356 Horse Trl Martin GA 30557 MLS #2959321111

Welcome to Majestic Sunset Ranch with views of NC mountain ranges in the distance and surrounded by idyllic pastures and ponds. The large home blends historic charm with modern style and comfort. Imagine morning coffee on the wide front veranda, afternoons on the deck and Fall evening events in the screened back porch watching sunsets borrowed from poetry. The entry foyer is lit by one of several historically preserved stained glass windows. Master on the Main suite has a large Bathroom w whirlpool tub & separate shower, walk-in closet, a private office, & a sunroom w a stained glass window and wood fireplace. Two Half-Baths on main level, along w a separate formal Dining Room, or Den. Upstairs the balcony overlooks the Living Room and the sweeping mountain views, along w two secondary Bedrooms and full Bath. The open concept Living Room has white-washed rough-cut cedar wainscoting and filled w light from numerous windows and another stained glass window. The Kitchen and Breakfast Area w granite counters, island, tile backsplash, stainless appliances and display designer wall-coverings while overlooking the covered back porch, open deck & a gazebo in the distance. There is so much storage in this home! Hall closet off the Foyer, a large closet under the stairs, double-door Pantry off the kitchen, then walk out to the Mudroom Laundry w space and cabinetry for everything. The new large Dog-Wash can double for cleaning up little ones and big ones from fun and work on the farm. Above the attached Garage is a 14×26 bonus room w new AC and sink. Easily turn this into an efficiency apartment or in-law suite. The oversized Double Garage (24×30!) has a separate storage room w shelving. These walls can easily come down if you need the extra space for a large SUV or truck. The entire home has been renovated and updated: endless hot water, new ceiling fans and light fixtures throughout, and matte black fixtures to complement the blend of art deco meets modern farmhouse style. The roof is 1yr old w new gutters; every surface, inside and out, is freshly painted or stained. All electrical updated and whole-house GFCI. Home comes with an Active Termite Bond. Deep-water well with all new electrical and well bladder. Serves house, stable, pasture – Never run dry! Whole-house generator that runs on Propane – Ford 351 Cleveland, recently serviced and runs by program every Saturday. 20 acres of fenced pastureland for cattle, horses and more. 3 ponds, one is spring fed, other 2 creek-fed. 250 feet of frontage on Gumlog Creek. Buildings include: 5-stall small-animal barn constructed from vintage materials salvaged from a nearby historic Franklin County schoolhouse. Mini red barn has storage on one side (10×12) Other side is an Adorable Chicken Coop (8×10) w 6×17 attached chicken run. Open shed (12×10) for donkeys & second story for goats and their own stairway. 3-stall Horse Stable w tack room and well spigot. 2 Pole Barns (24×36) This Fall you can harvest Watermelons, Cantaloupes and Winter Squash. Scattered throughout the grounds find 3 Anjou Pear Trees, 2 Traditional Pear Trees, 2 Apple, 4 Peach, 2 Pecan, 2 Fig Bushes, 3 Persimmon, 4 Magnolias, Kiwi, Pineapple, Lime, 2 Blueberry Bushes, wild Blueberries in the woods, Blackberries through the fields, Goji Berry Bushes, Clematis, Crepe Myrtles, Gardenias, and Weeping Willow. Property is NOT in Conservation! You can renew conservation for tremendous tax savings. ONLY restrictions are Franklin County zoning for A5 Agricultural currently split in 3 separate parcels (12.31 ac, 27.68 ac, 5 ac). Located a few acres from Lake Hartwell. 6ml to both Poplar Springs and Tugalo State Park lake access. 3ml to Chick-fil-a, 5ml to grocery, 20min to Super Walmart/Home Depot, <2hr to ATL airport, 1hr to Greenville airport, . Note Horse Trail is a private gravel road. ~1/2 mile of gravel road to get to this incredible refuge for serene living.