$695,000

FAR FROM THE MADDENING CROWD & URBAN SPRAWL...but not too far! Custom built in 2006-7, this 4-sided brick, 2 story home on a full basement offers the perfect combination of a quiet, convenient *EXBURB and gracious country living for you and yours. From the rocking chair front porch straight through to the view overlooking the acreage behind the house, you'll be surrounded by the craftsmanship and superior condition of this one owner home. A formal living room/library and formal dining room flank the 10' wide two-story foyer. Just beyond, a large fireside great room with beadboard ceiling is open to the sprawling island kitchen which is beautifully appointed and full of light. Enjoy yourself, rain or shine, from the covered front porch, the sunroom or deck. On the other side of the house is the master suite includes a sitting room, large bath and being on the main level, it provides privacy and easy access. Upstairs are two generous bedrooms, a full bath and a open loft suitable for many uses. Throughout the home are closet and storage areas for convenience. There is plenty of room to expand in the unfinished basement; maybe additional bedrooms or private suite, recreation/ exercise room, office, kitchen, media room are on your wish list. No doubt your are already considering an idea! The estate home boasts 10' high smooth ceilings, a heavy trim package, neutral color palette, plenty of built-ins, granite counters, tiled baths, oil rubbed bronze fixtures/hardware, 2 fireplaces, hardwood floors, lots of closet space and oversized rooms. Quality prevails throughout. A separate smaller, handicap-accessible finished structure is just a short walk from the main home and is complete with climate control, water, bathroom. The current owner used it as an office, a retreat to watch sports, enjoy the wood burning fireplace or relaxing. However, it could easily be an in-law or guest suite or even an income producer. An easy commute to Atlanta is just an hour away. Charlie Elliott Wildlife and Clybel Wildlife Management Area are just a short drive from Shadydale. A 20 minute drive will take you to Madison GA to enjoy shopping, fine restaurants, community events, and top drawer medical facilities. Lake Oconee and Reynolds Plantation are just 26 miles east of the property. Easy access to I-20 and state highways means you can enjoy the best of the *EXURB lifestyle and all metro Atlanta has to offer. ** For homeowners seeking more privacy, the *EXURBS are the way to go. It's a semi-rural region lying just beyond the suburbs of a city for those with a desire for more space and privacy. You have more usable land, fewer industries or nearby neighbors, and less crime and noise pollution.