812 Chattooga Lake Rd, Mountain Rest, SC 29664

Relax on the front porch that stretches the entire length of house while overlooking a creek and a panoramic forest view. From this porch you can hear the creek running while enjoying cool mountain breezes. With this home comes access to a private mountain lake located in the heart of Sumter National Forest. This home is ideal for those that love the outdoors; It is 1.75 acres (per tax map) because this home borders approximately 80,000 acres of national forest; wildlife includes turkeys and deer and there's a private spring fed, clear lake that boast largemouth bass, brim and crappie! The owners also own the 1 acre lot on the other side of the creek, which might be available. Home boasts a real wood burning stove, hardwood floors, NEW central air unit, 3 natural skylights, an entirely new kitchen, two full baths. The basement space with 9ft ceilings with newly poured cement floor stays temperate year round with temperatures ranging from 55-60 degrees winter to summer due to the natural earth insulation on 3 of the 4 walls. This provides 1440 sq.ft. of useable space which could easily be fully converted to living space. From the large front porch, step into the spacious living area with open concept design leading into the kitchen featuring new counter-tops, NEW stainless appliances, new cabinetry. Off the kitchen is a laundry room and guest bath. Down the hallway is a master suite with full bath and walk in closet. There is also a newly constructed (2022) 2 car garage 24x25 with a 300 sq.ft. FROG overhead accessed by a bridge on the same level as the main house. The garage has an 8x8 deck with a wonderful forest view up into the Sumter National Forest. The guest room also has a huge walk in closet which is large enough to be used as an office space, if needed. Inside the Chattooga Lake Community, which is private and gated, you will enjoy included amenities. There's a pavilion, swimming area with a dock, boat launch, a lakeside place to store kayaks, canoes and paddle boards. Chattooga lake offers a close nit, yet private neighborhood. There're around 80 properties nestled in the mountains around the lake in the 47 acre lake community. Nearby areas include the Chattooga River, Issaquena Falls, Yellow Branch Falls, Stumphouse Tunnel, Highlands, NC, Cashiers NC and Sapphire Valley NC. The north Georgia mountains are only minutes away! This is an outdoorsman's paradise with literally over 100 waterfalls within a 30' drive, along with fantastic trout fishing! There are thousands of miles of hiking trails in the area with both pay and free camping in the national forests.