220 5th Ave., Decatur, GA 30030

Often imitated but never duplicated: a Craftsman Bungalow that has miraculously retained its subtle nuances, even after more than a century since its construction. Often sought but seldom found: a home located only a short walk from the City of Decatur’s excellent schools and just a quiet, three-block stroll from the restaurant- and events-laden heart of Oakhurst.  And so, it’s entirely possible that you already have at least an idea of 220 5th Avenue forming in your mind: oak hardwoods throughout; the sorts of decorative iron-accented fireplaces that give subtle nods to the decades before central heating and air existed; a modular floor plan opened up for modern living, still loaded with more than enough windows to keep the place flooded in natural light; the breathable chef’s kitchen and family areas far-enough toward the back to enjoy views of an adorable, larger-than-you’d-expect back yard.  With three bedrooms and three baths, 220 5th has an “established family of 5” in its brick-lined bones. Two of the beds are downstairs; the primary suite, meanwhile, stands alone above the family area (with that same cool view). As a result, there’s plenty of closet space, even if you don’t count an 8x8 additional room, which could efficiently serve as a dedicated home office. Although, maybe something else. One pleasant bonus of 220 is the separate one-car garage, which contains a finished office suite for those who need to have their business and pleasure separated by more than just walls.  It’s all just a matter of how you’d like to use it. A lot of homes can boast that they’re blank slates — that the only ingredient missing is a new owner to sweep through and instill their strokes of personality. If that metaphor holds, 220 5th Avenue is a hand-woven Italian canvas, awaiting a masterpiece that’ll be appreciated for centuries more.