The Foster is a three-story English cottage built in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Set on a rare double lot, the home retains many original features, including leaded glass windows, glass doorknobs, original wood floors, French doors, and five fireplaces. Original gas chandeliers have been converted to electric.

The property also includes Athens’ oldest original residential swimming pool, historically known as the Swimming Tank. Today, The Foster remains in the care of only its second owners in more than a century.