On a quiet street at 591 W Johns Road in Lilburn, Georgia, the sunlight tries to make its way into the yard through the towering blanket of shady trees that surround this three-bedroom ranch. While this home has been renovated to meet the standards of today’s modern-style palate, it retains hints of its original blueprint, serving as an effectual throwback to iconic 1970s architectural design.
Inside, you’ll find brand new hardwood floors beaming with reflections of the classic spindles on a half-wall that separate the foyer from the dining room. Coffered ceilings peek out from atop the family room defining the linear path. The conceptual perspective leads to the main focal point of the space, a gorgeous floor-to-ceiling brick showing fireplace with a slightly raised hearth.
The 1970s was a time of radical design in terms of what had been done before. Open floor plans were just being discovered and such elements as timbered ceiling beams and exposed brick were being explored. Thus, this home paints a very telling picture of the transformation American architecture underwent at that time. Built-in shelving, another concept that was making a comeback in architectural design in the 1970s, made its way into the floor plan of this home. Other unique design traits found in this home that were introduced in the late 60s and 70s include spacious rooms and slanted ceilings.
The kitchen provides the perfect amount of space to get cooking, enjoy your meal and clean up. Marble countertops, tiled backsplash and kitchen sink window make the process all the more enjoyable here. This being a true eat-in kitchen, meals can be served effortlessly. At the back of the kitchen, an additional room allows for recreation, entertaining or any type of lifestyle activity you prefer. An interior window connects the kitchen and this rear bonus room. Connecting glass doors also allow for entry from the family room.
Bedrooms are presented in simple fashion for the most part, though they are all generous in square footage. Updated bathroom elements include tile floors, modern lighting and fixtures and granite counters.
Perhaps one of the most inspiring aspects of this home is the unfinished basement waiting to be outfitted. This space features an incredible brick fireplace much like the one on the main level but even more moving with a three-dimensional design that poses great aesthetic appeal. The potential harbored in this hearth and its surrounding spaces has been untapped in recent history. This is the perfect blank space for any budding or established artist of interior spaces.
A boat door around back and a screened-in porch, complete with sloping roof and view of the entire fenced backyard, complete this quintessential 1970s home. The buyer of this home will inevitably be one who appreciates the transitional stages of American architectural design, but still enjoys the modern-day upgrades and comforts that innovation has allowed provided. One future homeowner will inevitably see the beauty in this house and be drawn to make 591 W Johns Road in Lilburn, Georgia, their permanent home address.
Three Bedrooms, Three Full and One Half Bathrooms
Offered at $240,000
591 W Johns Road
Lilburn Georgia 30047
Joe Sheahan
770.597.9890
770.442.7300
joesheahan@atlantafinehomes.com