77 Shellhorse Rd SE, Ranger, GA 30734

Set at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this extraordinary 52.85 acre Country Estate unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling hills, flat established pasture, mature hardwoods and a beautiful 2 acre private lake, brimming with bass and abundant with wildlife. A lifestyle to be cherished and appreciated, offering secluded privacy, an escape to peaceful bliss, nature, gardening, an equestrian lifestyle, and watching the geese and deer with a glass of wine at day's end from the screened pagoda and dock overlooking the private lake. The custom stone accented home is thoughtfully positioned above the water, capturing a lake view from the rear deck, where expansive Pella windows capture views of the lake, woods, barns and pastures, a unique and intentionally curated feature. Designed with an emphasis on quiet luxury, quality and authenticity, this 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home features dramatic vaulted ceilings, solid cherry flooring, doors and millwork with an open, relaxed floorplan with effortless flow. Primarily one-level living on the main, favorite features include an expansive home office, the sitting room that captures morning and evening sun and beautiful views, and a private, spacious, second-story guest suite. The home is ideal for entertaining on the length-of-home exterior rear deck, overlooking the lake beyond the hardwoods. Complementing the existing floorplan is an additional 2885 of terrace level space, partially finished to include an exercise room, stubbed and framed for additional bath and living space, and offers walkout access to the yard overlooking the lake, and an easy walk to the gardens. The equestrian nature of this property is well-considered, with a 54x42 four stall barn, immaculately maintained, with wash rack, tack room and close proximity to home, arena, and pasture turn-out. The large, well-graded arena with M10 footing is multi-disciplinary functional for pleasure, equitation, dressage, jumping and barrels. Beautiful established pastures with four-board fencing surround the property, which offers two gated entrances, "farm-side" and "residence" gated driveways. A workshop/utility barn with roll-up doors completes the farm-side footprint, and the established raised bed gardens located just beyond the arena are complemented by a charming "garden house/well house" with front sitting porch. Wooded trails wind through the property and plenty of acreage to ride on property as well. This hidden gem was designed and curated by its current owners, including the two-acre private lake, with quality, authenticity and intentional details present in every stage of planning and creating such an extraordinary property. The mature landscaping and natural beauty of this property combine to create a place that is beautiful, soul-soothing, and uniquely breath-taking. Located on the far eastern side of Gordon County, just barely over the Pickens county line, this private estate is accessible to both Jasper and Calhoun (approximately 20 minutes either direction), which offers its future owners the benefit of access either to i-75 or the i-515/575 corridor for easy travel in either direction. With hospitals, shopping, restaurants and all the conveniences dear to us in either direction, peace and privacy combine with convenience and accessibility to offer the best of both worlds. Offering a lifestyle that embraces nature, beauty, animals, wildlife and serenity, this property offers an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking a thoughtfully designed private country retreat with a home created for living beautifully, both indoors and out.