Tour Stop Eight: 512 Park Avenue Southeast

Sarah, Chris, and Norah Edwards

This 1890’s Victorian was originally built for the daughter of a wealthy family. The house next door was built for her sister, and the parents lived in a house at the north end of the park on Sydney street.

In 2005, the house underwent a major renovation. The owner at the time was a homebuilder and painstakingly restored or replicated much of the original details of the house, such as the windows, wood trim, and bookcases. The Edwards completed a “cosmetic” renovation in 2023, including new interior paint, light fixtures and kitchen. They also built a custom entertainment system and custom wardrobe.

Some of the family’s favorite things about the house include the bookcases and the pocket doors in the library, the transom window over the back office, and the dry sauna in the master bedroom. Recently the house served as the set for a Publix Thanksgiving commercial. The library was converted into a dining room and there are several shots in the kitchen and front porch.

Tourgoers should notice the Christmas quilts – all either handmade by Sarah’s grandmother or mother. The Santa collection and many of the tree ornaments are also from Sarah’s family.