To live in Atlanta’s Ansley Park is to live in history – sophisticated history, that is. So remarkable was the renovation of the 1910 Craftsman-style home at 52 Westminster Drive, which won the first-ever Ansley Park Historic Preservation Award in 2010. This charming estate with timeless elegance is now on the market.
Holding court over Winn Park, one of the original features of the home has been restored to its original glory: the second story patio. This space pairs perfectly with the large patio serving as the entrance to the home. Both overlook the expansive front lawn and gardens and offer a view of the Midtown skyline. Matthew Klyn of GARDEN redesigned the outdoor environment, so while the design and plantings are new, they are inspired by gardens in Atlanta at the turn of the last century.
Inside, many charming original features remain, including blonde oak hardwood floors with a Greek key border inlay pattern in the foyer, a library and a dining room. These front three rooms have high-end details like pocket doors, window seats, chandeliers, a fireplace and built-in bookcases. The bookcases with leaded glass doors are found throughout the house, adding charm and warmth. The dining room, a place where history has been made and will continue to do so, is glamorously adorned with Fromental hand-painted silk wallpaper and the original chandelier.
Entertaining in this home is a dream come true with its large, full butler’s pantry that includes marble countertops, a sink, ice maker, Miele dishwasher, wine refrigerator and plenty of storage space. It is the perfect go-between to the spacious, top-of-the-line kitchen. The best gathering place in the home has a double Sub-Zero refrigerator, double farm sink, six-burner “star” pattern gas range, double gas oven and Carrara marble backsplash and countertops. The central island has room to serve, and barstools fit easily for guests to sit and stay awhile.
The kitchen is totally open to the breakfast area and the large family room. The family room has a wall of natural light with French doors leading to an open and private patio with a stone grill, period gardens with new grading, new plantings and a water garden. Of special note is the centerpiece plaque given by the Atlanta Botanical Garden for having been showcased in the 2016 Gardens for Connoisseurs Tour.
On the second floor of this delightful Ansley Park home are four bedrooms and three full bathrooms, including the grand master suite with a fireplace, built-in window seats, ceiling fan and a huge walk-in closet. Similar to the front of the home, the master bedroom has French doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the backyard. The master bathroom is also new and features marble floors and countertops, a freestanding soaking bathtub, separate shower and private water closet.
The daylight terrace level has been fully outfitted to include a half bathroom, 500-bottle wine cooler, additional family room with built-ins and storage.
A treat for guests, or perhaps a home office, is the new, elegant carriage house over the two-car garage (access to the garage is via the alley). It also has a balcony, small but upscale kitchen and a delightful Asian-inspired covered entry way to the main house.
Along with luxurious details, impressive touches have been made to include a whole house water filtration system (with reverse osmosis in the kitchen), a tankless water heater, security system with cameras, speakers in almost every room, a full irrigation system and mostly new windows. This home has been beautifully restored and is easy to maintain.
Main House: Four Bedrooms, Four Full Bathrooms, Two Half Bathrooms
Carriage House: One Bedroom, One Bathroom
Offered for $2,750,000
52 Westminster Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
Ally May
404.788.7943
404.874.0300
ally@atlantafinehomes.com