2230 Pinecliff Drive NE

Walk up a grand brick stairway through glass double entry front doors into a bright and airy custom-built original owner 5-bedroom 4-1/2 bath home. The main level features a formal dining room and great room with hardwood flooring throughout, second story windows and extensive millwork. In the chef quality kitchen, you will find a large walk-in pantry and a beautiful spacious granite island with an oversized farm sink, a 6-burner Thermador gas cooktop with unique exterior venting exhaust hood, double oven, microwave, trash compactor, dishwasher, and large side by side refrigerator. The generous number of cabinets also provide ample under and over cabinet lighting. This is a perfect place to host large or small dinner parties as the kitchen then flows into the great room with its 20 ft. ceilings, granite fronted gas double fireplace. The flow then continues through French doors into a screened porch with fan and decorative lighting. This leads to an outer deck overlooking the private and professionally landscaped fully fenced backyard that includes a natural gas grill (no propane tanks). Back inside you will also find on the main level, a large, sunny master suite with a wall of transomed windows, walk in closet and bathroom with double vanities, a jacuzzi tub and walk in shower. Finishing out the main level is a powder room for guests and a laundry room with sink and storage.The upper level includes three more bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms can be used as an optional master suite with its ensuite bathroom. There is an open loft/office area with an abundance of light and views over the front and back of the house. You'll also find a large walk-in attic space for extra storage upstairs.The lower level features a daylight walkout finished basement with another bedroom and bathroom. There is an unfinished area for ample storage or potential 6th bedroom. This area is a great kid entertainment area or a potential in-law retreat. You're only limited by your imagination.There is a two-car garage which features oversized 8 ft. doors to accommodate tall vehicles and additional parking room on the driveway for two more cars. The four-sided brick home sits well back from the street on close to a half-acre. The irrigation system is tied to a separate irrigation water meter to lessen costs. The home has energy efficient JELD-WEN double paned "low e" glass windows. The exterior features Hardiplank soffits and facia to minimize long term maintenance. The air conditioning and heating systems have three separate zones allowing for maximum interior comfort. The systems are energy efficient heat pumps with one being a hybrid gas/heat pump system for those especially cold times. The electrical system is a 42-circuit, 200-amp main panel which is also tied to an emergency portable Honda generator to keep important things running during a power outage. The plumbing system features a tankless hot water heater that provides limitless hot water. An alarm system is provided for security and safety. Another unique feature of this home is a work shop beneath the screened porch that includes work bench, Upper cabinets, Storage shelving and excellent lighting. This home is conveniently located close to Emory, the CDC, CHOA, I-85 and I-285, Decatur, Brookhaven and Chamblee. It is part of the excellent Lakeside High School and Henderson Mill Elementary system (STEM accredited) and has easy access to IHM, St. Pius, and Globe Academy.