190 Green Hills Rd, Athens, GA 30605

AN OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR OWN 5 ACRE PRIVATE SANCTUARY! This amazing property was one of 5 properties featured in the Piedmont Annual Garden Tour in 2014. You will enjoy all that the seller has created and maintained. Starting with the winding brooks emptying into a pond with whimsical garden art tucked here and there, the walking trails, the arched bridge (one of three) leading to a gazebo giving another place to relax and admire the specimen trees, shrubs, grasses and flowers. (3/4 of an acre is completely fenced.) The garden has over 150 Japanese maples (100 different cultivars) and 200 azaleas. Along with numerous hostas, hydrangeas, and viburnum, A True Work of Art! NOW, LET'S TALK ABOUT THE HOME! This 4-side brick home was custom built by Builder Karen Griffin in 2001 and has been lovingly maintained by the original owners. From the minute you walk through the door, you will notice the attention to detail that Karen has a reputation of providing in her homes. Natural light filters through every room, magnificent Pella windows and doors are throughout the home creating great views of the gardens and the property in all rooms. The garden views from the living room, kitchen, breakfast dining area and master bedroom will entice you to enjoy the views from the covered deck. The carpeted living room includes beautiful custom cabinetry. The spacious dining room will easily seat 12 and the large dining room window has custom-made drapes of Silk Dupioni Fabric. The kitchen will be a joy to spend time in, whether you are preparing food or just enjoying the birds, flowers blooming or in the fall, the leaf color of the specimen maples and other trees. Spagnola custom cabinetry (with pull out shelves), quality appliances, granite counters and two pantry closets make this a cook's dream. The spacious carpeted owner's suite has a large, tiled bathroom with his & her vanities and closets. There are two additional bedrooms, laundry room, and easy access to the garage and the walk-up attic. The flooring in the kitchen, foyer and hallways and rooms on the terrace level is Wilsonart laminate ARE YOU READY FOR THE TERRACE LEVEL? There is so much great space on this level! The terrace level was finished with the same quality workmanship as the main level, including flat, drywalled ceilings and moldings. The Large family room with a built-in wood stove will be a perfect place to kick back and watch movies or the Bulldawgs work toward another championship! There is also a lower deck, so enjoying the outside is only a step away. Three more bedrooms, one full bath and a room stubbed for another bath. There is so much room for storage, exercise or hobbies. This floor could easily accommodate a shared family or in-law suite. There is a large space that could be transformed into a full kitchen with exterior access. DON"T MISS THIS ONE!