227 Woodlawn Avenue

Description

First time on the market since 1975! This comfortable Craftsman Bungalow is well situated on one of Athens last remaining granite curb streets, the tree-lined and historic Woodlawn Avenue. This one has been well maintained and is ready for your finishing touches. The city sidewalk turns onto a red brick front walkway that leads up to the huge front porch, there is room for a table here to enjoy meals with friends and family. Dont miss the exposed rafter tails; they support the large overhangs and define Arts and Crafts Architecture. --- You enter the home from the front porch and at once notice the oversized living room. There is a large fireplace, built-in bookshelves, coffered ceiling and original stained the wood trim. In fact, the entire home features the same stained wood trim giving it an original 1917 feel. The ceilings are high and so are the interior doors. There is a double cased opening from the living room into the gracious dining room. Dont miss the sconces! The kitchen is behind the dining room and features a classic triple window over the sink. There is a central hallway with the 3 bedrooms. The Owners Suite is at the back of the home and includes access to the office. There are beautiful wood floors throughout most of the home with tile in the bathrooms. --- Upstairs is a huge space that has been finished with wood walls and ceiling and loaded with built-ins. There is a skylight over the staircase and windows front and back. The home features a private driveway and a detached 2 car garage. There is a arbor covered brick patio out back that is connected to the front of the home by a brick serpentine walkway.