• 224 Fortson Drive Athens, GA 30606

  • $1,750,000
  • 6
    Bed(s)
  • 8
    Baths
  • 8,354
    Sq Ft
  • 0.45
    Acre

Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers 6 full bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms and enough space to accommodate any situation or need. Every inch of this lovely home has been thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained. Fenced and lush front yard is gated for off-street privacy and security. Inviting and generous covered from porch leads to large entry hall dividing the main floor living spaces. Study, auxiliary bar kitchen, powder room, spacious living room and formal dining room all featuring detailed, mindful millwork, beautiful and gleaming oak hardwood floors, as well as light and bright windows. Entertaining and chefs kitchen has a myriad of custom cabinetry and solid stone counter tops, island, plenty of storage as well as an adjacent scullery for overflow and clean-up. Secondary half-bath near by. Owners suite is conveniently located on the main floor, back of house for privacy. This spacious, two-story room features a fireplace, large windows as well as detailed natural woodwork with a soaring ceiling height. Upstairs office or quiet get-away space. Spa-like bathroom has granite double vanity, separate water closet and custom tiled steam shower and soaking + jetted tub. Corner windows give this room lots of light and positive energy. Adjacent generous cedar closets with plenty of proper and thoughtful storage options. Hallway leads to walk-in housekeepers cleaning closet and one of two big laundry rooms on-site. Upstairs has built-ins, bonus area for office or TV / reading nook and two spacious, bright bedrooms with full bathrooms and large closets. Downstairs leads to a neat mechanical room, two-car garage, comfortable family room with more custom millwork, fireplace and additional full bathroom as well as a private light-filled office with exterior access. Three additional sunny bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms also on this level. Huge eat-in kitchen and second laundry room to service this floor. Additionally, several French doors leading out to the custom stone patio and entertaining spaces featuring covered outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and wood-burning double fireplace. Down another set of stairs connects to the terrace level gym / yoga room with full bathroom and steam shower. Exterior access leads to fantastic backyard spaces with heated, saltwater pool, jacuzzi, covered entertaining space, conversation seating area and putting green. High fence creates privacy and sense of seclusion and calm. Beautifully manicured pathways run along each side of home. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the bustling Five Points business district, Beechwood Shopping Center, local medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia campus.

Property Type :

Residential

Subdivision :

Fivepoints

County :

Clarke

Style :

Residential

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Property Details

 

Bedroom Information

Total Bedrooms : 6

Bedrooms On Upper Level: 2

Bedrooms On Lower Level: 3

Main Bedrooms: 1

Room Type: Bonus Room,Exercise Room,Family Room,Foyer,Great Room,Laundry,Loft,Media Room,Office,Other,Sun Room

Window Features: Double Pane Windows,Window Treatments

Bathroom Information

Total Baths: 8

Full Baths: 8

Half Baths: 2

Full Baths Main: 1

Baths Full Lower: 5

Baths Full Upper: 2

Water/Sewer

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Kitchen Information

Kitchen: Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters

Dining Room: Open Concept

Interior Features

Double Vanity,High Ceilings,In-Law Floorplan,Master On Main Level,Other,Separate Shower,Soaking Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Wet Bar

Flooring: Hardwood,Other,Tile

Appliances

Dishwasher,Dryer,Other,Refrigerator,Washer

Utilities

Cable Available,High Speed Internet,Underground Utilities

Cooling Features

Central Air,Electric,Other

Energy

Green Energy: Insulation

Heating Source

Common,Electric,Other

Fireplace

Number of Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Features: Basement,Family Room,Other,Outside

Building Information

Built Year: 1971

Roof Type: Composition

Basement: Bath Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry

Levels: Three Or More

Property Age: 53

Exterior Features

Gas Grill,Other,Sprinkler System

Security Features

Security System

Pool Features

In Ground

Laundry Features

Other

Patio And Porch

Patio,Porch

Fencing

Fenced

Construction Materials

Brick,Other

Property Condition

Resale

Lot Information

Lot Size (Acr): 0.45

Lot Size Source: Public Records

Lot Features: Level,Other,Sloped

Property Information

Property Type: Residential

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Structure Type: House

Subdivision: Fivepoints

City: Athens

State: GA

Directions: From Milledge Avenue turn west onto Springdale Street. Turn right onto Fortson Drive. Home is on the right. From West Lake Drive turn onto Fortson Drive. Home is on the left.

Property Status: Active

Listing Price Information

Original List Price: $1,750,000

Tax Information

Annual Tax: $20201.37

Tax Year: 2023

Home Warranty

Home Warranty Paid: No

Parking Information

Parking: 2

Parking Features: Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Off Street

Homeowners Association Information

Association: No

Annual Association Fee: 0

Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Association Fee Includes: None

Community Features: None

School Information

Elementary School: Alps Road

High School: Clarke Central

Middle School: Clarke

Source Neighborhood: Fivepoints

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ByOwner last updated this listing 04/28/2024 @ 08:02

MLS: 10241588
SOURCE: Georgia MLS
Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5%
Buyer Agency Description: The listing broker's offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed and if applicable, to participants of reciprocating MLS's as set forth in Association/MLS reciprocal agreements.

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