A year after the University System Board of Regents voted to put the UGA President’s House on the market, it’s finally been listed for sale at an asking price of $5.1 million.

The five-bedroom, 10,000 square-foot antebellum mansion on Prince Avenue was included on the preservation group Historic Athens’ 2023 “Places in Peril” list as the Grant-Hill-White-Bradshaw House. The listing posted last Friday, July 12, mentioned a preservation easement on the property, but no details were available.

“The University System of Georgia’s decision to sell this historic residence has understandably raised concerns about its future. We are encouraged to see mentions of a protective easement are included in the listing, as we believe this is a critical step to ensure the preservation of this beautiful historic landmark. An easement could safeguard the rich history and architectural integrity of the property, protecting it from potential demolition or inappropriate alterations,” the nonprofit said in a news release.

“We urge all parties involved in the sale and future use of this property to prioritize its historical and cultural significance. Historic Athens stands ready to support any initiatives that aim to preserve this critical piece of our heritage.”

The Board of Regents voted last July to no longer require university presidents to live in official housing. UGA President Jere Morehead has since bought a home in the Five Points area to serve as his permanent residence. The 1856 Greek Revival house had been the official home of the president of UGA since 1949.

UGA said in a news release that the house was becoming increasingly expensive to maintain, and it’s no longer suitable for social events after the traffic reconfiguration on Prince Avenue.

The house sits on five acres of prime real estate backing up to the single-family Boulevard neighborhood. However, any development on the property would be subject to rezoning approval by the Athens-Clarke County Commission.

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