8850 Matt Highway, Ball Ground, GA 30107

$999,990 Asking Price

5 beds
4 baths
4,692  sqft
Built in 2005

Calling all nature lovers! This meticulously maintained, 5-bedroom timber frame home by Mill Creek Post & Beam offers the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern convenience. Nestled on 2 private, wooded acres with breathtaking mountain views (an additional 2 acres also available), the home boasts easy access to major roadways (US19/GA-400 & I575) and is conveniently close to charming Downtown Ball Ground and Halcyon Forsyth. Atlanta and all it has to offer is less than one-hour drive away. The heart of this home is the grand 2-story great room, featuring a stunning, double-sided masonry fireplace and soaring windows that frame the captivating mountain vista. A private staircase leads to a spacious loft/office, offering a perfect vantage point to soak it all in. Adjacent, the gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with top-of-the-line Monogram appliances, a large island, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry. The adjoining dining area comfortably seats 10 or more for memorable gatherings. The main level features a luxurious primary suite with a private bath and two additional bedrooms. Upstairs, a spacious bedroom, walk-in closet, enormous flex space, and private bathroom provides the ideal space for a teen or multi-generational living. The unfinished terrace level offers 2,877 square feet of potential, already boasting basic framing and a workshop with a separate entrance. This exquisite home is packed with upgrades, including pine floors throughout, durable copper gutters, custom shelving in the primary closet, a stacked stone backsplash in the kitchen, a tankless water heater for ultimate efficiency, Pella double-pane windows for peace and quiet, and jetted soaking tubs in the primary and upstairs guest suites. In 2022, the home underwent a meticulous refresh, including Fresh interior paint throughout, refinished interior floors and exterior decks, Repainted kitchen cabinets with new hardware, and Expert tree trimming to maximize vista mountain views. The property boasts a fenced paddock perfect for dogs and the lot borders the neighborhood's walking/equestrian trail system, providing scenic paths that lead all the way to the Etowah River. This stunning home offers a unique opportunity to live amidst nature's beauty while enjoying convenient access to modern amenities. It is zoned for the highly desirable North Forsyth High School.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, High Ceilings 10 ft Lower, High Ceilings 10 ft Main, Walk-In Closet(s)
Rooms:
Bonus Room, Great Room - 2 Story, Loft, Workshop
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven, Tankless Water Heater
Laundry:
Laundry Room, Main Level
Basement:
Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring:
Hardwood, Wood
A/C:
Central Air, Electric
Heating:
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Double Sided, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Fireplaces: 2
Disability Feature:
None
Eco/Green Feature:
Windows, None

Exterior

General:
Gas Grill, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Style:
Cabin, Craftsman, Rustic
Pool:
None
Parking:
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener

Construction

Roofing:
Composition, Shingle
Windows:
Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
General:
Cedar, Stone, Three Or More, Concrete Perimeter

Location

Road/Access:
County Road
HOA Amenities:
300.0, Annually
Originating MLS:
First Multiple Listing Service
County:
Forsyth - GA

Lot

Zoning:
3-1 357 LOT 32 ETOWAH TRAILS PH I, 004 037
View:
Mountain(s), Rural, Trees/Woods
Fencing:
Wood

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Water Available, 110 Volts
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
First Multiple Listing Service

This listing courtesy of:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, Todd Kroupa

About Ball Ground, GA

Housing

Number of Units
6,599
Median Home Value
$256,144
Median Rent
$827

13.24% of housing units are renter occupied.

4.10% are vacant.

Commute

Car
72.31%
Public Transportation
0.00%
Walk to Work
0.49%
Work from Home
26.51%
Other
0.68%

The median travel time to work is 27 minutes.

People

Population
17,633
Median Age
39.50
Median Household Size
2.82

Education

High School
32.91%
Associate’s Degree
10.02%
Bachelor’s Degree
17.80%
Graduate Degree
7.75%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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