Watkinsville & Oconee County Neighborhoods

Watkinsville is a beautiful suburban community known for its impressive art scene. Located about eight miles south of downtown Athens, it’s just a short drive away from the Classic City.

There are endless recreation and leisure activities available in Watkinsville, including art galleries through the Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation, public trails, vibrant taverns, and fun crafting and art workshops for all to join. There is no shortage of good restaurants, with local gems throughout town such as Chops & Hops, White Tiger Deluxe, Mama Ning’s Thai, Pub on Main, and Kiki’s Bake Shop. The Oconee Heritage Park is an open community space perfect for outdoor gatherings and picnics. The University of North Georgia, Oconee campus is also located in Watkinsville, along with nearby gardens and flower farms that are open to visitors.

This tranquil area of Northeast Georgia offers gorgeous architecture, a lively downtown shopping and restaurant scene, and an award-winning school system all while maintaining that small-town feel. Watkinsville truly has something to offer everyone.

Oconee county living at its best! Located in the desirable North Oconee High School district, including the new Dove Creek Elementary & Middle Schools, or less than 5 minutes from the esteemed Prince Avenue Academy. As you enter the foyer you will be surrounded by the natural light cascading in from the family room windows, as well as the living room and dining room windows that flank you on your left and right.  Centrally located is the family room featuring hardwood floors, a lofty ceiling, french doors and a beautiful fireplace.  Opening to the family room is the well appointed kitchen featuring solid cherry cabinetry, new granite countertops and an island for entertaining, or an extra prep area.  The primary bedroom and en suite are also located on the main and offers a perfect place to unwind and sit a few minutes by the windows that overlook the landscaped back yard.  The en suite features a double sink vanities, separate shower & jetted tub. Additionally, there is a powder room and large laundry room on the main level. The upper level features three bedrooms and a full bathroom, plus a sitting/office/reading area.   Step outside through the french doors off the family room onto the recently replaced large deck to view the beautifully landscaped backyard.  It is fully fenced and the storage shed will remain with the property. The full basement has a working garden sink and is plumbed for a full bathroom.  The basement was recently fully waterproofed and provides a lifetime transferable guarantee.  This property offers a sought after Oconee county location, a great design and a lovely neighborhood. $598,500 Active

2001 Keeneland Drive Bogart, Georgia

4 Beds 3 Baths 2,694 SqFt 0.804 Acres

OPEN HOUSE Sunday March 24th, 1:00 to 4:00! Lake Life Living only 20 minutes away from Downtown Athens! Beautiful modern farmhouse on a basement in Bear Creek Estates with southern-style covered front porch, just across the street from Bear Creek Reservoir. This like-new home (less than 5 years old!) features high ceilings, beautiful flooring, an open-concept plan, and a master on the main level! In the kitchen you'll find a subway-tile backsplash, quartz countertops, a walk-in pantry, and a large island with seating. Just off the open kitchen is the the family room with wood-burning fireplace and views of the lake. Tucked off the back of the home you'll find the cozy screen porch looking out over the wooded back yard and fire pit. Back on the main level, you'll find the master bedroom, featuring lake views and a large walk in closet. In the master bath you'll find a double vanity and large walk-in tiled shower with frameless glass door. Upstairs are three secondary bedrooms with two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has its own bathroom while the other bedrooms share a bathroom. In the daylight basement you'll find a large media/game-room with exterior access. There's also is a large amount of unfinished basement space, including a stubbed out bathroom and even storage space for a lawn mower and yard tools. The home is directly across the street from Bear Creek Estates pavilion which has kayak/paddle-board storage and direct access to the Bear Creek Reservoir, making this house a lake-life entertainment dream! Come make this beautiful home yours! OPEN HOUSE Sunday March 24th, 1:00 to 4:00! $650,000 Pending

690 Bear Creek Bogart, Georgia

4 Beds 4 Baths 3,585 SqFt 0.770 Acres

Back and Better Than Before !!! Nestled within the sought-after North Oconee School District is an immaculate updated home exuding a distinct charm that sets it apart from the rest. The stage is set down a gravel drive, behind a gated entrance, set upon a sprawling 1.93-acre lot with tranquil pastoral views and a glistening lake in the distance. This magical backdrop is simply peaceful contentment at its best. Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated, this brick cottage seamlessly blends picturesque surroundings with modern updates, promising to captivate. New appointments are quickly noticed upon arrival with the newly painted exterior, new shutters, new garage door and updated garden beds and walkways. The foyer receives you and gives way to the open living/dining concept that lends itself to versatile furniture configurations. Durable luxury vinyl plank floors compliment the new interior paint and the charming electric fireplace.  The kitchen seamlessly integrates with the living and dining areas, creating the ideal entertaining plan. In just a few days ALL-NEW sparkling quartz counters will be installed, creating a new take on this chef's delight. Additionally the sunlit kitchen boasts custom stained cabinets, a spacious pantry and new stainless steel appliance package. Spanning the rear is the true hidden jewel of this home, the stately sunroom. Designed to embrace the breathtaking views, the vaulted ceiling sunroom features 180 degrees of panoramic beauty through double-paned windows and sliding glass doors, creating an ideal space for gatherings and relaxation. To ensure that you can take advantage of this spectacular setting, the owner's suite is strategically positioned off the sunroom with wide French doors opening to the expansive living area and showcasing serene views. This primary suite also boasts new paint as well as an updated ensuite full bath with a s custom tiled shower. Two additional bedrooms and an updated full bath complete the split-bedroom layout, each offering new luxury vinyl plank floors, ceiling fan light fixtures and generous closet space. Outside, two private patios flank the home, perfect for enjoying the tranquil surrounding, or gather around the brick fire pit for a little extra fun. Additional notable highlights include new plantation shutters and custom shades, a hardy metal roof accompanied by gutters, an oversized storage room tucked away in the carport, newly painted storage building to house your lawn equipment and to top it all off, the property is completely fenced. Besides all the new appointments and pristine condition, the undeniable allure of Oconee County is simply hard to overlook. $445,000 Active

1691 Lane Creek Road Bogart, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,764 SqFt 1.930 Acres

Sited on nearly 11 beautiful acres in Jackson County is this adorable log chalet located near the Bear Creek Reservoir and minutes to Athens, Winder and Jefferson. The open kitchen boasts a tile back splash, stainless appliances, farm sink, a sizable pantry, and a cozy breakfast nook. The laundry room features additional cabinets. Centrally located is the stunning great room displaying a stone fireplace surround with wood stove.  The owner's suite bedroom and ensuite bathroom  are on the main level. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms and a bonus room with a private deck. The finished basement has an additional bedroom, bathroom, media room and a billiard table room as well as   plenty of unfinished space that is perfect for storage space. The newly constructed barn/ workshop features two additional garage spaces for equipment, and a perfect workshop space, and the upstairs could be finished for additional living space!   Located approximately minutes to downtown Athens and less than 15 minutes to Hwy-316. $729,000 Active

830 Big Bear Road Bogart, Georgia

4 Beds 3 Baths 3,662 SqFt 10.810 Acres

You'll never want to leave this property once you see it!  Welcome to 2051 Allens Way   a four bedroom, four and a half bathroom home on an unfinished basement sitting on over 4.5 level acres.  Located in Oconee County with its award winning school system, this home is situated in a one street enclave of estate style homes just minutes from grocery stores and restaurants of the Butlers Crossing area and the charm of downtown Watkinsville.  Walking in the double front doors, you are greeted by warm toned, wide plank hardwood floors and your eyes are drawn to the stacked stone and wood faced fireplace in the great room straight ahead which the sellers are using as a game room.  To the left is a spacious dining room which has a tongue and groove ceiling and wainscoting.  To the right is an office which features a built in desk and shelving and has glass french doors for added privacy.  Also on this side of the home is a generously sized owner's suite that feels even bigger due to its vaulted ceilings.  You'll be impressed by the large en suite with its double sinks, claw foot tub, and towel warming rack.  Of course a home of this caliber has a nicely sized walk in closet with a custom shelving system.  Towards the rear of the home is the open concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass fronted cabinets, a farmhouse style apron front sink as well as a large island with a bar sink.  This area, which includes the breakfast room and cozy keeping room with its stacked stone fireplace is the heart of the home.  To round out the main floor, there is a half bath, a laundry room with cabinets, shelving, and a convenient exterior door from the driveway, and a 3 car garage.  Upstairs are 3 additional  bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms and generously sized closets.  In the unfinished basement, which is already plumbed for a bathroom, there is more than enough space and defined rooms for whatever the new owner could possible want.  And yes, the house is really lovely with so many architectural details such as art niches, heavy trim, feature walls, wood beamed ceilings, and lots of windows, but what is really the WOW factor is when you step into the backyard.  From the keeping room, you step out onto a freshly stained deck and just a few steps down is a patio with yet another fireplace.  This one is a three sided wood burning brick and stacked stone fireplace which is really lovely but then you look out and your jaws will drop at the AMAZING resort style pool that is arguably the largest private pool in town!  What feature doesn't this pool have?    A tanning ledge? Check!  A zero entry? Check!  Water features? Check!  A huge fire pit? Check!  A swim up pool bar?  Check!  A hot tub?  Check!  A diving rock?  Check!  And beyond the pool is a creek fed by an underground stream with a bridge that crosses over to some more of the 4.5 acres this property encompasses.  You get the best of both worlds here nature, privacy, tranquility and the epitome of entertaining spaces when you want to have all your friends over.   I told you that you'd never want to leave.  This home gives new meaning to a staycation!  Call your favorite Realtor for a showing today! $1,499,900 Active

2051 Allens Way Bishop, Georgia

4 Beds 5 Baths 3,824 SqFt 4.560 Acres

Amazingly well kept and upgraded 3/ 2 home with SUNROOM  + POND + FENCED YARD + NEW ROOF
Walk to Watkinsville from this cozy home, sit out around your firepit and enjoy the view of the calming water. 
Bring on the friends, family to this well maintained place to call home.  3 BR 2 FULL BATHROOMS, SUNROOM Upgraded and very well maintained. 
Congregate in the large open living room that has a wood burning FP, gather in the kitchen or dining room as you entertain your guest. 
Great sunroom to relax in or enjoy hot tea. Live freely in all of the open spaces. 2 Car Garage
Enjoy the benefits of living in a small town from this home.  You can easily walk to downtown Watkinsville from where you will find many shopping, dining and entertainment options for you and your family. $365,000 Pending

1321 Katie Lane Watkinsville, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,380 SqFt 0.940 Acres

***OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE WITH ACCEPTABLE CONTRACT***  --->This unique Property boasts an additional 48'x70' 2-level building with versatile concrete-floored multi-purpose Garage/Workshop/Barn enclosed with six overhead doors. Bays area can accommodate multiple vehicles, equipment, trailers! Flex-use main level also includes Den/Office, sizable 1/2-bath/utility, versatile tack/stall/storage, handling area with pasture access, PLUS exterior-stairway to 15'x70' floored/lighted, customizable upper-level w/deck!  --->A rare opportunity in sought-after Oconee County, centrally located between Athens, Madison, & I-20 epicenter Stanton Springs, escape to this 6,000+ SqFt, 4-Bed (2 Master Suites)/5-  Bath versatile English Country Estate of 9+ serene acres with Apalachee River frontage!  --->Enjoy this slice of paradise's benefits of elegant country living; be connected with HIGH-SPEED INTERNET available for entertainment, convenient home offices & remote work in this spacious home.  --->Striking curb appeal, grand estate gates & tall brick pillars resonate stateliness, elegance, function, & privacy, along with ornamental fencing. Long scenic driveway passes beautifully developed fenced pasture, hardwoods, separate 2-level multi-use garage, arriving at grand home positioned for views & greater privacy. Landscape includes distinctive flagstone walkways, steps, extended patio.  --->Captivating, picturesque panoramic views with sight & sound of the APALACHEE RIVER rushing water just beyond wooded lowlands, springs, & stone outcroppings, from the expansive deck or terrace patio! Riverside living areas have windows, French/glass doors for spectacular views of the scenic River & well-wooded acreage. Whether indoors or out, relax & entertain friends, family, guests & business associates, including enjoying the courtyard stone fireplace ambiance.    --->Home's Main level features grand foyer with elegant brass 16-light chandelier, inviting open Great Room with see-through double-side gorgeous stone fireplace, un-dining/lounge, expanded Kitchen, 1/2-bath, Master Suite, laundry room w/utility sink.  --->Chef's gourmet 576SqFt kitchen has superb upgrades including a 7-burner LaCanche French stove with 2 ovens (dual fuel) & warming cabinet & Broan Nutone hood, 2 farmhouse sinks, 2 dishwashers, granite countertops, expansive work island, incredible cabinetry, spacious social/lounge eating area, walk-in pantry, mini-split AC/heat, & span of sliding doors to courtyard's fireplace!  Furnished with antique bakers stand & large heart-pine table for meals at holidays or anytime!   --->Main level Master Bedroom Suite has view, private balcony, ensuite bath (standalone bidet, dual sinks, soaking tub, walk-in shower, lots cabinets), closet, & sitting/study area.  --->Upper level includes 2nd Master Suite, plus 2 large bedrooms, 1 ensuite bath, plus 1 ensuite-styled bath adjoining 1 split-entry full hall bath, hall closet, & open stairway to huge walk-in attic. Attic is spacious, windowed, floored, has abundant storage capacity & other purposes designable!  --->Upper-level 2nd Master Suite, with alcove to exterior stairway to courtyard, extends from front to back of home, has ensuite bath, PLUS huge bonus area (entertain, play, store), PLUS a study with view of woods & river!  --->Spacious open Terrace Level features multiple French doors to patio & river views, great room/rec areas, brick fireplace (for free-standing wood stove), mini-split AC/heat; sports a wet bar/kitchenette with open dining area, mini-split AC/heat, full bath, closets, 2 large storage/mechanical rooms.   --->CertainTeed Architectural Landmark Pro roof 11/2023; Upstairs HVAC new 2024. Hardwood floors, tile, carpet, finished concrete, luxury vinyl plank. Whole-house fan. Auxiliary propane heat. Transfer Switch Box for adding home generator! Septic Tanks   1 Home, 1 Garage/barn.  ***Listing Agent is Spouse of Seller/Owner. Seller is a licensed GA Real Estate Agent (172913). $1,190,000 Active

1060 River Run Bishop, Georgia

4 Beds 6 Baths 6,617 SqFt 9.870 Acres

This modern farmhouse is situated on 6.562 acres off of idyllic Gober Road in Oconee County and is currently being custom built to include stunning finishes and thoughtful details throughout! STATS: *Estimated Completion May 2024 *5 Beds, 4 Baths *6.562 Acres *3900 Fin SqFT w/ partially finished basement; additional 750 Unfin SqFt in basement for 4649 total SqFt LAYOUT: *First Floor: Foyer, Great Room w/ Open Kitchen, Dining, and Sitting Rooms, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Full Bath, Owner's Suite, Office or Additional Bedroom, Screened Porch *Second Floor: 2 Bedrooms w/ Walk-In Closets and Jack-N-Jill Bath w/ Separate Vanities, Additional Owner's Suite *Basement: Finished Family Room, Unfinished Storage, 2 Potential Additional Bedrooms, and Plumbing for 2 Additional Baths FINISHES: *Modern Farmhouse Kitchen with Off-White Upper Cabinets and Misty Blue Bottom Cabinets *Granite Countertops in Kitchen and Baths *Black Fixtures *Glass Shower Surrounds in Owner's Suite Baths, *Engineered Flooring w/ Some Carpeting $1,549,000 Active

2031 Gober Road Bishop, Georgia

5 Beds 4 Baths 3,900 SqFt 6.562 Acres

This spectacularly unique property is nestled beautifully on 6.2 acres among large canopy trees, shrubs, grassed areas, fruit trees & fenced pasture. Upon arrival step through the double mahogany doors into the exquisite barrel vaulted foyer where you greet your guests and sit for a while before you disperse to other areas of the home. As you pass the impressive circular staircase made from imported Canadian wood, you enter a formal living room and dining room that establish the elegance of the home, while the cozy keeping room w/fireplace and informal dining/breakfast room inspire comfort and are adjacent to the kitchen overlooking the covered porch and outdoor oasis beyond. The 1st Primary bedroom suite is located on the main level featuring an ensuite with lavish amenities, walk-in shower, garden tub, and a custom designed, dressing room/closet. A second full bathroom is located nearby.  A large recreation/den with powder room is adjacent to the expansive sun drenched sunroom.  The upper level features a 2nd Primary bedroom w/ensuite and 3 additional spacious bedrooms and another full bathroom. The main level is ADA compliant. A large covered porch, an immense raised blue stone courtyard featuring an outdoor fireplace, and covered walkway lead you to the 3 car garage. A portion of the garage would make a great art or music studio, or one could be custom built on the property. Meticulous outdoor lighting is strategically located in areas in back & front, along the walkways/driveways & where extra security light is needed.   An elaborate security system monitors the entire property. Horses permitted. Sweeping vistas of the grounds, pasture and woods take your breath away! A comprehensive list with full details regarding property renovations/upgrades & unique features is available.  Appointment only. $1,490,000 Active

240 Deerfield Road Bogart, Georgia

5 Beds 5 Baths 5,618 SqFt 6.050 Acres