1080 Founders Lake Drive, Athens, GA 30606 - Southern Classic REALTORS®

$1,100,000

You will be amazed by the classic traditional, custom built home with timeless style and appeal zoned for North Oconee Schools on a 1.18 acre lot bordering the lake in Founders Grove. Enjoy great views of the water and neighborhood green space to the right of the home for additional… Read More privacy. This home has features you expect in a custom home and more including custom crown molding, solid wood pine doors on the main level, transoms over entry hallway doors on the main level, coffered wood beam ceilings in the Great Room and Keeping room. The two story foyer leads to the Great Room with an authentic stacked stone fireplace with a pine mantle and gas logs. Built in bookcases with storage flank the fireplace. French doors lead to large screened porch overlooking the lake. Pine Floors are in all of the common areas and add timeless character to the home. The gourmet Kitchen with granite counter tops opens to a large Breakfast area and Keeping room with large windows for lake views. Kitchen features include stainless steel appliances, double ovens, warming drawer, island with raised bar for additional seating and a walk in pantry. A wet bar area with glass front cabinets, bar sink, wine rack, icemaker and mini refrigerator is located perfectly between the kitchen and great room with the access to the screened porch. The Dining Room is located off the foyer and kitchen with wainscoting and chair rail. The home provides a wonderful entertaining space as well as a comfortable space for daily living. The spacious main level Master bedroom has large windows for natural light and dont forget to notice the ceiling. There are his and her walk in closets. Master Bath features separate tiled shower and tub plus double vanity sinks. A half bath with pedestal sink and the Laundry room located off the kitchen with laundry sink and space for an additional refrigerator with exterior access complete the main level. There is a large deck off the breakfast area providing a great space for outdoor grilling. Upstairs is a second great room with second gas log fireplace, built in shelving and French Doors for privacy. The second bedroom has an ensuite bath. The two other bedrooms share a jack and jill bathroom. There is also a bonus room for many uses. Then there is the basement with comparable finishes to the main level of the home. There is a third great room with gas log fireplace with built ins and a media room separated by sliding pocket doors from the great room with space enough for an office or exercise zone. The kitchen makes this space an ideal spot for entertaining with the opportunity to add a range or cooktop as there is wiring in place to do so. For guests there is a fifth bedroom and full bath. Multiple storage areas in the home and an exterior storage space for kayaks, yard toys or lawn equipment along with a two car garage. Step outside the basement and enjoy the lake and the large private back yard. Located in Oconee County with an Athens address you will quickly understand why the location is prime as it is minutes to the Epps Bridge Corridor, downtown Watkinsville, Athens and UGA. Founders Grove subdivision offers amenities of a pool, tennis court, pickle ball court and the lake. Read Less

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty, Lynn Harder, 706-543-4000

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 14, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

6,563

Lot Size

1.18 Acres

Year Built

2003

MLS Number

10509028

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Electric Water Heater, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven (Wall), Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)

Basement

Bath Finished, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry, Partial

Building

4,386 finished sqft above grade, 2,177 finished sqft below grade, 330 unfinished sqft below grade, 6,563 total finished sqft, Built in 2003, Traditional, Brick, Two, House

Community

Lake, Pool, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Tennis Court(s)

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump

Dining Room

Separate Room

Exterior Features

Sprinkler System, Deck, Porch, Screened

Fireplaces

3 fireplaces, Basement, Family Room, Gas Log

Floors

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Water Features

Lake

Heating

Central, Heat Pump

Home Owner's Association

Annual Fee: $800, Swimming, Tennis

Interior Features

Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Double Vanity, High Ceilings, Master On Main Level, Pulldown Attic Stairs, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, Tile Bath, Two Story Foyer, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar

Kitchen

Breakfast Area, Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Second Kitchen, Solid Surface Counters, Walk-in Pantry

Laundry

In Mud Room

Lot

Leased Land: No, 1.18 acres, Level

Parking

Parking Total: 2, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking Pad, Side/Rear Entrance

Property

Lakefront, Resale, Single Family Residence

Roof

Composition

Security Features

Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Sewer

Septic Tank

Taxes

Annual Amount: $5,752, Year: 2024

Utilities

Cable Available, High Speed Internet, Underground Utilities, Public

Windows

Double Pane Windows

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