518 E Church Street, Monroe, GA 30655

Property Description

Charming Victorian in Historic Monroe - This grand Southern charmer welcomes you as you approach the circular drive and wrap around front porch. The home is a stately c.1897 beauty that exudes elegance and historic character. Enjoy all the modern comforts of today while delighting in the look and feel of history. As family, friends and guests enter the formal foyer, they are greeted with a hand-carved staircase, high 12 ft. ceilings and Victorian-era details. The welcoming family and dining rooms are over-sized and bright with huge windows, perfect for entertaining. Hardwood floors and crown molding are throughout, stained glass, transom windows, 2 pairs of original pocket doors as well as six original (non-working/sealed coal) fireplaces with original mantles. The home features all the modern conveniences including updated bathrooms and existing marble counter tops in the kitchen. New roof in March 2023, new water heater in July 2021, new dishwasher, new stove, current owners have painted all rooms except two. In addition to the wrap around front porch for relaxing on summer and fall evenings, there is a screened-in porch on the back to enjoy morning coffee and a separate grill deck off the kitchen for summer cookouts. The home was built in 1897 by James Monroe Adams and has a Walton County historical marker on the front door. The home is centrally located in Monroe neighboring Athens and historic Madison. The home is close to the new city green space park for events and concerts, public park right across the street, numerous restaurants, antique shopping and local markets.