A perfect hideaway for artist, writers or nature lovers, The House of Joy is one of the few remaining original cottages in Historic Mountain Park. With a view of the lake from the deck, you have a perfect vantage to watch the Great Blue Heron stalking the fish, the Bald Eagle circling Lake Cherful for dinner or the kayakers as they paddle around Lake Cherful. This cottage built in 1929, completely renovated in 1979, and in 2023 a renovation of Master bath, kitchen and all decking. This home is like nothing you have experienced with old and new blended in a magical living space that leaves you feeling at peace and full of Joy to wake up in the morning and have your coffee on the deck overlooking the lake. The historical objects in the "House of Joy" include many pieces from New Orleans, a large counter out of an old telegraph office in Valdosta, a circular staircase from Mexico that leads to the loft where you might determine to be your meditation space. The front door opens to a sun porch that stretches the length of the house with large windows overlooking the lake and a wonderful window seat which makes a great reading nook. The kitchen has recently had quartz counter tops and new backsplash with new microwave and new oven. it overlooks a keeping room with large brick fireplace and old wooden beams, rumored to be from New Orleans as well. This keeping room has kept some interesting company and rumored to be the hideaway for Al Capone during the prohibition years as "whiskey" was readily available in Mountain Park. The keeping room looks over to the family room with yet another large masonry fireplace and cathedral ceiling with skylights to let natural light in. The master bedroom has large windows and a door to the deck for your evening cocktails, or your morning coffee. The master bathroom will definitely please any buyer with its beautiful patterned floor tile, and large glass enclosed shower, and beautiful soaking tub. This bathroom was just renovated along with the master closet and its barn door enclosure. The secondary bedroom has access to the hall bath with its quirky tile floor and its square tub.. a true "mountain park cabin". The unfinished basement/crawl space is accessible though doors under the front balcony. I don't think you will find anything similar to The House of Joy in this market. it is a true hidden Gem as is the community of Mountain Park. You are in walking distance to the community pool, playground, picnic pavilions and of course both lakes. Imagine life in this cozy and magical cottage with its feeling of warmth, peace and joy.