Home for Christmas... since 1818! Antebellum lakefront cottage for sale

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Lake Country 284620

For nearly 200 years, this Antebellum cottage has hosted the best of family life, including holidays, births, weddings, and more.

 Scalybark Cottage lake oconee home front

Can you imagine the party you would host to mark its 200th year?

scalybark cottage lake oconee center hall

Scalybark Cottage is a special place at Lake Oconee.  scalybark cottage lake oconee bedroomThis C.1818 cottage is simple and historic, with a wide center hall and four large rooms, scalybark cottage lake oconee kitcheneach with its own fireplace – and an enormous lakeside porch.Scalybark cottage lake oconee porch

 

scalybark cottage lake oconee lotThe lot is exquisitely private – 3.7 wooded acres, with a wrought iron gate and fence surrounding the homesite. scalybark cottage lake oconee boathouseA wooden boathouse, one of only a few permitted on the lake, and almost 400ft of private shoreline.

 

The original smokehouse is adjacent, ready for your dreams! 

 

The property is located on a deep water cove in a mid-lake location, with big open water views, and it’s just 10 minutes from I-20 Exit 121.

 

For more details, check out the virtual tour.

 

Come for a visit – stay for generations!

 

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 Are you thinking dreaming about a place that will nuture your soul, bring your family together, or give you a chance to give back?  Whatever your dream, I'm committed to helping you explore how Georgia's Lake Country fits in. Located midway between Atlanta and Augusta, the lake country offers two recreational lakes, plus wonderful historic small towns with a commitment to sustainable agriculture. Lets talk.

Jeanne Dufort

2010 Realtor of  the Year

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Comments (12)

faye schubert
Branson, MO
Living the Branson Lake Life

I so hope someone can keep this 200 year property going, with so much history in its walls and a beautiful location.

Dec 12, 2016 04:53 AM
Jeanne Dufort

Thanks, Faye - only 3 families have owned this marvelous cottage to date - looking for the 4th.

Dec 12, 2016 04:55 AM
Harry F. D'Elia III
RentVest - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

We wish you much success with you listing this week.

Dec 12, 2016 05:04 AM
Jeanne Dufort

thanks, Harry

Dec 12, 2016 05:14 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Jeanne Dufort wishing you well with the marketing of your very unique listing...hope it sells soon for you....

Dec 12, 2016 05:27 AM
Jeanne Dufort

Good morning and Merry Christmas - this is a gem! Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Dec 12, 2016 05:32 AM
Sandy Padula and Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Lend Smart Mortgage, Llc. - Carlsbad, CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

You really piqued my interest in seeing more of this exciting home with your presentation, Jeanne Dufort. No hyperlinks! Whaaa!

Dec 12, 2016 05:44 AM
Jeanne Dufort

Fixed - thanks for the reminder!

Dec 12, 2016 05:53 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

What a great location, good luck for a quick sale Jeanne Dufort 

Dec 12, 2016 06:27 AM
Jeanne Dufort

Absolutely!  Its not on the original homesite, but the lakefront lot it sits on was part of the original farm, close to the river.

Dec 12, 2016 06:30 AM
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Best of luck with this well presented listing - hope you get an offer soon!

 

Dec 12, 2016 07:04 AM
Jeanne Dufort

Thanks very much - showed it to a great prospect on Saturday! Its magical when you introduce folks to a place like this.

Dec 12, 2016 07:07 AM
Tanya Van Blake-Coleman
Van Blake-Coleman Realty, St. Thomas/www.talk-to-Tanya.com - St Thomas, VI
Improving the Quality of Your Life

Looks like a great opportunity! Hopefully some savvy investor will come take advantage of it. Good luck!

Dec 12, 2016 07:42 AM
Jeanne Dufort

thanks, Tanya

Dec 12, 2016 11:29 AM
Jeremy K. Frost
Keller Williams Realty - Dripping Springs, TX
Associate Broker, ABR,CNE,CRS,ePro,PSA,RENE,SRS

This property is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and best of luck!

Dec 12, 2016 09:42 AM
Jeanne Dufort

Thanks, Jeremy

Dec 12, 2016 11:29 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Jeanne Dufort congratulations on the listing.

Wishing you all the best for a quick sale of this waterfront home.

Dec 12, 2016 03:51 PM
Jeanne Dufort

Thanks, Praful!

Dec 12, 2016 04:29 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I love old historical properties like this Jeanne.

I hope you find the new owners for this property quickly.

Bob

Dec 12, 2016 11:23 PM
Jeanne Dufort

Hi Bob - can't beat the soul in authentic properties like this one!

Dec 13, 2016 04:51 AM
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Congratulations on your new listing.  Nice house and nice job with your presentation.

Dec 13, 2016 04:56 AM
Jeanne Dufort

thanks, Richard

Dec 13, 2016 05:06 AM
Sean Casey
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate - Newark, DE
Greenville, Hockessin, Newark & Bear Homes

Nice listing and great presentation!  I hope you get a quick sale!

Dec 17, 2016 02:37 PM
Jeanne Dufort

thank you, Sean - its a special one, for sure!

Dec 18, 2016 08:27 AM

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