1071 River Run Bishop, GA 30621

2 year home warranty provided! Oconee County river retreat on 6.97 acres!! This 5 BR / 4.5 bath home is a nature lovers paradise and is priced to sell! Convenient access to UGA, Interstate 20 in Madison, and Atlanta Airport, this is the must-see home of 2023! This traditional 4-sided brick home will make you feel as though you’ve escaped the hustle and bustle of city life for a relaxing time at your favorite mountain getaway. Perfectly positioned overlooking the Apalachee River with an approximate 7-acre backdrop of nature’s playground, this home has it all! Originally built in 1997, this home has undergone periodic updates to maintain its beauty and functionality. Enjoy the scenic views as you drive down the winding paved driveway until you reach this exquisite home. The main floor boasts 9-foot ceilings and warm butterscotch colored site-built hardwood flooring throughout with spectacular inlay details in the grand foyer. To the right of the foyer is the formal dining room with plantation shutters and a stunning chandelier. Just beyond the foyer is a parlor / den with French doors that open to a balcony overlooking the newly replaced deck and spectacular views of Apalachee River below. On the right side of the main level, the amazing views continue into the expansive, open concept eat-in kitchen/living area. The living area is enhanced with more exterior river views, a gas fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and a large island with cooktop and bar area for additional seating. On the far right of the living room is the coveted covered porch that provides immediate immersion into the natural setting but from the vantage point of the birds, high in the trees! This is the perfect place to start and end each day and provides a lovely overflow area when entertaining as well. Just down the hallway is a guest bath, large laundry room, access to the two-car garage, stairs to the 2nd floor bedrooms, and stairs to the terrace level. On the left of the foyer is the owner’s suite with a huge in-suite bath and walk in closets and more magnificent views of the property. Across from the owner’s suite is an office with views of the front of the property. The home has recently been upgraded with Spectrum high-speed internet; making remote work so much easier!
Upstairs are 2 BRs and 2 full baths with an extra-large bonus room (with a walk-in closet) that can be used as the 4th BR or as an exercise or playroom.
The terrace level has recently been renovated with fresh paint and new, engineered, bamboo flooring. It has a large living area with gas fireplace, speaker system for both interior and exterior areas, a kitchen with bar and eating area, a huge bathroom, and a bedroom. Additionally, there are multiple storage rooms and a partially finished additional bedroom, bath, and small laundry room (pre-purchased sheetrock included). From the terrace level kitchen, French doors lead to the recently updated patio and river observation deck area. The patio and deck provide great outdoor entertainment space for parties or hosting outdoor dinners. This area is also enclosed with attractive aluminum fencing. Just below the patio area is a pathway leading to the river access where your weekend water adventures begin!
Zoned for the award-winning Oconee County School District, this home provides ample space for a small household that loves hosting family and friends or the large multigenerational family that craves ample privacy for all members. Additionally, with the new fiber optic cable installed in March, working and schooling from home is an attractive option as well.