This is an amazing 5 bedroom, 4 bath home with a terrace-level media or family room and large second-level apartment for sale in Atlanta's historic Kirkwood neighborhood. Built circa 1924, this home retains a remarkable level of historic integrity with a Neo-Classical columned facade and beautiful interior details. There is a formal manicured front lawn as well as a lovely courtyard garden with pond open to the large fenced backyard. On the main level, this home features: a rocking chair front porch; a large living room with an incredible natural granite stone fireplace with gas logs and the original built-in bookcases on each side of the fireplace; a separate formal dining room; a wonderful breakfast room with 2 built-in butler's pantries; and a contemporary kitchen with white cabinets, Corian countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, and a door out to the back deck. There are 3 large bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on this level, including the fabulous master suite with gas log fireplace, 2 Juliet balconies, private master bathroom, and spiral staircase to the terrace level with a lovely media or family room, storage closet, and separate laundry room. The 2nd story comprises a large apartment (currently rented for $1,100/month) with living room, separate dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms. The driveway leads to a delightful porte cochere attached to the side of the house.

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. The Kirkwood business district is in the process of a major transformation. The recently-developed Kirkwood Station along Hosea L. Williams Drive, is a multi-use development with a variety of 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; 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 at the intersection of Hosea L. Williams Boulevard and 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: Bessie Branham Park (an excellent neighborhood park with tennis courts, a new playground, and a recreation center center); the Charlie Yates Public Golf Course at East Lake; and the excellent East Lake Family YMCA -- which opened in 2001. 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. The neighborhood is also located on the PATH, a multi-use urban trail that is enormously popular with local cyclists, runners, walkers, and in-line skaters.

• 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms
  
• Renovated 2-story historic home (built circa 1924) with great original details inside and out
  
• Manicured front yard with walkway to the dramatic grand front porch [see another view]
  
• Exterior details include clay tile roof, 2-story Corinthian columns, and ornamental door pediments and columns
  
• French door opens into the oversized living room [alt view 1 - alt view 2] with French doors to front porch and a granite, gas log fireplace with solid stone mantelpiece flanked on either side by built-in, glass-front bookcases
  
• Oak hardwoods plus fine moldings throughout
  
• Wide opening from living room leads to the formal dining room with oversized window and chandelier [alt view 1 - alt view 2]
  
• Wonderful breakfast room [alt view 1 - alt view 2] with 2 built-in butler's pantries (1 with cabinets and 1 with drawers) separates the dining room from the kitchen
  
• Sunny, updated kitchen [see another view] features white cabinets, Corian countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and ceramic tile flooring [detail of finishes]
  
• Appliances included: Amana side-by-side refrigerator; Frigidaire gas range; Amana over-the-range microwave; and KitchenAid dishwasher with stainless interior
  
• Oversized, under-mounted double sink
  
• Door from kitchen opens to the 2-story back deck (decks off both main and upper levels) with steps down to the courtyard and backyard [see another view]
  
• Beautiful private courtyard garden [see another view] with Koi pond, pergola, brick pavers, and large sitting areas open to the large, fully-fenced backyard
  
• Long back hallway with recessed lighting and large storage closet plus separate linen closet
  
• Wonderful terrace-level family room [see another view] with recessed lighting, granite walls, ceramic tile flooring, large storage closet, and door to courtyard
  

• Separate tiled laundry room with granite wall and large glass block window plus full-size washer/dryer
  
• Door from family room opens to a huge basement storage area with additional connections for washer/dryer
  
• 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on main level
  
• Amazing master suite (on main level) features a private foyer that opens to the oversized master bedroom with French doors to 2 Juliet balconies overlooking the courtyard, French door to back deck, upgraded ceiling fan, large reach-in closet, and a gas log fireplace with media recess and flanked on either side by built-in cabinets and lighted nooks perfect for displaying sculpture or artwork
  
• Wrought-iron, spiral staircase from the master bedroom leads down to terrace level
  
• Private master bathroom with pedestal sink, large walk-in shower with integrated bench and tiled surround, glass block privacy window, and slate tile flooring
  
• Generous 2nd bedroom features an oversized window and large reach-in closet
  
• Spacious 3rd bedroom with oversized windows, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, and recess for desk or bookshelves [see another view]
  
• Updated hall bathroom features a pedestal sink, tub/shower with tiled surround and glass block privacy window, and ceramic tile flooring
  
• Very large 2nd level apartment with private entry (currently rented for $1,100) features a living room, dining room, kitchen, private front porch, private back deck, 2 bedrooms, and 2 full bathrooms
  
• Driveway for off-street parking leads to a lovely porte cochere with door to living room
  
• Nearby shopping and restaurants (including short drive to Edgewood Retail District)
  
• Close to several parks and recreation venues (just blocks from Bessie Branham Park)
  
• 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 24 Kirkwood Road 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 - Crim 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 - Kirkwood Business Owners Association
  
  
• 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