161 archer grove roadAthens, GA 30607

Description

An equestrian's dream property in quintessential 'horse country' in South Jackson County with an Athens address. This Gentleman's Farm has endless possibilities. Nestled on 12, bucolic acres & just 2 miles from the Oak Grove Publix where rural charm abounds on this well thought out property. The 24 X 50 foot barn, hand built from milled lumber sourced in North Carolina boasts four spacious 12 X 12 stalls with fans, water and electricity, a convenient tack room, and a hay room. The 'Carriage House' garage apartment offers a comfortable retreat to live in while you build your dream home! The Carriage House will then make the perfect guest house or caretaker's quarters. Features include: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-appointed kitchen and cozy living space, large laundry, office space, & stunning views of the scenic pastures where deer graze most evenings. (All 1,800 square feet are heated and cooled with 2 central HVAC's - 1 for each floor). A 30 X 70 slab with plumbing awaits, primed for a 4,200 square foot house plan with expansive wrap-around porches. Flexibility is key, as this plan can be easily tailored to suit individual needs. Additional amenities include a spacious arena for training or events, a wet-weather pond, an extra paddock, and leased acreage for extra pasture, and an area for a shop with power already accessible. Minutes to Redstone Market & Butcher, downtown Athens/Piedmont Hospital and the newly slated park on the corner of Hwy 129 and New Kings Bridge Rd. (to include baseball fields, splash pads, music venue, frisbee golf, walking trails - to name a few!).