255 Plum Nelly Road, Athens, GA 30606

• 4 beds |
• 5 baths |
• 5,069 sqft

Property Description

Set on 5.58 acres along the Oconee River, this award-winning Chatts Island estate blends historic character with refined modern luxury. Originally built in the 1940s and thoughtfully renovated, the home offers over 5,000 SF of elegant living with four fireplaces, rich hardwoods, a grand curved staircase, and multiple French doors opening to sweeping outdoor spaces. The grounds feature manicured gardens, a terraced lawn, saltwater pool, covered slate patio, grilling kitchen, screened garden house, and a pickleball court. Inside, enjoy a chef’s kitchen with pro-grade range, with dual ovens, wet bar service area with heart pine walls, and charming breakfast nook. The owner’s suite offers a fireplace, custom closets, and spa bath. Additional guest suites are located on the upper level, a flexible library/4th bedroom option, and a vaulted bonus room above the garage offer exceptional versatility. A rare riverfront estate and 2025 Piedmont Garden Tour participant! ASK FOR PROPERTY WEBSITE!

Listing Status:

Active

Date Added:

December 1, 2025

Data Last Updated:

August 11, 2026 at 7:17AM

Listing Office:

Corcoran Classic Living : (706) 559-4520

MLS ID:

CL343898

Interior

• General: Wet BarBidetBuilt-in FeaturesBreakfast AreaTray Ceiling(s)Double VanityEntrance FoyerKitchen IslandPrimary SuitePantrySeparate ShowerVaulted Ceiling(s)Programmable Thermostat
• Appliances: Double OvenDishwasherElectric Water HeaterFreezerDisposalIce MakerRangeRefrigeratorWine Cooler
• Laundry: Laundry RoomUpper Level
• Basement: Interior EntryUnfinished
• A/C: Central AirElectric
• Heating: CentralGas
• Fireplace: Family RoomGasLiving RoomMasonryMaster BedroomOtherFireplaceFireplaces: 4

Exterior

• General: CourtyardDeckOutdoor GrillOtherIrrigation SystemLandscape LightsTennis Court(s)OutbuildingOtherShed(s)Storage
• Style: Traditional
• Other Structures: OutbuildingOtherShed(s)StorageTerraceDeckPatioCovered
• Pool: In Ground
• Parking: AttachedGarage Door OpenerParking Available

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: BrickConcrete Perimeter

Location

• Originating MLS: SAV
• County: Clarke

Lot

• Zoning: RS-25427/58124C1-B-001
• View: PanoramicRiverCreek/StreamTrees/Woods
• Fencing: BrickWrought Iron

Utilities

• Utilities: Underground Utilities
• Water: PublicPrivateWell
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: SAV
• Ownership: Homeowner/Owner