Amazing opportunity to own this beautiful North Georgia gated estate on 36+ rolling acres including a 5 bedroom, 6.5 bath custom home, separate 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage, a recreation building/gym and shared 5 acre stocked pond. Option 2- Also offered, for $2,500,000, the custom home with 5 acre stocked pond, on 16+/- acres without cottage and recreation building. The gated entrance leads up the professionally landscaped drive to the Southern Living style house with large stone front porch. An extensive remodel has just been completed which added 2 additional full bathrooms, a butlers pantry and upstairs bunk room. Every bathroom in the home was taken down to the studs and updated. Other items include new paint on the interior and exterior, freshly stained hardwoods and new light fixtures. Additionally the "drop" ceiling in the terrace level was removed and finished with sheetrock and the upper level carpet was removed and replaced with hardwoods. Throughout the home you're greeted with natural light filled rooms, built in bookcases and architectural details including a two-story stone fireplace. The open floor plan has multiple dining spaces to allow for easy entertaining. The butler's pantry offers stylish storage just off the kitchen featuring Thermador stainless appliances, white painted cabinets with new countertops and hardware. Covered porches span the back and give an excellent view of the pond and pastures. The main level primary suite features a generous walk-in closet and en suite bathroom with heated tile floors, steam shower, soaking tub and dual vanities. The upper level holds a loft area and 3 additional bedrooms, 2 with brand new en suite baths featuring tile showers. A hallway full bath serves the other large bedroom and fun bunk room. The recently finished terrace level holds a huge butcher block island, kitchenette, TV area and room for billiards. A full bath and another large bedroom are perfect for guests or family members. A stylish barn door leads to a workshop area and concrete bunker with tons of storage. Lower screened porch opens to trex decking and steps to a private dock on the water- it's such a breathtaking place to fish or relax in nature. Imagine a infinity edge pool here! The 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage has been updated recently and offers a secluded space for guests or a caretaker. Stay active in the gym with a half basketball/pickleball court, golf simulator room, kitchenette, and bathrooms. The fenced upper pasture is gorgeous and offers a beautiful building site if desired. Sellers installed a water purification system, fresh air ventilation unit and dehumidifier in the main home. Request a private showing to explore everything this special property has to offer! Shown by appointment only to qualified buyers. Situated in the sought after North Hall school district with easy access to Gainesville, Dahlonega and GA 400. Please note that 6303 and 6245 Ben Parks are included in the sale, Hall County tax records currently reflect only one address and inaccurate acreage. Survey available with the 36.309 acres. The driveway is shared with one other home at 6249 Ben Parks Rd.