Description
This beautiful and artistically updated craftsman-prairie style home in the historic district of lexington sits on an acre on the best street in this charming town, only 20 minutes east of athens. built in 1918, this extraordinary house had been owned by the same family until it was purchased by the current owners a year ago. the careful renovation kept the original patina of the property's first hundred years intact. a generous covered front porch with granite columns and an oversized half light front door welcome you into this serene gracious home. you enter into the large 16 x 20' living room and to the left is the 16 x 16' dining room complete with original wainscot and built in. most windows have the original wavy glass most all the original details are intact. the rooms in the house are generously proportioned with 10+foot ceilings. wide oak plank floors are throughout the house with marble mosaic bathrooms. a spacious crosswise running hallway finished in a unique encaustic tile connects the main rooms of the house. afternoon light fills the cooks kitchen which has wood beamed ceilings, new stainless steel appliances, including a 36-inch dual fuel range, and a walk-in pantry/laundry. off the kitchen is a breakfast room with a wet bar and an adorable half bath. three large light filled bedrooms each has their own original non-functioning fireplace. the primary suite has a en suite master closet/ bath with dual bookshelf vanities, and an extraordinary freestanding tub on marble mosaic floors. the house has a secret bonus, it's unfinished attic has 14 foot ceilings at the peak and has the potential of delivering another 12oo to 1600 sq feet of living space. the addition of two more bedrooms and a family room plus a bathroom are real possibilities. outside the home is surrounded by magnificent historic homes all in a park like setting. it's closest neighbor, which just sold for over $300,000, is currently receiving a complete top to bottom renovation. the street is very quiet and a great place to view stars at night. downtown lexington is going through a slow but sure renaissance with the promise of new features growing every day! the rowdy rooster open on fridays and saturdays is packed with the towns wonderful inhabitants ranging from the original gentry to quirky artists and retired uga faculty. the homes unique original and rare architectural style along with its 10 +foot ceilings, large light filled rooms with large windows and updated with a cooks kitchen, premium materials including engineered wide oak floors, ceramic and encaustic tile, marble, a new roof and complete mechanical updates, make this well beyond the standard renovation and a must see! an extraordinary value proposition for anyone looking for a historic home in the athens area.
Property Type
ResidentialCounty
OglethorpeStyle
HouseAD ID
49083179
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Property Details
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Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 3
- Bedrooms On Upper Level: 0
- Bedrooms On Lower Level: 0
- Main Bedrooms: 3
- Room Type: Foyer,Other,Sun Room
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 2
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Full Baths Main: 2
- Baths Full Lower: 0
- Baths Full Upper: 0
Water/Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Kitchen Information
- DiningRoom: Seats 12+,Separate Room
Interior Features
- Attic Expandable,Bookcases,Double Vanity,High Ceilings,Master On Main Level,Separate Shower,Soaking Tub,Tile Bath,Walk-In Closet(s),Wet Bar
Appliances
- Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Electric Water Heater,Ice Maker,Oven/Range (Combo),Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer,Water Softener
Utilities
- Cable Available,Electricity Available,High Speed Internet,Sewer Available,Sewer Connected,Water Available
Cooling Features
- Gas
Heating Source
- Natural Gas
Fireplace
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
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Exterior Features
Building Information
- Built Year: 1918
- Roof Type: Composition
- Basement: Crawl Space
Security Features
- Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Smoke Detector(s)
Laundry Features
- In Kitchen,Laundry Closet
Patio And Porch
- Porch
Construction Materials
- Other
Property Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
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Property / Lot Details
Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acr): 0.96
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Level
Property Information
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Structure Type: House
- Subdivision: None
- City: Lexington
- State: GA
- Directions: About a block before the courthouse, you will see church street on the left.
- Property Status: Under Contract
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Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: $447,500
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Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Annual Tax: $1519
- Tax Year: 2022
Home Warranty
- Home Warranty Paid: No
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Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Parking Information
- Parking Features: Off Street
Homeowners Association Information
- Association: No
- Association Fee Includes: None
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School, Utilities & Location Details
School Information
- Elementary School: Oglethorpe County Primary/Elem
- High School: Oglethorpe County
- Middle School: Oglethorpe County
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BuyOwner last updated this listing 04/04/2025 @ 14:54
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