Forget cookie-cutter subdivisions and stuffy HOA rules. If you’ve been hunting for that rare sweet spot where top-tier Oconee County schools meet actual peace, quiet, and elbow room, your search ends here near the edge of historic New High Shoals at a rare price point under $400K and on about 1 acre too. Positioned quietly with convenient dual-road access off Frazier Hill and Hopping roads, this property delivers a genuine rural feel without sacrificing convenience. You are an easy 20-minute drive to UGA and downtown Athens, 20 minutes to the historic square in Madison, 20 minutes to Monroe, and exceptionally close to some of the top-rated public schools in Georgia. The main level keeps daily life connected and comfortable, featuring warm hardwood floors, an open-concept living and dining flow, two bedrooms, and two full baths. The real standout feature of this property is the finished daylight basement. Complete with its own private exterior entry, a third bedroom, a full bath, and a flexible studio living space including a second kitchen. It functions entirely independently from the upstairs floor plan. The downstairs studio is a clean slate for a dedicated home office, a private guest floor, or a rental for an income stream.