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Simply Spectacular – Covered Bridge Estates Simply Spectacular – Covered Bridge Estates Welcome! Come on in and be our neighbor! Ahhhh, there’s nothing quite as inviting as craftsman-style homes – especially those built on private 1-3 acre lots amid the picturesque rolling foothills of Southern Appalachia and the Great Smoky Mountains. Yet the gated community of Covered Bridge Estates is filled with these charmers, which are designed to be everything one might expect in modern mountain living. From watching nature come alive as Spring dawns and Summer’s June firefly Offering 1-3 Acre Arboreous Home Sites, with spectacle takes flight to a brilliant Craftsman-Style Homes in the Premier Gated panoramic explosion of Fall colors and the Community of the North Georgia Mountains stark silence and grandeur that is Winter on the mountainside – residents of Covered Bridge Estates can witness the gamut of the seasons and indulge in July’s abundance of wild blackberries. Experience Covered Bridge Estates. Imagine a picturesque stroll or drive through your community’s own covered bridge. Covered Bridge Estates is cradled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in quaint Ellijay, GA, yet a convenient hour’s drive to the hustleand bustle of Atlanta. Left: Nearby WhitePath Golf Club offers a picturesque day on the links for area residents and guests alike. Historic downtown Ellijay has a walkable small-town feel filled with friendly folks. Trek the famous Appalachian Trail and take in amazing vistas, observe wildlife and follow in history’s footsteps. 14 WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM 15 At Home in Out & About in Ellijay Covered Bridge Estates Embrace a strong sense of community Craftsman Contemporary shown here Sitting on the back porch, gathered in the great at Covered Bridge Estates. For outdoor and below, we also provide the traditional room or peeking outside the kitchen window adventurers, wine enthusiasts, foodies and rustic interiors or somewhere inbetween– one can’t help but feel a connection with nature naturalists, there’s an abundance of small-town everything to meet your goal. – and it feels like home. whimsy. Hiking trails, meandering streams, These contemporary craftsman-style homes custom-built homes and a myriad of lifestyle are built with traditional function and form, options from wildlife watching to weekend taking design cues from a forgone era, while camping, fishing, river rafting, kayaking and, blending a modern, bright open look and feel of course afternoon walks, perhaps even across Top Left: Wide-open, easy flowing floor- that’s both alluring and relaxing. Covered Bridge plans are what give these craftsman-style our covered bridge. Plus, there’s Amicalola Falls Estate homes are designed on an intimate scale homes their contemporary flare. State Park, Appalachian hiking trails, Blue Ridge with stylish wood details, natural materials, Bottom Left: Exposed beams, built-ins, col- ziplining, horseback trail riding, Chattahoochee- umns and natural building materials pay simple, straight lines and plenty of charm Oconee National Forests and Carters Lake to homage to the traditional arts and crafts and sophistication, which are the hallmarks movement. name just a few. of age-old craftsman architecture. Adding a Top: Beautifully landscaped lawns blend North Georgia is the kind of place where contemporary twist with open, flowing spaces, into wooded surroundings, maintaining people know their neighbors. The Ellijay much of the area’s rugged beauty. an abundance of light and an affection for Above: Sip a glass of sweet tea or a morn- Farmers Market on Saturdays is a great place nature – you’ll discover the heart and soul of ing cup of Joe from your oh-so-private to get acquainted with locals. Covered Bridge Estates. front porch. In historic Ellijay, the Cornerstone Café Imagine a sprawling 200-acre wood that’s a serves up some delectable stuffed pancakes, homes are available for walk-thru viewing, peaceful, private respite, lovingly carved from while Whitepath Golf Club is a great place to including one that’s furnished. the breathtaking North Georgia Mountains. hit the links. There’s also Tabor House Civil War “It’s all about quality of life,” said Owner’s This gated community is located in rural North Museum, great antiquing, bountiful Representative and General Contractor, Georgia and boasts hub-like access to Atlanta, apple houses and various attractions, eateries Thomas Jackson. Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tenn., Greenville and businesses, not to mention the Gilmer “We want our residents to come home to a and Spartanburg, S.C. and Ashville, N.C. County Airport, which provides easy private place they love, a place they want to share with Existing home floor plans range from 1,650- aircraft access. family and friends, a place of contentment 3,100 square feet, but custom floor plans are and comfort. It is home, after all. It should be available. The company is currently breaking Fairs, Festivals & Fun a refuge. As we are so fond of saying, nature ground on three new Covered Bridge Estates For a little apple-loving family fun, every makes it beautiful. We make it home. homes. Additionally, two recently completed October Ellijay hosts the hugely popular Georgia Apple Festival, as well as Georgia’s 16 WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM 17 Top Right: Modern bathroom fixtures and SAVING OUR CLIENTS MONEY SINCE 2010 natural elements are designed to balance AUTOMATIC HOME the old with the new. North Georgia Furniture STANDBY GENERATORS Middle Right: One of our recent sales on a standard homesite situated in the over & Home Decor TRANSFER SWITCHES 200-acre wooded and gated community. It is our goal to deliver comfort, style and quality furniture, bedding and Bottom Right: Historic Flat Creek runs accessories at very competitive prices. SURGE PROTECTORS throughout the Covered Bridge Estates We pride ourselves in delivering American made products whenever possible! community, which only adds to the Have Power When You Need it and Want it natural ambiance and allure of this fertile 24/7 for Your Home or Business. And if You Think mountain region. Whole House Generators are Not Affordable... Apple Blossom Festival in May. When there’s a THINK AGAIN! special day, Gilmer Chamber plans ahead with annual celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day, Gilmer • 7,000 to 150,000 Watts County Fair in August, Halloween, Veterans • Fully Automatic Home Standby Day and end-of-year festivities with Light Up • 24 Hour Blackout Ellijay, among others. Protection Winding down at a local boutique vineyard • LP or Natural Gas or winery might be nice. North Georgia is experiencing a robust winery renaissance with more than a dozen producing wineries. Indulge Like many good things in life, in a tasting or two. At Chateau Meichtry NORTH GEORGIA FURNITURE & HOME DECOR Mention This Ad Power Solutions Unlimited is a little hard to find, ✷and Receive a Family Vineyard and Winery one can sample 706. 253. 7737 but certainly worth the effort! FREE wine in a chocolate glass! There’s also Cartecay or Engelheim vineyards. Most local vineyards 2142 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay GA 30540 5yr. Warranty Cell: 770. 893. 9177 Fax: 706. 253. 7739 Located 2 miles from Dairy Queen on Highway 282 in Ellijay Up to a 111 Confederate Ave. Jasper, GA 30143 host live music and weekly tasting events. For My Paw Paw Will 706. 635. 4202 $595 Value with Scott Fowler, Owner [email protected] a unique experience, there’s also the family-run Save You Money! Visit us on the web at: http://ngfh.net Purchase! www.psu24-7.com Mercier Orchards, where you can take in the sights and smells of an active apple orchard. Covered Bridge Estates Make With all these wonderful attractions, a majestic backdrop and quality craftsman-style homes why would you go home to anything less? ACLM in Ellijay Find out more or schedule an appointment to THE PLACE for Your Home Shopping! discover Covered Bridge Estates, contact: Mary Anne or Tom • Building Supplies • Outdoor/Hunting 706-669-4177 Clothing [email protected] • Garden Center AMY HOWARD AT HOME PAINT COLLECTION 90 Bridge Road • Hardware • Carhartt & FitKicks • Women’s & Ellijay, GA 30540 • Lumber Children’s Clothing www.EstatesAtCoveredBridge.com • Furniture & Appliances • Men’s & Women’s Directions Boots Highway 5/515 in Ellijay. From the north turn right, from the south turn left onto Howard Simmons Road. Travel ¼ a mile. Turn left onto Old Hwy 5 and go 1½ miles. Turn right onto 382 West and go 3.7 miles. Welcome to Covered Bridge Estates, on the left! MADE HERE AT ACE SWINGING PORCH BED 305 South Main Street • Ellijay, GA 30540 706. 635. 2236 18Ace_Half_Horz_06_2016.indd WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM 1 APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING OCTOBER/NOVEMBER5/11/17 11:25 2018 AM OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 APPALACHIAN COUNTRY LIVING WWW.ACLIVINGMAGAZINE.COM 19.
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