$3,650,000

255 Plum Nelly Road, Athens, GA 30606

  • 3 beds |
  • 5 baths |
  • 5,069 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1941
  • Property Lot Size Icon5.58acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $720/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 2 months ago

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:
February 7, 2026 at 10:06PM
Listing Office:
Corcoran Classic Living : 706-559-4520
Listing Agent:
Mary C Smith : 706-255-6091
MLS ID:
10651228
  • General: High CeilingsOtherSplit FoyerTray Ceiling(s)Entrance FoyerVaulted Ceiling(s)Wet Bar
  • Appliances: DishwasherDisposalDouble OvenRefrigerator
  • Laundry: Upper Level
  • Basement: Interior EntryUnfinished
  • Flooring: HardwoodOtherTile
  • A/C: Central AirElectric
  • Heating: Central
  • Fireplace: Family RoomLiving RoomOtherFireplaceFireplaces: 3
  • Eco/Green Feature: Thermostat
  • General: GardenSprinkler SystemOtherOutbuildingShed(s)
  • Style: Brick 4 SideTraditional
  • Pool: In Ground
  • Parking: GarageAttachedOff StreetGarage Door OpenerParking spaces: 6
  • Roofing: Composition
  • General: BrickTwo
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • Originating MLS: Georgia MLS 2
  • County: Clarke
  • Zoning: 124C1 B001
  • View: RiverSeasonal ViewView
  • Fencing: Other
  • Utilities: Underground Utilities
  • Water: PrivatePublicWell
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Source: Georgia MLS 2

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Location

Schools Nearby

B

Barrow Elementary School

100 Pinecrest Dr, Athens, GA, 30605

Grades PK-5

1.43 miles away

C

Clarke Middle School

1235 Baxter St, Athens, GA, 30606

Grades 6-8

0.66 miles away

C

Clarke Central High School

350 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA, 30605

Grades 9-12

1.47 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.