Just an hour outside of Atlanta in the town of Jasper, Georgia, is Big Canoe – a private, gated residential community that is unlike any other. It is the kind of place where you can escape the pressures of everyday life and commune with nature. Offering a small-town atmosphere and an extraordinary and enriching lifestyle, Big Canoe is a mountain retreat that feels like home. Situated in the foothills of the beautiful North Georgia Appalachian Mountains, Big Canoe is rich with history dating back to the Paleo Indians. Once referred to by the Native Americans as “The Enchanted Land,” it features striking mountain peaks, rushing streams, lush valleys and soaring hardwoods.
Encompassing approximately 8,000± acres, 2,000 of which are preserved greenspace, development is always undertaken with a commitment to preserve nature, with minimal disruption to wildlife. Driven by the belief that nature’s landscaping cannot be improved upon, residential homes are set in their own forest and blended into the natural environment with minimal disturbance to the surrounding area. From weekend retreats to year-round estates, Big Canoe offers an assortment of distinctive neighborhoods and property types, along with an enviable combination of outdoor activities and resort-style amenities. From trails, lakes and streams to golf, tennis and fishing, there is plenty to explore and enjoy. It even has more than 50 social clubs and a calendar packed with events, performances and festivals year-round.
280 Royal Fern Trail provides the unique opportunity to build your dream home in this amazing community. Sitting on approximately 1.9± wooded acres, this lot delivers wonderful views of the majestic mountains that rise up along the distant landscape and can accommodate a level-entry home design for easy access in and out. With soil tests already completed, it is ready for you to break ground.
Whether you are considering a rustic, lodge-style home or something more classic like a Craftsman, from stone facades, rock fireplaces and thick beams to wide-planked floors and wood paneling, this lot is easily buildable and will work well with whatever style you choose. Imagine coming home to soaring ceilings and walls of glass that seamlessly blend outdoor and indoor spaces. Consider an open-concept main floor that is purpose-built for entertaining. Extend your living area outside by adding a large deck, patio or screened porch with a fireplace, spa and outdoor kitchen. The possibilities are endless, just bring your imagination.
And when you build in Big Canoe, you also have access to a robust array of amenities in a private setting typically only found in resorts. In addition to 27 holes of championship golf and a driving range, you can take advantage of the lake-front clubhouse, fitness center and spa, indoor and outdoor swimming, onsite dining and shopping and hiking trails, a racquet club with tennis and pickleball, three dog parks, a marina and three lakes for fishing and boating, bocce ball, playgrounds and more.
With its desirable location, natural beauty, a strong sense of community and resort-style amenities, it is easy to see why Big Canoe has become one of the most desirable places to live in the Southeast. Contact the agent today to learn more about this incredible opportunity to build your new home in Big Canoe and explore all that it has to offer.
Offered for $55,000
1.9± Acres
280 Royal Fern Trail | Big Canoe, Georgia 30143
Casey Schlitz
c. 404.819.5851
o. 770.442.7300
caseyschiltz@atlantafinehomes.com