This home began with a sketch and a dream, and some of the Lake Countrys finest craftsman brought it to life. Inspired by classic Kentucky horse barns, the exterior lines are clean Hardie board and batten walls with a stone entry wall, topped by a metal roof. Step inside and enjoy this masterpiece. The great room spans the depth of the home, with 19ft beamed ceilings and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. The floors are hand scraped hickory. Notice how the oversized Anderson windows frame your extraordinary farm views. Take note of the light fixtures throughout the home each one was carefully chosen for scale and finish. The home has three oversized bedrooms, three full baths plus a powder room, with 4264sf of conditioned living space.

The kitchen is the heart of many homes, and this kitchen is exceptional. Designed by a competition chef, the layout offers an efficient workflow and room for multiple cooks. The cabinetry is lovely, offset by granite counters and quartz backsplash. Mounted tractor seats are a whimsical approach to island seating, and pair of farm sinks make cleanup a breeze. The Wolf range will please any serious cook double ovens, 6 burners and the pot filler is a true convenience. The massive stone hearth offsets the cooking work station beautifully. Built-in full-length Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, of course. The pantry is located just around the corner, with plenty of space for bulk supplies and seasonal dishes. Youll also find a small office or craft room tucked privately nearby.

Outdoor cooking is also important for southern chefs, and the breezeway between the home and garage is the perfect location for outdoor entertaining. The large terrace behind the home offers breathtaking views across land and ponds gather around the firepit as the sun sets over the farm. Whether you enjoy intimate gatherings, or entertaining for dozens, this home will make everyone feel welcome. The three-car oversized garage has a powder room.

The bedroom setup is unique double bedroom master suite, each with an individual powder room with Toto Bidet (Washlet) commodes, with a shared luxury bathing space. Heated travertine floors, giant roll in shower with multiple heads and overhead rain shower, deluxe soaking tub combine to make your bathing experience spa-like. The bedrooms are both spacious, with beamed ceilings and custom walk-in closets. Can you imagine awakening to the sun rising over your farm?

The large guest suite is on the opposite side of the home, ensuring privacy. The bedroom is oversized, with beamed ceilings, and the bathroom is nicely finished.

Quality built homes are built to keep you comfortable and to last. This home is heated and cooled by three Trane 20SEER high efficiency heat pumps. Endless hot water comes from a pair of propane gas tankless water heaters. The built-in central vacuum makes cleanup a breeze. The home is protected by a full fire and security system, and the whole-house propane generator means life goes on, regardless of mother nature! Board fencing fronts the property, and with a lovely gated entry with electronic entry gates and programmable LED security lights. The home is built on a slab, with stepless entries throughout, wide halls and doors.

Its hard to find a prettier farm than Bar BQ ranch, and the function matches the form. The farm includes 80 acres, with about 1400ft of road frontage in three tax parcels, with a pair of private ponds. The Piedmont Conservation and Water District named the farm 2016 Conservationist of the Year for Greene County. The award called it a model setup for cattle farms, with about 50 acres of lush Bermuda fields, split into 9 fenced pastures with automatic insulated waterers for increased forage production, quality, and grazing efficiency. Cattle are excluded from access to the ponds on the property, which helps increase water quality. There are two private stocked ponds 6 acres and 2.5 acres stocked with bass, crappie, and catfish. Youll enjoy the bounty of peach, plum, apple, pear, and even olive trees! There are two barns: a hay barn, and a 20x32 enclosed barn with a pair of 12ft lean-tos.

The 3 bedroom/2bath guest home is a mid-century cottage (1988sf) fully renovated, with Hardie siding and a tile roof. Check out the kitchen plenty of custom cabinets, granite counters, and stainless-steel appliances. Floors are a mix of wood and tile. Dine fireside, or entertain casually in the expansive living room overlooking the farm. The master bedroom has windows galore wake up to beautiful farm views. The master bath includes a deep soaking tub and oversized shower. A pair of secondary bedrooms share a full bath.

The farm is less than 10 minutes drive to the vibrant Lake Oconee business district located along Hwy 44 close to Reynolds Lake Oconee, where youll find a variety of restaurants, specialty shops, and professional and medical offices that make full time living at the lake very convenient. The award-winning St Marys Good Samaritan hospital is also nearby.

Lake Oconee is Georgias second largest lake, with more than 19,000 acres of boating and fishing fun. Managed by Georgia Power, Lake Oconee offers stable lake levels year-round. Lake Oconee is a Top Ten Golf Resort Destination, with 189 holes of private and public access golf. Georgias Lake Country offers recreation for the whole family, including golf, boating, fishing, and hunting, as well as equestrian sports.