7185 Fm 1615, Athens, TX 75752

An Original 1913 Prairie-Style home... Elegantly updated from its historic origin, keeping the old-world charm and character! Most of the original wood floors were kept and restored, as well as the wood trim and wainscoting, tiger-oak mantel in foyer. There are 11.5' tall ceilings downstairs, and transom windows. A nature lover's dream, lots of tall windows and decks make for great bird watching & abundant wildlife sightings. Former B&B/ perfect for group lodging, hosting special events, dining/teas/receptions, and also Workshop/Classroom Retreats held in the auxiliary Studio building. This two-story Prairie-Style home was moved from Montalba to a pastoral ranch in 2004, just 4 minutes from Downtown Athens. All systems were redone and completed in 2008, and newer updates include a new Class 3 comp. shingle roof in 2024, and 3 water-heaters upstrs in '26. Three bedrooms are upstairs, each has private bathroom w/showers of cultured-marble, plus a sitting room. Downstairs is the primary bedroom with a small bathroom, a separate office area, bedroom # 5 (now music room), and a large guest bath with granite counters, soaking tub/shower. Two large kitchens (commercially licensed), two formal dining rooms, charming living room w/decorative mantel, large screened porch facing East, utility room and extra half-bath complete the downstairs. Over 1200 sq. ft. of decks and porches include a wrap-around front porch, large North deck for beautiful sunsets and 180 degree views, and no neighbors in sight. There is an auxiliary 1200 sq. ft. Workshop/Studio building under CH/A, includes a 900 sq. ft. Studio/ classroom with wood floors, across the breezeway is a half-bath, living room/office, kitchenette, and "pet room" or garden room for pets/ plants. The Workshop was built inside the former Goodman Dairy Milk-House building of 1947, and looks out at the 1937-built Hay barn. Combining the former Brooks' home of Montalba, TX, with the beautiful land of former Goodman Dairy of Athens, brings a lot of unique history to the property, as well as a bit of magic. The close proximity to Downtown, and UT East TX Hospital 1 mile away, with the College, Library, restaurants, small municipal airport, and shopping all nearby... makes for a great place to call home, as well as to have the possibility to create a commercial venture!