1301 Hearst Dr., Brookhaven, GA 30319

Your dream of lake living is here! This 5BR/3.5BA updated home was built in the early 80's & is nestled in the coveted Silver Lake Estates - a stone's throw away from OLA! Enjoy waking up with serene, wooded backyard views of Little Silver & the community's nature trail surrounding the lakes. This home sits on a gently sloped lot with perennials, mature shade trees & birdhouses to enjoy around the natural, carefree yard. A new driveway & garage floor was poured in 2016, adding a perfect parking pad plus turnaround for guests. A brick accented 2-step front entry with wrought iron handrails lead you to the beautiful stained glass entry door with transom side windows for a bright foyer to greet guests. Lovely travertine natural stone tile, gleaming wood floors, upgraded trim details & double pane windows for energy efficiency are found throughout this home. From the foyer, we enter into the living room with double doors when privacy is needed (great for a home office) & opens up to the formal dining room with built-in cabinetry & French doors leading us to the expansive sunroom overlooking those private lake views with skylights, kitchen pass-through, wet bar with granite counters, travertine floors, & a separate HVAC for year-round comfort. From the sunroom you can enjoy an additional screened porch & a deck with stairs to the terrace level path (both sides of home have paths to the terrace apt). The renovated kitchen features custom maple cabinetry, tile backsplash, granite counters, built-in microwave & wall oven, moveable island, a solid surface cooktop, vent hood & a breakfast area. The welcoming family room has floor-to-ceiling windows looking out to the perennial garden, & cozy up on cool nights around the gas-start fireplace with brick surround & ornate wood mantel. A convenient half bath & laundry are also located on the main level. The upstairs sleeping level features an oversized owner's suite with 2 closets (1 a walk-in), Brazilian hardwood floors, crown molding & a romantic gas log fireplace. The spa-inspired owner's bath has furniture-style vanities, marble/granite countertops, marble floors, bidet, 2 toilets, 2 tubs (1 a jetted tub) & a frameless shower. An addt'l 3 bedrooms are located upstairs as well as a hall bath updated with furniture-style vanity, granite counter, tile floor & a shower. The daylight terrace level apartment is perfect for a guest suite or a renter - with a sitting room, dining niche, full kitchen, bedroom, full bath & a private, covered patio walks you out to the fenced back yard with mature trees & birdhouses as you gaze out to the lake. Enjoy having a private 2-car garage as well as exterior storage on the ground level for odds & ends. Two separate alarms for security - the main house & apartment. A new roof / gutters were installed in 2016 & the sunroom has a transferable warranty. Appreciate the comfort of circulating hot water, water purifier, central surge protector & a gas generator for the home! All toilets have been replaced to low-flow, chimney shroud installed in 2018, 3 HVAC units for zoned comfort by level, & the main water line was replaced & upgraded to 3/4 pipe. Customize/renovate to your tastes or build your new custom dream home with lake views. Silver Lake Civic Association is optional at $75 per year, lake allows non-motorized boats & permitted catch & release fishing. Hampton Hall Swim & Tennis, Brittany & Peachtree Golf Clubs all nearby. $1,000 off buyer's closing costs available with preferred lender. 30-minute preapprovals with expedited underwriting turn times & rush closings available.