Hey friends,
It's shaping up to be a full one this week. Nick's got an open house Sunday at a lakefront gem in Oconee Springs Landing that's worth the drive even if you're not buying, and if commercial space is more your speed, Patty and Trip have a beautifully renovated building in Renaissance Park that caught my eye.
I also went back and refreshed our retirement guide with a new section on Higher Ground's lease-only cottage community, for anyone weighing a house on the water against a lifestyle near it. And with Labor Day Weekend, fall weddings and back-to-school parties already filling up calendars, I've got a couple of local businesses to help you check things off your list.
Let's get into it.
This Lake Sinclair Home is Ready for Its Open House
Nick Montgomery is holding an open house this Sunday, August 2nd from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at 462 Rockville Springs Drive in Eatonton and if you've been waiting for a Lake Sinclair home that checks every box under $500K, this one's worth the drive.
Listed at $485,000, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Oconee Springs Landing sits on a level lot with clear, deep water and big lake views, the kind of setup that's getting harder to find at this price point. Inside, you've got an open kitchen, living room, and dining area, plus a primary suite with its own bath and two guest bedrooms sharing a hall bath. There's a screened porch and a second grilling deck for outdoor living, and downstairs, a massive garage running the full length of the house - Nick says it's got real potential as a man cave, extra living space, or both.
Down at the water, it's an easy, level walk to a wood seawall, slip dock, and firepit area, with typical depth running 4 to 6 feet. Furnishings are negotiable, so this one could be about as move-in-ready as lake living gets.
Stop by Sunday and see it for yourself, or reach out to Nick directly to schedule a private showing.
Nick Montgomery
Keller Williams Realty Lake Oconee
[email protected]
(706) 816-0841
Commercial Opportunity in the Heart of Milledgeville
If you've driven through Renaissance Park lately, the redeveloped grounds of the old Central State Hospital campus, you've seen the momentum building there. Patty Burns and Trip Wilhoit have a fresh listing right in the middle of it: 258 Depot Circle, a beautifully renovated 4,000± SF office/retail building offered at $400,000.
It's got exposed brick, a new roof, updated electrical, and a wide-open layout ready for retail, office, warehouse, or creative use. With historic landmarks and ongoing redevelopment all around it, this is a lot of potential in a growing corner of Milledgeville.
Patty Burns – 478-951-5100
Trip Wilhoit – 478-960-4080
Thinking About Retiring on the Water?
I updated our guide to retiring at Lake Sinclair this week… why so many folks are choosing it over pricier Lake Oconee, what it actually costs to live here, and a new look at Higher Ground, the maintenance-free cottage community coming to Milledgeville. If retirement is on your mind (or a parent's), it's worth a revisit.
Locally Trusted Resources
Southern Laser Medical Spa
Not all skincare is created equal. Over-the-counter products can help maintain healthy skin, but medical-grade skincare uses higher concentrations of clinically-tested active ingredients to actually target fine lines, uneven tone, acne, and sun damage, the kind of results you only get with a routine built around your specific skin.
That's where Southern Laser Medical Spa comes in. Their team builds personalized routines with professional-strength, science-backed ingredients designed for long-term results, not quick fixes.
Book a skincare consultation and find out what your skin's actually been asking for.
Fun In A Flash
Labor Day family gatherings, fall weddings, bridal showers, back-to-school parties - whatever you're celebrating this season, Fun In A Flash Photo Booth turns it into something guests actually take home. Jennifer Gore and Amy Foster, two Eatonton moms turned local business owners, bring a fully customizable digital photo booth to events across Lake Country, with unlimited photos, instant text/email sharing, and a gallery delivered within 48 hours.
Fall calendars fill up fast - reach out now to lock in your date.
Mahjong at The Bistro
Every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:30, Higher Ground Bistro in Milledgeville turns into the friendliest Mahjong table in Lake Country. Cindy hosts, all skill levels are welcome, and there's good food and better conversation to go with the game. If you've been wanting to try it — or just want new lake friends — this is the low-key, no-pressure way in.
📍 Higher Ground Bistro, 20 Meriwether Place NW, Milledgeville
That's the wave for this week, if any of the open house or local businesses catch your eye, reach out directly and tell them Lake Sinclair Life sent you.
See you around,
Holly