588 Dogwood Lake Trail Alpharetta, GA 30004

A Rare opportunity to own this beautiful, one-of-a-kind, 5 acre wooded country estate in Alpharetta, Georgia. A small farm, it's tucked away and feels as if you're in the mountains! You'll love the serene and tranquil setting in Cherokee County just minutes from Roswell, Alpharetta, Cumming, Canton ...or Marietta. Encounter the wonders of nature with grazing deer, wild turkey or Canadian geese on a nearby pond. Located in an Equestrian area of Cherokee County, you can even bring a horse if you like. There's plenty of space on the property for pastures. Enter the private gated property on a long winding driveway which leads to a charming cape cod style farmhouse which is the primary residence. A large rocking-chair front porch welcomes you to this lovely home. This country homestead also features a private carriage house style apartment/guest house above a detached 3 car garage which adds an additional 1,000 square feet of above grade finished square footage. THE DETACHED SECOND RESIDENCE HAS AN ANNUAL INCOME OF $18,000-$20,000 PER YEAR SINCE 2019! The apartment/guest house is currently leased or bring your extended family or Nanny. You could even run your business from the apartment. There's also a climate controlled storybook- like garden shed with pitched roof and stained glass, just perfect for an art studio, a playhouse, a private retreat or anything your heart can imagine. The main home features pine floors, a fireplace with a raised stone hearth and mantle which sits in the middle of the home, stainless steel appliances, a large pantry and a mudroom. There's a spacious bedroom and full bath on the main level which has been re-purposed by the current owner as a living room so you could have 2 primary bedroom suites, one upstairs and one on the main level. The two additional bedrooms upstairs share a jack and jill bath. The main residence also features a detached 2 car garage which is connected to the residence through a covered breezeway for a total of 5 garages. There's a large sunroom that spans the back of the home just off the kitchen and greatroom with built-in shelving. The sunroom opens to the deck overlooking the woods. The dining room is spacious and will accommodate your large family gatherings. A full unfinished basement can provide ample storage or finish it out for additional living space. Outside, there's a large screened-in porch off of the walk-out basement which overlooks the fenced back yard. There's several garden areas, a basketball court and horseshoes. It's ready for trail installation throughout the acreage. Plenty of room for a pool. Enjoy refreshing water from the well. It's a beautiful, private paradise to love and call home. Continue reading