2697 Bethel Road NE

105+. ACRE NATURAL WONDERLAND, PRIVATE, OPERATING RV CAMPGROUND (no need to continue if not wanted) & LAKEFRONT HOME. 105+- Acres, ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Int'l Airport) approx. 33 miles, GA International Horse Park approx. 12 minutes. Consists of two adjoining land tracts at 2600 Hightower Trail NE (103.32+ -acres) and adjoining and separately deeded residence at 2697 Bethel Rd NE on +-1.73-acres. 3 tax IDs. Hightower Trail and Bethel Rd. are the same road it simply changes names as it passes by the properties. Includes Brooks Lake RV/Campground, the entirety of private 48+-ac spring-fed lake, lakefront house on unfinished walk-out basement, pavilions, outbuildings and more. Campground currently being operated minimally, as present owner has little interest in it or in benefitting from its potential income upside. Current income very modest. Active income-producing filming location tv, movies, ads. Outbuildings, 2 pavilions, 4 gated entrances, perimeter fenced. Ideal as family compound, luxury lakefront home subdivision, private estate, or continue Brooks Lake Campground as grandfathered usage. No obligation to continue campground if not desired. WP zoning (Watershed protection) has restrictions. Detailed information packet available. Gorgeous property in area of SF homes, horse and smaller crop farms Just 12+- minutes from Interstate 20 interchange at Conyers. A Portion of property operated as Campground/RV Park/corporate outing/swimming/fishing/boating destination for over 40 years. Approx. 35+ active RV hook-ups w/ multiple amperages, underground wiring, rustic bath house w/ separate men's women's toilets and showers. Bath house and main house have only septic on property. Two separate entrances to campground off paved county road. Two pavilions on concrete slabs, with metal roofs and tables/benches included approx. 40' X 60' and 40' X 80'. Easily converted to 12 stall- barn if desired. Campground has been used as filming site for movies, ads and tv series. Large movie industry presence in area. Campground has been a corporate outing site with as many as 2000+ guests at some engagements, according to previous owner. Day fishing by paid admission has been a local favorite for generations with Large-Mouth Bass the usual target. Campground is managed by an independent contractor and has no employees. A new buyer has NO obligation to continue campground operation if not desired. Campground is non-conforming in present WP zoning (Watershed Protection), but usage is grandfathered and can be grandfathered with new owner, per ordinance. Always check w/ Rockdale County for your intended use. Interior roads are gravel/dirt. Campground is served by county water. Private Lake Brooks is included in its entirety. Lake Brooks (name as it appears on maps) is approximately 48 acres, with a maximum depth estimated at about 29'. It is fed by natural springs and creek. There is a spillway along the Bethel Rd entrance road that controls the water surface elevation. Swimming is presently confined to a cove at the campground with rope buoys for safety, and there are two boat launches on the lake for a daily fee, or boat rentals are a staple of the campground operation. Electric motors are used on powered boats, while paddle boats, canoes and kayaks are also very popular. There is a campground lakeside deck and lakeside trails though the wooded area of the property. Included 4 Bedroom Lakefront House was Custom-built 1999, approximately 3200 sq ft heated and cooled, not including unfinished walk-out basement. Just steps to lake and dock. House is livable, but in need of complete cosmetic renovation. House property separately deeded, fenced and gated. Four bedrooms four baths. Hardwood floors on main level, custom cherry cabinets in kitchen and keeping room, primary bedroom upstairs w/ spa-like bath. Bath has Jacuzzi tub, multi-head shower. House close to lake's edge, has wide beautiful lake views from every room at rear of the home.