April 2009

Big Canoe Homes for Sale, Great for Atlanta Commuters

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac and only a 2 minute drive to Big Canoe’s North Gate is 2926 Yanegwa Knoll. This charming home was designed for main level living. The floorplan was smartly designed with a kitchen level 2 car garage, huge kitchen with adjoining office, laundry room, 2 private bedrooms including master, 2 full baths, a full sized dining room and family room. The master closet and bath are bright and spacious. However it’s the kitchen that makes this home stand above so many other Big Canoe homes for sale.  Smartly designed cabinets, large island, new appliances, and a breakfast room make this kitchen the heart of the home.

An upper level unfinished bonus room has permanent steps and would make a nice hobby room, guest room, media room or whatever your heart desires. The lower level has one bedroom with full bath, a family room with exterior entry, plenty of storage space, and a full sized work room with a second exterior entry to a lovely yard. This lot backs up to green space and is very private. There are neighbors on either side of the property but the homes do not jeopardize the serenity of this quiet home. The long driveway and high setting gives this home so much curb appeal. Big Canoe homes within 2 minutes of the gate are hard to find under 450K. This 3 bedroom 3 bath home is only 398K which is a Big Canoe bargain if ever there was one.

Walk to trails and Wildcat Amenities including the pool, soccer field, Baseball field, playground, dog park. The North gate station is only 2 minutes as well.  Stop by Fuego for some good food, live music, and friends on the way home. Commuting to schools and work is a breeze from this amazingly priced home. Why pay Wildcat prices when you can get this home for nearly half? Downsizing to a safe and social community is a smart move.

Big Canoe Homes for Sale, Lake Front Home !

Looking  for Big Canoe homes for sale  ? Dive into this beautiful Big Canoe lake front home!

1043 Kingfisher Point is an impressive lake front home in Big Canoe, Georgia with 385 feet of lake frontage and the lot is nearly level. This home is surrounded by water on 3 sides and the views range from a quiet cove to long views to the dam with a mountain backdrop. Watch the sun rise over Lake Petit and set over the cove.  Surrounding the lot is an abundance of natural landscaping including wild azaleas, mountain laurel and healthy hemlocks. The owners have enhanced the from entrance with a Zen-like garden of naturally deer resistant plants along with a soothing water feature. Upon entering the home one is welcomed to a bright and open great room with serene lake views from every window. The newly remodeled kitchen with enormous walk in pantry is also open to the great room and large exterior deck. The home was designed smartly by placing the large stacked stone fireplace on an interior wall of the great room to preserve the lake views and allow for natural light. The back wing of the home includes 2 bedrooms, each with private decks, an office with a built in bed and 2 full bathrooms. The master bedroom is large and open with exposed beams and cove views. Generous closet space and smartly designed built-ins throughout the home  allow for ample storage. The lower level of the home has a work shop big enough for an exercise room with sliding glass doors and lake views. A convenient canoe rack is located under the deck for easy access to the lake.

One can’t help but to fall in love with this perfectly placed and delightful home. The Fourth of July fireworks are shot off at the dam each year. Watch them from your back deck with a cold beverage and a tasty grilled burger. Kingfisher is a quiet wooded cul-de-sac with 4 homes gently tucked away from the street. This is part of the Lakeside section of Big Canoe where the streets are level enough to walk for miles. Enjoy the peaceful forest trails that meander past rushing bedrock creeks. The neighbors are a nice mix of full and part-timers. This home is a must-see!