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Owen Glen Announces Plans for New Amenities Blairsville, GA - Owen Glen, a 350-acre master-planned community located between Blairsville, GA and Murphy, NC, has announced new planned amenities to be built by the developer.
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Surrounded by the beauty of the Chattahoochee National Forest and North Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Owen Glen is an affordable new master-planned north Georgia golf course community featuring picturesque mountain views and championship golf. Ideally located between Blairsville, Georgia and Murphy, North Carolina, Owen Glen is the ideal mountain retreat for second home buyers, and those seeking a primary residence, retirement home or a weekend get-a-away within a gated Georgia golf course community.
The centerpiece of Owen Glen is Old Union, a semi-private, 7,667 yard championship length golf course designed by world-renowned golf course designer, Denis Griffiths. The 18-hole course weaves gently through the natural meadows, creeks and woods with breathtaking views of the mountains as its backdrop and includes one of the finest comprehensive practice ranges in the state of Georgia.
In addition to outstanding golf, residents have plenty of activities to choose from at Owen Glen. Walking and biking trails weave through quiet woods, along sparkling creeks and the verdant golf course. Trout fishing along Ivy Log Creek, located within Owen Glen, is historically among the best in the area. Boating, swimming, fishing and water sports are just a mile away at Lake Nottely.
Offering a serene, laidback lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of city life, residents at Owen Glen have easy access to the entertainment, shops, restaurants and services of charming Blairsville, Georgia, with all the conveniences and advantages of living in a friendly small town.
Acreage: 350 acres (140 hectares)
Gatehouse: Privacy and security is assured by gated entry.
Club Structure: Flexible membership and seasonal playing options are available.
Golf: Designed with a Scottish feel by Denis Griffiths, the championship course dubbed "Old Union," offers five sets of tees providing an outstanding golf experience for golfers of all abilities. Additional facilities and services include one of the best state-of-the-art practice facilities in Georgia, with a double-tiered 400-yard grass range, two separate short game target greens, full putting green, golf lessons, and a well equipped Pro Shop.
Recreation: Nearby to numerous recreational pursuits including hiking, mountain biking, three large state and national parks and horseback riding, as well as water sports on three lakes: Nottely, Chatuge and Blue Ridge - all located near Owen Glen. In addition, the area is host to numerous festivals, concerts and sporting events.
Lake: Only one mile away, Lake Nottely offers over 100 miles of shoreline and over 4,000 acres of water, ideal for boating, swimming, fishing, picnicking, camping, plus 2 marinas and several public boat ramps.
Fishing: In addition to trout fishing within the community, the Toccoa River, Rock Creek, Cooper Creek and Noontootla Creek host some of the best trout fishing in the country. Lake Nottely offers great fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, white bass and bluegill.
Location: Owen Glen is located about 2 hours from several major cities, including Atlanta, Georgia, Asheville, North Carolina, Chattanooga and Knoxville, Tennessee, and within a day’s drive from the state of Florida.
Healthcare: Ranked the #1 rural hospital in Georgia, Blairsville’s Union General Hospital is one of the most modern and progressive hospitals in the state and features a new emergency room and Surgical Department. A heliport pad is available for airlifting patients to larger hospitals when necessary.
Homesites: Reservations are now being accepted for a limited selection of single-family homesites with golf course, wooded or mountain views. Homesites range in size from .75 an acre to over 5 acres and are affordably priced from the $30,000's. Special bank financing is available. Covenants on the land and architectural guidelines assure that homes and amenities will consistently enhance and enrich the entire community.