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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.
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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
Total Baths: 8
Full Baths: 8
Half Baths: 2
Full Baths Main: 1
Baths Full Lower: 5
Baths Full Upper: 2
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Kitchen: Kitchen Island,Pantry,Solid Surface Counters
Dining Room: Open Concept
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
Dishwasher,Dryer,Other,Refrigerator,Washer
Cable Available,High Speed Internet,Underground Utilities
Central Air,Electric,Other
Green Energy: Insulation
Common,Electric,Other
Number of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Basement,Family Room,Other,Outside
Built Year: 1971
Roof Type: Composition
Basement: Bath Finished,Crawl Space,Exterior Entry,Finished,Interior Entry
Levels: Three Or More
Property Age: 53
Gas Grill,Other,Sprinkler System
Security System
In Ground
Other
Patio,Porch
Fenced
Brick,Other
Resale
Lot Size (Acr): 0.45
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level,Other,Sloped
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
Original List Price: $1,750,000
Annual Tax: $20201.37
Tax Year: 2023
Home Warranty Paid: No
Parking: 2
Parking Features: Attached,Garage,Garage Door Opener,Off Street
Association: No
Annual Association Fee: 0
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0
Association Fee Includes: None
Community Features: None
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%
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