  Additional buildingsinclude a 1000 sq ft detached garage and workshop with storage above, a woodshed and a gazebo. The land is mostly wooded, but there is a 4-acre fencedhorse pasture with shed, water and electricity. Additionally, there is a smallcampground featuring three RV spaces with full electrical, water and septichookups.The second home showcases a lovely cottage sitting on a cliff overlooking therushing stream at the bottom of a deep canyon, nestled amongst the trees formaximum privacy.  It is 1680 sq. ft. on 11 acres (approx) with 2 bedroomsand 2 full baths with attached garage and includes a large heated and cooledsun room overlooking the canyon.  The second residence is currently usedas a well-established vacation rental, on track to gross over $30,000 this year.  It would also make a superb full-time rentalor could be an ideal, private in-law residence or a home for those adultchildren returning to your formerly empty nest.  You can add the secondhome with approximately 11 acres for an additional $229,000.   Deep Step Creek runs through this entire property and there are numerous largerock formations to explore.  Spring is absolutely breathtaking with lotsof forsythia, mountain laurel, wild azalea, hydrangea and dogwoods. Autumn isequally beautiful as the property is covered with hardwood forest, and the fallcolors are spectacular.    Theopportunity is negotiable to purchase both homes furnished if desired.  Lease-to-Own and/or Owner Financing may be available with substantial down payment.  PHOTOS DO NOT DO THIS PROPERTY JUSTICE.  YOU MUSTSEE IT TO BELIEVE IT!!!  For additional information, please call theowners, Larry and Lynda, at 256-845-4170 or e-mail us at shambala52@yahoo.com . Additional property info: http://www.forsalebyowner.com/listing/4-bed-Single-Family-home-for-sale-by-owner-616-County-Rd-245-35967/23310640?provider_id=28079