1188 Lanier Boulevard NE Atlanta GA 30306 MLS #7635253

If you have been searching for a home with some of the original features still remaining, then this is the home for you. Nestled in the sought-after neighborhood of Virginia Highland, this is a classic 1930’s home with charm and character. The home boasts many novel features including the stunning period fireplace and mantel in a relaxing family room. Built in bookshelves, original hardwood floors and tons of natural light fill this room as you enter the home through the new front door. Off the family room is a large dining spacious dining room with new chandelier. The front porch was enclosed to make a bright functional office space but could be a playroom or studio. Off the dining-room is an original style built in butler’s pantry which is perfect for displaying your stem ware, China and collectables. There is a delightful breakfast area that is overlooked by the spacious fully equipped kitchen. The kitchen dishwasher was replaced in 2015 a new wall oven and warming draw were recently purchased and installed. There’s a gas cook top with gridle, a one-piece granite back splash for easy cleanup, a playful tiled floor, and kitchen pantry, kitchen island and pendant lighting above the granite counters and a small office table complete this space. As you head through the kitchen there is a cozy reading/tv room with French doors that lead to a deck and garden. To the left and of this room you walk into a long hall that has track lighting to showcase your art the original arches in the hall and kitchen gives you a sense of the 1930’s style. In the hall is a square junction landing that leads to the primary back bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There is a step-in tub shower combination with glass door, an adorable period style shelving unit, newer light fixtures and mirror medicine cabinet. The guest bedroom is very spacious and in the middle of the home and has a door that leads to a full bathroom with a clawfoot tub attractive accent tile, pedestal sink and wall sconces. There is a ton of additional storage space in the basement with a door to lead to outside AND a possible expansion for a second-floor addition from inside the home’s hallway stairs leads to a huge attic.
Go through the den off the kitchen to the spacious back deck and enclose shaded back yard. The big surprise is the two-car garage which is a rare find. This beautiful, cheerful home is darling and sits up off the road with a long driveway. Located on one of the very best streets nestled in one of Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhoods and ranked by the media as one of the best neighborhoods in the south!