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224 Fortson Drive

Athens GA, 30606

$1,650,000


$197.51 per sqft

Active

6 Beds

9 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 6 full bedrooms all with en suite 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.

10241588

MLS ID

January 15, 2024

Listed

May 5, 2024

Updated

Map

224 Fortson Drive
Athens GA, 30606

Interior Features

Total Stories

3


Bedrooms

6


Total Bathrooms

9


Interior Features

Double Vanity, High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Other, Separate Shower, Soaking Tub, 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

Common, Electric, Other

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.45 Acres


Exterior Features

Gas Grill, Other, Sprinkler System


Lot Features

Level, Other, 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

111


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


Buyer Agency Compensation

2.5%

Listed by with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Rlty.

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