1. Georgia
2. Ball Ground
3. 8850 Matt Highway

8850 Matt Highway, Ball Ground, GA 30107

• 5 beds |
• 4 baths |
• 4,692 sqft

Property Description

Welcome to this GORGEOUS TIMBER FRAME ESTATE! Nestled on over 2 PRIVATE, WOODED ACRES with an option to purchase an ADDITIONAL 2+ acre parcel to build a second home, barn, garage or just for your privacy and peace-of-mind. Enjoy direct trail access to the ETOWAH RIVER and beautiful LONG- RANGE VIEWS of the NORTH GEORGIA MOUNTAINS. This EXQUISITE, CUSTOM home provides a peaceful, country mountain setting while being conveniently located minutes from groceries, restaurants, an easy commute, and more!! Custom Designed by MILL CREEK POST & BEAM Co. This cedar and stone home features SOARING VAULTED CEILINGS, WIDE-PLANK PINE FLOORS, and MASSIVE EXPOSED BEAMS. The expansive great room features a TWO-SIDED STONE FIREPLACE and GORGEOUS WALL-TO-WALL WINDOWS which showcase views of the river valley and North Georgia Mountains beyond. Fine finishes include TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILINGS, SOLID ALDER DOORS, CUSTOM IRONWORK and so much more. Designed for energy efficiency and built to last centuries, the home is enclosed in STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS, which provide high R-Values and LOW energy bills. The cost to build this home today is well over 2M. The heart of the home is the GOURMET KITCHEN, with an 8-foot island and tons of cabinet space. Designed with the family chef in mind, high-end MONOGRAM appliances, GRANITE countertops, a SIX-BURNER cooktop, WARMING DRAWER, ADVANTIUM SPEED COOK OVEN, and GORGEOUS WALK-IN PANTRY will make cooking a joy. The country kitchen’s dining space is centered around the FIREPLACE, and offers the PERFECT SPACE FOR ENTERTAINING with a fire and a view! Designed for ranch living, the MAIN-LEVEL PRIMARY SUITE features a PRIVATE COVERED DECK with indoor/outdoor living sliding doors, a SPA-INSPIRED BATHROOM, and a CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET. Two additional main-floor bedrooms share a JACK-AND-JILL bath. A half bath and a LARGE LAUNDRY ROOM with BUILT-INS are also on the main floor. A LOFT overlooking the GREAT ROOM would be a wonderful home office or private reading space. Upstairs is a second Master Suite with a LUXURY BATH and WALK-IN CLOSET. An EXPANSIVE BONUS ROOM offers FLEXIBILITY as a FIFTH BEDROOM or BONUS ENTERTAINMENT SPACE. The nearly 3,000 SQ FT UNFINISHED BASEMENT is already INSULATED and FRAMED with a FIREPLACE INSERT, offering ENDLESS POTENTIAL for CUSTOMIZATION. An awesome MAN-CAVE space with double-door access will give you a great place for home projects. Outdoors, enjoy 900 SQUARE FEET OF DECKING, a FENCED PADDOCK for dogs or ponies, and SERENE NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. Additional features include an OVERSIZED 750+ SQ FT GARAGE, COPPER GUTTERS, TANKLESS WATER HEATER, and PELLA ARCHITECTURAL, DOUBLE-PANE CASEMENT windows with wide overhangs to enjoy a nice breeze even when it rains! Zoned for TOP-RATED FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS, and eligible for the FORSYTH COUNTY SENIOR TAX EXEMPTION, this home perfectly combines PRIVACY, the TRANQUILITY OF NATURE and LUXURIOUS LIVING close to MODERN CONVENIENCES. This is your OPPORTUNITY to OWN a TRUE NORTH GEORGIA MASTERPIECE that is PRICED WELL BELOW APPRAISED VALUE! This caliber of home doesn't come on the market very often! SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!!!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

July 8, 2025 at 05:00AM

Listing Office:

Keller Williams Realty Community Partners : 678-341-7400

Listing Agent:

Leah Wheeler : 404-452-2750

MLS ID:

7611276

Interior

• General: Beamed CeilingsBookcasesCathedral Ceiling(s)Crown MoldingDouble VanityEntrance FoyerHigh Ceilings 10 ft LowerHigh Ceilings 10 ft MainHigh Ceilings 10 ft UpperHigh Speed InternetVaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)
• Rooms: AtticBasementBonus RoomComputer RoomGreat Room - 2 StoryLoftOffice
• Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDouble OvenGas CooktopMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorSelf Cleaning Oven
• Laundry: Laundry RoomMain LevelSink
• Basement: DaylightExterior EntryFullInterior EntryUnfinishedWalk-Out Access
• Flooring: HardwoodStoneWood
• A/C: Ceiling Fan(s)Central Air
• Heating: Central
• Fireplace: BasementDouble SidedGas LogGas StarterGreat RoomStoneFireplaces: 2
• Disability Feature: None
• Eco/Green Feature: NoneNone

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This listing courtesy of Leah Wheeler, Keller Williams Realty Community Partners