This is a Lake Hartwell waterfront home like none you’ve seen before. Custom built by the current owners, this home so embodies the idea of the perfect rustic getaway that it’s easy to imagine it as the setting of a great novel or movie. Not only is the house extraordinary, but it’s situated on a phenomenal lake lot with deep water and a close Corps line. No need for a golf cart here… Stone steps will take you directly to the huge double decker dock with partially covered upper deck, two boat lifts, and a jet ski ramp! Despite having the outward appearance of a modest cottage, the main house has a total of 5598 square feet of finished space, with an additional 436 square foot apartment located above the detached garage. When you enter through the large foyer, the home’s charm and character is immediately apparent. A built-in bench is located in the foyer, and just off the kitchen is a window seat with bookcases on either side and storage drawers beneath. Reclaimed wood flooring from a mill in Pendleton runs through much of the home, and it’s clear that all of the materials were carefully hand picked. The kitchen features custom shaker cabinets, granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, a 6 burner double oven Dacor range, Fisher & Paykel double dish drawers, trash compactor. A cozy breakfast nook is located just off the kitchen, with a larger dining area nearby. The impressive great room has high ceilings, a stone wood burning fireplace, tons of windows, and doors leading out to the covered front porch and the all season room located on the lake side of the house. Upstairs, you’ll find a nice landing with a sitting area that has built-in bookcases & even space for a TV, as well as a built-in reading nook on the opposite side of the staircase. The first of three bedrooms on this level has 4 built-in beds (2 twin, 2 full), each equipped with a reading light & four large drawers beneath. A walk-in closet and private bathroom with a lovely clawfoot tub/shower complete this suite. The second bedroom has a total of 5 built-in beds, the fifth of which is located above a large closet that doubles as a climbing wall to access the bed. Also located in this room is a built-in dresser and a full bathroom with walk-in shower and linen closet. The best view in the house can be enjoyed from the master suite, which is equipped with oversized sliding glass doors to maximize the view. Other features include a vaulted ceiling, built-in wardrobe, and a private bathroom with a clawfoot tub, separate walk-in shower, and separate water closet. Access to the climate controlled floor attic space is located in the master bedroom as well. A walk-in laundry room is conveniently located on this level to serve these three bedrooms. The finished terrace level includes an expansive recreational space with a stone wood burning fireplace, built-in seating, recessed wall area for your TV, an additional area which accommodates a pool table, a flex room that could be used as an office or additional sleeping quarters, another full bathroom, and an additional kitchen/laundry/storage space equipped with a range, built-in microwave, commercial ice maker, ice cream maker, and more! A beautiful covered patio faces the lake, and a gazebo is located about midway between the house and the shoreline. The studio apartment above the garage includes a sleeping area, kitchenette with farm sink & under counter integrated refrigerator, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. An adorable garden shed is located opposite from the garage. This listing includes 0.33 acres where the house is, as well as 2 lots across the street (0.38 each), existing mobile home, & a 50% interest in the covered slip dock to the right of the 2 story dock. Additional land is available to be purchased separately with a private boat ramp & double slip dock for $165,000 additional.