If Charm, Character and 'Cool Factor' are words you would like to describe your home, this Log Cabin/Mini Farm on 5.34 acres could be for you. Feel like you've arrived at your mountain retreat each time you return home. This property is Located just 15 minutes from Athens in the coveted Smithonia area near the Kenny Rogers Beaver Dam Farm. The solidly built Log Home is ideally located on a long elevated open ridge line with breathtaking views. The 5 plus acre lot includes an open pasture ideal for your horse, tillable land or lots of space for goats, chickens or RV. The trees were selectively cleared to maintain privacy from your neighbors and create a scenic ambiance. The gated entrance leads you on a low maintenance asphalt drive leading up to the house... a feature rarely found in country properties. The open great room and stone fireplace make for a comfy getaway for you to enjoy year round, with an open concept kitchen as well as an open second story spacious loft. The Huge master bedroom has three massive closets. The Secondary bedrooms like the master bedroom have rustic heavy wood beamed ceilings and are good sized, each with it's own bathroom. Full length front and rear porches. A Walk out daylight finished basement has the fourth bathroom in the home. The HVAC system was replaced in the last 8 years and lightly used. The Drilled well has a walk in metal sided ,insulated well house complete with electrical outlet. Property lines are clearly marked with ribbon in the wooded areas. Original roof was replaced with a metal one. If this property profile sounds like a possible fit for you, this custom built, unique and well thought out property could be THE ONE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
5.34 acresLot Size
$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Terry Morrow• Greater Athens Properties
Bought with Donna Phillips• Athens Classic Properties, Inc
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
5.34 Acres
Year renovated
2000
Sq. Ft.
2,838
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Oglethorpe County
APN
069 012
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
AR
Agricultural/Rural Residential District
The Agricultural/Rural Residential District shall be composed chiefly of rural and agricultural, areas where low- density, rural single-family residential development has occurred or is occurring. This district shall also include those areas of the County where residential development may occur around sensitive natural/scenic/historic areas or along existing unpaved county roads or along any roads paved or unpaved which are privately
owned and maintained. The purpose of this district is to preserve the rural/scenic character of the area,prevent overdevelopment in areas without adequate existing infrastructure and to encourage a compatible relationship between small scale, non-commercial agriculture and low density residential development and to effect an orderly transition of land from agriculture to low-density residential development until such time as
the availability of adequate infrastructure and community facilities or demand from adjacent built-up areas warrant a change which is compatible with the Oglethorpe County Comprehensive Plan and with the surrounding area.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Livestock production
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 3
Parking Features: RV/Boat Parking
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4
Bathrooms Full: 4
Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Main Level Bedrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), High Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings