4671 Collins Ave, Acworth, GA 30101

Welcome home to one of Cobb County's Historic Landmark Properties! The McMillan Home circa 1879 is a beautifully restored Folk Victorian listed on the National Register of Historic Places (Collins Avenue Historic District), State & Local Register. Shortly before James McMillian marriage in 1879 to Emma Alice Lemon, daughter of Captain James Lile Lemon, he spent $1,500 enlarging the home and an additional $1,500 building the porch and decorative gingerbread. Emma Alice Lemon's childhood home on Lemon St was occupied by General Sherman who used the home as his battlefield headquarters. Home has been Meticulously Preserved & Lovingly Renovated! Foundation, Brand New Roof, Plumbing & Electrical have all been replaced. Guest & Owner's Bath renovated! This historic beauty offers 12ft ceilings on main level & 11 ft on 2nd floor, Oak & Heart of pine flooring, original bead board paneling accented w/chair rail, original crown molding, 3 of the 9 fireplaces have been completely restored, 2 gorgeous claw ft tubs, 3 covered porches, Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Owners Suite on the main level which adjoins a sitting room or study, Kitchen is open to a Keeping Room - Perfect for Entertaining! Pergola in the spring is covered with beautiful fragrant wisteria blossoms and provides privacy for the side porch where you can enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. Home has been lovingly referred to as the Hummingbird Hideaway and is perfectly nestled away from the summer beach crowds but close enough to Main Streets & Parkside’s award-winning local eateries, enjoy a day of shopping, or a day on the Lake Acworth or Lake Allatoona. Home is just minutes to I-75 and the express lane & just a 30-minutes’ drive to downtown Atlanta. If you are looking for an income generating property, this would make a wonderful Bed and Breakfast or an Air B&B - the historic downtown area has 5 wedding event venues! There are numerous ways to make this home function as a private home with areas that can be separated for a Bed and Breakfast. Furniture is negotiable, so you could just move right in. Highly motivated sellers so now is the time!!