ARCADIA - A HISTORIC 1852 RAISED COTTAGE, FULLY RESTORED AND BEAUTIFULLY REIMAGINED FOR MODERN LIVING ON A SCENIC 48 ACRE RIVERFRONT ESTATE. Originally constructed in 1852 and carefully relocated to its current setting along the Coosa River in 1991, Arcadia offers a mix of formal and informal living spaces along with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 lovingly renovated bathrooms in the main house, plus an additional 1 bedroom/ 1 bathroom guest house. The remarkable blend of preserved history and timeless sophistication is set on rolling acreage with a spring-fed, 10-acre lake and manicured pastures, this exceptional property is one of Rome's most treasured homes. MAIN LEVEL features reclaimed wide-plank heart pine and brick floors, 10-foot ceilings, and gracious living spaces that open to the surrounding terraces and gardens. Three bedrooms and two Jack-and-Jill-style bathrooms offer flexible main-level living. A cozy study, wine cellar, and laundry complete this level. UPSTAIRS, fourteen-foot ceilings and expansive windows flood the living spaces with light. A grand dining room and elegant living room open to the sweeping veranda overlooking the lake and Horseleg Mountain. The kitchen has been fully renovated with professional-grade appliances, marble countertops, and custom cabinetry, blending seamlessly with the home's historic character. The primary suite has been carefully updated with a walk in closet, luxury marble bathroom, and spacious bedroom. OUTBUILDINGS include a charming caretaker's cottage currently used as an art studio, featuring a living room, kitchen, full bath, bedroom, and loft space. A second structure offers both function and flexibility-half finished with a bathroom and currently serving as a home gym, and half used for storage or workshop space beside the formal gardens. A third barn provides both open and enclosed storage with power, ideal for equipment or hobbies. Adding to the estate's charm, a garden folly across the lake consists of a relocated church narthex and steeple. OUTSIDE, sweeping lawns, formal gardens, and multiple porches create a setting equally suited for quiet retreat or gracious entertaining. Every view captures the essence of Southern elegance, from the tranquil water to the distant ridge lines. The estate has rare direct river access with a ramp for boats, kayaks, or paddle boards. Arcadia is more than a home-it's a rare piece of history, artfully restored for the next chapter of its story.
Single-familyProperty Type
1852Year Built
48 acresLot Size
$311Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jeb Arp• Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
Listed by Katie Edwards• Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
Bought with Bill Temple• Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc.
"Arcadia" - Magnificent 1852 raised cottage that was moved in 1991 to it's beautiful riverfront site on the Coosa with acres of pasture, stocked 10 acre spring-fed lake. Cathey Cotton Gin reclaimed wide-plank heart-pine floors downstairs and ten foot ceilings with living room, three bedrooms, two jack and jill baths with brick floors, office, wine cellar and laundry room. Upstairs boasts fourteen foot ceilings, living room windows that pass through to the veranda showcasing the incredible view of the grounds and Horseleg Mountain. Handmade six-panel doors, original heart pine floors, re-crafted kitchen with state of the art professional appliances, screen porch, grand dining room and two more bedroom and baths are on the upstairs level.
GAMLS #7436921
Apr 16, 2015
Listed
$1,500,000
$297/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2014
$3,710
$21,280 + $178,292
$199,572
Tax history for 31 Orchard Spring Dr SW
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2014
$3,710
$21,280 + $178,292
$199,572
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
13.31 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
6,008
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Floyd County
APN
H15Y067A
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Apr 11, 2023.
S-R
Suburban Residential District
The S-R Suburban Residential District is established for3 levels of residential development in addition to all forms of agricultural crop production and forestry: In areas where public sanitary sewer and public water are not available, the S-R District is established to provide areas of primarily low density residential development of 1 unit per acre.; In areas where public water is available, but not public sanitary sewer, minimum 20,000 sq ft lots are required. In areas where sanitary sewer and public water are available, the S-R District is established to provide moderately dense, primarily single-family residential development with minimum 7,200 sq ft lots.; Manufactured home subdivisions are deemed appropriate in the S-R Residential District within the city and county. Manufactured homes on single parcels outside an established subdivision are permitted in this district except where a Special Use Permit is required: Within the city; and Within those portions of the county consisting of a land development project in which 2 or more lots are created in, along with streets and utilities needed to support construction of buildings on the lots.; Attached single-family dwelling as defined in Article 8 may be considered appropriate as infill development if the design is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood in terms of scale, height, roof pitch, provision of parking, and orientation toward the street. Such development, if approved by Special Use Permit, must meet the standards listed in Section 4.1.28.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: Parking Pad, Side/Rear Entrance
Interior
Virtual Tour
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