45 Chestatee River Ridge NW, Dahlonega, GA 30533

About this home

Unique cabin with stunning architecture and craftsmanship! The notched tree beams really set this home’s character above the rest. Private residence or Airbnb/VRBO short term rental. Your choice. Large groups love the value and spacious experience of up to 7 bedrooms, a large kitchen and eating area, can sleep 12+, 10+ parking spaces and the huge, level grassy backyard with a detached garage where kids and pets can run and play. Makeover the backyard garage into a cute event space however you can imagine, or use it for great extra storage! All furnishings, appliances, hot tub, and generator included. Grand Chateau is a beautiful, large timber log cabin on 3 stories. Long beautiful paved driveway with a babbling creek and stunning hardwood forest! Bedrooms, bathrooms, and central heat and air on every floor. Enter the cabin on the front terrace level, into a spacious living room with leather couch, board games and TV. This room could also be a front reception area for guests and events. On the same level, you will find a game room with a basketball game, 2 bedrooms (1 with an en suite full bath) and a half bath. On the second level (main floor), you will find a spacious and open kitchen, equipped for all your cooking needs to show off your culinary skills, and a large dining table built on site with trees from the Appalachian forest! A large living room with 2 large couches, a huge LED TV, a master bathroom with a king size bed, french doors to the back deck (with new grill), an en suite bath with a step-less entry tile shower, and water closet. On the top floor, there are 2 spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings: one room with king size bed, the other room with a set of bunk beds, 1 queen bed and 1 single bed, game console, as well as a full hall bathroom with a relaxing jacuzzi tub. Roast marshmallows or sip a glass of wine at the fire pit while relaxing Adirondack chairs. Let kids and pets run and play in the large, grassy, and totally private fenced backyard. Play volleyball, badminton, lawn darts, horseshoes, cornhole, you name it! Short-term rental coaching, photographs, and maintenance contractors provided by owner. Current bookings must be honored. This cabin is very easy to access and is conveniently located near Dahlonega. 5 to 30 minutes away from multiple wineries, wedding venues, hiking and waterfalls, kayaking, canoeing, tubing and fishing down the river, gold and gem mining, 10 minutes to downtown Dahlonega square with all its restaurants, shops, festivals and antiquing, and 10 minutes to the beautiful Lake Zwerner Trail for hiking, kayaking and fishing. An easy drive from Atlanta. Area attractions draw a crowd, and within easy reach of Atlanta, Alpharetta, Helen, Jasper, Blue Ridge, Amicalola Falls State Park, the start of Appalachian Trail, Tallulah Gorge, Clayton, North Carolina, and more. You won't find an easier setup for beginning your journey to wealth. Please no drive-bys or walkthroughs of the property without an appointment! This is an operating business and guest privacy must be respected. All furniture, personel property and other items seen in the pictures are included in the sale, ready to move in. • Downtown Dahlonega Square (10 mins): Renowned for historic charm, gold mining history, local restaurants, boutique shopping, and massive seasonal festivals. • Lake Zwerner Trail (10 mins): A beautiful local favorite for scenic hiking, lakeside recreation, kayaking, and fishing. • North Georgia Wine Country (5–30 mins): Surrounded by top-tier award-winning wineries and high-end wedding venues. • Outdoor Adventure Hub: Easy access to the Appalachian Trail starting point, Amicalola Falls State Park, Helen, Blue Ridge, and river tubing/kayaking excursions.

How this list price compares in Dahlonega

• List price is 73% above the Dahlonega median list price of $409,950 (170 homes).
• Compared with 160 single-family homes in Dahlonega: 72% above the median of $413,750.
• List price per square foot is 11% below the Dahlonega median of $231/SF.
• All 170 homes for sale in Dahlonega, GA.
• 203 homes for sale in Lumpkin County.

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type

Single-family home

Status

Active

Bedrooms

5

Full baths

3

Half baths

2

Living area

3,450 SF

Lot size

3.01 acres

Year built

1999

Levels

Two

Main-level bedrooms

1

Parking

Driveway, Level Driveway, Parking Pad

Basement

Finished, Walk-Out Access

Style

Bungalow, Cabin, Country

Construction

Log, Wood Siding

Roof

Metal

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Heating

Central, Heat Pump, Zoned

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump, Zoned

Fireplaces

1

Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven

Lot

Back Yard, Front Yard, Private, Wooded

HOA

No

Annual tax

$4,834 (2025)

County

Lumpkin

Assigned schools

• HighLumpkin County
• MiddleLumpkin County
• ElementaryLumpkin - Other

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.