The home at 211 Darby Road in Calhoun, Georgia is true Georgia peach. 87+/- acres of pristine farmland surround a magnificent estate home which itself comprises over 11,000 square feet of living space. A private lake, expansive barn and private caretakers residence make this country estate the stuff of dreams.
In the classic television show “Green Acres,” a wall street banker, Eddie Albert, moves his New York socialite wife, Eva Gabor, to the country to live a simpler life away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Unfortunately for that couple the home they moved into was in such poor condition that their lives became even more hectic. Had that couple chosen this home the television show would have never made it beyond the pilot as he would have had the simple farm life he craved and she would still have all of the luxury amenities of their New York penthouse. This home is truly the best of both worlds.
You will greet your guests from behind the ornate colonnades of the second floor veranda as they arrive in the circular drive around the huge brick fountain. The similarities to “Tara,” the fictitious southern estate home from “Gone With The Wind” are absolutely impossible to ignore.
Behind the beautiful visage of the front of the home, the house forms a U-shape around a gorgeous swimming pool and spa elegantly adorned with brick masonry and columns. The view of the wooded acreage from the pool and patio is simply breathtaking. Natural grain tongue and groove ceiling treatments accent both the covered brick patio in the rear and the upper level veranda in the front.
Inside the home high ceilings and wide room transitions further enhance the dignified grace of this home. Simply stated but highly stylish moldings and other design treatments create an atmosphere of exquisite opulence. The formal living and dining rooms are open to each other and the dining room features an ornately mantled black granite fireplace. The great room features a truly unique coffered ceiling and wood paneled walls as well as a stacked stone fireplace. Huge glass paned twin sliding doors allow natural light to fill the sunroom which features eclectic trim and custom built-ins.
The kitchen alone is reason enough to covet this home. Worthy of the most discriminating gourmet chef the spacious kitchen features separate dining and food preparation islands and is open to the casual dining room. Exposed beams, stainless steel appliances and custom cabinets and countertops elevate the kitchen to legendary status. The main living area also contains a huge and brightly lit recreation room which provides unlimited entertainment options.
The master bedroom and main guest suite both contain fireplaces and the master bathroom is a brilliant example of the artistic application of marble tile. Not to be outdone, the ensuite bath of the guest suite utilizes ceramic tile to further expound on the designers artistic talent.
No description of this home could hope to compare to the experience of walking through the refined and sumptuous interior. Bear in mind that the property also contains a huge commercial grade barn with an apartment, a separate caretaker residence, and a five car garage. Perhaps the best feature of this home is the fact that this grand residence is less than an hour drive north of Atlanta. Forget “Green Acres”, 211 Darby Road in Calhoun, Georgia is the place to be.
Four Bedrooms, Three Full and Two Half Bathrooms
Offered at $3,700,000
211 Darby Road
Calhoun, Georgia 30701
Stephen Flanagin
404.237.5000
866.919.3607
stephenflanagin@atlantafinehomes.com