8550 Lake Forrest Drive

Description

Executive estate home located in the private but not isolated sought-after Lake Forrest Plantation subdivision just minutes to Atlanta, shopping, and schools. Beautiful never ending custom architectural details throughout this spacious 5 bed, 4.5 bath Southern Living Style home. Main Level: Exquisite 2-story entrance greets you with stunning staircase and lovely formal dining room, leading you to a sunken living room with built-in shelving, fireplace, and a picturesque grand opening to the covered porch and pool area. Escape to your luxurious Owner's Suite also on the main level featuring a large bedroom with custom walk-in closet, and a separate sitting room with fireplace. Owners suite includes an additional exterior entrance for access to covered porch and pool. The bathroom is well-appointed with dual vanities, tile floors, a jacuzzi tub, and walk-in shower. The large custom kitchen will accommodate any cook with the granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a sunny breakfast nook, center island, built-in desk, breakfast bar, and under-cabinet task lighting. Just off the kitchen, is the laundry room featuring next-level storage, a laundry chute, and a large sink. The mud room has custom built-in seating and an additional exterior entrance to the home. Upper Level: Take one of the 2 custom-lit staircases to the second level where there are 3 bedrooms and 2 separate offices. The first bedroom is a mini owner's suite with a full bath. The second and third bedrooms are accommodated by a custom Jack and Jill wraparound bath. One of the Jack and Jill bedrooms has a custom built-in desk and shelving. Lower Level: The basement is finished, additional living areas include a massive entertainment den with lighted performing arts stage, another bedroom, a full bathroom, a fitness/yoga studio with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, a wall of windows, and french doors leading outdoors. Also located on the lower level is a 15x 35' unfinished area currently used for storage, this area is already prepped for expansion. Outdoor Features: The walkout basement opens to a patio and side garden with towering butterfly trees and a woodland area. The spacious yard is highlighted by elegant fencing, rock walls, and inset lighting in steps, around pool area, and covered porch. The outdoor area is ready to entertain your guests. The Patio is plumbed out for outdoor kitchen expansion and the pool is plumbed for heating if desired. Custom mature landscaping and natural vegetation throughout the property are beautiful year-round. What's Brand New: Roof, gutters, 3 air conditioning units, 3 furnaces, pool equipment, saltwater system, microwave, and disposal. Many Extras in this Home: Central vacuum system on all floors, crown moulding, wide baseboards, plantation shutters, tray and coffered ceilings, upper floor laundry chute, large bonus storage, sub-floor in attic, pre-plumbed outdoor entertainment space with developed plans, walk-in closets with auto open/close closet door lighting, recessed lighting, built in winch for entry chandelier, and so much more. Seller is offering closing contributions for strong offers.