2697 Bethel Road NE

Property consists of two adjoining land tracts at 2600 Hightower Trl NE (approx. 103.32 -acres) and adjoining and separately deeded residence at 2697 Bethel Rd NE on approx. 1.73-acres. Three tax IDs. Hightower Trl and Bethel Rd. are the same road, it changes names as it passes by the properties. 105+- Acres, ATL (Hartsfield-Jackson Int'l Airport) approx. 33 miles, GA International Horse Park approx. 12 minutes. 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. Active income-producing campground. 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. Campground currently being operated minimally, as present owner has little interest in it other than keeping it maintained, or in benefitting from its potential income upside. Campground is not marketed so current income is very modest, although excellent reviews appear regularly on a popular campground booking site. 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 has been operated as Campground/RV Park/corporate outing/swimming/fishing/boating destination for over 40 years. Approx. 35+ active RV hook-ups w/ multiple amps, 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 off paved county road to campground. 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 offers much potential for future film productions. Corporate outings have had 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. 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, 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.