A Midtown Home with a Big Heart; an Atlanta Patriarch with a Profound Past (Previously Listed) -

Located at 785 Piedmont Ave NE Unit A in Atlanta, Georgia, this charming home looks like something on the shores of Cape Cod. The Dutch Colonial-style architecture of this house works perfectly and fits right into the quirky but posh Midtown vibe.

785 Piedmont Ave NE Unit A Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Sitting tall and proud at the junction of Piedmont Ave NE and 5th Street, this corner lot has incredible curb appeal. From the meticulously manicured grassy lawn with a meandering path made of herringbone brick pavers to the turreted facade fronting 5th Street, it is truly edifying to gaze up at the sheer magnitude of this home and recollect that it was built in 1900.

While much of this home has been renovated, there are still some places inside that maintain the reverence of more than 100 years ago. For instance, the living room is decked out with fabulous updates like dramatic designer board and batton molding and a coffered ceiling. The dark hardwood flooring is another striking facet of this home that was part of the renovation. But arguably the most breathtaking element of this room is the two-toned brick showing fireplace that was likely to have been the very place that boarders of this home retreated to on cold Atlanta nights.

In the next room, another brick fireplace rises all the way to the ceiling, sitting at an angle facing the dining room. This dining area leads seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen. It is in the kitchen that suddenly all traces of the turn of the turn of the 20th century vanish. This highly modern space is the perfect contrast to the antiquated historical air one would expect to find here. It features striking marble countertops over dark stained cabinets. A stone backsplash reflects the sunlight bouncing in from the large windows and back patio door. These windows flood the room with natural lighting as it fills the room to the top of the high ceilings. Designer lighting throughout the main level living spaces make the home feel sophisticated, while at the same time renewed.

Characteristic of Dutch colonial architecture, the quarter-turn stairs create movement without taking up a lot of square footage. At the top, you’ll notice the floor plan mimics the main level with fireplaces at the top of the stairs, as well as in the master bedroom. Multiple hearths in close proximity to almost every room was a necessity of design at the time this home was built. Fire was the best resource to heat a large house like this one. Both upper level fireplaces exhibit original brickwork, returning once again to the reality of this home’s profound past. Because of its importance to the livelihood of a house’s occupants, the hearth of a home was so named because it truly was the “heart” of the home. It only takes mere seconds to realize that this home has a lot of hear. that is deeply rooted in Atlanta’s history and has become one with modern-day life.

Midtown has a lot to offer a discerning resident. Enjoy proximity to restaurants, boutique shopping, parks and culture. Own a part of history and live within it as you build your own legend at 785 Piedmont Ave NE Unit A Atlanta, Georgia.