427 S Columbia Dr., Decatur, GA 30030

Beautifully and thoughtfully designed, this home is a true storybook bungalow, charming, peaceful, rich in history and yet modernized. From the moment you see it you feel a deep sense of home, greeted by a lush, rich front garden, rocking chair front terrace with raised garden bed. The owner's have created a welcoming haven throughout. The living room is the perfect retreat, with an abundance of natural light flooding through a bank of upgraded windows. Cozy up to the fully functioning fireplace, unique to a home of this era, as Fall and Winter approach. The living room flows easily into the dining room, with french doors spilling out into your private, outdoor retreat, perfect for both relaxing and entertaining.The modern, renovated, kitchen with white cross beams and beadboard finished ceiling, has ample cabinetry, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, a generous amount of natural stone countertops with plenty of space for the home chef. The backdoor leads to the covered porch and lovely backyard. Two well appointed bedrooms and a shared beautifully upgraded bath with clawfoot tub complete the first floor. Upstairs find a spacious and private owner's suite with sitting area, oversized window, skylight, large, renovated bath with double sinks, walk-in shower, laundry and large walk-in closet. Large 2-car garage, new wifi-enabled garage door opener adjoining gracious storage space with additional hook-up for washer and dryer, make it plumbed and ready, for a future bump up creating a home office or in-law suite. The current owners have transformed one-half of the garage into a professionally appointed gym. Walkable to downtown Decatur, MARTA rail, Winona Park Elementary School, and Talley Street, Beacon Hill Middle School and Decatur High School. It is also directly across the street from the jewel of Decatur the 77-acre Legacy Park with boundless amenities and year round activities. Other home upgrades include: brand new sewer line from the house to the street and water line, which afforded the opportunity to create the lush, new front yard, whole house wildlife exclusion with warranty, new fireplace ignitor, newer water heater, upgraded windows, modern, upgraded lighting including recessed lighting.