454 High Country Dr, Morganton, GA, 30560
About This Home
Welcome home to this beautiful oasis surrounded by the North GA mountains and panoramic view of a beautiful private lake shared in the Briar Cove community. Have you ever dreamt of owning an authentic log, mountain lodge? Well look no further! This five bedroom three full bath newly renovated and professionally designed home has every luxury one could hope for. The home boast five fireplaces, a spring fed pond with waterfall adjacent to the home, panoramic view from several multi level balconies and covered porches that wrap around the home, all while encompassing a fabulous outdoor kitchen with a stylish Viking built in grill, refrigerator, wide counters and storage cabinets. Enjoy gourmet dinners from the beautifully designed open concept kitchen with hand honed leather granite counter tops, high end appliances and a generous island to entertain and relax in this well appointed kitchen. Gaze up at the grand vaulted, tongue and groove ceiling and to the one of a kind, hand crafted stair rail. The beautiful loft overlooks the two story living room/kitchen area to which it invites warmth from all around. The terrace level offers another master suite and grand master bath with jetted soaking tub. Full entertaining/gaming area. Brand new seven person hot tub overlooking the lake. Once wander outdoors, follow the beautifully landscaped path to your private dock. Ample in size to sun bathe, fish, launch your kayak, pedal boat, canoe, paddle board, or simply dive in and float the pristine lake. This home is a gem, a true one of a kind. Family and friends would love spending time year around, relaxing at your tranquil home on the 10 acre private stocked lake. Short term rental is allowed. In the first year, home did over $100K in rental. This premier property would make not only a wonderful home, but an excellent vacation property investment as well! This home has so much to offer and will not last.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Not Bike FriendlySchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Resale
- Year built: 1994
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Wood
- Construction materials: Log,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven,Refrigerator,Self Cleaning Oven,Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Daylight,Exterior Entry,Finished,Finished Bath,Full,Interior Entry
Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Dining Room
- Features: Great Room, Open Concept
Features
- Beamed Ceilings,Crown Molding,High Ceilings 10 ft Main,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Window features: None
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Luxury Vinyl,Stone
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Basement,Family Room,Gas Log,Outside
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Hot Water,Propane
- Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,432
- Total interior livable area: 3,432 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Cabinets Other, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Counters, View to Family Room
Master Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Shower Only
Master Bedroom
- Features: Master on Main
- Level: Master on Main
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 0005 03A11
- Other equipment: None
- Horse amenities: None
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Covered,Deck,Rear Porch,Rooftop,Side Porch,Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony,Courtyard,Gas Grill,Lighting,Private Yard,Dock
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Private
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake,Mountain(s),Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front,Waterfront,Lake,Spring On Lot
- Waterbody name: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1.52 Acres
- Features: Back Yard,Landscaped,Mountain Frontage,Private
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage,Garage Door Opener,Garage Faces Front
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Tornado
- Drought
- Landslide
- Strong Wind
- Hail
- Ice Storm
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Georgia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $7,478 | $89,736 |
| Home Insurance * | $527 | $6,324 |
| Property Taxes | $1,050 | $12,600 |
| Electricity | $333 | $4,001 |
| Total | $9,388 | $112,656 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Georgia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Price change | $1,599,000 |
| 2026-04-17 | Listed for sale | $1,625,000 |
| 2025-04-02 | Listing removed | $1,398,900 |
| 2025-03-24 | Listed for sale | $1,398,900 |
| 2025-03-07 | Listing removed | $13,989,000 |
| 2025-02-11 | Price change | $13,989,000 |
| 2025-02-11 | Price change | $1,398,900 |
| 2025-01-09 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
| 2024-09-09 | Listing removed | $1,299,999 |
| 2024-08-31 | Listed for sale | $1,299,999 |
| 2024-07-03 | Listing removed | $1,299,999 |
| 2024-03-04 | Price change | $1,299,999 |
| 2024-01-18 | Price change | $1,385,000 |
| 2023-12-01 | Price change | $1,450,000 |
| 2023-12-01 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000 |
| 2023-05-05 | Sold | $725,000 |
| 2023-03-22 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
| 2023-03-15 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2023-03-14 | Pending sale | $799,000 |
| 2023-03-09 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
| 2007-01-12 | Sold | $370,000 |
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