1130 Lake Rutledge Rd , Rutledge, GA 30663(Morgan County)

Spectacular setting that just can not be duplicated, this wonderful equestrian property adjoins Hard Labor Creek State Park! Featuring a fabulous French Country Farm House offered with approximately 7 acres but, up to 10 total acres available. An elegant stacked stone gated entrance will welcome you home. A 2 car garage is spacious with plenty of storage with one drive through bay. The front yard is fenced and features beautiful woodland landscaping, a stone patio and an arbor with Lady Banks roses that create a gorgeous yellow canopy overhead in the spring. This will become just one of many favorite spots on the farm for gathering with friends and family! From the front yard enter through a small side portico which leads to a mud room , separate laundry room , both with built-in cabinetry and brick paver floors, a half bath and private access to a home office upstairs. The home office features beautiful library paneling, barrel vaulted ceiling details, custom cabinetry with granite topped counters, a stainless office fridge, icemaker, and sink with a glass tile backsplash. French doors access a Juliette balcony and windows offer panoramic views of the property. A full bath with slipper tub and tumbled marble tile, this office would also make a wonderful private guest suite. The double door front entry features multi-pane water glass and opens to a 2 story great room with stacked stone gas fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry, an exquisite wrought iron staircase and a wall of windows that look out to the woods and pond beyond. The space is stunning and views here are breathtaking! Australian cypress hardwood floors, plantation shutters and heavy crown molding details are found throughout this exceptional home. From the great room a European enclave offers private access to the expansive master bedroom with tall trey ceilings, lots of crown molding detail and cove lighting, this is another dramatic setting! The master bedroom offers a sitting area and private access to the covered back porch, a side porch and garden. The master bathroom is a wonderful retreat featuring 16+ ceilings, tile floors, a jetted tub with tumbled marble surround, a large shower with more tumbled marble tile and glass enclosure, and a wall of furniture style cabinetry with 2 granite topped vanity sinks. His and her walk-in closets are spacious and one features washing machine and dryer hook up. The heart of this home is definitely the large eat-in Kitchen with access to a cozy Keeping Room. The kitchen features all stainless steel appliances including a wall oven with warming drawer, a raised breakfast bar island with copper vegetable sink. The beautiful custom cabinetry features plenty of drawers, spice and wine racks, and an additional copper farm house sink with granite counter tops. The eat-in area offers more fantastic views and will seat 12 or more with built-in china cabinetry and side board offering all you need here for fine dining without the formality of a separate dining room. Perfect for entertaining, from here you can access a screened porch with stacked stone gas fireplace and grilling area or a larger open covered porch. Just off the kitchen the cozy Keeping or Hearth room features another stacked stone gas fireplace, built-in flat screen TV and entertainment system cabinetry and coffered ceilings with tongue and groove cypress detail. With easy access to the kitchen is another lovely powder room, the laundry room, mud room, garage and office. Upstairs a loft area is currently used for an additional home office but, would also make a great TV den for the kids. 2 additional bedrooms with ample closets are carpeted and access a shared a Jack & Jill bath. A wide light filled staircase leads to a full finished basement featuring a living room with stacked stone gas fireplace, a kitchenette featuring glass tile backsplash, granite counter tops and stainless appliances, 2 additional bedrooms, 1 full bath, an exercise room, wine cellar room and 1 car garage. The basement has a wonderful covered outdoor patio overlooking the pond with another stacked stone gas fireplace. Outside buffered by big mature trees and landscaping the driveway winds past the pond, guest homes and barn. An additional private tree lined entrance also leads past gently rolling pasture land which is fenced and cross fenced with 4 board and no-climb horse wire and includes a 120 x 120 arena, round pen and run-in shed, the carriage house featuring a studio apartment and 2 car garage, a 3 stall horse barn with cement aisle features tack and feed storage & outside wash rack, a 3 bedroom, 3 bath guest house overlooking the pond with waterfall and an additional 1 bedroom, 1 bath caretaker cottage tucked in the woods. This is an amazing property with a truly enchanting setting of mature trees and landscaping. Discerning Buyers, you must visit to appreciate all there is here to offer!