La description
This is truly a one of a kind home that is a short stroll to the Chateau Elan Resort, Winery and Spa and a setting that is reminiscent of a European country estate. Located in a separate gated small enclave of homes that are surrounded by mature trees, native azaleas & rhododendrons the scenic drive leads to a wooden bridge over a babbling brook and the entrance to this nearly 4 acre estate with endless golf course views and plenty of privacy. The home sites majestically off the road and the circle drive leads you to a ranch style home with relaxing front porch, finished terrace level, pool, pool house, total of 6 garages, vegetable/herb garden and a fruit tree orchard. The leaded glass double entry doors open up to an expansive Grand Room with beamed vaulted ceilings, dining area, a perfect spot for the piano, salon, double sided stone fireplace that adds some privacy to the open plan office. The main level also features a large kitchen and breakfast room with big windows taking in the wonderful views, a fireside Keeping Room and the spacious Owners Suite. The open staircase leads to the finished terrace level featuring 3 secondary bedrooms, 2 full and 1 demi bain, another huge entertainment area with bar, billiards, and media viewing area and it walks out to the pool. The pool house is a perfect outdoor entertainment space with large wet bar, entertainment space and separate full bath. Living in Chateau Elan goes beyond just a beautiful home, it is a great community both inside the gates of the neighborhood and the surrounding areas. A unique feature of the area is the golf cart accessibility within the neighborhood and outside of the neighborhood via the Braselton Life Path that connects to other neighborhoods, Restaurants, achats, parks and even the Medical Campus and Hospital. The Sports Club facility in the neighborhood is an optional membership for this home and it includes a Junior Olympic Size outdoor pool, kiddie pool, snack bar (in season), terrain de tennis, indoor fitness facilities, fitness classes, indoor gymnasium, indoor walking track and outdoor sports fields. Tennis Leagues/Lessons, Personal Training, Pickleball and Swim Team are also offered. If Golf is your game then you will love the (3) 18 hole golf courses and the par 3 course (the Legends course requires a private membership). The neighborhood is adjacent to the Chateau Elan Resort, Winery and Spa that offers numerous restaurants, nightlife and a wide range of special events throughout the year. The Resort also has its own Racquet Club for Tennis and Pickleball. The neighborhood is also conveniently located to the Northeast Georgia Braselton hospital & medical campus and a growing area of restaurants, shops and services. Nearby Interstate 85 leads to all that the Atlanta metro has to offer and within 30 minutes you can be to Lake Lanier, the University of Georgia/Athens and within a hour to all the natural beauty of the North Georgia Mountains.
