About This Home:
This is a spectacular newer (2005) custom home for sale in the delightful Virginia-Highland neighborhood of the City of Atlanta. This home is approximately 6,300 sq. ft. and has 4 bedrooms, 4 full and 2 half bathrooms on 3 levels (with elevator) and features a high degree of craftsmanship and fine finishes throughout. It has been pre-inspected. On the main level, you'll find: a rocking chair front terrace with elegant entry into a grand, marble-tiled 2-story entry foyer; a fireside great room that opens out to a covered terrace; a formal dining room separated from the gourmet kitchen by a convenient butler's pantry; a sunny breakfast room; a large office/library with fireplace and built-in bookcases; and a lovely guest powder room. Upstairs, there are 3 large bedroom suites including the wonderful owners' retreat with oversized master bedroom (with another fireplace), private master balcony, huge custom dressing room, and luxurious private master bath with jetted tub, separate shower, and double vanity. The laundry room is also located upstairs. On the terrace level, there's a big family room with yet another fireplace plus a full bar. The terrace level also features a lovely guest suite with spa bath; a large bonus room (great for a gym); a small bonus room (ideal for a wine cellar); another guest powder room; and extra storage space. The family room leads out to a small patio and beyond to the car court with detached 2-car garage. The entire property is fenced with wrought iron estate fencing and the driveway is gated. This home has many extras including: Viking Professional appliances, limestone mantelpieces, and custom closets.
Virginia-Highland is an exceptionally attractive and popular intown neighborhood. It boasts one of the city's most appealing intown business districts, great parks, charming architecture, and easy access to just about everything. The active Virginia-Highland Civic Association stays on top of issues affecting the community and maintains an excellent web site. This home is just blocks from the Virginia-Highland business district, with its great shops, restaurants and nightspots. From this location, you have easy access to the shopping districts at Amsterdam Walk (with Trader Joe's) and Midtown Promenade (with Whole Foods). Both Ford Factory Square and Midtown Place are located on nearby Ponce de Leon Avenue and funky Little Five Points is just down Briarcliff (which becomes Moreland Avenue after it crosses Ponce). Beyond L5P is the new Edgewood Retail District with major national chains including Best Buy, Office Depot, Lowe's, and Target, as well as a Kroger grocery store and many other businesses. Of course, all of Midtown, Downtown, Decatur, and Buckhead is only a short drive away.
There are a number of excellent parks nearby as well, including Orme Park and John Howell Park (just a few blocks and within easy walking distance). Both of these neighborhood parks are well-loved and well-used by neighborhood residents. And just down Virginia Avenue you'll find Piedmont Park, Atlanta's largest park and home to many of the city's biggest concerts and festivals. This location is also very close to The PATH, a greenway urban trail for runners, cyclists, rollerbladers and skateboarders. Nearby Candler Park (with a public golf course and swimming pool) is also only a short drive.
This area is exceptionally convenient to the Centers for Disease Control and Emory University and offers an easy commute to Downtown Atlanta, Midtown, or Decatur. From here you have easy access to I-75/85 via nearby Freedom Parkway, and GA 400 and I-20 are just a few exits north and south. This area is well served by MARTA bus routes and is only about 1 mile from the Inman Park/Reynoldstown or Edgewood/Candler Park MARTA rail stations.
