716 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030

Luxury meets the elegance of history in this storybook home located across from Sycamore Park in the historic district just moments from Decatur Square. This fully restored home brings the pinnacle of 1930s beauty to the modern era. The brick driveway and meandering garden paths lead you to your large front porch adorned with stately white columns, rocking chairs, and porch swing. The classic front door greets you and transports you and visitors alike to a magnificent Southern oasis. All are welcomed by fresh designer-selected paint and custom wallpaper, refinished gleaming hardwoods, high ceilings, grand fireplaces, renovated baths, and large windows adorning each living space giving way to plenty of natural light expertly paired with new recessed lighting across the home, neatly appointed guest suites, and so much more. The main level includes a large formal living room adorned with a fully functional grand fireplace, spacious corner study, and formal dining room accented by glass paned French doors and new chandelier. The gourmet chefs kitchen boasts top of the line appliances, a 6-burner gas range, ice maker, beverage cooler, separate vegetable sink and prep area, plus a newly minted pantry with custom built-ins. White glazed tile backsplash, new customized pull out shelves within all lower cabinetry, and black granite countertops that surround an expansive kitchen island make cooking a dream; perfect for wine tastings or morning coffee. Through a lovely archway, the kitchen opens onto a substantial window-lined great room with floor-to-ceiling built-ins and wide-ceiling beams. Venture through the great room's French doors to an idyllic screened side porch overlooking the home's private lush gardens anchored by a wrought iron gate and designed by Award-winning landscape architect, Dottie Myers. The greenery boasts blooming pink evergreen camellias, conifers, boxwoods, Japanese maples, magnolias, and countless others. Dine al fresco or enjoy being the host(ess) to many a garden party on your two additional porches. Cool down back inside with your newly re-designed HVAC system created to maximize air flow. New duct work and a whole house filter met with new open cell insulation elevates the energy efficiency of this historic home. Ascend the central grand staircase to find two bright bedrooms with lovely customizations and new designer carpet that share a cheerful full bath. From the upper landing it is impossible to miss the breathtaking Primary Suite with glorious lofted ceilings, drop chandelier, custom-designed closet systems with island, and limitless space and storage. The spa-like en suite bathroom presents luxurious neutral stone with large jetted soaking tub, step-in full tile shower, dual vanities, new luxury faucets and hardware throughout, and separate water closet. Explore additional living, playing, and multi-generational space by taking a walk through your new fully fenced yard to the two car garage with built-in storage, work space, and above garage flex space. With a lovely porch, fresh paint, and new carpet this oversized bonus area provides room for you to make your vision a reality - a music room, home office, guest retreat, fitness area - your options are limitless. Situated on a picturesque street just a few blocks from award-winning schools and Decatur's most notable restaurants, this Southern dream is beckoning with all the access to the city accompanied by the tranquility of a remote estate.

Located across from Sycamore Park in the historic district just blocks from the Decatur Square, this extraordinary residence steeped in Southern elegance and curb appeal will sweep you off your feet. The brick driveway and walkways meander through lush gardens that have been masterfully cultivated to provide rich seasonal hues. The handsome brick rocking chair front porch with stately columns greets you, and you can easily imagine sitting with neighbors for an afternoon visit sipping iced tea and looking out to the sumptuous greenery, and sidewalk passersby. Through the classical front door with its decorative sidelights and transom, this magnificent home reveals freshly painted light colors and gleaming hardwoods throughout, as it unfolds as an art lover’s dream with high ceilings, plentiful tall windows with natural light and large living spaces. Full of character and charm, the living areas near the entryway on the generous main floor include a large formal living room adorned by a grand fireplace, nice sized light-filled corner study, and formal dining room accessed by glass paned French doors. The decadent gourmet chef’s kitchen boasts high-end stainless appliances, 6-burner gas range, ice maker, beverage cooler, separate vegetable sink and prep area, plentiful storage drawers, hidden pantry, white glazed tile backsplash and black granite countertops that surround an oversized kitchen island, perfect for wine tastings or morning coffee. Through a lovely large archway, the kitchen opens onto an expansive great room with floor-to-ceiling built-ins, wide ceiling beams and large pane windows, and as your eyes travel over the luxurious details, you find even more living areas to pursue. A delightful, covered side porch is accessed from French doors and looks out upon the home’s private gardens, a great place for reading the paper and relaxing in the afternoon. The glass door at the rear of the great room reveals two large porches, one covered, both exceptional areas for dining al fresco, and outdoor parties of every kind. Back inside, next to the central grand staircase, is a large guest bedroom with picturesque fireplace, crisp plantation shutters and additional closet space, along with a good- sized full bathroom fitted with linen cabinets and extra shelving, stylishly well-prepared for friends and guests. Up the stairs to the large sweeping landing, to the right you will find two children’s or guest bedrooms, one with a charming built in window seat, and between them a cheerfully bright and clean full bathroom with shower/bath combination, and a large laundry room complete with cabinets and plenty of storage. From the wide landing to the left, you will discover the breath-taking master suite. The impressive, lofted ceilings and drop chandelier are just the beginning, as you explore the two custom-designed closets, fully built-in drawers, dressing area, and island with oh so many places to store designer finds. The master’s spa-like bathroom mixes classical and modern in luxurious neutral stone harmony with large jetted soaking tub, step-in full tile shower, dual vanities and separate water closet. Award-winning landscape architect, Dottie Myers, included pink Shishi Gashira camellias, cryptomeria, specimen boxwoods, Japanese maples, magnolias and more, provide a feast for the eyes as you navigate the front gardens and through the rod iron gate to the backyard’s koi pond or down the driveway to the two-car garage carriage house. The garage’s built-in storage and workroom countertops and additional potter’s room are perfect for gardening, projects, and around-town bicycle or sporting equipment storage. Above the garage, the carpeted carriage house is an oversized flexible place to suit your vision - a music room, home office retreat, or fitness area, your options are endless. Located just a few blocks from award-winning schools, and Decatur's many notable restaurants, this unique residence is truly one of a kind.