Welcome to Bishop Lakehouse at Sandy Creek Farm. Enjoy this modern-rustic luxury lodge on a 10 acre private lake sited on a 142 acres of pastures and woods only 15 mins from downtown Athens & UGA and 12 miles to Sanford Stadium. Ideal gathering spot for family & friends. Great HQ for UGA games and events. Fish, swim, canoe/kayak. Walk/bike the trails. Unique photograhy sites for holiday, engagement, baby, wedding, etc. The space Bishop Lakehouse has undergone an extensive and detailed renovation that completed in October 2021 with an additional bedroom/studio suite added in 2022. We took this rustic hunting and fishing lodge down to the studs and replaced all systems including electric and plumbing. The lodge sits on a 10 acre private lake full of bass and bream. It is surrounded by hardwood forests and a trail circles almost the entire lake for bank-side fishing and wildlife watching. New Anderson windows and 40’ of sliding glass doors provide expansive views of the lake and woods. The redesign modernized the space and amenities while enhancing charming features like the vaulted great room ceiling with exposed original wood beams, floor to ceiling limestone fireplace/chimney with cedar log mantle and 35’ screened flagstone patio. A wraparound deck provides multiple entertaining areas with views of the lake, woods and pastures from every side, plus hot/cold outdoor shower stall/bench and sink. All finishes and decor were thoughtfully selected and include a mix of original art, designer fixtures and furnishings and vintage pieces. Bedrooms have vaulted ceilings clad in cedar tongue and groove. The floors are the original oak that have been lovingly restored. The kitchen has custom cabinets with locally sourced black walnut accents and floating shelves. Appliances are a cooks dream and admittedly a bit over the top for a vacation home! Rounding out the kitchen is charming wine & coffee bar/ butlers pantry crafted from a refurbished vintage dresser with a bar sink and soapstone counter. The pantry is supplied with a large selection of French glassware in 3 sizes, a stocked coffee setup and appliances and accessories for serving a delightful meal or drinks party, such as a blender, ice bucket, pitcher, platters, bowls, etc. Bedrooms are designed to be comfortable and tranquil spaces with new very comfortable mattresses, plenty of closet and drawer space and high quality bedding. A hotel quality rollaway twin bed is available in Bedroom 4 for guests who want to spread out. Bathrooms feature unique handmade tiles, wall mounted Kohler sink fixtures, heated floors, custom vanities with soapstone counters and frameless glass showers with Kohler thermostatic systems and individual flow controls for 3 spray options, including overhead rain heads. The lower level studio suite has separate access that fronts the lake and has living, dining, kitchenette, and sleeping areas and a full bath with curb-less shower. The vintage modern farm vibe continues here with a headboard made onsite from barn boards, a custom walnut barn door to the bathroom, shiplap walls and cedar planked ceiling and a charming black and white tiled bathroom with tin ceiling. Wood accents on the exterior are salvaged rough cut lumber from a 1920s cottage on the farm. Sitting on the screened patio you can look up to see inset tin ceilings made from reclaimed roofing saved from the cottage and an old barn on the property. Both the lodge and the lake were constructed in the 1950s by former Athens GA mayor and civic leader, Julius Bishop. Our family acquired the property and surrounding 1300 acres from Mr. Bishop in the 1980s and ran a cattle ranch here for several decades. The current property is 142 acres and is a mix of hardwood forests, hay fields and, of course, the lake and lodge. **THIS PROPERTY IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES OR OTHER EVENTS. ONLY REGISTERED GUESTS ARE PERMITTED ONSITE EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE HOST** Guest access You will have exclusive use of the house, exterior areas, surrounding yard of approximately 2 acres and the private 10 acre lake. You may see our staff pass by on the farm’s charming dirt and gravel roads or over the lake dam. Rest assured you will have a lot of privacy! Other things to note Bishop Lakehouse embodies Town & Country life! Only 15 minutes from charming university town of Athens and 1 hour to Atlanta, you will escape to a rural preserve that harkens to centuries past. Modern amenities like fast wifi, smart TVs, Lutron lighting and high end appliances will make you feel at home. Like most rural areas the house has a septic system and propane system that require special care - see House Rules for details.