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638 Milledge Circle

Athens GA, 30606

$1,450,000


$472.01 per sqft

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3 Beds

3 Baths

3,072 sqft

Residential

Built in 1923

Welcome to 638 Milledge Circle, affectionately known as Greyside. This spacious home sits atop Highball Hill on lower Milledge Circle. This is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods within Five Points. Greyside is a locally designated historic landmark property. In addition to the name Greyside, the home is also referred to as the Decker-Waters Home, acknowledging the most noteworthy previous owners. The home offers a spacious 3 BR and 2.5 BA floor plan. The Colonial Revival style home has been meticulously maintained. Existing original details include oak and pine hardwood floors, plaster walls and moldings, stenciling, fine millwork, and beautiful doors and hardware. Built in 1923 and designed by prominent local architect Fredrick J. Orr, this structure offers striking elements such as wood shingle cladding, large double hung windows, a gracious westside veranda and strong paired columns featuring Orrs distinctive " O " cutouts. Upon entering the home there is a lovely floor painting from 1975 featuring a faux parquet with Greek key and laurel leaf design cleverly commissioned to disguise a furnace floor grate. The home has a generous foyer with original staircase dividing the formal living and dining room. The living room has large French doors, a fireplace, and an expansive picture window overlooking the rear gardens. Natural daylight floods the dining room. On the ceiling is a mural depicting the sky. Accenting each room are unique light fixtures and chandeliers.The kitchen, situated to the rear, features tall custom cabinets, solid surface countertops and plenty of storage space. Additionally, there is a butlers pantry, small sitting area, a mudroom and private powder room. Upstairs features a landing area for conversation or reading, a large primary suite with elegant bathroom with soaking tub as well as a light and bright corner sitting room for reading overlooking the grounds below. Two additional corner bedrooms may also be used as an office or nursery. There is a full hall bathroom servicing these rooms. Upstairs also features plenty of closet space for storage. This home sits on .64 acres of professionally landscaped grounds with inviting pathways, water features, and tranquil spots for resting and contemplation. There are fourteen individual gardens or " rooms " offering a myriad of uses and all serviced by a private and dedicated well. There is a hidden garden shed in back as well as private sitting deck off of back door. The lush and unique grounds have been locally recognized and featured in Southern Living Magazine. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the Five Points Business District as well as Beechwood Shopping Center. Downtown Athens and The University of Georgia are just a quick jaunt up Milledge Circle.

10377712

MLS ID

September 13, 2024

Listed

November 22, 2024

Updated

Map

638 Milledge Circle
Athens GA, 30606

Interior Features

Total Stories

2


Bedrooms

3


Total Bathrooms

3


Full Bathrooms

2


Half Bathrooms

1


Interior Features

High Ceilings, Other, Split Foyer, Entrance Foyer


Appliances

Dishwasher, Oven/Range (Combo), Refrigerator


Laundry Description

Laundry Closet


Floor Description

Tile


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Living Room


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Ceiling Fan(s), Electric


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Electric

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.64 Acres


Exterior Features

Other


Lot Features

Level, Other


Architectual Style

Traditional


Roof

Composition


Sewer

Public Sewer

School Information

High School

Clarke Central


Elementary School

Barrow

Other Property Details

Taxes

$5,525


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

15


Garage

No


Parking

None


Parking Total

3


View

No


County

Clarke


Water Source

Public


Pool

No

Bought with Ansley RE|Christie's Int'l RE and Listed with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.

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