An inspired home, designed in consultation with South Face $649,500

Lake Home For Sale

An inspired home, designed in consultation with South Face Energy Institute, and based on architect Sarah Susanka's design principles that save 30% of what is typically unused, wasted square footage and invests the savings into highest-quality materials, extreme energy efficiencies, and visual beauty. The 100-year sustainable, earth-friendly construction offers: Near-zero maintenance exterior cladding (including all windows, siding, and trim) High-efficiency heat pump Energy recovery ventilation system Whole house fan High-efficiency insulation Furnace-rated, fully-vented gas fireplace Window placement floods every room with natural daylight With its south-facing orientation, and careful window calculations, the passive solar heat and cooling advantages save many dollars on utilities, while increasing daily comfort. Other unique features: A built-in Bose Acoustimass 5 speaker system Panoramic lake views A large screened porch with tile flooring and a ceiling fan An upstairs private balcony Japanese soaking tub It's a rare opportunity to live directly on the lake in Pine Lake, Dekalb's hidden gem that offers a true sense of community with a peaceful, mountain-like setting just outside the city. Pine Lake is home to a tranquil 12-acre lake, outdoor activities galore, including an annual Lakefest, monthly music events and a monthly pancake breakfast, a playground, clubhouse, sandy beach, and abundant walking trails, all while being conveniently located just minutes from major highways, MARTA, Atlanta, Decatur, CDC, Emory, and more.