Tucked away down a private driveway and nestled in a wooded alcove, the beautiful executive home at 188 Covered Bridge Trail SW was built by John Willis and offers spectacular privacy, dream finishes and exquisite upgrades. Overlooking a peaceful, spring-fed lake, you are greeted by a sweeping lush lawn. Take in the crisp, clean air as you enter the Lakeside at Covered Bridge neighborhood, a small enclave of upscale homes with a close-knit community of homeowners and amenities such as a lake with fishing and nature trails. This home has direct lake access with beautiful views from all three levels. Tranquil deer are often seen in the neighborhood, as they are known to tuck their fawns into the nearby vegetation while they feed in the early morning and evening. Click for a tour.
The sweeping driveway leads to the beautiful and solidly constructed four-sides brick home, which boasts 6,646+/- square feet and is comprised of six bedrooms and five bathrooms spread over three levels. The stately front porch greets you and your guests and leads into the grand, two-story foyer with scenic views all the way through to the back of the home and the private, wooded backyard. The home features a three-car side entry garage that provides plenty of parking for all of your vehicles.
Inside, exquisite finishes abound. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow light to flood the formal living and dining rooms. The Palladian windows overlook the sweeping front lawn, which is meticulously landscaped and displays a Japanese maple. The elegant formal dining room is adorned with extra-high beadboard molding.
A gas fireplace anchors the family room and is framed by built-in bookcases and a coffered ceiling. French doors lead to the covered porch with ceiling fans and scenic views. Guests will love the main level guest suite with a full bathroom that faces the backyard and features crown molding and ample closet space.
Gleaming hardwood floors flow seamlessly from one room to the next throughout the main level, and the true heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen. With vaulted ceilings, a fireside keeping room and a breakfast room overlooking the lake, this space is everything a foodie could ask for and more. The kitchen is fully equipped for serious chefs and entertaining with double stainless dishwashers that flank the kitchen sink, solid wood cabinetry with a built-in wine rack, ample storage space, open shelving, abundant granite counter space, two expansive islands that look out into the breakfast and keeping rooms, a counter-depth stainless refrigerator, built-in microwave, gas cooktop, double oven and a walk-in pantry with solid shelving.
The breakfast room offers access to the back deck, which is the ideal spot for grilling and enjoying the view. The keeping room features a stacked stone gas fireplace and Palladian windows that take full advantage of the beautiful views.
The master suite is a true owner’s retreat fit for royalty, crowned by trey ceilings in the bedroom and bathroom. It has a separate sitting room with lake views that would make an ideal reading area, home office, workout room or vanity area. The master bathroom is spa-like with a private water closet, a dual sink and vanities, a large soaking tub and a walk-in shower. The oversized master closet has been further expanded with an accessories closet on one side for shoes and bags and a storage closet on the other side for boots and suitcases. It features the Container Store elfa systems and automatic lights. The laundry room is ideally located just outside the master bedroom with space for front loaders, a sink and cabinets.
Upstairs, you’ll find a guest suite with a vaulted ceiling, a full bathroom and walk-in closet. There are two additional bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and have ample closet space.
Every homebuyer dreams of a terrace level like this one, with lots of daylight, great views and large, open finished rooms that can be customized to suit your lifestyle. The sheetrock (including sheetrock ceiling), lighting, electrical and HVAC are all installed and you get to decide how you want to set up the space. The opportunities are endless; envision a media room, workout room or a guest suite. There are two rooms that would make an ideal bedroom for guests, a full bathroom, a storage room so clean that you could serve a buffet on the floor, a workshop room and a utility room with a boat door ideal for lawn equipment, toys or tools. The terrace level opens to a covered patio and the fenced backyard. Irrigation is fed by a lake water pump station.
Situated on 1.31+/- acres, the private lot is a rare find for being only minutes from I-285, I-75 and a short commute to Downtown Atlanta, Buckhead or Midtown. It is in the heart of Smyrna, near the Silver Comet Trail and a short drive to The Battery, SunTrust Park, Downtown Vinings and Smyrna Market Village. Enjoy reconnecting with nature in your private retreat and feeling a world away from the hustle and bustle of corporate life. Join us for Open House on July 29th from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Offered for $749,900
6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
188 Covered Bridge Trail SW
Smyrna, Georgia 30082
Lauren Kimel
c. 404.428.7099
o. 404.237.5000
laurenkimel@atlantafinehomes.com