Active
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
Listed by Eric Vaughn with Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty (706) 543-4000
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 chef's 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 housekeeper's 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.
1013724
MLSⓇ ID
January 15, 2024
Listed
May 1, 2024
Updated
Map
224 Fortson Drive
Athens GA, 30606
Interior Features
Total Stories
4
Bedrooms
6
Total Bathrooms
9
Interior Features
Wet Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets, Fireplace, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Other, Pantry, See Remarks, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Loft, Main Level Primary, Storage
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Wine Cooler, Washer, Some Commercial Grade
Floor Description
Other, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Two, Family Room, Other, Outside, See Remarks, Wood Burning, Basement
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Electric, Multi Units
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Electric, Multiple Heating Units
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.45 Acres
Exterior Features
Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Pool, Porch, Patio, See Remarks, Gas Grill
Lot Features
Level, Sloped, See Remarks
Architectual Style
Traditional
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
107
Association Amenities
None
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
Additional Parking, Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Other, Parking Available, See Remarks
Parking Total
4
View
No
County
Clarke Co.
Water Source
Public
Pool
Yes
Buyer Agency Compensation
2.5%
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
5/1/2024 | Price Change | $1,650,000 -6% |
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