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1923 Crest Hwy, Thomaston, GA 30286
Land estate with a restored landmark home and a private 68+-acre lake, plus guest accommodations and equestrian amenities.
Property Size8,690 SF
Lot Size1,113.00 Acres
Days on Market124
Property Features for 1923 Crest Hwy
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
8,690 SF
Lot size
1,113.00 Acres
Property subtype
Land
Additional Details
Fenced Yard
Yes
Amenities
gym
elevator
bank vault
detached garage
lake house
theater room
bar
swim spa
boat slips
outdoor fireplace
fire pit
live bait well
stocked lake
food plots
fenced horse pasture
flowing spring
creek with shoals
Building Details
Year Built
1947
Year Renovated
2021
Stories
2
Construction
Anglo-Palladian country house
Listing Agency:
Jon Kohler & Associates
Listed By:
Jon Kohler · License #FLA, GA, AL, SC
Source:
Crexi
Added: Apr 11
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Jul 21 at 9:07PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
WaterCrest is a private recreational estate of approximately 1,113+/- acres featuring the Hightower House, a landmark home built in 1947 and completely modernized in 2015. The property includes a two-car detached garage and additional improvements such as a lake house with game/theater space, a bar overlooking the lake, swim spa, outdoor fireplace, covered boat bays, and a live bait well. Guest and support accommodations include a guest cottage, a manager’s house, and a small barn, along with a fenced and cross-fenced 12-acre horse pasture and a flowing spring. The estate also has extensive water features, including a lake of approximately 68+/- acres and nearly 1.5 miles of Potato Creek with shoals and whitewater.
The main gated entrance is accessed via a built road through an oak and hardwood hammock, leading to a circle drive in front of the main house and surrounding landscaping. WaterCrest is located minutes from Thomaston, Georgia, and approximately 7.8+/- miles from Upson County Regional Commercial Airport with private or jet strip terminals.
The property is also being offered divided: WaterCrest main estate with surrounding 740+/- acres, and Potato Creek with 372+/- acres bordering the main estate.
The main gated entrance is accessed via a built road through an oak and hardwood hammock, leading to a circle drive in front of the main house and surrounding landscaping. WaterCrest is located minutes from Thomaston, Georgia, and approximately 7.8+/- miles from Upson County Regional Commercial Airport with private or jet strip terminals.
The property is also being offered divided: WaterCrest main estate with surrounding 740+/- acres, and Potato Creek with 372+/- acres bordering the main estate.
Key Highlights
- 1,113 +/- acre estate minutes from Thomaston, GA, featuring the Hightower House and a private 68 +/- acre lake
- 1947 landmark home designed by Philip Shutze: 8,690 +/- SF completely restored/modernized in 2015
- Kitchen update includes Wolf stainless appliances, induction stove, steam oven, and walnut & quartzite counters; 12 ft ceilings downstairs, 10 ft upstairs
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
Yes
Fenced yard
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2
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Demographics for 30286, GA
24,115
Population
10,903
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
199.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
121
Density / Sq Mi
$50,526
Median Household Income
$36,996
Median Earnings
$781
Median Rent
$150,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Recreation land - Land estate with a restored landmark home and a private 68+-acre lake, plus guest accommodations and equestrian amenities.
Where is this recreation land located?
The property is located at 1923 Crest Hwy Thomaston, GA.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,113 +/- acre estate minutes from Thomaston, GA, featuring the Hightower House and a private 68 +/- acre lake; 1947 landmark home designed by Philip Shutze: 8,690 +/- SF completely restored/modernized in 2015; Kitchen update includes Wolf stainless appliances, induction stove, steam oven, and walnut & quartzite counters; 12 ft ceilings downstairs, 10 ft upstairs
