This custom Harrison-Designed Tudor in Historic Druid Hills is truly one of-a-kind! Consructed with brick and limestone in 2004, 1287 The By Way boasts 5,069+/- square feet of living space, including a master on the main level, an in-law suite with private entry, a gourmet kitchen with SieMatic appliances, a limestone fireplace, a great room with vaulted ceilings and the list goes on! Ideally situated only moments from Emory University, Fernbank Museum, Downtown Decatur and parks galore, this home is sure to impress the most discerning buyer.
Step through the custom mahogany front door with Rocky Mountain oil-rubbed bronze hardware and enter the foyer with beautiful groin-vaulted ceilings and polished granite floors To your right lies the library, offering cherry-wood paneling, a coffered ceiling and built-in bookcases with lighting. The cozy gas fireplace makes this the perfect spot to relax with a book and a glass of wine.
Across from the study is a stunning formal dining room which comfortably seats 12+ guests and offers arched ceilings, a custom masonry gas fireplace, an iron and crystal chandelier and ceiling medallion.
The great room at the back of the house will make you want to kick off your shoes and relax by the enormous stone fireplace, underneath a vaulted ceiling with reclaimed wood beams and a custom cherry wood media cabinet. Surrounded by tall windows and French doors to the terrace, the great room can be opened up during the warmer months.
The gourmet kitchen is absolutely stunning and sure to please the chef of the home! Designed by SieMatic, this kitchen features high-end appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf range top, Gaggenau double oven, Franz Viegener pot-filler, Miele dishwasher and so much more! The granite countertops, center island and breakfast bar offer plenty of space for preparing meals and the slate tiled floor makes cleaning up a breeze!
You will absolutely fall in love with the master suite on the main level, featuring his and her walk-in closets with custom shelving, a master bathroom with travertine floors, a walk-in shower with dual showerheads and granite countertops. The suite also includes a laundry room and separate office vestibule.
The upper level of the home features gorgeous oak hardwood floors, three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a laundry closet.
The lower level includes an expansive three-car garage and a suite that would be ideal for an au-pair or in-laws, offering a fifth bedroom, an eat-in kitchenette, a living area and full bath. It even has a private exterior entrance!
The exterior of the home is exceptionally private and tranquil featuring a Loggia with a copper roof and pecky-cypress vaulted ceiling, an open-air terrace and a water fountain that inspires instant calm. The backyard is professionally landscaped with a fenced dog run, fire pit and gardens.
If the best of everything is your way of life, you’ve just found your new home. Make an appointment to view 1287 The By Way today!
Offered at $1,749,000
Five Bedrooms, Four Full Bathrooms and One Half Bathroom
1287 The By Way
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
Sylvia Mallarino Bras
c. 404.786.3944
o. 404.874.0300
sylviamallarino@atlantafinehomes.com