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Been dreaming of buying a luxury cottage? This fully restored, Gothic Revival, converted schoolhouse in Athens, GA, gets top marks.
Although much bigger than your average cottage, the five-bedroom, historic home at 475 Meigs Street offers all the charm of a smaller abode—albeit on a grander scale.
The 150-year-old, 3,818-square-foot property was listed last month for $1,995,000. The home last changed hands in 2008 for $488,700, according to Realtor.com®.
The storied residence has since been renovated.
“The home was constructed circa 1873 as one of the first schools in Athens,” says listing agent Jarrett Martin, of Corcoran Classic Living. “There are three other properties on the block that were a part of the original schoolyard that have also been converted to residences.”
Although the house has changed quite a bit since its school days, much of the original charm remains—including the decorative, pitched gables of the exterior and the interior’s wide-open spaces.
“The sunlit living spaces and 16-foot-high ceilings really set this home apart,” Martin says. “The great room features four, triple-hung windows that are operational—I’d estimate them to be around 12 feet high.”
475 Meigs Street
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Front garden
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Open-concept interior
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Living room
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Kitchen
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One of five bedrooms
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One of four bathrooms
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Porch
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A mother-in-law suite upstairs and a guest cottage provide ample opportunity for extra income.
“All three unique living quarters are metered and addressed separately, thanks to the multifamily zoning,” Martin says.
The spaces were also fully modernized in a 2018 renovation that included new plumbing and electric, as well as a roof replacement and fresh exterior paint.
Outside, contemporary details further add to the the home‘s overall cozy factor—there’s a koi pond, mature trees, and a garden filled with a variety of annuals and perennials. Just beyond the garden gates, the next owners will find themselves within a short stroll of numerous local restaurants, shops, bars, and live music venues.
“Athens has a great restaurant scene, and many of those restaurants are within walking distance,” Martin points out, adding that “famous music venues like Georgia Theater and 40 Watt Club are just 10 minutes away.”
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