Clock has Stopped on Demolition of 1950s Five Points House--For 30 Days

Athens Clarke County District 4 Commissioner Allison Wright has asked for a 30-day delay in the demolition of a house at 232 University Drive, on the corner of University and Pinecrest.

She did so, she said in an email, in the hope that someone will come forward and move the unique house from its location. It has suffered in the past few years from a lack of attention and upkeep, but remains a very interesting and attractive building--a favorite of many in Five Points.

Wright says that the people who bought the lot plan to keep the three-car garage and the interior courtyard, but not the swimming pool nor the house itself. They will replace it with a one-and-half-story cottage style house with dormers.

Sketches of the house show a variety of roof lines, Wright says. Anyone interested in moving the house can contact Wright at this email.

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