A Little Piece of France with a Rabun Address

A Little Piece of France with a Rabun Address By John Shivers

Property anywhere on or around Lake Rabun is a hot commodity any time it’s available. But when the three acres, more or less, that the property sits on includes a truly one-of-a-kind 8,400± square foot chateau that proudly proclaims its European French roots, it just doesn’t get much better. Three acres near the lake and six bedrooms plus a ball room size great room makes the property at 4741 Murray Cove Road in Tiger one of the best buys out there today. Oh, and did we mention that this is a fee simple property, and that you’ll get all of this for less than one million dollars? This home is a true host’s delight with all of the amenities the Lake Burton area and nearby Clayton have to offer… with plenty of room for everyone to spend the night, besides! And YOU get to decide how all that entertaining happens. Even to the point of making this property into a Bed & Breakfast!

Nestled among mature foliage, accessed by a long, winding driveway off the highly sought-after Murray Cove Road location, you’ll think you’ve stumbled upon an oasis of lush greenery, crowned by a two-story manor house. But as breathtaking as the exterior is, with its soaring columns, many windows and covered

And speaking of feasts, when the lord and lady of this grand home decide to entertain, my oh my the options that await. From the soaring ceilings of the two-story great room with tall, quintessential arched windows and a mirrored fireplace, the entire space is large enough for several seating areas, or even dancing, so reminiscent of the Palace of Versailles in Paris. Dark hardwood floors act as the perfect foil for Oriental carpets, perhaps, and give the rooms a warm and comfortable ambience.

But all that dancing is bound to work up an appetite, and the adjacent formal dining room large enough to seat twenty or more guests – and even more at a stand-up buffet – completes the hospitality potential. Whether your resident chef prepares all the banquet fare for these memorable entertainments, or you employ the services of a caterer, the updated chef’s kitchen features generous cabinet and workspace, solid surface countertops, both a range and a built-in cook top in the center island, a stone backsplash, and an oversize walk-in pantry. A butler’s kitchen/wet bar connects the kitchen-living room to the dining room. Everything is set up to make fine dining, or even casual family night suppers so easy and convenient. With six bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths, this home practically screams hospitality central. The master suite is on the main level, complete with trey ceilings and his-and-her closets, dual sinks, a deluxe shower, and oversize luxury everywhere you look. There’s also a home office in this area.

Upstairs, the remainder of the bedrooms, game rooms and hobby rooms round out the home’s hosting factor.

You just have to experience the soaring ceilings, spacious hallways, abundant storage, and versatile entertainment areas, as you encounter inviting nooks begging you to stop and enjoy a lazy lake day.

Four fireplaces, several balconies, easy access to the outside, and sweeping lawns expand the entertainment possibilities, and the Murray Cove public boat ramp just a half mile down the road makes lake access so easy. The home’s three-car garage offers storage for your vehicles and an abundance of watercraft.

Harry Norman, REALTORS® Luxury Lake and Mountain agent Evelyn Heald represents GAMLS#20044866. Contact her at (cell) 404-372-5698 or (office) 706-212-0228, for an opportunity to envision yourself as the owner of this little piece of France Lake Rabun style!