Framed by Lake Burton’s coveted big basin, this 6,186-square-foot lodge rests on its own private island, an extraordinary setting that delivers 360-degree views of both water and mountains. Complete seclusion, remarkable craftsmanship, and Yellowstone-style rustic elegance, with every detail grounded in authenticity.
Built with reclaimed timber salvaged from Southern cotton mills, the home carries a sense of history. Hand-hewn oak siding with traditional chinking, Tennessee fieldstone, rough-sawn wide plank oak floors, and steel structural supports give it strength and character. A two-way entry foyer opens to lake views in both directions, with an open-riser staircase of reclaimed treads under a soaring ceiling.
The great room defines the space with two walls of windows, a dramatic cupola, and fireplace posts reclaimed from the historic home of Zachary Taylor Scott. Overhead, a moose antler chandelier, complete with a buckshot hole, speaks to the lodge’s rugged charm.
The kitchen pairs time-worn textures with today’s essentials. Soapstone counters, custom barn wood cabinetry, Viking 6-burner range, and dual Bosch dishwashers make it practical and stylish. Refrigerator drawers, two pantries, and custom soapstone sinks round out the details, ensuring it’s equipped for gatherings of every size.
The owner’s suite claims three walls of lake views, a vaulted ceiling clad in barn wood, and its own stone fireplace. Guests are equally accommodated as main level bedrooms feature log walls and private baths, while upstairs includes a clever bunk room that can be split into two with a hidden pocket door. A vaulted library overlooking the water currently serves as another guest retreat.
The terrace level adds a cozy media room, bunk wall, kitchenette, and gym with dual baths, with spaces designed to flex as needs change.
Outside, stone patios wrap the home, meandering trails circle the island, and every path leads to something worth discovering: an east wharf with swim dock, west-facing boathouse with two covered slips, putting green, and sunset views that rival anywhere in the Southeast.
Beyond its beauty, the property is engineered for peace of mind, a self-contained fire suppression system, copper-clad Kolbe windows, slate roof, lightning rods, generator, central vac, and 1GB fiber optic internet. The home is also monitored by security cameras.
On its own private island, this estate is grounded in history yet perfectly attuned to modern living, creating a rare opportunity to own a true legacy property on Lake Burton.
Listed by Julie Barnett with Harry Norman, REALTORS®, this home is located at 1 Burton Island Tiger, GA 30576.
