Virginia Highland (Atlanta, Georgia, US - 30306)$669,000 USDRestored & Renovated
Reported to sit on the highest elevation in the neighborhood, this home enjoys a sense of privacy as it overlooks the street.  See the city lights from your porch, and sometimes even downtown fireworks or those from nearby Piedmont Park.
Reported to sit on the highest elevation in the neighborhood, this home enjoys a sense of privacy as it overlooks the street.  See the city lights from your porch, and sometimes even downtown fireworks or those from nearby Piedmont Park.The large, inviting front Porch just begs for your company while sipping your morning coffee or relaxing with your afternoon or evening cocktail.  A fantastic place to entertain guests or just chill out with a good book you'll get hours of enjoyment here!The Living Room benefits from a working, wood-burning fireplace flanked by original display shelves and casement windows.  The double front, picture window is covered by plantation shutters, as are the front windows in the adjoining "music room"...... separated by louvered, folding doors and currently used as an office.  The original front door has been stripped and stained to its former glory accentuating its beveled glass and historic look.Banquet sized Dining Room with wonderful windows is the perfect place for family dinners or parties with the Wet Bar and upgraded original Butler's Pantry in the passageway to Kitchen.The engaging, sunny French country Kitchen exudes comfort & hominess w/happy yellow walls, Cobalt Tile, upgraded custom cabinetry, granite counters and a centuries old pine floor.Enjoy a meal in the coordinating banquette w/granite table. Natural light radiates from the brilliant skylight & picure window ovlkg lovely bkyd + orginal glass windowed door to the 2-car Carport for easy grocery unloading.The large Master Bedroom can fit a king-size bed on 3 of its walls, has 2 walls of windows and a private, coordinated tiled, full bath.The second bedroom downstairs has plenty of room and double closet, and is next to the renovated hall bath, which features black & white tile, period reproduction fixtures, custom cherry cabinet and marble counter.  The "soaking" tub is big enough for 2 and features 2 shower heads and enclosed by glass.The bedroom upstairs has a double window dormer, built-in desk or conceirge counter (a small frig will fit underneath) and shelves. It also offers more shelving under the slope, plus a big walk-in closet with built-ins (& attic storage access).  Each of the 2 large bedrooms, upstairs, will accomodate up to a queen sized bed or bunk beds.This second bedroom also has a walk-in closet, with access to the upstairs HVAC systems & more storage.It also features a French door to a small balcony with views of the city lights.The split French door provides a dramatic entrance into the 3rd "L"-shaped bedroom which can be used for whatever you need: nursery, office, TV room, guest room, sewing or craft room or a combination of several!  It also has a small closet with more attic access and a door to the network hub + storage.  The laundry room is located here too, with access to even more attic storage space!The double Carport easily fits 2 vehicles with room to spare and makes an easy entry into the Kitchen door.  Next to & behind is the fenced backyard,a perfect ara for dogs &/or children.  It even includes a basketball hoop & concrete patio...  Originally landscaped by TLC's TV show "Rally 'Round the House" it has been improved & now enjoys azaelas, hydrangas, primroses, cameillias, gardenias, hostas and many annuals in the container garden on and within the granite fireplace.  Great for those fall weenie & marshmellow roasts."Classic, All-Brick, Bungalow"
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Re/Max Greater AtlantaRobert Norris - InTownRobert Norris
Phone:404-609-9898
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Details
Address:855 Rosedale Rd NEType:ResidentialStyle:1 3/4 Story"3 Bedrooms+Bath Upstairs"Bedrooms:5Bathrooms:3"All tile bathrooms"Garage:"2-car Carport"Basement:Yes"Finished Workshop Room"Lot Type:RectangularYear Built:1923"1920's Charm & Character"
Description
You're Home! Live in Southern Living's #4 Best Neighborhood for Shopping and Pat Conroy's Rosedale Road (yes, this is it!)
Comfort and convenience define this 1920's, Historic, All-Brick Bungalow that has been completely RENOVATED & restored with all updated/upgraded systems (electric, plumbing, zoned HVAC) and the old removed!
Originally owned by Walter Candler of the Coca-Cola Candler's it retains it's last century charm and character (10+' ceilings, lovely hardwoods, crown & picture moulding throughout, original windows and doors with glass knobs, beveled glass, etc.) this home has added modern comforts with Zoned Heating & Air and hardwired for ethernet & built-in network hub, plus completey redone baths and kitchen, keeping the home's historic style in mind.
The paint refreshed and new carpet upstairs (covered with protective plastic to keep it new for you!) this comforable home is ready for you to move in and start enjoying the fantastic and popular neighborhood.
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! WALK to EVERYTHING! REALLY!
Just blocks away are the shopping/dining districts of both Atkins Park/St. Charles and the famed Virginia-Highland area. Less than a mile away is the funky Little 5 Points intersection and all it's eclectic offerings. Surrounded by grocery stores including 2 Publixes, 4 Krogers, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's your food shopping choices are boundless and yummy!
Fall 2009 introduces the brand new Springdale Park Elementary School which is also an easy walk from this wonderful home.
Just minutes to Emory, CDC, GA State, GA Tech, downtown, Buckhead, & all Interstates.
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Home Warranty Included.
Highlights
Main Bathroom is black & tile with cherry cabinets, marble counter & period replica fixtures. It features a large "soaking" tub, big enough for 2 & double shower heads, glass door & skylight.The upstairs bath features a double vanity in maple with black solid surface counters, walk-in shower with seat and beige & black tile. It has a skylight which can be opened.
Master Bath is blue and gray tile with a standard tub & shower, blue fixtures with brushed brass hardware.The Double Carport offers covered parking, & easily fits 2 SUV's with plenty of room for outdoor supplies and is very convenient to the Kitchen entry.
Level, landscaped back yard has concrete patio that doubles as a basketball court with a permanent hoop. Plenty of room for a playscape, this totally fenced yard is a great place for kids and dogs. It also features a granite fireplace and benches, used as container garden in the warmer months, but a great fall/winter activity for roasting hot dogs & toasting marshmellows.
A wonderful yard for entertaing any season, plants include azaleas, primroses, gardenias, camellia, tulip tree, Japanese maple, hostas, hydrangas and more!
Features
Interior Features
FireplaceSkylightsWet Bar
Window CoversCeiling FanCarpeted Floors
Hardwood FloorsLaundry Room
Cooling
Central AirZoned
Exterior Finish
Brick
Heating
Natural GasForced AirZoned
Roof
Asphalt Shingles
Sewer/Water Systems
Public
View
City Lights
Lot Features
Fenced YardFront PorchGarden Area
Trees / ShrubsLawnLandscaped
Patio
Appliances
RefrigeratorStoveWasher
DryerDishwasherGarbage Disposal
Oven RangeHood FanGas Range
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Extra Features
BalconyCable AvailableSatellite Dish
High Speed Internet AvailableCovered ParkingUnfurnished
StoragePublic Transportation
 
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