An equestrian's dream property in quintessential 'horse country' in South Jackson County with an Athens address. This Gentleman's Farm has endless possibilities. Nestled on 12, bucolic acres & just 2 miles from the Oak Grove Publix where rural charm abounds on this well thought out property. The 24 X 50 foot barn, hand built from milled lumber sourced in North Carolina boasts four spacious 12 X 12 stalls with fans, water and electricity, a convenient tack room, and a hay room. The 'Carriage House' garage apartment offers a comfortable retreat to live in while you build your dream home! The Carriage House will then make the perfect guest house or caretaker's quarters. Features include: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a well-appointed kitchen and cozy living space, large laundry, office space, & stunning views of the scenic pastures where deer graze most evenings. (All 1,800 square feet are heated and cooled with 2 central HVAC's - 1 for each floor). A 30 X 70 slab with plumbing awaits, primed for a 4,200 square foot house plan with expansive wrap-around porches. Flexibility is key, as this plan can be easily tailored to suit individual needs. Additional amenities include a spacious arena for training or events, a wet-weather pond, an extra paddock, and leased acreage for extra pasture, and an area for a shop with power already accessible. Minutes to Redstone Market & Butcher, downtown Athens/Piedmont Hospital and the newly slated park on the corner of Hwy 129 and New Kings Bridge Rd. (to include baseball fields, splash pads, music venue, frisbee golf, walking trails - to name a few!).