12490 Charlotte Drive, Alpharetta

For those seeking a private retreat with land and space, this hobby farm in downtown Crabapple is also an opportunity close to downtown Alpharetta. A gated estate on 4.27 acres includes a main house, pool, gardens, orchard, barn, riding arena, fenced pasture, and wooded area surrounded by oak trees. The home's European design includes high-quality craftsmanship and architectural elements. The main level has stone floors, wood floors, cast stone fireplaces, a modern kitchen, a music room, a formal dining room, and a large gathering room with a bar, featuring a vaulted ceiling with wood beam accents. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer views of the pool with a blue stone patio and the surrounding grounds and gardens. The main floor guest suite, including a full bath, has direct access to the blue stone patio and can serve as the primary suite on the main level. Additionally, there is a mud room/home office and a laundry room on this level. The second floor includes the primary bedroom suite with two custom closets. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a home office or hobby room are also on this level. The gathering room leads to an outdoor patio with a saltwater pool, blue stone patio, wood-burning fireplace, grill house, and gardens. It combines luxury, natural beauty, and privacy, perfect for relaxation and events. Walking down the pebbled driveway, past fruit trees and blueberry bushes, you'll see a garden shed. It can serve as a private home office or a "She Shed." The rear of the property features pastures, a barn, and a riding arena, perfect for equestrian activities or hobby farming. It is ideal for nature lovers seeking a tranquil retreat. The entire estate is gated and securely fenced, set in picturesque surroundings. The location is close to Crabapple's center, which hosts music and comedy nights, plus other events on "the Green". Local dining, shopping, fitness centers, small businesses, and the community library are nearby. Downtown Alpharetta is a 5-minute drive, and local schools are just minutes away. Do not miss the opportunity to tour this one of a kind property within Crabapple!