A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of Athens’ most celebrated properties. This iconic, gated estate seamlessly blends historic preservation with modern luxury, offering both residential and commercial zoning. The main residence features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, designed for both grand entertaining and everyday living. Guests are welcomed through a stunning entrance, leading to a flowing floor plan with hand-troweled plaster walls, wide-planked hardwood floors, and refined architectural detail throughout.
The main level offers a luxurious primary suite and a private guest suite, alongside a formal dining room, elegant bar, and a showpiece kitchen that spills effortlessly into the grand living room and outdoor entertaining spaces. A scullery, mudroom, and fully tiled laundry with a dog bath add convenience. Front and back staircases connect the home’s multiple living areas and create the perfect flow.
Upstairs, you’ll find two guest suites with private baths, two additional bedrooms with a Jack-and-Jill bath, plus a craft room, spacious media lounge overlooking the pool, and abundant storage.
Outdoor living is the heart of this estate. The kitchen flows into the large, screened porch with fireplace and TV, opening further to a covered patio, heated pool, and spa—designed for gatherings of any size. The pool house includes a full bath and generous storage for floats and outdoor essentials, ensuring every detail is considered.
The guest house, known as the Hunnicutt House, is a treasured piece of Athens’ history and winner of the 2016 Best Historically Preserved Property Award. Beautifully renovated, it includes its own two-car garage, main-level master and two additional bedrooms, a loft, upstairs guest suite with bath, and a full gym.
This estate offers a rare combination of historic significance, modern amenities, and versatile use potential—making it one of Athens’ most remarkable and sought-after properties.
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Sold for $5,800,000 on 09/26/25
$5,800,000
1070 S Milledge Avenue, Athens, GA 30606
6beds
7,960sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2018
1.29 Acres Lot
$5,805,100 Zestimate®
$729/sqft
$6,236 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 26, 2025 at 05:32pm
Listed by:
Gena Knox 706-224-1365,
Dwell Real Estate
Bought with:
Gena Knox, 392457
Dwell Real Estate
Source: Hive MLS,MLS#: CM1027618
Originating MLS: Athens Area Association of REALTORS

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Some Gas Appliances, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer
- Laundry: In Hall
Features
- Attic, Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Butler's Pantry, Breakfast Area, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Garden Tub/Roman Tub, Kitchen Island, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Other, Pantry, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: None,Partially Finished,Crawl Space
- Attic: Walk-In
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Other, Wood Burning Stove
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 7,960 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 5
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Landscape Lights, Play Structure
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 1.29 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Historic District, Level, Sprinkler System
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Parcel number: 124B2 F001A 124B2 F001
- Zoning: C-O
- Zoning description: Commercial,Single Family
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 2018
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Athens
- Subdivision: fivepoints
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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