213 Mount Vernon Drive

A Home with History -1st time on the market "Mt. Vernon Pines". In 1947 lifetime Decatur resident selected this largest lot in phase two of Glenwood Estates to build a custom cottage in her woodsy setting she called Mt. Vernon Pines. Some 50 years later her grandson envisioned the place in a Druid Hills styled shingled and brick 3 story traditional. His re-imagined masterpiece offers three floors of classical style and luxurious craftsmanship. A Keeping kitchen of Parisian limestone is accented by Ann Sacks tile and arched cooking space features the La Canche (5 burner/double oven) & sleek professional-grade hood. The central island with Herbeau farm sink is oversized in honed granite - ideal for entertaining, or managing a large family dinner with space enough for homework. A wall of windows overlooks a park-like broad and flat backyard. The lot is perfectly level & ready for both pool & 3 car carriage house. Granite patios, one with over-sized firepit, surround a raised brick opened-air veranda. A split set of French doors of beveled glass opens to an eating area adjoining casual family room featuring a Francois limestone mantel. Wood burning fireplace is flanked with built-in benches accented with Churchill soapstone tops. Follow the 3 story central hall to tip top recreation room/double bedroom. 2nd floor features classical styled master suite, laundry room + 3 additional bedrooms & double bath. The main level bedroom, used as an office, is adjacent to a full bathroom and a men's den featuring Australian eucalyptus & Brazilian walnut TV niche. Historically inspired porte cochere provides tandem covered parking.