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1080 Founders Lake Drive, Athens, GA 30606


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 Founder's Grove. Enjoy great views of the water and neighborhood green space to the right of the home for additional 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 don't 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. Founder's Grove subdivision offers amenities of a pool, tennis court, pickle ball court and the lake.


Property Details
Price$1,100,000
Close Price$1,100,000
Sale TypeNone
Bedrooms5
Full Baths4
Half Baths1
Property StyleTraditional
Lot Size Area1.18
Lot Size Area UnitsAcres
Acres1.18
Property TypeResidential
Sub typeSingleFamilyResidence
MLS Sub typeSingle Family Residence
Stories2
FeaturesAttic,Wet Bar,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Custom Cabinets,Fireplace,High Ceilings,High Speed Internet,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Storage,Solid Surface Counters,Cable TV,Entrance Foyer,Eat-in Kitchen,Main Level Primary,Utility Room
Exterior FeaturesDeck,Enclosed Porch,Porch
Year Built2003
SubdivisionFounders Grove
HeatingCentral,Heat Pump,Multiple Heating Units
FoundationBasement
Lot DescriptionLevel
Pool featuresAssociation
Parking DescriptionAdditional Parking,Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Parking Available
Parking Spaces4
Garage spaces2
Association Fee800
Association AmenitiesPool,Tennis Court(s),Lake or Pond
Geographic Data
DirectionsHwy 316 to Oconee Connector to Watkinsville. Make a left on Daniels Bridge Rd- right into Founders Grove. Turn left on Founder's Lake and home is on the right just past green space.
CountyOconee Co.
Address Information
Address1080 Founders Lake Drive, Athens, GA 30606
Postal Code30606
CityAthens
StateGA
CountryUnited States
Listing Information
Listing OfficeColdwell Banker Upchurch Realty
Listing Office Phone(706) 543-4000
Listing Office Emailcharlie@upchurchrealty.com
Listing AgentLynn Harder
Listing Agent Phone(706) 543-4000
Attribution Contact0
School Information
Elementary SchoolMalcom Bridge Elementary
Middle SchoolMalcom Bridge Middle
High SchoolNorth Oconee
MLS® Information
Days on market8
MLS® StatusClosed
Listing DateApr 24, 2025
Listing Last ModifiedJun 6, 2025
Tax IDB 04H 026A
Tax Year2024
Tax Annual Amount5752
MLS® #1025310