Check out this piece on Lake Oconee that also ran in the Appen Newspapers! For more on Lake Oconee, including Karen’s Favorites, check here.
Last year demonstrated that many of us can successfully work from home. So much so that many of us will continue to work remotely long after we achieve herd immunity. This realization has opened up more opportunities for us to decide where we work, (and live, and play of course). Home buyers are now freed up to buy homes where they can conveniently do all three!
Welcome to Lake Oconee
Lake Oconee – referred to by insiders as “LO” checks all three “live, work, play” boxes, and provides countless other benefits as well.
Those who call Lake Oconee home describe a relaxed, “lake country” environment with neighbors who are down-to-earth, friendly, and happy to embrace the “stay and play” lifestyle. They report an actual LO phenomenon that occurs in the moments spent crossing over the water on arrival, where they can literally feel their breathing change, and their bodies beginning to decompress.
Variety in Real Estate and People
Homes in Lake Oconee are available in all price ranges, and offer something for everyone including lakefront luxury estates, condominiums, townhouses, 55+ communities and senior long term living communities. There’s also a robust offering of long and short-term rentals.
Residents are a mix of full and part-timers comprising all age groups… many calling their LO home their “second home.” Families have access to an excellent school system. LO also boasts Lake Oconee Academy (“LOA”), a public school that is endowment-funded, and features a state-of-the-art campus and facilities for students K-12.
Golf
Of course we can’t write about Lake Oconee and not mention golf! With eight area golf courses in five gated communities with different membership levels, there are abundant choices!
There are six courses in the communities of Reynolds. They are Great Waters, The Landing and Reynolds Lake Oconee. Additionally, there are the communities of Cuscowilla and Harbor Club each with one course.
Rounding out the outdoor fun, each neighborhood has its own marinas and amenities that include workout facilities, tennis courts and pickle ball courts.
Community, Shopping and Dining
Lake Oconee offers amazing shopping, dining and events for everyone to enjoy year round. Favorite restaurants include Lake Oconee Ritz Carlton (where Carrie Underwood was married) that offers the fabulous Linger Longer Steakhouse and Gabby’s Lake and Poolside Restaurant. There are lots of other local restaurants including three offering boat-side service along with seasonal live music. There’s also a Saturday morning Farmers Market where local farmers and artisans offer their goods to the community.
The Lake
The biggest jewel of all is the pristine, inviting waters of Lake Oconee covering nearly 20 miles where swimming, fishing, boating, pedal boats, kayaks, and jet skis provide fun for the whole family. There are nine local marinas to serve lake lovers.
Location
Situated halfway between Atlanta and Augusta, and located only 90 miles from metro Atlanta, Lake Oconee is an easy commute for those who choose, or are required to split their time. Other distances include only 45 minutes to Athens, 45 minutes to Milledgeville and 30 minutes to historic Madison.
Karen would love to show you all the things Lake Oconee has to offer. Contact her today and prepare to have fun and breathe easier!
