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224 Fortson Drive
Athens GA, 30606
$1,500,000
$179.55 per sqft
Active
6 Beds
10 Baths
8,354 sqft
Residential
Built in 1971
Welcome to 224 Fortson Drive located within the highly desirable Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This stately and unique property offers an amazing array of amenities for an unbelievable and unmatched list price. There are 6 full bedrooms all with their own private bathrooms and enough space to accommodate any situation or need. Every inch of this lovely home has been thoughtfully renovated and meticulously maintained. Fenced and lush front yard is gated for off-street privacy and security. Inviting and generous covered from porch leads to large entry hall dividing the main floor living spaces. Study, auxiliary bar kitchen, powder room, spacious living room and formal dining room all featuring detailed, mindful millwork, beautiful and gleaming oak hardwood floors, as well as light and bright windows. Entertaining and chefs kitchen has a myriad of custom cabinetry and solid stone counter tops, island, plenty of storage as well as an adjacent scullery for overflow and clean-up. Secondary half-bath near by. Owners suite is conveniently located on the main floor, back of house for privacy. This spacious, two-story room features a fireplace, large windows as well as detailed natural woodwork with a soaring ceiling height. Upstairs office or quiet get-away space. Spa-like bathroom has granite double vanity, separate water closet and custom tiled steam shower and soaking + jetted tub. Corner windows give this room lots of light and positive energy. Adjacent generous cedar closets with plenty of proper and thoughtful storage options. Hallway leads to walk-in housekeepers cleaning closet and one of two big laundry rooms on-site. Upstairs has built-ins, bonus area for office or TV / reading nook and two spacious, bright bedrooms with full bathrooms and large closets. Downstairs leads to a neat mechanical room, two-car garage, comfortable family room with more custom millwork, fireplace and additional full bathroom as well as a private light-filled office with exterior access. Three additional sunny bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms also on this level. Huge eat-in kitchen and second laundry room to service this floor. Additionally, several French doors leading out to the custom stone patio and entertaining spaces featuring covered outdoor kitchen, alfresco dining and wood-burning double fireplace. Down another set of stairs connects to the terrace level gym / yoga room with full bathroom and steam shower. Exterior access leads to fantastic backyard spaces with heated, saltwater pool, jacuzzi, covered entertaining space, conversation seating area and putting green. High fence creates privacy and sense of seclusion and calm. Beautifully manicured pathways run along each side of home. This property is conveniently located just minutes from the bustling Five Points business district, Beechwood Shopping Center, local medical centers, downtown Athens and The University of Georgia campus.
10334034
MLSⓇ ID
July 8, 2024
Listed
August 23, 2024
Updated
Map
224 Fortson Drive
Athens GA, 30606
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
6
Total Bathrooms
10
Full Bathrooms
8
Half Bathrooms
2
Interior Features
High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Other, Separate Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Other, Refrigerator, Washer
Laundry Description
Other
Floor Description
Hardwood, Other, Tile
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Basement, Family Room, Other, Outside
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Central Air, Electric, Other
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central, Electric, Other
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.45 Acres
Exterior Features
Gas Grill, Other, Sprinkler System
Lot Features
Level, Sloped
Architectual Style
Traditional
Roof
Composition
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
High School
Clarke Central
Elementary School
Alps Road
Other Property Details
Taxes
$20,201
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
14
Garage
Yes
Parking
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
Parking Total
2
View
No
County
Clarke
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Pool Features
In Ground
Listed by with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.
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