2697 Bethel Road NE

Description

105+- acres of natural beauty including an approximately 48 acre+- spring-fed lake, offering historically abundant fishing. Also included is a home custom-built in 1999 on a walk-out, daylight basement, and just a few level steps from the lakefront and dock. The home, which was built by and lived-in by previous property owners, has 3239 sq ft heated and cooled (per public record), 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, and about 1.73 acres of fenced land. The master is up and has incredible lake and forest views, a spa-like bath with jacuzzi tub and large separate shower. Wide lake views from all lake-facing rooms. There is an attached 2-car garage and a 2-car carport or storage shed. Water is by on-site well. The campground water is county and could be connected to house the if desired. The walk-out basement is unfinished & stubbed for a bath. The house was lived-in until February of 2022. It is now vacant, with heat and ac recently inspected/serviced is in continuous operation While livable in its present condition, the home is in need of cosmetic updating throughout, Appliances and all fixtures are original to the house from 1999. Approximately 10 minutes from I-20 interchange at Conyers, and 12 minutes to the GA International Horse Park (site the actual 1991 Atlanta Olympics Equestrian venue). For decades, the 103.3+- acre adjacent land tracts have been utilized as recreational property by the past owners for additional income. The present owners casually continue that tradition, although it is not their primary focus. The property has been utilized by movie, tv and commercial production companies periodically over the years. There are NO financials available on the past or present operations and NO owner financing available. The business operation is coincidental and at the discretion of a buyer whether or not to continue. Harry Norman REALTORS does not manage the property nor have any involvement with the campground operation. Selected Land Highlights: The entire lake shoreline is included. There are two excellent condition covered metal pavilions on concrete slabs on the property. One approx. 40x80, and the other approx. 40x60. Potential to convert to other use such as storage, stables, barn, etc. Bathhouse with stalls plus showers has own septic system. Very rustic and is for use of campers and day visitors. RV hook-ups with underground wiring and multiple amperage outlets on posts. There is water (county) at or near most posts. There is NO septic on the properties except at the main house, the bathhouse and the cabin on the east shoe of the lake. Dumping of waste by campers is done off-site (there is a dump station about a mile away) or by mobile waste service at expense of camper. Zoning is Watershed Protection (WP,) because of nearby reservoir. As a result, there are certain restrictions on permitted uses of the properties. o The campground operation is non-conforming in the present WP zoning, as any campground must be government-owned per ordinance. However, non-conforming use may be continued but not expanded or changed according to county ordinance on grandfathering existing non-conforming uses. o Single family homes may be constructed on the property on minimum 2 acre lots, with a density not to exceed one home per 3 acres. Not all areas are buildable, and the best use for building homes may be as a family compound or high-end development with lakefront homes. o Livestock are permitted, and the p[roperty would make a lovely equine estate. o Tere are 4 gated entrances off the paved county road. The entire property is perimeter- fenced, with the house being separately fenced. Condition of all fencing is recommended to be inspected by the buyer. Roads within the property are gravel or dirt, and are in need of scrapping periodically, including now. The listing agent has a prepared package with 2021 survey, zoning information and much more available to any co-op agent or buyer.