“RESORT CASUAL” FAMILY COMPOUND
ON OVER 9.68 ACRES
Adel, Georgia
$649,000
Conveniently located just two hours from Jacksonville, Florida and just over an hour from Tallahassee, this incredible country getaway is perfect for large scale entertaining or fun family gatherings.
Impressive stone columns and an electric gate open to a tree lined paved road that meanders through this secluded “resort casual” family compound/corporate retreat located on 9.68 beautiful country acres wrapped around a placid pond.
Tucked beyond a thicket of mature trees is the main lodge, a two story four bedroom three bath custom built log cabin featuring dramatic soaring ceilings and 8” white pine interior panelled walls and ceilings. A grand living room enjoys a two story stone fireplace (gas), antler chandelier, custom built-ins including an entertainment center, bookcases and cabinets appointed with antler hardware. Antler sconce lighting also adorns the stone fireplace and pine walls. Two story walls of glass and double French doors offer magnificent views and access to covered porch. There are two upper lofts, one used as a library and another as a study. A fully equipped kitchen (with a large walk in pantry/laundry room) opens to a spacious, comfortable great room with architectural lighting, elegant chandelier and a dining area overlooking an aviary, pond and pool. A sumptuous first floor master suite features a panelled, beamed ceiling and double pocket doors opening to a spa like bath with huge walk in tile shower and a generous 18' closet/dressing room. Another first floor bedroom suite enjoys panelled walls, beamed ceilings and a luxurious bath with jetted tub and separate shower. One of the upper floor bedrooms has its' own private deck nestled in the trees overlooking a lovely landscaped garden. There are beautiful panoramic views from almost every room as well as the extensive open and covered porches, complete with swings and rockers, that wrap around the house.
There's an inviting guest/pond house nestled beneath a canopy of trees just steps from the waters' edge which is accessed by a private paved road that winds past a new two story barn/garage (built in '06), around a stocked pond complete with fountain, mallards and fishing dock, a picturesque covered gazebo and a babbling brook with a wooden footbridge. The interiors of the pond house include cathedral beamed ceilings, pine panelled walls, a stone fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, dining area with built-in thick wooden block tables, a newly added ('07) bedroom suite with private bath, another half bath and a screened porch. You can literally toss pebbles or cast a line from the covered front porch to the pond!
Exterior amenities include a sparkling pool with jets on both sides of a staircase offering easy access, fiber optic lighting and a party sized cool deck patio. Adjoining the patio is a stone and frame pool house with lounge area including sleeper sofa, wet bar and half bath. Next to the pool house is an arbor covered open cabana for barbecues and pool parties. And of course there's an outdoor shower! Just steps from the pool is a childrens' playground complete with “fort,” swings and trampoline. and the lawn beneath a nearby sprawling river birch tree situated between the pond and pool provides the perfect setting for a rousing game of croquet. A multitude of free standing bird houses and feeders attract a bevy of beautiful birds while professionally landscaped planters provide multi season flowers and a variety of fruit.
There's an abundance of paved parking areas plus a three car carport (with attic access to storage areas) and of course the new 36' X 24' garage/barn with a thick concrete floor, electricity, two sets of dutch doors, a double set of wide swing open doors and a fully finished 36 ` X 12'second floor with high ceilings accessed by an indoor staircase. Both floors have their own air conditioning units and there's a water spikot on an outside wall. In addition to the garage and carport, there's a separate equipment storage bldg. The pool pump and equipment is housed in a privacy fenced area behind the pool house to eliminate noise.
Utilities: Two deep wells (one new in `06) provide water to the residences, pond, barn and irrigation system. There are two septic systems. A fire and security system is installed in the main lodge. There are two hot water heaters in the main lodge (one new '06) and one in the pond house. There are three zoned CH&A systems in the main lodge for energy efficiency and two separate wall units in the pond house ( one new in '07). There are numerous indoor and outdoor paddle fans. Motion activated lighting illuminates garage entry areas. Electric bills for the entire property averages $300. p/mo in the winter and $415.- $450. in the summer. The entry road is illuminated as well as select landscaped areas. Dish satellite and DSL services are utilized by the current owner/Broker.
Own this gorgeous and convenient estate priced at only a fraction of the replacement cost with low taxes and insurance rates. $695,000.
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