65 Arch St Athens, GA 30601

Classic, in-town, circa 1935, Mill Cottage, sitting on a lovely lot. This house is on the edge of downtown, just 2 blocks from Downtown, the North Oconee River, Dudley Park, Greenway Trail walk/bike paths, and located in one of Athens oldest neighborhoods, rich with history, surrounded by green space. It has the feel of a sanctuary, both inside and out. Outside, the private front porch is screened and sits high above the street, providing a treehouse atmosphere. Behind the house, there is a lovely stone courtyard, privately shielded by lovely landscaping: mature Rosemary, Lantana, & Hydrangea bushes, perennials, old Pecan trees; truly a tranquil setting to relax in. Inside the house, is a nice synthesis of historic features and artful renovations. There are beautiful heart pine floors, tall ceilings, a stunningly tiled bathroom with a hand-painted sink, soothing deep blue tiles, and a glass block partition. There are custom cherry bookcases made by Athens' master cabinet builder, Oliver Quinn, in the living room. Further custom work can be found in the tile work of the kitchen, bath, and bedroom by Athens mosaic artist, Krysia Haag. Since purchasing the home, the owner replaced wiring, plumbing, and sewer connection in 2003, added a metal roof in 2004, and added new central heat/air in 2008. An incredibly beefy, 2-car, detached carport was built in 2004 by local craftsman, John Cleveland, using pole frame construction. This is a rare opportunity to live in such history-rich setting, surrounded by more green infrastructure than any in-town neighborhood. One can walk or bike to UGA campus or downtown in minutes,. Even closer is Dudley Park, one of Athens' most under-recognized treasures, a beautiful greenspace set alongside the Oconee River next to downtown. This is an up and coming area, so this may not be available long.