202 N Madison Ave., Eatonton, GA 31024

Make this historic treasure your next home in one of the most iconic neighborhoods in Middle Georgia, in antebellum Eatonton on "the Avenue" known for its gracious historic homes, treelined sidewalks, neighborhood porches, fragrant gardens, church bells, theatre and Carnegie library. The property includes two dwellings, a primary home and separate 2-bedroom cottage with professional landscaping perfect for an in-law suite, studio, or family retreat. Small-town Georgia charm exudes what newer communities cannot emulate. Walk to the town square, library, courthouse, shops, restaurants, 500-seat performing arts center, and historic churches for a relaxed and more simple way of life. Sit on the front porch with family and friends as neighbors stroll by and festive parades pass. Magical! The main dwelling, circa 1840 in the Greek Revival style, features 10-foot ceilings, original heart-pine floors, hand hewn granite fireplaces configured for vent-free fire logs, central air, new electrical and plumbing, and spray foam insulation. The timeless charm begins from the sidewalk. An inviting front porch, perfect for morning coffee, and backyard garden for bird watching, a welcoming front door with large windows and high ceilings. The living room, perfect for entertaining, is flanked by two spacious bedrooms, each with bath. The kitchen opens to a screened porch overlooking a private stone garden terrace. Working shutters and a luscious patina on the clapboard are the cherry on top of this confection. The separate two-bedroom cottage circa 1940s features a cathedral ceiling living room, spacious kitchen, central air, spray foam insulation, and private terrace perfect for guests, in-law suite, rental, or home business. Professional landscaping by Pike Nurseries includes heritage roses that tumble around the front porch, adorn brick walls, and cascade over porch roofs, making this enchanting property a favorite photo souvenir for international tourists and plein air artists. A spacious fenced back yard features evergreens, gardenias, camelias, pomegranate tree, pecan trees for harvesting, and a spectacular rose tree. Minutes from public and private schools, a hospital, world-class golf, and the fishing and boating of Lake Oconee, there are also state forests for walking and bird watching, and other recreational attractions nearby. This historic gem boasts a fascinating, well-documented provenance, appeared in a Southern lifestyle magazine, and represents an amazing opportunity to own a home that allows you to savor the pleasures of small-town life with access to suburban comforts. Located on the historic Antebellum and Civil War trails, Eatonton annually draws visitors from around the world. Looking for a change of pace? Don't miss what the enchanting "Blue House" promises . the charm of historic Eatonton, "close to everything, near to perfection."