1125 Custer Avenue SE

he urban heart of Atlanta. Surprisingly, the property consists of wooded grounds, & exceptionally, comes with an equally large adjacent lot - perfect for an ADU, guest house or a pool. (Footage is approximately 4700' that includes 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, & a full laundry & combined lots are close to an acre each). Despite its size & pastoral setting, this home sits within easy reach of restaurants, shopping venues, & various amenities that Atlanta offers. Completely stripped down to studs & rebuilt & renovated in 2016, the house is arresting for its notable characteristics of the modern eclectic school of architecture which features towers, bay alcoves, verandas, porches, & massive entryway doors. Typical of Atlanta entertaining & hospitality, it accommodates this tradition by the large 25 x 35 pergola deck perfect for entertaining (can support sizeable number of guests for dining & socializing). The home comes with extensive patio furniture, grill, a screened-in gazebo off the front veranda, & a firepit in the expansive backyard. (Note: the house also offers the option of full furnishings). Inside, the house is appealing in its unique attributes such as a 2-story atrium foyer, 10 feet ceilings, an abundance of closets & storage, hardwood floors & dozens of full-size windows that make this house a light-filled home. The Main Suite sits in its own wing with 4 closets, double vanities, soaking tub, large glassed-in shower, & a separate toilet & linen closets. The living room is particularly arresting in its stunning array of 20 windows displayed from floor up to the 20-foot-high ceiling. It features a fireplace & wall-mounted TV (included). A butler's pantry /coffee bar connects a chef's kitchen (appliances convey) to an arched dining room with a beautiful alcove of mullioned windows. On the upper floor, the family room with wall-mounted TV (included) anchors 3 bedrooms - all connected to ensuite or shared bathrooms. The lowest floor is fully sheet rocked as are the 2 garages (a plus for fireproofing/insurance purposes). It features a finished playroom/TV (wood floor), as well as a workshop, wine closet, & 3 good sized storage areas (2 of which are flexible on use). Outdoors, the house is set within a lush property with 100+ evergreen trees along its full perimeter which provide seclusion & privacy. A 250' driveway of river rock leads from the wrought iron electric gate & leads to the house & further expands to accommodate parking for 8-10 cars. Its landscaping is notable. The property boasts of an orchard of 2 dozen ornamental & a 50' trees in its front grounds, & over 60+ evergreen & perennial bushes throughout. To enhance the original terraced entryway to the house, dry stone rock walls have been built around the front & back berms, & a retaining stone & planter wall (sheltering dozens of vines) has been created along the western side of the house & driveway. The property sits within a school-rich area of public & charter schools. One school, in particular, stands out for its baccalaureate & bilingual immersion program of studies - (it is mostly restricted to neighborhood kids- & only some outside the neighborhood through an increasingly competitive process). The location of the property is special for those who like to be in an urban environment but surrounded by nature. The property lies but 5-10 min to downtown/ midtown yet is strategically located to 2 key access points connecting 4 major highways allowing for easy travel in & out of the city (a plus is that the airport is but 13 minutes away).