What makes 78 Dickerson Lane in Sparta, GA special?
It’s the home a local builder built for his own family in 2001, and it’s on the market for the first time. It’s a 4-bed, 4-bath farmhouse on 1.84 acres in Hancock County, listed at $499,000.
Some homes are built to sell. This one was built to live in.
78 Dickerson Lane was built by the builder as his own family home, and you can feel it the moment you step onto the front porch. The millwork is detailed, the bookcases are built in, and every room was thought out by someone who knew he’d be living with the choices himself. Now, for the first time, this Sparta farmhouse is on the market.
If you’ve been looking for room to breathe in Georgia’s Lake Country (land, privacy and a home with real character) without giving up comfort, this is one to see.
A Front Porch Made for Rocking Chairs
The first thing you’ll notice is the rocking-chair front porch overlooking a pond. It’s the kind of spot where morning coffee turns into an hour, and evenings end with the sun dropping behind the trees.
Around back, a screened porch off the living room gives you another outdoor room for bug-free summer nights, and there’s plenty of yard for everyone to spread out.
Inside: Farmhouse Character, Builder Quality
A kitchen built around the view
The kitchen is the heart of this home. A wall of black-framed casement windows over the sink looks right out at the woods. Add marble countertops, a Wolf gas range and stainless appliances, and this kitchen will be a joy whether you’re cooking a weeknight supper or the whole holiday spread.
A formal dining room sits close by for the meals that deserve a real table.
Thoughtful details throughout
- Hardwood and tile flooring
- Detailed millwork and built-in bookcases
- A mudroom laundry, so the outside stays outside
- Zoned heating and cooling, plus an attic fan and ceiling fans
A Floor Plan That Works for Real Life
With 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths across 2,471 square feet, the layout gives everyone their own space.
- Main level: a bedroom with its own full bath, perfect for guests, an in-law or a home office
- Upstairs: three bedrooms and three baths, including the primary suite with walk-in closets, a soaking tub, a separate shower and a double vanity
Every bedroom having a nearby full bath is a rare treat, and the kind of thing a builder thinks about when he’s planning for his own family.
Room to grow downstairs
The unfinished basement already gives you great storage, plus room to finish it into a workshop, gym or rec room down the road.
1.84 Acres of Woods, Pasture and Pond
The land is a big part of the appeal. The 1.84-acre lot has both woods and pasture, with extras that make country living fun:
- A she shed, ready for crafts, a studio or a quiet reading nook
- A chicken coop for fresh eggs
- A small fenced area with a fire pit for s’mores and long talks under the stars
- An attached garage with an opener
It’s the kind of property where you can garden, keep a few hens and still have a quiet place to unwind.
Living in Sparta and Hancock County
Sparta is a historic small town in Hancock County, part of the rural stretch of Georgia’s Lake Country between Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee. You trade traffic and HOAs for open land, wide skies and a slower pace, while still being within reach of the lakes and the shopping and dining around Milledgeville and Eatonton.
The home runs on well water and a septic system, with underground utilities, a common setup for country properties in the area. You can learn more about the county through Hancock County’s official site. If lake days are part of your plan, Georgia Power’s Lake Sinclair page has information on recreation and public access.
At a Glance: 78 Dickerson Lane
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Price | $499,000 |
Bedrooms / baths | 4 / 4 full |
Living area | 2,471 sq ft |
Lot | 1.84 acres, woods and pasture |
Built | 2001, the builder’s own home |
Highlights | Pond view, Wolf range, marble counters, screened porch, she shed, chicken coop |
Utilities | Well water, septic, underground utilities |
Annual taxes | About $2,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much land comes with 78 Dickerson Lane?
The home sits on 1.84 acres with a mix of woods and pasture, plus a pond view from the front porch. There’s room for gardening, chickens and outdoor gatherings.
Has this home been on the market before?
No. It was built in 2001 by a local builder as his own family home, and this is the first time it has been offered for sale.
Does 78 Dickerson Lane have a main-level bedroom?
Yes. There’s a bedroom with a full bath on the main level. The other three bedrooms, including the primary suite, are upstairs, and each has its own bath.
Come See It for Yourself
A builder’s own home, offered for the first time, doesn’t come along often, especially one with this much character and land. If you’ve been dreaming of a farmhouse with a porch, a pond view and space to grow, I’d love to walk you through it.
Call or text Traci Nelson at 706-818-4168 to schedule a private showing, or see the full listing and photos at tracinelsonre.com.
Traci Nelson, REALTOR® | Ansley Christie’s International Real Estate | Serving Lake Oconee, Lake Sinclair, Madison, Eatonton, Greensboro, Milledgeville and Buckhead
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