455 Fortson Dr, Athens, GA 30606

This brick Georgian-style home sits on a stunning 1 acre lot in Five Points! What a rare find, and with 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and a full finished basement, you won't find more value for your money! You enter into a gorgeous foyer with a formal sitting room on the left and dining room to the right. The mill work on the encasements in the double foyer and 10 ft ceilings on the main floor are sure to capture your attention, in addition to the professionally designed color scheme and decorative accents. The lighting and plumbing fixtures are of the upmost quality, and set the tone for this quality built home. The gorgeous kitchen features a commercial grade gas range, stainless appliances, a large granite island with butcher block cutting board top on one end, and a custom-made walnut breakfast table by Oneta Woodworks on the other side. The kitchen overlooks the family room with a chevron brick fireplace (gas logs) and built-in bookshelves. The family room has access to the rear deck and side screen porch for great entertaining flow! Upstairs has 9 ft ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The Master Bedroom is upstairs with a private porch, huge walk-in closet with built-ins and a gorgeous, Spa like bathroom. With a claw foot tub, oversized limestone tile shower with multiple shower heads and bench, double vanities and ample storage, this bathroom is fit for a Queen. Two more large guest bedrooms sharing a jack and jill bathroom are located on 2nd floor as well as a laundry room w/ access from the hallway or master closet, making washing clothes a breeze. Lastly, the well finished basement boasts two bedrooms, a large living room and a gorgeous pine bar with refrigerator, dishwasher and sink! Ample light floods this daylight basement, and the high ceilings provide a wonderful living space overlooking the rear yard. If you like porch-sitting, this home has 3 porches (one screened off the living room) and a newly built deck overlooking an acre of land and Brooklyn Creek! The built in trail down to the creek and back yard is large enough for a golf cart and opens into a great space to explore, play or garden! This is truly a unique setting in the heart of Five Points, and provides a great opportunity for the most discriminating of buyers.