1719 Flat Shoals Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316

Charming: we know it’s a word that gets tossed around a lot in real estate. But in the case of 1719 Flat Shoals Road? It really applies. Adorable little hedges framing a gabled entryway; a cozy, fireplace-equipped living area with the little artist’s nook off to the side; a chef’s kitchen that’s rife with stainless steel, ample cabinet space, and one heck of a backsplash; warm, multi-hued hardwood throughout the common areas and downstairs bedrooms; squared columns that separate space without sacrificing a flowing, open floor plan; the vaulted ceilings in the master suite-only upper level (which also has, like, six closets); the eye-catching tilework in the bathrooms — everything combines to give this home a feel that’s, well, homey. So, it’s a little hard to pin down the unique aesthetic of 1719 Flat Shoals Road in East Atlanta, a property that’s done such a good job at modernizing itself while not giving up its built-in-1940 charm (there’s that word again). But if you were describing it to a friend, it’s not hard to imagine “classically Southern cottage with just a hint of New England coastal” working its way into a conversation. That about gets it right. Clocking in at just under 1600 square feet (3 beds and 2 baths, by the way), 1719 hits the sweet spot for most buyers — something that’s bolstered by the sprawling, immaculately maintained, private backyard that’s ideal for kicking the dog out in the morning. Great deck, too, for when we all get back to entertaining around a grill. (Speaking of which, some serious curb appeal in the front, with an oversized envy-of-the-neighborhood lawn and a literal white picket fence.) Lastly, the location in one of East Atlanta’s “already-up-and-went” enclaves is a winner.