3170 Double Bridges Road

Welcome to a rare & unique Retreat. Surround yourself with nature & tranquility, an animal lover's dream. 230+ acres that adjoin Hard Labor Creek State Park, complete with pastures, woods, 2 ponds and 3 creeks, ATV trails. Convenient to Madison, Atlanta airport, and Athens, this property with gated entrance opens to a long driveway that leads to a well-designed, efficient main home, blending with its natural surroundings. Built in 2007, the home features cedar siding. The interior layout boasts a two-story open floor plan concept with a covered porch surrounding the home. Hardwood floors & tile throughout. Master suite is located on the main floor, includes a gas fireplace that radiates heat, large closet area, infra-red sauna, soaking tub, separate shower, bidet, laundry chute & access to an outside shower through a separate entrance. The Kitchen is spacious & well-appointed, featuring an induction cooktop set in a large center island, custom cabinetry with slow draw back drawers, and lazy susan. Kitchen opens to a screened porch with plexiglass, cozy living area with wood burning fireplace & dining Area. There's a noise-proofed office with a small walk-through to the master suite, built as a safe space. Laundry/Mud Room includes two W/D connections, drip area with drain, and a 1/2 bath sits close by. Outdoor relaxation and enjoyment with nearby fire pit. Upstairs offers 4 Bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, storage Room, sitting Area with mounted TV & built-in bookcases. Detached garage with 5 oversized bays, 2 separate carports, separate entrance & concrete flooring. 4 HVAC units, generator, 1000 gallon in ground natural gas tank. The Main Barn (60 x 60) is a durable & low maintenance Morton metal building, accommodating both horses & a 1 bedroom apartment. It includes 7 (12 x 12) stalls, with individual paddocks (12 x 24), double Dutch doors, soft stall flooring system & automatic watering system. The 1-bedroom apartment is complete with HVAC, all electric appliances including W/D, covered porch with separate entrance. Tack Room is equipped with HVAC & a revolving tack door. Additional amenities include a hitching post & large tacking area, 1/2 bath, wash stall with foot-operated pedal sink. Located by the barn is Park access to 23 miles of State Park maintained riding trails. Additional facilities include a Metal Hay & Shavings Barn (24 x 48), an Indoor Arena (200 x 80) & a Metal Shop (24 x 24). The arena is a metal structure with a coverall. The Pinnacle Footing is a blend of polymer coated sand and fibers, dust-free & easy on horse joints & tendons. The Morton metal shop includes 3 bays for tractors or equipment (12 x 24 each) & a covered area (24 x 24) with concrete flooring for covered storage. The shop is equipped with sliding barn doors, electricity, & 1000-gallon diesel tank. These facilities collectively support a well-rounded and efficient operation for maintaining horses, storing essential supplies, and conducting agricultural tasks. Whether for professional equestrian pursuits or hobby farming, this setup provides the infrastructure needed to manage and care for animals while ensuring operational convenience & efficiency. The property layout includes 30 acres dedicated to pastures, each fenced (5 to 15 acres). The fencing throughout the property is wood & composite materials. All pastures are separated by alley ways. 5 pastures are located in front of the barn, 1 in front of the house, 1 on the side of the home, 1 adjacent to the hay field. 3 sunroof structures (60 x 36) for horses with 5 paddocks, water & electricity. There is a 1.2 mile running route, fully fenced, to exercise horses. The Hayfield is 40 acres. Oval 250-yard training track with 300-yard racetrack adjacent. Waterfall by campground. ATV Trails with Jumps. Wildlife includes deer, boar, wild turkey, geese, ducks.