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1846 Antebellum
Historic District
Covington, Georgia 30014
Covington, Georgia 30014
Magnolia Terrace Antebellum Beauty

Widow is ready to move on. Bring reasonable offers. MAGNOLIA TERRACE Be only the fifth owner of this lovely antebellum home in historic Covington, Georgia. Built in 1846, this 6-bedroom, 6000 square-foot home sits on 2 acres and has a separate 800SF apartment with a separate entrance. Only 38 miles to downtown Atlanta, and a Mayberry feel in Covington.
2 Stories | |
Bedrooms | 6 |
Full Baths | 5 |
Heated Sq. Ft. | 6,000 |
Acres | 2.0 |
Features.
- 1st floor bath
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- 1st floor laundry room
- Attic
- Basement
- Breakfast room
- Entry Hall
- Gourmet Kitchen
- Library
- Living room
- Walk-out basement
- Master bedroom downstairs
- Master bedroom upstairs
- Driveway - Dirt
- 2 Outbuildings
- Rear Deck
- Storage Building
- Detached Workshop
- Built-in Bookcases
- Central air
- Heat pump
- Butler's Pantry
- Cast Iron Radiators
- Hand-hewn Beams
- Plaster Walls
- Ripple Glass
- 9 acre park in front
- Separate 800SF apartment
- White Columns of Ga
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History
Featured in the book White Columns of Georgia for the mystery mural.Highlighted on the 2018 Ga Trust for Preservation Fall Ramble.
Civil war soldiers were hidden in a secret room with access only from a small access port upstairs.
Recent Improvements
All siding was replaced with hardy cyprus from Baxley, Ga specifically milled for this home by current owners. House was insulated at this time.Completely rewired to code and and Cat-5 in 2002.
Copper plumbing in 2003
New 40-year roof with GAF architectural shingles in 2002
Steam Heating system has been restored and fully functional with a digital thermostat and multiple safety failover systems applied by Atlanta steam heat specialist.
Plaster walls have been retained and repaired where required.
Butler's pantry and Breakfast room with mystery mural are still unrestored.
Archived in March, 2020
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