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Runaway Acres is a one-of-a-kind 26 acre estate located in Forsyth County, Georgia, just outside Gainesville and near the shores of Lake Lanier. Offering an impressive combination of a large residence, equestrian and livestock improvements, open land, mature hardwoods, and extensive upgrades, this property provides tremendous flexibility for a private estate, horse or livestock farm, or multi-generational living. The main residence offers more than 5,600 square feet with 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms. The home features two spacious primary suites, multiple large living areas, and plenty of room for family and guests. A recently partially finished basement adds additional usable space and includes a substantial storm shelter/safe room. An additional living area provides an excellent setup for a mother-in-law suite or multi-generational living, complete with another primary suite, living room, kitchen, and additional private space. The home also features a recently updated swimming pool that is supplied by well water. Another major feature of the property is its extensive solar power system, which is capable of producing excess electricity that can be sold back to the power grid. The property is also equipped with two electric vehicle charging stations. The 26 acres offer a beautiful mix of open fenced paddocks and mature hardwood timber. A producing pecan orchard adds another unique feature, while a small stream runs through the property. Multiple trails provide access throughout the acreage and are well suited for horseback riding, ATVs, and enjoying the property. Runaway Acres is also well equipped for horses and livestock. The property includes a six-stall barn with a feed room, tack room, bathroom, and heated outdoor wash rack. The barn also features a 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment, providing additional living space for guests, family, or a farm manager. A round pen and multiple fenced paddocks provide plenty of room for horses or livestock, and the paddocks are supplied by their own well water system. Located just outside Gainesville, near Lake Lanier, and less than an hour from Downtown Atlanta, Runaway Acres offers convenient access to the northern Atlanta metro while maintaining the privacy and space of a large country property. With its substantial residence, additional living quarters, equestrian and livestock facilities, energy upgrades, pool, orchard, and 26 acres, this is a unique property with a wide range of possibilities.
FORSYTH COUNTY EQUESTRIAN ESTATE ON 26.23 PICTURESQUE ACRES * HEATED IN-GROUND POOL * EAST FORSYTH HIGH DISTRICT * Equestrian farm living where rural tranquility meets urban conveniences. Centrally located to Cumming, Dawsonville, & Gainesville. Minutes from GA 400 with easy access to shopping, dining, Alpharetta, Atlanta or North Georgia Wine Country! Perfect for the avid equestrian, the fenced pastures are gently shaded by the pecan orchard & a 6 stall barn with tack room, separate bathroom & a full caretaker apartment is accessed by its own driveway. The property offers endless opportunities. 3 car garage has 1 over-sized bay for boat or RV & the large level driveway leads to a circular roundabout that has plenty of room for all your toys. The 4-sided brick estate greets you with a solid mahogany door, elegant marble floors & a soaring 2-story entry foyer. Spacious, bright & airy, the floorplan offers 2 master suites, 3 generously sized secondary bedrooms, office, large formal dining room, a formal fireside living room, bonus room upstairs with second laundry room & extra attic space. The well appointed kitchen offers a baker's island with vegetable sink, granite tops, oak cabinets with views into the 2-story family room that boasts a beautiful wall of windows letting in natural light while offering views to the oversized deck & in-ground heated pool that has its own deep well for filling. The basement has plenty of space which can be finished to your taste & also features the self-sufficient built-in concrete steel reinforced storm shelter that will allow you to stay safe during bad weather. Lake Lanier is seconds away, minutes from East Forsyth High & hospitals. Great for a homestead, small wedding venue & so much more!
GAMLS #10005206
Feb 4, 2022
Sold
$1,275,500
$170/sq ft
Dec 14, 2021
Pending
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Nov 29, 2021
Listed
$1,294,900
$173/sq ft
GAMLS #8983169
Nov 22, 2021
Listing Removed
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Nov 19, 2021
Price Changed
$1,275,500
$170/sq ft
Oct 1, 2021
Price Changed
$1,399,500
$187/sq ft
Jul 6, 2021
Price Changed
$1,375,000
$184/sq ft
May 22, 2021
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$1,299,000
$174/sq ft
GAMLS #8720930
May 18, 2021
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May 2, 2021
Price Changed
$1,375,000
$184/sq ft
Mar 31, 2021
Price Changed
$1,325,000
$177/sq ft
Jan 13, 2021
Price Changed
$1,375,000
$184/sq ft
Jul 5, 2020
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$174/sq ft
Jan 17, 2020
Listed
$1,379,000
$184/sq ft
GAMLS #8721008
Jan 23, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 17, 2020
Listed
$1,379,000
$184/sq ft
GAMLS #8694550
Jan 16, 2020
Price Changed
$1,379,000
$184/sq ft
Jan 16, 2020
Listing Removed
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Nov 15, 2019
Listed
$1,495,000
$200/sq ft
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2023.
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Agricultural District
Land designated as agricultural constitutes a valuable natural resource whose protection is in the public interest. The agricultural district is established to maintain those areas with land characteristics such as soil moisture, temperature and content suitable for farming (fields, pastures, farmsteads, specialty farms), dairy, livestock, forestry operations and other agricultural activities; to protect land used or needed for food production and other agricultural uses from encroachment by untimely and unplanned residential, commercial or industrial development; and to permit the continuation of agricultural uses in areas where it remains viable.; The agricultural district is intended to provide for the continuation of agriculture as a viable land use and component of the local economy until market conditions and public services support conversion of agricultural land to rural or suburban residential land subdivisions and uses, or other uses. The agricultural district also helps to preserve the rural, open space character that exists in many portions of the county. Such areas are accessed only by rural roads, do not have existing public sanitary sewerage facilities, are predominantly rural in character, and consist substantially of larger unsubdivided and undeveloped tracts.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Office
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Sep 6, 2024 • Final
Building (residential) - electrical trade only
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Ev charger
Dec 13, 2023 • Final
Building (residential) - electrical trade only
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Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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4 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Gainesville, GA • 30506
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This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8080 Milford Rd
$2,263,731
$131K under list price of $2.40M
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