Tucked away this rare find stunning unique home loaded w charm not easily acquired. Alpharetta address with Cherokee taxes. An immediate feeling of being surrounded by surreal warmth. An art-garden cottage with cupplah steps away from main dwelling lends itself to a quiet area for creativity or could be converted to a small guest hideaway. Feel all stress leaving you as you drive along this tree lined entryway leading to this private gated property. Lake views from almost every room on all 3 floors. Enjoy the calmness that accompanies viewing soothing waters. Walk along boardwalk to the private gazebo w docking station for small fishing boat, paddle or canoe. Spend candle light evenings dipping your toes in calming water. Home features 6 beds, 8.5 baths. Open area on main w very high cathederal ceiling is complemented by 3 tier iron castle overhead lighting, river stone floor to ceiling fireplace, arched stained glass window, huge open kitchen w oversized islands, area includes a full bar and breakfast room all of which opens to a sunroom surrounded by windows floods room with light complete w additional fireplace. You can open all the roll out windows which are screened to have it serve as a screened in porch. Owners suite recently renovated-complete w office. Entering master bath you will feel as though you have stepped into a decorater's private bath with heated flooring. Beautifully done- light open overlooking lake. Office area quaint with ample bookshelves and french doors. Additional bedroom for guest on main level. Upper level w loft leading to 3 bed each with it's own bath. Flooring in home is hardwood, carpet and tile. Terrace level with bedroom and 2 baths, bar, media room, game area, rec room, exercize room, wine cellar, additional laundry room, and a covered area just outside the entrance for grilling for a pool party. Inground gunite heated salt water pool all just redone with added ambiance of river stone fireplace facing the lake as well as a covered pavilion with secondary outdoor fireplace. Watch favorite shows on weekends with TV in this covered outdoor entertainment facility closer to waters edge. Two septic tanks, Sprinkler system front and rear, five HVAC systems. An area was left to accomodate and elevator if future homeowner should wish to do so. High end front doors add to uniqueness. River stone accents exterior of home. Covered Porch across front of home. As you enter driveway to home on your right is a high river stone wall leading to the archway to 3 car garage at rear of property. Approximately 4.62 acres enhancing privacy. Close to restaurants, grocery stores, shopping and good schools. Enjoy amenities of Alpharetta and lower taxes of Cherokee county.