Welcome to 1697 South Milledge Avenue, a hidden gem located in Athens' favorite neighborhood and on one of its most storied streets! This home is replete with character and charm and is surrounded by mature landscaping with an extraordinary level of privacy, yet is an easy walk from all that historic Five Points has to offer. This 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home offers an additional flex room that can be used as a guest bedroom, office, or home gym. The detached two car garage features a 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment upstairs with strong short and long term rental history. This is a ready-made ADU! Inside the main home, features such as heart of pine flooring, exposed wood beams and brick masonry make this property an unbelievably unique find. Between the kitchen's adjoining bright and cozy sunroom, the southward facing screened-in porch and the outdoor patio and fireplace, there are plently of options to enjoy a morning coffee, afternoon book, or just relax with friends and family while taking in views of the beautiful surroundings. The owner's suite, with an en-suite bath and walk-in closet, provides even more outdoor living space, offering a private balcony overlooking Milledge Avenue. Walk to Sanford Stadium for a perfect Fall Saturday in Athens, enjoy a leisurely stroll to Five Points proper for lunch, or dine al fresco at 1697 South Milledge. Don't miss your opportunity to experience Southern living in this one-of-a-kind home!