Welcome to 600 Rapids Drive! This charming riverfront craftsman style home is practically brand new. It was completed in March of 2022 and sits on over an acre in the upscale, established community, Riverbend at Bear Creek. This beautiful home features four bedrooms and three and half baths. Enter the foyer into a spacious living area with fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The living room and dining area have spectacular views of the Middle Oconee River. The open concept plan is perfect for socializing with family and friends. The kitchen is centered by an oversized island offering plenty of entertaining and prep space. The kitchen also features ample cabinet and counter space, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances and massive walk-in pantry. From the garage enter into a large mud room area with closet for storage and access to laundry room with additional sink and storage racks. Also, on the main level is the primary suite with plantation shutters, tile bath, walk-in shower and huge walk-in closet.
Travel upstairs to a large loft/ living room area with LVP flooring, plantation shutters and three good sized bedrooms. Bedroom one, has a private bath with shower and tub combo. The second bedroom overlooks the river and shares a jack-in-jill bath with the third bedroom.
The fenced backyard is private and wooded. Enjoy the leaves changing colors this fall on the screen porch or walk down to the river where there is a private viewing deck. The added three-level Trex deck with sitting area and BBQ area off the screen porch are perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional landscaping include two raised garden beds, a rose garden, 100 plus daylilies, daffodils,irises, liriopes, mondo grass, butterfly bushes, forsythia, and a magnolia. The outside additional storage building is perfect for outdoor equipment and extra storage.
Riverbend estates is located in Jackson County across from Bear Creek Reservoir about 15 minutes from downtown Athens. The neighborhood has a nature area with paths for exploring along the river.