320 Hancock Lane

If you have been looking for the perfect mix of country setting with city living, then look no further than 320 Hancock Lane! Centrally located between downtown Watkinsville and downtown Athens, this home is within 8 miles in either direction to some of the main attractions in the area including: Wire Park, Sanford Stadium, The University of Georgia, The Botanical Gardens of Georgia, and an abundance of restaurants, shopping, & grocery stores. This split level, classic 1960's brick home is situated on a 1.5 acre lot with a mature canopy of trees, brick trimmed walkways, a spacious (level) rear yard, and storage shed. The traditional floor plan opens into a foyer which is flanked on the right by the formal living room and dining room. The kitchen and keeping room offer views of the rear yard and are accessed from the dining room with a wall separating the keeping room from the formal living room. The kitchen has been updated in recent years with new (custom) cabinetry while the keeping room offers a brick fireplace and sliding glass doors to the rear patio. A hallway from the keeping room connects back to the foyer with a split staircase to go up or down. Upstairs from the entertaining space features three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The hall bathroom located upstairs serves two of the bedrooms as well as the guests with tile flooring, a tile shower, and cultured marble countertop. The third bedroom located upstairs is the owner's suite and offers a private bathroom with tile flooring and tile shower. Downstairs from the entertaining area features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a family room or media space. The family room is located at the bottom of the stairs with built-in cabinetry along the exterior wall as well as a door which exits to the side yard. The family room also offers a closet and could serve as a 5th bedroom, if needed. Windows line the front of the family room as well as the side of the bedroom providing ample light to both spaces. The downstairs bathroom continues the trend of tile flooring & a tile shower. The laundry area is also located in the downstairs bathroom. Ideal location, desirable neighborhood, and a classic design make this property a must see!