On an Augusta street lined with multimillion-dollar homes, 1015 Monte Sano Avenue stands as a reminder that charm can outshine sheer size. Built in 1936 and originally part of a larger property, the cozy two-bedroom, two-bath cottage holds its own next to the neighbors, thanks to new brickwork and uplighting that emphasizes its distinctive pitched gables. Neat shrubbery flanks the arched doorway, welcoming guests inside a house that listing agent Ann Marie McManus calls “a fun little jewel box that doesn’t take too much to maintain.”
Much of the abode’s allure lies in its location. The city’s historic Summerville neighborhood first emerged as a retreat for the affluent in the 1890s, when residents flocked from downtown seeking its cooler summer breezes. Today, residents take to the tree-lined streets for walks to Irish fare at Sheehan’s, oysters at Beck’s, or cultural programming at Augusta University. And with the Augusta National Golf Club just three miles away, Masters-season rental potential is strong. “Summerville is such a fun place with a small-town feel,” Ann Marie says. “You can walk to restaurants and get your hair cut at the local barber shop all in one trip.” (For those not in the know, that barber shop would be Darden’s.)
Inside the home, the current owners have executed a series of renovations meant to keep it feeling light and livable while maintaining its 1930s charm. You’ll find the original hardwood floors and a classic formal living room, its centerpiece a fireplace with a custom mantle. The kitchen, accented by a pastel-blue island, features ample storage space across three sets of shiny display cabinets. “I think they did everything so tastefully,” Ann Marie says. “The home is in tune with the times. And while the renovations were done recently, you’re not going to walk in 10 years from now and say, ‘Well, that was from 2025.’”…