“We love it so much! More than I could ever have imagined!”
~ Karen Salter
A few months ago, Karen’s Community Spotlight Blog Post on Lake Oconee https://karensalterrealtor.com/community-spotlight-lake-oconee/ explored the beauty and majesty of Lake Oconee, and also revealed how Karen and her husband Matt decided to build their own home on the lake.
Now several months later…the house is complete! Due to Covid-19, Karen and her family have been spending more time than expected in their Lake Oconee home.
Having this peaceful retreat to share with her kids and grandkids has been a blessing. Weekends have been especially fun filled and relaxing. During this time, Karen has continued her work as a real estate agent in the North Atlanta market. In fact, she’s closed on several properties and help find the perfect home for a long time client, all the while enjoying the peace and beauty of Lake Oconee and spending some glorious time with her extended family.
Read on for some of the reasons, Karen and Matt fell in love with Lake Oconee, and why it may be a fit for you!
Lake Oconee: Lake Living
Okoni is a Creek Indian term meaning “The Great Water”, and one look at this majestic lake, and you can see how apropos.
Located about 30 miles from Athens, and hour away from both Atlanta and Augusta, Lake Oconee is the second largest lake in Georgia and has a staggering surface area of 19,050 acres and boasts 374 miles of shoreline.
The pristine, natural beauty of Lake Oconee is remarkable. Further contributing to the picturesque beauty is the Oconee National Forest which borders the north side of the lake with Georgia pines and lush hardwoods.
Offering exceptionally clean water for swimming and water activities, outstanding fishing, and breathtaking sunsets, Lake Oconee truly can offer something for everyone. But the area provides more than just the amazing lake experience, as it’s a golfer’s paradise as well. Reynolds Plantation, the most well-known and iconic, with 117 holes designed by golfing legends Jack Nicklaus and Bob Cupp. Of course with the golf courses, come the upscale residential communities.
Offering a variety of price points, and both existing and new construction, Lake Oconee has lots of possibilities to offer buyers.
In addition, Reynolds Plantation offers the Ritz-Carlton Lodge and Spa with over 250 guest rooms, suites, and four restaurants for dining and a 26, 000 square foot spa for relaxing.
While Lake Oconee will give you your privacy, you can also plug in to several small towns including Madison, Rutledge, Greensboro and Eatonton have each offer charming downtowns with shops offering lot of unique items.
Another well-established benchmark that makes Lake Oconee a viable destination to live and retire is the medical campus of The Cowles Clinic. Its impressive 13 acres is home to more than 60 physicians covering 36 different specialties.
Karen would love to show you around Lake Oconee. She can attest first hand to its beauty and the lifestyle it affords its residents. As a real estate agent and as a recent buyer herself, she spent an enormous amount of time exploring the entire lake and its many residential options. Contact her today to get started.
For more information on Lake Oconee and communities located in this area, please check out these links.
Visit Lake Oconee
Ritz Carlton Lodge & Spa
Reynolds Plantation
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