525 N River Road NE

Rome, GA 30161

This rare French Country riverfront estate sits on almost 10 private acres in the exclusive North River Farms community, overlooking pristine Berry College land. With panoramic river, forest, and mountain views in every direction, the property offers exceptional privacy and serenity while remaining just over an hour from both Atlanta and Chattanooga. Boasting over 10,000 square feet under roof, a very extensive interior and exterior renovation has elevated this home into a luxury retreat ideal for entertaining and everyday comfort. The property features over 2,800 square feet of covered porches with tongue-and-groove solid wood ceilings, creating endless outdoor options for enjoying the surrounding scenery year-round. Outdoor amenities include bluestone walkways, fieldstone masonry walls and fireplaces, Unilock Copthorne brick patios, flagstone porch flooring, an organic garden with greenhouse, an orchard, a custom chicken coop and run, a bocce court, iron railings, a custom iron garden gate, and a striking landscape-lit fieldstone staircase with masonry pillars. Utilities and site work are already in place for a future pool, and the property includes a full irrigation system and frost-free spigots. Inside, the home opens to a dramatic two-story living room with tongue-and-groove vaulted solid wood ceilings with exposed beams, solid wood custom wainscoting, solid white oak and heart pine flooring, a fieldstone masonry fireplace, custom built-ins, and floor-to-ceiling solid wood French doors framing stunning natural views. The main-level primary suite includes remote Hunter Douglas shades, two custom closets, radiant heated flooring, dual bath areas, a large slate walk-through shower, and a soaking tub. The kitchen and keeping room feature custom cabinetry, a large island, a stone fireplace, and premium Wolf, Viking, and Miele appliances. The first and terrace levels laundry rooms also have new Speed Queen washer/dryers and LG refrigerators. Upstairs are two en-suite bedrooms with office/sitting areas with hardwood floors and custom closets, plus a library overlooking the living room. The terrace level offers a private screening room, a wood-paneled billiard room and bar, an 800-bottle climate-controlled wine cellar, exposed brick accents, a recreation room, a second laundry/kitchenette room, guest/office space, bedroom suite, steam shower/spa room, tons of storage, and a safe room/storm cellar. A 6-car garage connects to a beautifully finished apartment offering 1,400 square feet of living space above the garage, complete with its own HVAC, electrical and power service, kitchenette, and lots of custom storage-ideal for a home office, guests, extended stays, or multigenerational living on the property. In addition to its privacy and natural beauty, the estate enjoys all the amenities of the North River Farms community, which spans over 70 acres and includes a lakefront clubhouse, a stocked fishing lake, and extensive activity trails perfect for walking, running, biking, and exploring the outdoors. The neighborhood's quiet landscape, abundant wildlife, and preserved surroundings enhance the peaceful, retreat-like feel of the property. This extraordinary estate must be seen to be fully appreciated. Pre-qualified buyers should contact the Listing Agent or Hardy Realty to schedule a private tour.

Listing Provided Courtesy Of: Ben Levy of Hardy Realty and Development Company benjlevy@hardyrealty.com

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