1772 Melrose Drive SW

The arched passage details, the sunroom with all of its windows, the hardwood floors, the brick bungalow vibes. There is something about this home that just feels easy. Not in a basic way, but in that rare way where the layout makes sense, the updates of the systems puts you at ease and because spaces actually function the way you would hope it does. It’s straightforward in the best way and all for an easily attainable price. On the exterior, this home commands attention and once inside the home continues to unfolds. Hardwood floors carry throughout the home. The living room is spacious and anchored by a decorate brick fireplace with an original mantle that has been preserved. Adjoining the living room is one of the true standout moments of this home, the sunroom. With its arched entryway paired with the arched front window and additional large window, this space makes the perfect relaxation room, home office, reading room, plant haven or whatever extra space you desire. Just beyond the living area, the floor plan continues to the dining area which connects directly to the kitchen, making cooking and entertaining easy and natural. The kitchen features white cabinetry, a marble-toned mosaic tile backsplash, granite countertops, gas range, and a peninsula island with bar seating and butcher block detail. A back door leads to the exterior of the fully fenced in back yard. Speaking of the backyard, the deep, the lot offers privacy and real space to build something. Whether you envision a garden, a patio, an ADU, or simply a yard where kids or dogs can roam, the canvas is ready. At the end of the hall is the primary bedroom with its own ensuite bathroom. The secondary bedrooms share the convenience of a hall bath. Everything under the roof and behind the walls is new. New HVAC, new plumbing, new electrical, and all new systems have been replaced as part of this full renovation. The work was done correctly, and the peace of mind that comes with it. Location, Location, Location. Sylvan Hills and Southwest Atlanta is having it’s moment, and this fully renovated bungalow sits right at the center of it all. With developments like the West End Mall revitalization, Murphy Crossing redevelopment, Atrium Health's acquisition of The MET, and the upcoming Oakland City Exchange on the horizon, these progresses are all reshaping this part of the city at a pace that is impossible to ignore. This location, puts you not for from the Atlanta BeltLine and Lee + White, one of Southwest Atlanta’s most exciting destinations for dining, breweries, retail, and a food hall. This is a home that delivers on every level, character, low maintenance, location, and long-term value. Come see it in person and you will understand why it will not last.