645 Oglethorpe Ave Athens, GA 30606

Exceptionally rare opportunity for a completely restored in-town Victorian! Everything about this property will exceed your expectations. It has a premium location in the heart of Normaltown, just a few houses down from Bishop Park, and less than a block for UGA's Health and Science campus. The interior of this property is both formal and functional at the same time. Twelve foot ceilings and ornamental trim create a grand impression. The formal dining room is large enough for the biggest family gatherings, and service to the space is easy with the adjacent butler pantry tying directly to the kitchen. The living room and sitting area are warmed by the wood burning stove and the family room is adjacent for casual evenings. The master is private on the rear of the main floor and the master bath features custom countertops, dual vanities, tile surround in the shower and a separate jetted tub. There is a second main floor bedroom being used as an office. The kitchen on the rear offers abundant natural light and every update for the chef: top-end appliances, solid surface granite, second prep sink, pot filler at the gas cooktop, lovely tile and a sitting area for gatherings as meals are prepared. Upstairs offers fantastic areas including 3 bedrooms. One of the bedrooms and private baths could easily serve as the master bedroom if that were preferred. The second full bathroom upstairs serves the additional two bedrooms well and there is even the additional space upstairs that could be a second den, play space, office space or anything else that best serves the future owner.The restoration of this home began in 2005 and continued through the completion of the 3 car garage in 2007. The three car garage also offers additional shop space downstairs and super versatile studio space above. With a separate meter base for power to the garage building it must be noted the upstairs studio offers plenty of square footage to serve as an in law cottage or legal income producing space.The renovations include spray foam insulation and storm windows on the beautiful original windows for efficiency. Originality is maintained with wide plank heart pine in 16' lengths for flooring, beautiful antique tile hearths and surrounds at the original fireplace mantles original door hardware with crystal knobs, reclaimed, antique custom vanities, beautiful covered porches and outdoor spaces - the list just goes on and on. Don't miss this property!