GEER PLANTATION c.1830
2010 Geer Rd, Union Point, GA 30669
Captain Geer’s Farm
56 Acres with Plantation HOME, Stocked POND, Board Fenced PASTURES & Woodlands
Short distance to conveniences of Greensboro, Lake Oconee area and easy drive to ATHENS, Georgia
ASKING $569,000
Tucked away on both sides of a quiet country dirt road, lined with black board fencing and with
all the atmosphere and ambiance of a by-gone era is GEER PLANTATION.
What remains of “Geer Plantation” which once encompassed thousands of acres in Greene County,
are 56 picturesque acres, mature crepe myrtles following the curve of the road aside board fencing,
nostalgic barns, stocked pond with dock and a wonderful renovated c.1830 antebellum, two story, cedar shake roofed four over four, Plantation home built by David Geer, who passing away in 1855 continues to reside on the plantation inside the old wrought iron fence of the cedar shaded cemetery located across from the main house.
David Geer being a War of 1812 veteran, won the land in the 1820 and 1824 land lotteries.
The home stands proud as it has for some 190 years overlooking the land with its approximately 3,578 SF
being newly renovated in the last few years with new electrical, new plumbing, new heating & air,
updated kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops and island,extra insulation and much, much more!
Original features exemplifying life such as it was in that day, remain,including two paneled interior doors, 8 mantled fireplaces,9 over 9 pane windows,
Heart of Pine random width floors wide horizontal board walls and wide board ceilings,
plus rare, unique original built-in cabinets,
hand built on the plantation, located in most every room (pie safe in the kitchen)along side the fireplaces.
There are 5 Bedrooms, (Large Master Suite on main level), 2 and one half baths, Parlor, Library, Country Kitchen with fireplace, Sun room, Wide Center Halls up and down.The land is a perfect balance of gentle rolling Georgia countryside with board fenced pastures, woodlands, creeks and stocked pond.
Divided by the very seldom used county maintained dirt road, are 19.682 acres on the pastureland side of the roadand 36.778 acres on the Historic plantation home and pond side of the road.
The current owners, avid gardeners and creators of heirloom blooms have lavishly filled the grounds with antique rose gardens and perennial flower beds which is a beauty to behold! (Drip irrigation in place)
THIS is an EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY!
Please call or email for more information
David Rainey
GA & TX Realtor®
Georgia Realty Sales Inc.
19 E.Square/P.O. Box 26
Washington,GA 30673
