588 Dogwood Lake Trail Alpharetta, GA 30004

588 Dogwood Lake Trail Welcome to a beautiful 5 acre wooded estate in Alpharetta, Georgia. You'll love the serene and tranquil setting of this gentleman's farm located in Cherokee County, Georgia. The property is conveniently located just a short distance from interstates. You'll enjoy multitudes of convenient shopping, restaurants and entertainment in Alpharetta, Canton, Johns Creek, and Roswell, yet encounter horses, cows, goats, miniature donkeys and deer along the approach to this lovely home. Located in an Equestrian area of Cherokee County, there is space on the property for pastures. Enter the private gated property on a long and winding driveway which leads to the charming cape cod style home. A beautiful, large front porch welcomes you home. The wooded, private homestead also features a separate carriage house style apartment/guest house above the detached 3 car garage which adds an additional 1,000 square feet of above grade finished living area. THE DETACHED 2ND RESIDENCE HAS AN ANNUAL INCOME OF $18,000-$20,000 PER YEAR! The apartment can be leased or accommodate extended family or a nanny. You could even run your business from the apartment. There's also a climate controlled storybook-like garden shed with pitched roof and stained glass, just perfect for an art studio, a playhouse, a private retreat or anything your heart can imagine. The main home features pine floors, a fireplace with a raised stone hearth which sits in the middle of the home, stainless steel appliances, a large pantry and a mudroom. The spacious bedroom and full bath located on the main level has been re-purposed by the current owner and is being used as a formal living room/study. The primary bedroom suite upstairs features a spacious spa bath. Two additional bedrooms upstairs share a jack and jill bath. The main residence also features a detached 2 car garage which is connected to the residence by a covered breezeway for a total of 5 garages. A large sunroom spans the back of the home just off the kitchen and great room with built-in shelving and a desk. Just off the sunroom you'll find a private deck which overlooks the wooded acreage. The dining room is spacious and will accommodate large family gatherings. A full walk-out basement can provide ample storage or finish it out for additional living space. A large screened-in porch off of the basement overlooks the fenced back yard. Lovely garden areas adorn the property. Get a little exercise outdoors with the basketball hoop or a game of horseshoes. Enjoy refreshing water from the well and so much more. Welcome to a beautiful refuge to love and call home.