Move-in ready with $75K+ in recent upgrades. This stunning three-level lodge offers a peaceful retreat on five wooded acres with over 750 feet of private frontage on Talona Creek. Tucked on a scenic hillside just over an hour from Atlanta, it blends natural beauty with modern comfort - perfect as a personal escape or turnkey short-term rental investment. Enjoy quiet mornings on the wrap-around decks as mist rises from the creek or follow the private gravel path to picnic by the water. The setting is serene, surrounded by trees, wildlife, and the calming sound of flowing water. Inside, the home features a dramatic great room with vaulted ceilings and a stone hearth, a gourmet kitchen with granite countertops and stainless appliances, and multiple indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Entertainment options include a screened porch, a spacious lower-level recreation area with wet bar, gaming area, and a theater room. Additional highlights include two levels of decks (partially screened), a two-car garage, a large-covered pavilion for RVs or multiple vehicles, full generator backup, tankless water heater and high-speed fiber internet. Conveniently located near Jasper, Ellijay, local attractions, and everyday shopping. Option to purchase fully furnished.
| MLS # | 10736120 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 2019 |
| Days On Site | 156 |
| Listing Provided By | One Home Advisors | Michael Moore |
| Bed(s) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 5 Total |
| SQ Feet | 6,511 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 5.01 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Property View | Yes |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range |
|---|---|
| Interior Features | Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet(s), Double Vanity, Vaulted Ceiling(s) |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Central |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplace Yes / No | Yes |
| Fireplaces Total | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Masonry, Family Room, Outside, Gas Log |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments |
| Room Kitchen Features | Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Country Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters |
| Room Dining Room Features | Seats 12+, Dining Rm/Living Rm Combo |
| Laundry Features | Other |
| Accessibility Features | Other |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Balcony, Veranda |
| Lot Features | Waterfall |
| Construction Materials | Wood Siding |
| Roof | Composition |
| Fencing | Wood |
| Waterfront Features | Stream, Creek |
| Patio And Porch Features | Deck, Porch, Patio, Screened |
| Security Features | Security System |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | Yes |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | Yes |
| Parking Features | Garage, Attached, Kitchen Level, Garage Door Opener |
| Utilities | Cable Available, Electricity Available, High Speed Internet, Underground Utilities, Propane, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Electric | 220 Volts |
| Tax Annual Amount | 6361 |
|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Community Features | None |
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| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Pickens |
| City | Talking Rock |
| Zip Code | 30175 |
| Area | Pickens |
| School District | Pickens |
| Elementary School | Hill City |
| High School | Pickens |
| Listing VS Median (in 30175) | |
Price: $1,650,000 low | high Med: $552,500 sqft: 6,511 low | high Med: 2,343 $ / sqft: $253 low | high Med: $323 On site: 156 low | high Med: 11 | |
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Pickens |
| City | Talking Rock |
| Zip Code | 30175 |
| Area | Pickens |
| School District | Pickens |
| Elementary School | Hill City |
| High School | Pickens |
| Listing VS Median (in 30175) | |
Price: $1,650,000 low | high Med: $552,500 sqft: 6,511 low | high Med: 2,343 $ / sqft: $253 low | high Med: $323 On site: 156 low | high Med: 11 | |