117 S Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30030

This 1920s bungalow is so far from the quaint cottage that the phrase often calls to mind. Though loaded with Craftsman architectural cues – tapered columns, exposed rafters, front dormer, and more – it has the space that most such homes don’t. In all, find 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, an office, family room, and countless nooks for conversations, quiet reading in natural light, private phone chats, morning coffees, nightcaps, whatever the day brings. There’s an abundance of outdoor space, too, from the expansive front porch and yawning front lawn, to the mature, secluded back yard. It’s one of Decatur’s oldest homes, but modernized, and it’s a space so special it was featured on HGTV. The living room’s focal point is a decorative fireplace. The owner’s suite, too, features a lovely fireplace, access to the bonus sewing room or office, and a calming white-finished bathroom getaway with double vanity, standing shower, clawfoot tub, and heated floor. Other can’t-miss features: smart home tech throughout, a large second-floor deck with views of the back yard landscaping, a spacious laundry room, and a formal dining room large enough to host a banquet. Prep for that event in the modernized kitchen, complete with marble counters, a distressed-wood island, antique chandelier, stainless appliances and walk-in pantry. And all that’s in a great location – 1 block from East College and an easy walk to Decatur Square and a Metra station to take you wherever you need to go in Atlanta.