New Spec home. Discover ultra luxury mountain living in this custom 2024 modern rustic home in Big Canoe. Nestled on 4.18 acres of pristine woods, this new construction offers a private retreat in...
"Prepare to be wowed by this one-of-a-kind spectacular custom home nestled in the mountains of Big Canoe! Enjoy breathtaking mid and long-range views of Lake Pettit and the Atlanta skyline. With...
Welcome to your dream home in Big Canoe's prestigious High Gap neighborhood! This expansive 6-bed, 6.5-bath retreat spans 6000 sq ft, boasting elegance and comfort at every turn. From the charming...
Marvel at million-dollar, long-range 180 degree mountain views, including sights of Amicalola Falls and the surrounding peaks. Discover quality living in this beautiful custom home nestled in the...
Welcome to the perfect mountain home...Big Canoe's "Yellowstone!!!" One of the most desirable properties in Big Canoe. This one-of-a-kind 4BR/3 1/2 BA home was one of the famous Plummer cabins and...
Experience very relaxing mountain living in this Chris Vann custom built 4-bed, 3.5-bath home, with 2 car garage nestled within the Gates of Big Canoe. Built in 2005, this residence offers...
Welcome to this beautifully renovated home with a level, circular driveway, boasting a bright and open floor plan. Adorned with rich wood beams, walls of windows and a stunning stacked stone...
Extensively renovated 3,900 square foot craftsman style home with 4 bedrooms & 4 1/2 baths. The home is located on a large private lot in the desirable High Gap area. The main floor of the home...
Welcome to your future home in desirable Choctaw Village neighborhood! This charming rustic craftsman custom home, built in 2011, boasts a newer roof and painted exterior. With four bedrooms and...
Introducing a truly exquisite custom home, located in picturesque Big Canoe. Built in 2005, this custom home offers three bedrooms, three full baths, and a two-car garage. What sets this gem apart...
Spectacular long range mountain views from custom home in Big Canoe! This 4-bed, 3-bath mountain retreat sits on 1.2 acres in a private gated community. With a 4200 sq. ft. floor plan, enjoy...
Turnkey. Sold completely furnished less some personal items. This newer home, crafted in 2010 by Serenity Custom Homes, is a true gem nestled on 1.44 acres. From the moment you arrive, you'll be...
Welcome to your dream mountain retreat nestled on Sanderlin Mountain in Big Canoe! This new construction "treehouse" seamlessly blends modern elegance with thoughtful design. The main floor...
Discover the epitome of mountain living in this renovated 4-bed, 3.5-bath home nestled in the heart of Big Canoe. The home features an EZE Breeze porch, a fenced backyard, professional...
Approaching this home, you’ll immediately spot the large, level driveway & 2-car garage. This immaculate Craftsman-styled home, boasting 5 sizable bedrooms and 4 1/2 baths, is nestled within a...
Escape to the ultimate mountain retreat in Big Canoe with this enchanting 3 bed rustic home nestled amidst the lush landscapes of North Georgia. Embrace the warmth of exposed beams, reclaimed wood...
Welcome to the quintessential cottage-style retreat in Laurel Ridge! This charming home stands as the neighborhood's sole 6-bedroom residence, offering a unique blend of cozy comfort and ample...
Discover the allure of mountain living in this custom three-bedroom home situated within Big Canoe —a private gated community at the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, just an hour away...
Experience mountain living in this charming Plummer Cabin nestled on 1.17 acres within the private gated community of Big Canoe. Being sold fully furnished. Enjoy beautiful year round mountain...
Discover this charming Chalet/Cottage home, nestled in a private, residential mountain community at the foothills of the North Georgia mountains, that offers resort-style living within an hour of...
Experience the pinnacle of luxury living with this extraordinary custom ranch home in Big Canoe. Situated on a private, 1.15-acre lot adjacent to the
7th hole of the golf course, this property...
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Very attractive and like new custom built craftsman style home with 4 BR's & 4 ½ BATHS. Enjoys year round long range Mountain View’s and the Atlanta Skyline. This executive property has...
FABULOUS HOUSE!!! FABULOUS VIEW!!! This long range northern vista is one of the best in Big Canoe with views of Amicalola Falls and the Blue Ridge Mountain range. Beautifully renovated, this...
This gorgeous executive residence offers 4 BR's & 3 ½ BATHS with an open floorplan including a magnificent Great Room with 26 Ft height and year round panoramic NE Mountain Views that see...
WOW!!!! WHAT A VIEW OF THE LAKE, MOUNTAINS AND GOLF COURSE!!!This is a rare opportunity to own one of the best views in Big Canoe with only 6 minutes travel time to the North Gate. This fabulous...
The first known people to inhabit Big Canoe were the Paleo Indians as many as 15,000 years ago. What is Big Canoe as we know it today was once referred to by Native Americans as “The Enchanted Land”. Something magical about this part of the North Georgia Mountains has attracted people to it for Centuries. Today, an unexplained set of rock mounds is all that remains, and can still be seen in the 50-acre green area called Indian Rocks Park near Lake Petit. Much later, the Cherokee Indians lived in the region. Their relations suffered with the white settlers after they sided with the British in the War of 1812. They eventually signed a treaty to withdraw to Oklahoma in the late 1830s. Today a sizeable number of Cherokees still live in North Georgia.
EARLY BEGINNINGS
Nearby Dahlonega became the heart of the first real gold rush in America until news from California prompted the gold fever to migrate west. Closer to Big Canoe, another valuable commodity was discovered. Sam Tate, who ran a hotel on the Federal Road, found rich marble deposits on his land. This marble would be used to build the Lincoln Memorial, as well as other monuments. As the Tate family began mining the marble, they found the veins of valuable stone extended well beyond their property. Grandson Sam Tate, also known as Colonel Tate, began buying as much of the surrounding land as he could-including what is now Big Canoe. Marble quarries still actively mine the stone in Marble Hill and Tate. Colonel Tate supported an effort to build schools and create a community for his Big Canoe neighbors. Wolfscratch School was established and operated in the building now housing the tennis pro shop. Crops were grown on the golf course. The two large chimneys standing next to the Big Canoe Realty office are all that remains of a house built in 1913 for the school faculty members, which eventually became the principal residence for Steve and Lucille Tate. It burned down in 1959.
A Vision Brought to Life
Following the death of Steve Tate, the Wolfscratch property was sold. It lay unused for a number of years until Cousins Properties in Atlanta commenced development in the early 1970’s. In 1987, Bill Byrne of the Byrne Corporation acquired the development rights for Big Canoe. In 1997 the Byrne Corporation joined forces with Greenwood Communities and Resorts, and formed Big Canoe Company, LLC. In the years since, they have shaped and executed the master plan for the community. A key to Big Canoe Company’s financial viability has been its conservative management which includes zero debt. How fortunate it is to be in a community that is still on course with its vision and most importantly today, financially sound. We are also unaware of another residential community that has an active developer such as Big Canoe Company, working jointly with the POA for over 25 years.