FOR SALE | Pre-Market Offering | $989,000
Ponder Place Historic Estate
An iconic Colonial Revival estate, built 1898–1903, Ponder Place is an elegant Southern landmark set on nearly three private acres right in the charming historic small town of Rutledge, just outside of Atlanta. Recognized with an official county historical plaque, this is a home that visitors regularly stop to admire for its scale, architectural significance, and extraordinary elegance.
The home is a 4 bed 3 bath 5000 sq ft. beauty with a additional dramatic 2,000 sq ft wraparound porch featuring 31 classic columns that define the façade—an unforgettable first impression that takes you back to another era. Inside, original craftsmanship remains beautifully intact and thoughtfully restored, including hand-tooled wood ceilings, heart pine floors throughout, soaring 12–14 ft ceilings, and nine original ornate fireplace mantels, creating warmth, authenticity, and highly sought-after period architectural character.
The grounds are equally compelling with mature pecan and oak trees, sprawling established flower gardens, and layered landscaping providing privacy, shade, and timeless beauty. Spanning two contiguous parcels, the property extends to a private studio/outbuilding on the rear grounds that is currently used as an artist’s studio—it could be an executive office, guest suite, or quiet creative sanctuary—with generous open acreage that could easily accommodate light equestrian pursuits.
Re-imagined and restored by a filmmaker and an artist, the home is offered fully furnished complete with a cinema room and a meticulously curated collection of antiques and bespoke pieces that complement the home’s character.
Located in desirable Morgan County, known for its highly regarded schools, and just minutes from one of Georgia’s largest State Parks offering hiking, biking, equestrian trails, lakes, fishing, and a sandy swimming beach.
Moments away, Madison—recently named one of the Prettiest Towns in the South by Southern Living—offers celebrated architecture, dining, and boutique shopping, while Rutledge maintains its small-town charm with live music in the park, a historic hardware store, café, and a vibrant community.
A rare opportunity to own a storied Southern estate for under $1M in an area recognized for its natural beauty, architectural heritage, and quiet emergence as one of Georgia’s most desirable places to live.
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