Your Personal Spa Retreat and Game Day Oasis in Athens, GA! Welcome to 1041 Thornwell Drive, a stunning 7,791 sq. ft. estate on 2 private acres, perfectly suited for a large family and designed to impress. Located just minutes from downtown Athens within the renowned Oconee County School District, this home is also just one mile from the prestigious Athens Academy Private School and within 15 minutes to Westminster Christian School and Prince Avenue. With ample space for living, entertaining, and unwinding, this home combines timeless charm with modern comforts to create an unforgettable retreat. Step into your private spa retreat featuring a six-person sauna, a trendy cold plunge for rejuvenation, a brand-new hot tub, and a saltwater infinity-edge pool complete with a swim jet and built-in barstools. Stay active with the fully equipped fitness area and enjoy resort-style living every day. The upstairs boasts four massive bedrooms, two with ensuites and two sharing another full bath with separate vanities, a huge bonus room, and a raised media room-perfect for family living or entertaining. The completely custom laundry room, equipped with two washers and dryers, ensures maximum convenience. Located off an oversized fully customized garage offering built-in storage and finished flooring, it provides a mudroom and storage hub. Designed with entertaining in mind, the home's expansive basement attains a sophisticated yet cozy atmosphere with wood paneled ceiling, built-ins, and fireplace and includes a bar, secondary kitchen, and bonus room and bath ideal for overnight guests or a mother-in-law suite. Outdoors, the spacious pool deck, fire pit, screened porch, and pool house with outdoor TV create the ultimate Game Day experience, making this property an excellent AirBNB opportunity for UGA fans. Recent updates include three brand-new HVAC systems; upgraded insulation; whole-home water filtration system; fully customized garage with shelving, built-in desk, & finished floor; and commercial-grade generator that powers the entire home and pool. This home offers unmatched flexibility, convenience, and resort-style living. Schedule your private showing today!
For sale
Price cut: $125K (4/16)
$1,975,000
1041 Thornwell Dr, Athens, GA 30606
5beds
7,791sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
2.01 Acres Lot
$1,874,200 Zestimate®
$253/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished flooringSaltwater infinity-edge poolSix-person saunaSpacious pool deckSecondary kitchenBrand-new hot tubFully equipped fitness area
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 24, 2025 at 11:23am
Listed by:
Bryan Bufford,
Georgia Home Partners Realty
Source: Classic MLS,MLS#: 1023150
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Lower
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Cooktop, Stove
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Tray Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets, Fireplace, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Main Level Primary, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Bathroom,Bedroom,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Two, Family Room, Outside, Basement
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,791 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Garage, Other, Parking Available, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Therapeutic Whirlpool
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool, Porch, Patio, See Remarks
- Has private pool: Yes
- Waterfront features: Creek
Lot
- Size: 2.01 Acres
- Features: See Remarks
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: C 031 002BA
- Zoning description: Recreational
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Frame
- Foundation: Basement
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Allgood Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: None
- Services included: None
Location
- Region: Athens
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $253/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,549,671
- Annual tax amount: $11,549
- Date on market: 1/11/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
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