All appears demure from the curb at this special five-bedroom, four- and one-half bathroom home, originally built in the 1930s, nestled back from the road in Haynes Manor. Press forward past the white exterior crawling with ivy and the sky-blue shutters, however, to the cheerful floral work over the front doorthe first hint of this home's vibrant interiorand take a closer look at the sweeping updates that speak to everything chic and sophisticated.Upon entering, hardwood floors and arched doorways draw attention to a dramatic sunken fireside formal living room with a dark tongue and groove vaulted ceiling and contemporary lighting accents. Across the hallway to the left, a flash of color draws the eye toward a delightful mint green library with built-ins and a bay window perfect for a piano or home office space. Proceed to the separate dining room accented with exposed beams and a built-in china cabinet, through French doors to the right that open to a brilliant white family room with shiplap and a sloping beamed ceiling, flooded with natural light from windows on all exterior walls.Just past the custom steel recessed doors, take in the chic Matthew Quinn-designed kitchen, featuring quartz countertops, a cork floor, a Sub-Zero paneled refrigerator with two freezer drawers, two Miele dishwashers, a 50-bottle wine fridge and a La Cornue oven and range hood. The show-stopping, innovative back bar designed by Kim Zimmerman features teal lacquered cabinets with brass handles, an ice maker, two fridge shelves and marbled quartzite countertops.A beautiful white tiled floor leads to the mudroom and driveway parking beyond. Off to the right, the tile ends at the one-of-a-kind primary suite on the main level, set off by hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and gorgeous details, including two walk-in closets concealed behind intricate millwork, custom cabinets flanking the bed and a seating alcove created by custom built-ins. The en suite bathroom offers a soaking tub, dual vanities and a gorgeous walk-in steam shower. Enjoy three additional bedrooms and two additional bathrooms on the main level.Discover a partially finished lower level with a den, a laundry room, a quiet guest room and a full black and white tiled bathroom, along with unfinished space perfect for storage or easily finished and converted for a variety of needs. Outside, the covered back deck, perfect for year-round outdoor dining and entertaining, beautifully meshes indoor and outdoor living. The backyard is fully fenced and there is plenty of space to add a pool and a garage.Located in picturesque Haynes Manor, this home is convenient to Bobby Jones Golf Course, Memorial Park, Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, the Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, MARTA and all the perks of Buckhead living.
