8627 Ellard Dr., Alpharetta, GA 30022

Welcome to Ellard! Nestled on 168 acres on the banks of the Chatthoochee River, this prestigious gated community features homes reminiscent of Old Charleston and Savannah. With over 90 acres of green space, there are parks throughout the community as well as walking trails and other amenities.This gorgeous home features a wide, sweet tea sipping front porch with several other porches and balconies. Stepping into the large foyer you will see the gracious,curved staircase with a beautiful music room (styled after a Parisian apartment),formal dining room and view all the way to the backyard. High ceilings and incredible details are featured throughout the home. The kitchen is truly the heart of the home and here it's no exception - plenty of room to gather around the large marble island and be together. With a view into the family room and a large breakfast room as well as a butler's pantry, this kitchen is perfection! Three sets of french doors from the family room open onto the brick back porch. There is also a great private office on the main floor for those work at home days. Upstairs you will find the owner's suite with a office/sitting area, large balcony, en suite bath and tons of closet space. There are three other generous sized bedrooms all with en suite baths and large closets as well as the laundry room and a fun "loft space" hang out area.This home also has a finished terrace level with a fifth bedroom, kitchenette, large rec space and tons of unfinished storage. Don't miss the spacious three car garage and fenced backyard. You are only a few houses away from the pool and tennis courts and just across the street is one of the many parks.