Used to be, second-home buyers coming up to the North Georgia mountains were content with a basic cabin with few amentities. Most of the cabins built through the '80s and '90s were fairly rustic affairs with tiny closets and baths, stripped-down kitchens, small rooms, and little else. Simply being able to escape from the city and glory in the finest nature has to offer was incentive enough to come to the mountains. Doing without all the creature comforts was no problem.
Over the past ten years or so, the tastes of buyers have grown more sophisticated, and the cabins being built have reflected those tastes. Features like granite counters, walk-in closets, luxe bathrooms, and outdoor fireplaces have become de-rigeur in higher-end cabins. Another "must-have" for many second-home buyers is a garage.
I currently have a cabin listed that is elegant in every way. It is a spacious, light-filled prow-front design with no amenity overlooked (flyer below), including a 'pimped-out' garage. The homeowner spent over $50,000 on the garage alone! Some of the features of this top-shelf garage are:
- 31' x 32' of insulated space
- 8" thick reinforced concrete floor
- 8' x 18' roll-up door with opener
- Covered mechanic's pit with electrical outlets and upward-directed flood lights
- Air outlets throughout, including in the mechanic's pit
- Overhead fluorescent lighting
- 5000 CFM exhaust fan
- Two overhead fans
- Wired for 220V arc welder or air compressor
- Sink with hot and cold water
- Water softener and iron-filter provides filtered and softened water to garage and house
- Fisher "Mama Bear" wood burning heater with Magic Fan
Elegant mountain cabin . . . $400,000
Garage for hubby to disappear to for hours . . . Priceless
| Links Photo Gallery Description Living the High Life is easy in this three bedroom, three bath cabin oozing with rustic chic.
The home is nestled in a lushly forested gated cabin community. The drive to the cabin is via scenic, paved roads. As you approach the property you are struck by the pleasing exterior of this meticulously maintained home. The beautiful landscaping and wide rocking-chair front porch are a prelude of things to come.
The front door opens and confirms what your instincts have been telling you...this home IS special! The heart of this distinctive cabin is the Great Room, with its soaring prow-style wall of windows, vaulted ceiling, warm all-wood interior, and elegant stack-rock fireplace.
The kitchen is loaded with builder's options -- granite counters, stainless-steel appliances, furniture-grade oak cabinetry, custom task lighting, and a stack-rock and granite center-island -- just right for the chef in the family!
The three bedrooms are all spacious, and two of the three bathrooms have Jacuzzi tubs & tiled showers.
Not to be outdone, the full-finished basement offers warm tongue-and-groove paneling on the walls and ceiling, and a second stack-rock fireplace. A full wet-bar -- complete with keg cooler, tap, bar fridge & ice machine -- invites you to sit and wet your whistle. But, then again, maybe you'll want to "rack 'em" for a friendly game of eight-ball on the pool table that stays with the house.
Outside, on the wrap-around deck, you see another opportunity to enjoy a pleasant diversion--the hot tub that is perfect for savoring the beautiful mountain and pasture views. A fenced enclosure and cabin-style doghouse ensure that Fido is just as comfy as you are!
The detached garage completes the perfection that is Wilscot Winds. The oversized space (31X32) has ample & thoughtfully planned storage space. The best part of all? The covered mechanic's pit in one of the bays, a feature that is an exceedingly rare amenity in mountain get-aways!
Features | Bedrooms: | 3 | | Bathrooms: | 3 | | Parking Spaces: | Paved drive | | Subdivision: | Wilscot Winds | | Lot Size: | 1.71 acres | | Garage Size: | 2-car | | School District: | Fannin | | Agent Name: | Kim Southern | | Broker: | Century 21 Professional Realty Group | | MLS #: | 182847 |
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Kim, this place is pimp alright. You know I've never lived in a house with a garage. Now that I'm a Realtor, I realize how important it is to just about everyone!