449 Dicks Creek RD Clarkesville, GA 30523

This 5-bedroom, 5 bath Fee Simple Lake Burton home rests on a private lot with a level lakeside yard, gardens area and abundant outdoor living space. A foyer entrance provides access to 2 separate living areas with common access to a full-length oversized lakeside patio on the main level. The left side of the foyer leads to the original home with a vaulted great room featuring exposed beams, floor to ceiling fireplace, open kitchen, walk-in pantry and dining area. A spiral staircase leads to a lofted bedroom with full bath. The lower level provides 2 bedrooms, a full bath, media room and utility closet. To the right of the foyer, a 2001 addition offers a 2nd great room with wood paneled walls, 10' ceilings, stone fireplace, built-in bookcases, hardwood flooring, kitchen with Corian countertops, tile flooring and custom cabinetry. French doors lead to an oversized lakeside patio with book-end arbors overlooking a level lakeside yard with mature native landscaping and a 2-stall, 2-story boathouse with views down Dick's Creek cove. A main floor guest suite features a window seat for lounging and private full bath. Upstairs, a cozy reading nook features built-in bookcases, abundant natural light and lake views. The private owner's suite features 9' ceilings, a wall of windows with lake views, 2 large walk-in closets, an office and a private bath with tile flooring, jetted tub, separate tiled shower, double vanity, water closet and linen closet. The lower level of the new addition connects to the lower level of the original home and includes a laundry room, storage area and 2-car garage. An oversized, full-length terrace level screened porch provides plenty of space for lounging and playing games like ping pong or cornhole. The native landscape is dotted with moss, ferns, rhododendron, red cardinal flowers, blueberries, Paw Paw trees, fig trees, forget-me-nots and peonies. Opportunities abound in this spacious lakeside home.