5160 Echols Street NW

About this home

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.

Details

Home type

Single Family Residence

County

Newton County

Year built

1868

Lot size (acres)

0.64

Association fee

$0

Annual tax

$4,207

Tax year

2024

Elementary school

Flint Hill

Middle school

Cousins

High school

Newton

Heating

Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Self Cleaning Oven

Flooring

Carpet, Hardwood, Other

Basement

Crawl Space

Parking

Carport, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Kitchen Level

Levels

Two

Style

Colonial, Traditional

Interior

Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Ceilings 9 ft Lower, High Ceilings 9 ft Main, High Ceilings 9 ft Upper, Wet Bar

Exterior

Gas Grill

Community

None

Pool

None

Days on market

186

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