5160 Echols, Covington, Georgia

Description

The Zachery-Echols House, circa 1854, sits on .64 of professionallly landscaped property. This antebellum Greek Revival home has been featured on the Covington Tour of homes as well as several TV shows. The house offers four spacious bedrooms and three and one half baths, including two claw foot tubs! The gracious entry hall leads to double parlors that are a perfect blend of historic charm and modern comfort. A large dining room can host a dinner for 12. The original heart of pine floors and soaring fifteen foot ceilings add character to this home. The gourmet kitchen contains modern features including a professional cooktop, double ovens and solid surface counters. The kitchen also boasts a beautiful working firplace and pine floors. Off the kitchen is a butlers pantry, utility and laundry rooms. There are two side verandas and an expansive covered back porch equipped with a built in grill perfect for entertaining family and friends. Just a half mile from lovely Oxford College campus, the home is conveniently located within a few minutes drive of parks, walk/bike paths, and the historic Covington town square. The utility systems are updated, and well maintained. This home features covered parking for two cars and additional parking for guests. The drive has a gated entry and a fence around three sides of the property. This elegant and warn home is furnished with period furnishings and beautiful antiques, most of which may be purchased by negotiation with the current owners.

Directions: use GPS, entrance faces Echols, driveway is off Emory St (HWY 81)