1031 Old Bishop Road

Beautifully restored, 1910, 3/2 farmhouse, with wraparound front porch, on .75 acre lot. This home has just undergone a 9 month restoration by 2 excellent local craftsmen, from the foundation to a new metal roof, including: new mechanicals: wiring, plumbing, heat/air ( Bosch 18 SEER, Inverter drive, 3 ton heat pump ), insulation, new energy efficient Pella windows, new exterior doors, new oak flooring throughout home, magazine-quality kitchen and tiled baths, ( kitchen features new Samsung stainless appliances, an island, butcher block counters, tile backsplash, & door that opens directly to side porch ), stylish lighting throughout, and painted inside & out. Although thoroughly updated, the house retains historic charm and character, with tall, original wood ceilings, the brick chimney in common area has been revealed ( flanked on one side by heart pine built-in shelves, and on the other side, a built-in table, both built from original, centuries-old wood, floor joists ). Also, there are several accent walls in bedrooms, finished with wood salvaged during this renovation, which feature beautiful old paint patinas. This is a 1-level home, with a very functional floor plan: open common living area with access to large wrap-around front porch ( perfect for rocking chairs, outdoor dining, possibly a daybed), the LR, DR, & kitchen all open to a long central hallway leading to back door, with bedrooms and baths off of hallway, including a Master suite, with 2 closets, wood accent walls, and a sliding barn-style door which opens to a stylish tile master bath. All bedrooms have ceiling fans, tall ceilings, and excellent natural light. At the end of the hallway, the back door opens to a deep, fairly private, sunny back yard, perfect for gardening. Also, there’s a small patio area behind home. Bishop is a quaint town, located 5 minutes from Watkinsville, 20 minutes to Downtown Athens/UGA, 20 minutes to Madison, is a neighbor to the UGA Equestrian farm, and has access to the excellent public and private schools located in Oconee County.