Self-Sustaining Luxury Estate Offers Privacy, Equine Facilities, and Investment Potential

A newly-built lakeside mansion on 20 secluded acres in Barrow County will be offered at auction on Monday, November 3, with Elite Auctions, selling to the highest bidder. The property, located at 120 Mount Moriah Road, Auburn, Georgia, showcases a spring-fed lake, private beach, equine facilities, and complete privacy just an hour from downtown Atlanta. The estate is currently listed at $4,700,000.

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This lakefront estate offers sustainable luxury living with a private beach on a spring-fed lake, just an hour from downtown Atlanta. This 20-acre estate will be auctioned by Elite Auctions on Monday, November 3.

Luxury Meets Sustainability

Completed in 2023, the 6,300-square-foot house and guest apartment incorporate contemporary design and self-sustaining technology. A 34-panel solar system with dual battery storage powers the home during outages, while a private well with full filtration eliminates reliance on municipal water. Post-and-beam construction creates an expansive open living area centered around a floor-to-ceiling LaCantina glass door system, seamlessly connecting the interior to the lakefront deck.

The home was brought to life by entrepreneur Vera Watkins, founder of Marena’s post-surgery compression garments, shapewear, and activewear. Watkins combined European building standards with Georgia’s natural beauty to create a turnkey property built for low maintenance and long-term durability.

"From composite siding and aluminum-clad windows to concrete footings, every material was chosen for performance and endurance," said Watkins. "The home is designed for life enjoyment, without the worry of upkeep."

Investment Potential

The property is near the Rowen Knowledge Community, a planned 2,000-acre research and technology park projected to create 100,000 jobs in agriculture, medical, and environmental research over the next three decades. It is just 20 minutes from Briscoe Field Airport and one hour from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

"A motivated seller who has relocated to Europe offers a unique chance to purchase a turnkey, self-sufficient luxury estate in a rapidly appreciating area," said Tara McLean, President and Co-Founder of Elite Auctions.

Key Property Features:

• Main Residence: 5 ensuite bedrooms with lake views, 6 total bathrooms, open floor plan, German LEICHT-imported master chef’s kitchen
• Sustainability: Solar-powered, private well, low-maintenance design
• Outdoor Living: Private lake, sand beach, boat dock, pastures, playground
• Equestrian Barn: two horse stalls, 725 sq. ft. guest apartment, 1,000 sq. ft. event/recreation space

Auction Details

The auction will take place at the property, on Monday, November 3, 2025, without reserve. Elite Auctions is managing the auction, with Darka Krsmanovic, Associate Broker UC Premiere Properties holding the listing. Visit EliteAuctions.com, or call 844.94-ELITE.

About Elite Auctions

Elite Auctions is a premier luxury real estate and yacht auction firm with a proven track record of success, having marketed over $1.5 billion in high-end assets since its founding in 2012. Veteran-owned and trusted by non-distressed sellers, the company offers innovative auction marketing strategies and boasts one of the industry's highest list-to-sell ratios. Elite works seamlessly with listing agents to accelerate the sale of luxury properties. Backed by a global network of high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth buyers, Elite consistently delivers exceptional results. EliteAuctions.com.

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The property, located at 120 Mount Moriah Road, Auburn, Georgia, showcases a large estate, spring-fed lake, private beach, equine facilities, and complete privacy just an hour from downtown Atlanta.