1127 Burch Branch Road

PRICE REDUCED-Hiawassee Colonial Estate on almost 8 acres surrounded by USFS land and bordering a creek. Enjoy abundant wildlife with private setting. Property includes 2 story stone-frame garage/workshop (24X60) and additional storage buildings. The exquisite home is over 5,000 sq ft and includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with additional unfinished space in the basement. As you enter the grand foyer you will see the beautiful wood staircase leading you to the 2nd level. The main level includes a gathering/living room 23X25 w/ wood burning fireplace, T & G fir panels, dental moulding & french doors leading to the stone patio where you can hear the creek. A den with chair rail and native wormy chestnut panels timbered from the property also includes built in bookcases. The dining room (13X22) features a 250 year old Franklin fireplace, chair rails, built in cabinets and dental molding on the ceiling. The kitchen has custom Mexican tile floor, wood cross beams, T & G ceilings, butler’s pantry and a dining area with wood burning fireplace. Bricks used in fireplace came from very old historic hotel in NC. Powder room with a Belgium oak cabinet & high mounted water closet commode is also on the main level. The upper level includes a spacious loft currently used as a library with custom bookshelves as well as 2 expansive master suites each 325 sq ft with ample closets and private bathrooms. Basement is partially finished and includes a 3rd bedroom and a full bath. Some of the other upgrades and features of this home include: Tennessee stone work, 18 inch basement walls (double block -concrete filled), 3/4 oak floors, central vacuum, laundry chute, sound proofing interior walls, Pella window's, extensive quality woodwork, 8 car garage storage, safety cellar, wormy Chestnut log shed/tractor storage from turn of century and so much more! Adjacent 15 acres available for purchase. Less than 15 minutes to shopping and dining. One of a kind home. This type of estate is a rare find!