This is an exceptional 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath, new (2008) Craftsman-style home for sale in the historic Kirkwood neighborhood of the City of Atlanta (DeKalb County). On the main level, this home features: a wide rocking chair front porch; entry foyer with coat closet and guest powder room; dramatic, open living room with wood burning fireplace and built-in shelving; gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances; a grand, formal dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows; a lovely sunroom and separate mudroom, both with doors to the covered patio and backyard; a huge laundry room; a large guest bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows; and a full bath with granite-topped vanity and jetted tub/shower. The master suite is also on the main level, and features a large master bedroom with windows on 2 walls, a huge walk-in closet, a private door to the back patio, and a luxurious private bath with double vanity, jetted garden tub, and separate shower. Upstairs, there are 3 additional bedrooms as well as a bonus room, perfect for a library or extra storage. There is also a full hall bathroom with double vanity and private tub/shower. This home has a large, detached, 2-car garage and fully-fenced backyard.

Kirkwood (established 1899) is one of Atlanta's oldest suburbs and is located between downtown Atlanta and downtown Decatur. In recent years, this neighborhood has experienced a dramatic resurgence. Many residents belong to the active Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization, which holds monthly meetings in a neighborhood church. Demand for homes in the area has skyrocketed in the past decade as young professionals return to Intown neighborhoods to reclaim the strong sense of community they lost in the suburbs. Fine Victorian homes are sprinkled in among the predominant Craftsman bungalows, and many of these lovely homes have been lovingly renovated to their former glory. Sensitive new construction is taking place on virtually every available piece of land.

New commercial development is taking place in the area as well. Kirkwood Station, along Hosea L. Williams Drive, is a new multi-use development including retail and restaurants. Some of the new businesses in the area include: Gathering Grounds (coffee shop); Kirkwood Feed and Seed (pet supplies and dog wash); Mission Motif (home furnishings & accessories); Kirkwood Aces Bar & Grill; Smarty Pants (children's consignment shop); and Gitche Yah Yah (flowers & gifts). The Kirkwood streetscape has also been recently revitalized with new sidewalks, street lights, and tree plantings. The Oakhurst Village business district is also nearby and offers a growing variety of restaurants and shops. Another major new development recently opened off Moreland Avenue (the Edgewood Retail District). It includes major retailers (Target; Lowe's; Bed, Bath & Beyond; Barnes & Noble; Office Depot; Kroger; Petco) plus many other businesses.

Area amenities include: The PATH (a multi-use urban trail that is enormously popular with local cyclists, runners, walkers, and in-line skaters -- access at the end of the street); Candler Park (with executive length public golf course, swimming pool, newer playground, and more); Coan Park (with recreation center; sports fields and courts; picnic pavillions; and a stage/amphitheatre); Bessie Branham Park (an excellent neighborhood park with tennis courts, a new playground, and a recreation center); the Charlie Yates Public Golf Course at East Lake; and the excellent East Lake Family YMCA. Residents of 30317 are eligible to send their children to the Charles R. Drew Charter School, an Edison Partnership school that focuses on reading and math, offers an extended day and extended school year, emphasizes technology, and promises a caring and committed staff of teachers. Kirkwood and the surrounding neighborhoods are served by the East Lake and Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA rail stations.

• 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half bathrooms
  
• New (2008) 2-story NeoCraftsman home with detached 2-car garage
  
• Walkway to wide, rocking chair front porch with beadboard ceiling and ceiling fans
  
• Mahogany front door with sidelights and transom opens to entry foyer with coat closet
  
• Pretty guest powder room with pedestal sink
  
• Large, open living room features a oversized windows, stone fireplace (wood-burning with gas starter) with classic mantel flanked on either side by built-in shelving [see another view]
  
• Living room opens to a beautiful sunroom with slate tile floor, beadboard ceiling, and door to patio
  
• Grand, formal dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows with transoms, traditional chandelier, and decorative wainscoting with chair rail molding
  
• Oak hardwood flooring throughout (upstairs bedrooms carpeted)
  
• 10' ceiling on main level, 9' ceiling upstairs
  
• Crown and picture rail molding throughout main level
  
• Butler's pantry with additional pantry closet separates dining room from kitchen [see another view]
  
• Gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and granite countertops [detail of finishes]
  
• Wide peninsula with granite-topped breakfast bar overlooking the living room [see another view]
  
• Recessed and under-cabinet lighting, plus pendant lights over breakfast bar
  
• GE Cafe series stainless steel appliances included: gas range with convection oven, over-the-range microwave; and dishwasher with stainless interior
  
• Oversized, under-mounted sink with garbage disposal
  
• Separate laundry room with additional storage cabinets
  
• Mudroom off living room with built-in storage bench, coat closet, and door to backyard and covered back patio
  

• Master suite on main level features a spacious master bedroom with private door out to the back patio, a huge walk-in closet, and private master bath
  
• Luxurious private master bath has a double vanity with under-mounted sinks and granite counter; jetted garden tub; separate shower with tiled bench; and private water closet
  
• Additional guest bedroom (or great office) on main level with floor-to-ceiling windows with transoms, ceiling fan, and large reach-in closet
  
• Full hall bathroom on main level features oversized vanity and jetted tub/shower with subway tile surround
  
• Hardwood staircase leads from the entry foyer to the 2nd floor which has crown molding throughout
  
• Upstairs landing has built-in shelving and pull-down steps to attic storage
  
• Large 2nd bedroom with 2 walk-in closets
  
• 3rd bedroom with 2 reach-in closets and private access to hall bathroom
  
• 4th bedroom with 2 reach-in closets and oversized windows
  
• Full upstairs hall bathroom has an outer dressing room with double vanity and an inner bathroom with tub/shower and toilet
  
• Large bonus room off upstairs landing is perfect for library or additional storage
  
• All energy efficient, thermal pane windows and energy efficient zoned HVAC
  
• 2 instant, tankless hot water heaters
  
• Security system
  
• Nearby shopping and restaurants
  
• Close to several parks and recreation venues
  
• Convenient to Downtown, Midtown, City of Decatur and other intown neighborhoods
  
• Close to East Lake MARTA rail station
  
• Easy access to I-20, I-75/85, and I-285
  

• Where is this house? This house is located at 2100 Wisteria Way NE in the historic Kirkwood neighborhood of the City of Atlanta (DeKalb county 30317)
  
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• Local Government: DeKalb county - City of Atlanta - Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) O - City of Decatur (County Seat)
  
  
• Public Schools: Toomer Elementary School - Coan Middle School - Grady High School | for information on these schools, check out the Atlanta Public Schools web site
  
  Drew Charter School (a public k-5 charter school to which residents of 30317 may apply)
  
  
• Neighborhood Associations: Kirkwood Neighbors' Organization
  
  
• Transportation: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Association (MARTA); Hartsfield International Airport
  
  
• Area Amenities: Bessie Branham Park (with Recreation Center); DeKalb Memorial Park; Wesley Coan Park; East Lake Park; Charlie Yates Public Golf Course; East Lake YMCA; Atlanta-Fulton Public Library (Kirkwood Branch); Edgewood Retail District; Oakhurst Village; Downtown Decatur