Chestatee River Retreat is featured on the cover of the Summer 2025 issue of LAND magazine. Click here to find out more.
Nestled on 475± acres just minutes from charming Dahlonega, Georgia and about an hour from north Atlanta in the rolling foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the Chestatee River Retreat is the water-rich home to private recreation and outdoor adventure. The easily accessible retreat, which boasts frontage on Damascus Church Road, Frogtown Road and Alonzo Cain Road, is 10 minutes from the Lumpkin County FBO and less than 30 minutes from the larger Lee Gilmer Memorial FBO.
“The Chestatee River Retreat is a quintessential mountain property with tremendous water resources,” said Elliott Davenport Jr., broker with The Wings Group. “The Chestatee River Retreat is a rare find because of its substantial size that opens the opportunity for a host of recreational activities that are not usually found on private property. The river is not too big nor too small.”
With completely private access to both banks of the Chestatee River for about 1.2 miles, the namesake watercourse winds through the property for 1.7 miles. The Chestatee is a shallow, clear, free-stone river that is ideal for development into a premier stream for rainbow and brown trout.
Of course, its crystalline waters provide unsurpassed opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, tubing and just splashing in serene, shaded, unspoiled waters in one of the many swimming holes. Water sports enthusiasts also have access to about 1/3 mile of Prewitt Creek on the property as well.
“With its ideal topography and mix of land features, this property will accommodate every potential desire—and it has incredible views of the Blue Ridge Mountains,” said Davenport, noting that the land offers several exceptional homesites that take full advantage of the stunning viewshed.
The mostly wooded, gently rolling landscape, which is anchored by mature hardwoods and pines, features 60 acres of open fields. Because of the superlative habitat, the retreat has significant populations of white-tailed deer and Eastern wild turkeys, offering prime hunting. The land, which sits at an elevation of 1,700 feet, is crisscrossed by an excellent system of roads and trails. It is a paradise for hikers, mountain bikers, ATV enthusiasts and equestrians.
Chestatee River Retreat is an opportunity to live an adventure every day and in every way
When the urge to wander farther afield strikes, the Dahlonega region is a hub for outdoor activity. Here adventurers can enjoy access to the 867,000-acre Chattahoochee Forest and numerous trails including the Appalachian Trail, which meanders through Lumpkin County for 28 miles. Dahlonega is near the famed trail’s southern terminus, making the area a gateway for hikers undertaking one of the nation’s most iconic journeys. Waterfalls, including Amicalola Falls, dot the area.
Historic Dahlonega, the site of the nation’s first gold rush, is a repository of preservation and vibrancy showcasing restaurants, art galleries and unique boutiques. In recent years, vineyards and wineries have sprung up locally, earning the region recognition as the “heart of Georgia wine country.” In addition, the retreat is just 25 minutes from Bavarian-themed Helen, Georgia, beloved for its Oktoberfest and Christmas celebrations as well as its Old World architectural charm. Gainesville, Georgia, and the ever-popular Lake Sidney Lanier is just 30 minutes away from the retreat.
For anyone who loves nature and all the activities that access to the outdoors bring, the Chestatee River Retreat is an opportunity to live an adventure every day and in every way.
475± Acres
Lumpkin County, Georgia
$9,800,000
Elliott Davenport, Jr., Broker
423-364-2092
Elliott@WingsGroupLLC.com
WingsGroupLLC.com
