1181 Old Barnett Shoals Rd Athens, GA 30605

Oconee Preserve is a +/- 197.12-acre conservation tract located in Oconee County, GA. Ideal for a conservation-minded buyer, this reasonably priced property is subject to a Conservation Easement established to preserve, promote, and protect its conservation values in perpetuity. The easement is held and monitored by Athens Land Trust. The parcel features a mature hardwood forest with species such as white oak, red oak, hickory, and beech. The unique upland and bottomland hardwood habitats, along with three creeks, led to placing the property under easement, guaranteeing its protection. The easement allows for two building envelopes of up to two acres each: one residential and one for a pole barn or shed. Many activities are allowed and encouraged to promote healthy forests and wildlife habitats, including hunting, hiking, bicycling, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. One wildlife food plot or opening is permitted, as are trails for walking, bicycling, and trail riding. Access is off Old Barnett Shoals Road via a private asphalt driveway that runs through the property. Several trails wind through the mature hardwoods, providing opportunities for walking, hiking, and trail riding. An electronic gate is located at the entrance. This property offers an opportunity for the future owner(s) to partner in the stewardship of a one-of-a-kind property.