This turnkey stunner sits just minutes from UGA, Sanford Stadium, and downtown Athens. One of only a handful of homes in the community to include a basement level, this bountiful home sits in proximity to the Loop meaning Atlanta and beyond are easily accessible. Enjoy the feeling of being nestled in a country oasis complete with Lake Dekle but situated in the heart of bustling Athens. Enjoy nearby amenities including shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and more, all at your doorstep. As you enter the sumptuous foyer, take in a dramatic and elegant dining room which can be easily converted to a home office. Breeze into the open plan kitchen and living area where entertainment options abound, including custom built shelving and a dry bar with 30 bottle wine cooler. The screened in deck offers plenty of space for your guests take in the game while being within earshot of Sanford Stadium – you will hear the roar of the crowd celebrating a Dawgs touchdown well before you see it on the 55 inch swivel mounted TV! A two car garage with custom shelving, epoxy flooring, and a high grade second refrigerator sits off a charming mud room to welcome family and guests alike. Kick off those shoes and come on in! As you make your way up the well lit staircase to a generous second floor, you are greeted with a large family space for cozy movie nights, or design your own library to while away the day reading your favorite books or solving puzzles as a sunny Georgia afternoon basks you in natural light. Off the communal space, you will find three bedrooms, including an oversized primary suite boasting enough room for a California King bed, leading to a private sanctuary with double vanity, enclosed toilet, and separate bathtub and shower. Spend hours soaking your troubles away as the forest-like environment situated just beyond your window envelops your senses. Off the bathroom suite lies one of the property’s most exciting features – a custom closet designed with multi-level shelving, drawers, space for an island vanity, built in laundry baskets, and telescopic hanging rails. This closet needs to be seen to be believed! The second floor also contains two bedrooms joined by a large Jack and Jill bathroom – perfect for families or for use as a guest room. A laundry room with separate linen closet finishes the second floor space. Stepping off the main floor deck you encounter a staircase leading to your own massive backyard – custom Grade A levelling currently houses a playset – but could easily be converted to a pool, outdoor fire pit area, or your own custom project! The unfinished basement also encourages your interior creativity to blossom as you unravel the possibilities for this space – perfect for an additional revenue stream on game weekends. Come visit this unique property situated in the coveted Lakewood community and make it your home today.