1838 Orchard Dr, Watkinsville, GA 30677

Your dream home in the highly sought after, Oconee County school district has just hit the market in the premier neighborhood of Meadow Springs. This elegant & spacious craftsman in a swim/tennis community is just a one-mile walk from Publix and Butler's Crossing and a short walk to Fully Loaded Pizza. This well-designed home offers a welcoming 2-story foyer and a Palladian Window allowing lots of natural light in the upstairs loft area. An upgraded trim package with coffered ceilings in living and dining/sitting rooms, engineered hardwood floors, a stacked stone fireplace & decorative light fixtures. Not to mention a generous covered back porch for alfresco dining while surrounded by the beauty of nature, fruit trees and raised garden beds. The perfectly blended kitchen and breakfast room is a chef's dream, equipped with an abundance of custom cabinets, including a wine rack, wine bar, and a desk for catching up on paperwork. Recessed and pendant lighting, granite counters, gas cook top, built in microwave/wall oven & a huge island ideal for small family gatherings or big game day crowds. The added convenience of a laundry room and a powder room on the main floor give this home the so desired efficiency needed for a hectic lifestyle. So many places to gather, read or play music from the cozy family room, the formal dining (which could also serve as a sitting room) and the upstairs loft. The first story owner's suite has beautiful views into the backyard where fruit trees grow, and a wide stairway of railroad ties takes you into a wooded area perfect for hanging a hammock or building a tree fort. The master bathroom features double vanities, tile flooring, shower & a huge tub for soaking after a good workout or for bathing the little ones. The walk-in closet doubles as a private home office. The 2nd level which includes a loft-style living area, 3 bedrooms; one with an en suite bath & two bedrooms with Jack + Jill shared bath with private vanities. The 4th bedroom is the perfect teen suite for slumber parties or extra company during the holidays! Added bonuses: Large closets throughout, wide hallway upstairs, sidewalks, green space with lake for beautiful morning runs or evening walks. This one has it all!