1041 Laurel Place Athens, GA 30606

The gracious space & timeless design of this home in the highly desirable Tanglebrook neighborhood, provides a warm & inviting environment for family or entertaining & features award winning Oconee County schools with an Athens address! Over 6,000 SF on three levels provides ample room for the largest family. Generous room sizes are combined with high ceilings & an abundance of natural light highlights the hardwood floors found on the above grade floors & stone/ceramic tile flooring is featured in all bathrooms & the terrace level. Custom cabinetry from Spagnoli, quartz & solid surface counters, generous moldings & ceramic tile is used throughout. The beveled glass oak entry door provides a peek into the large foyer & formal rooms including a banquet sized dining room. The flow from the entry leads to the large family room with natural stone fireplace, oversized kitchen with abundant counter space & informal dining area with vaulted ceiling overlooking the scenic tree filled backyard. A large private master with airy bath & giant closets (one cedar lined), as well as a guest room with private bath, plus a laundry room, mud room & half-bath complete the main floor. A stone floored covered porch or a raised cedar deck that spans the width of the home lead to the rear yard. The second floor contains a loft-type living area with skylight & three additional oversized bedrooms (one ensuite; the other two share a Jack-n-Jill). Built-ins are featured in two of the rooms. All closets in the house were designed by California Closets. The walkout terrace level features two jumbo sized rooms, each with French door exterior access, & a full bath & mini-kitchen. The game/media room features surround sound. There is a large mechanical room with built-in cabinet storage for off-season items, an unfinished area that features built-in shelving & a single stall garage suitable for car or lawn equipment. An outdoor shower sits just outside the garage door. The home is situated on just under 2 acres, features professional landscaping with a large usable rear yard & a private irrigation well & natural areas with gorgeous hardwood & flowering trees. Professional tree lighting creates magic at night & a meandering creek near the rear boundary of the property is reminiscent of a mountain retreat yet is conveniently located a stones throw from the hottest shopping area in Athens and minutes from UGA and downtown Athens. Extensive renovations complete in 2003 & updated in 2012