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Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. "Rear exterior view of a two-story modern mountain home featuring dark charcoal vertical siding, natural timber columns, and an expansive double-level wooden deck with black railings. The home is situated on a sloping grassy lawn backed by a forest of pine trees under a bright blue sky.

A Modern Mountain Family Home In North Georgia

With nearly 6 acres to work with, the dream was to create a two-story home that takes advantage of the sloping landscape.

Deer River Trail represents a stunning convergence of modern design and rustic mountain living.

 

Designed by James Knight of Reynard Custom Homes, this custom residence sits on a sprawling 5.67-acre estate, offering unparalleled privacy and a seamless connection to nature.

​Architectural Highlights The home features a striking “Dark Modern Farmhouse” aesthetic, characterized by moody, dark siding contrasted against warm, natural timber columns and accents. The exterior design leverages the natural topography, showcasing a grand, multi-level rear elevation with an expansive wrap-around deck perfect for outdoor entertainment.

Deer River Trail Site Plan Reynard Custom Homes. Alt Text: "Topographical site plan for a property on Deep River Trail, labeled Lot 10 & 11. The drawing depicts a 5.67-acre lot with contour lines showing elevation changes. It features the footprint of a home situated near a cul-de-sac, surrounded by a wooded perimeter.

Deer River Trail

Gainesville, GA

Architectural design by James Knight

Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. Photorealistic front exterior view of a single-story modern mountain home featuring dark charcoal siding and a natural timber-framed entry porch. A paved driveway curves up to an attached garage on the left side. The home is set on a sloping green lawn with a large tree in the right foreground and a bright blue sky with scattered clouds overhead."
Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. rendering of the rear elevation of a custom home situated on a grassy slope. The design features dark vertical siding, gabled rooflines with timber truss accents, and an expansive upper-level deck supported by large natural wood columns. A staircase descends from the deck on the left side, leading to a covered patio area on the lower level."

Interior Features: Inside, the 4,799 square feet of heated living space is designed for both spaciousness and comfort.

 

Open Concept Living: As seen in the floor plans, the heart of the home features soaring vaulted ceilings and a massive floor-to-ceiling fireplace.


Gourmet Kitchen: A chef-inspired layout with a large central island, custom cabinetry, and modern flow into the dining and living areas.

Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. Photorealistic interior rendering of a bright, open-concept great room and kitchen featuring rich hardwood flooring. The kitchen area includes two-toned cabinetry with light wood lower cabinets and black upper cabinets, along with a large central island with seating. The living area is furnished with a dark gray L-shaped sectional sofa, a modern armchair, and a rectangular concrete coffee table. Natural light floods the space through glass doors on the left, highlighting the white walls and vaulted ceiling
Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. Photorealistic interior rendering of a bright, open-concept great room and kitchen featuring rich hardwood flooring. The kitchen area includes two-toned cabinetry with light wood lower cabinets and black upper cabinets, along with a large central island with seating. The living area is furnished with a dark gray L-shaped sectional sofa, a modern armchair, and a rectangular concrete coffee table. Natural light floods the space through glass doors on the left, highlighting the white walls and vaulted ceiling

Expansive Glazing: Large windows throughout the home ensure the surrounding forest views are the primary artwork, flooding the space with natural light.

 

Whether enjoying a morning coffee on the covered timber porch or hosting family gatherings in the open-concept great room, this property is designed for those who value solitude, space, and the tranquility of the North Georgia landscape.

Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. Photorealistic interior rendering of a spacious open-concept great room and kitchen featuring soaring vaulted ceilings with white shiplap and a natural timber beam. To the left, a floor-to-ceiling white brick fireplace with a burning fire and wooden mantel serves as the focal point, flanked by large windows. The living area is furnished with a charcoal gray sectional sofa, a concrete coffee table, and a modern armchair on a textured rug. To the right, the gourmet kitchen showcases two-tone cabinetry with black upper cabinets and natural wood lower cabinets, a matching wood range hood, and a large central island with white countertops and wooden bar stool seating."
Deer River Trail Gainesville, GA Reynard Custom Homes. Photorealistic interior rendering of a spacious open-concept great room and kitchen featuring soaring vaulted ceilings with white shiplap and a natural timber beam. To the left, a floor-to-ceiling white brick fireplace with a burning fire and wooden mantel serves as the focal point, flanked by large windows. The living area is furnished with a charcoal gray sectional sofa, a concrete coffee table, and a modern armchair on a textured rug. To the right, the gourmet kitchen showcases two-tone cabinetry with black upper cabinets and natural wood lower cabinets, a matching wood range hood, and a large central island with white countertops and wooden bar stool seating."
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