This sprawling, palatial Estate is in Sandersville, Georgia (Washington County) and consists of 65.45 acres that include a one-of-a-kind Georgian styled Smart home with a grand three-story, custom-designed, double-brick outdoor fireplace; a two-story barn; and numerous other amenities which have made this property one of the most desirable for hosting some of Washington Countys most memorable parties and functions.
The current owner, who holds a degree in Agriculture, Landscape, and Grounds management from the University of Georgia, has worked tirelessly to fulfill his vision of an Estate of unparalleled beauty and function. A horticulture class with the legendary arborist and plantsman Dr. Michael Dirr paved the path for the current owner to begin his own Landscape Company and to use his skills to transform his Estate into an exceptional showcase.
Turning off Georgia Highway 15, one ...
Turning off Georgia Highway 15, one is immediately immersed in a feeling of grandeur and peace. The entrance is lined with beautiful, Stately Oak Trees that open onto a large, circular driveway lined on each side with rare, oversized Old Savannah bricks that lead to a Georgian styled home built with Georgian r/121 bricks, Roman columns, and custom-built shutters from Charleston, South Carolina. The windows are new, custom Windsor windows.
The home incorporates an audio system in the kitchen/bar, which is integrated into all bedrooms, the den, the workout area, and an outdoor room and back porch. The garage boasts walls built with Hardie board and an outdoor Gentlemans workroom with private bathroom built with tongue-and-groove pine. In addition, the space includes custom tongue-and-groove pine cabinets, a farmhouse sink, Black Comet Granite countertops/backsplash, and a coffered ceiling that matches the coffered ceilings in the garage and back porch, front porch, and Master suite.
This Smart Home also includes numerous additional amenities. In addition, the home is surrounded with a 16-channel, digital, Ultra H-D K/8 mp surveillance system with starlight night vision and remote view with free mobile app. The hydro-wise WIFI irrigation controller is easily navigated with the Hunter Hydrawise Irrigation App and 25 Zones of Underground Irrigation, front-gated entrance can be operated through the Alarm. com app. Also included are Trane top-of-the line HVAC systems that are zoned in the main residence, a water softener system, and two wells with 5 HP pumps.
An outdoor landscape LED lighting system with Kichler, RAB lighting illuminates the oak-lined entry as well as an enormous number of other selected trees, totaling well over 100 hardwired lights. This LED state-of-the-art lighting is divided into three sections, all on automated timers.
As can easily be imagined, this home has been sought after by photographers for many clients who have specifically requested this picturesque setting.
In addition, this home has extensive English-styled gardens consisting of a variety of parterre designs, as well as Haddonstone Planters, Finials, Pier caps, Haddonstone ball Pier caps, and a Winslow Vase/Urn atop a Haddonstone Queen Anne pedestal. The lower English garden is located between the pool house and Grecian style swimming pool, with an overflow feature surrounded by Pennsylvania bluestone. The lower English formal garden consists of double tumbled Cherokee brick pathways, standing brick edging, three-tier fountain, copper landscape lighting, and an old stone gristmill incorporated in the design English teakwood bench.
The Pool House has been completely refurbished from its 1930s origin as a Pre-K school. Today it serves as a lovely gathering place for those who love to entertain. The dual-hanging swings on each end of the porch provide places for great conversations. In addition, the pool house includes a state-of-the-art sound system with outdoor Klipsch speakers that include indoor and outdoor volume control, two symmetrically placed ceiling fans for the front porch, and white columns that mirror the back porch of the Residence.
Closer to the main residence, a grand three-story, custom-designed, double-brick outdoor fireplace and wall is truly one-of-a-kind with two large, automated fire bowls atop two of the columns that flank the chimney and two antique jardinires located atop each end of this massive brick structure. The fireplace itself has a gas starter. Brick seating is included, as well as outdoor LED lighting. This Bricked area of the Garden sits atop 50 Yards of Concrete.
Additional, but interesting and important, points include the following:
Spray foam throughout all attics on the second floor, above the second story, entire perimeter of lower level of Residence making everything totally encapsulated.
Entire selection of all hanging lights, post lights, wall lights, and lighting atop brick columns were made by a craftsman in North Georgia all toll 27 custom Copper lights, a true addition to any property.
The Property has a Large Pole Barn, new Sand colored metal/tin roof Large Center section with two matching wings for coverage or storage.
This setting is one-of-a-kind. The Southern charm, view from all angles will certainly draw attention to those with an eye for detail.
The Two-Story Barn
The two-story barn is certainly a draw for all who visit. It was built with large cypress boards brought in from Savannah and provides great space for equipment and for other storage. Each well has a brick pumphouse made of the same brick as the residence.