240 Southview Dr Athens, GA 30605

Excellent location and plentiful storage in the heart of Five Points! The easy-to-maintain and beautiful landscape welcomes you into this lovely and well-kept Georgian style home built in 1937. The main level features a large bedroom with a full bath with custom tile and Schumacher wallpaper. The large living room has a wood-burning fireplace and built in bookcases and is the hub for the home. It leads off to a great sunroom with natural light and additional built in bookcases, perfect for a home office, reading area or play room. The living room also leads to the light and bright kitchen that has been updated with plenty of cabinetry, solid counters, and new and stylish dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Off the back of the living room are french doors that open to an awesome screened outdoor living area complete with a large storage closet perfect for extra kitchen accessories or entertaining/outdoor accessories. You will spend so much time in this comfortable living space throughout the year overlooking the huge park-like setting back yard. The screened outdoor space leads to a trellis covered porch which adds to the great outdoor living this home has to offer. The back yard is partially fenced and opens to a wide open area perfect for a fire pit, hammocks, and has a two tiered treehouse! The back yard also has a detached single car garage that is insulated and has electrical service, offering plenty of additional storage. Off the side of the garage is a deck that serves as a great spot for hanging out and grilling with family and friends while enjoying this beautiful Five Points home. Upstairs there are two large bedrooms with ample closet space, a welcome feature in older homes. The upstairs landing has even more storage space and enough room for a desk,work space, or reading nook with a great view of the back yard. A spacious and lovely full bathroom, featuring five points tile and Schumacher wallpaper, is located directly off the landing. Besides the plentiful closets throughout the home, storage abounds in the basement. Via the kitchen, there is interior access to the full unfinished walk-out basement, a rare find in Athens. This area is currently the laundry area and offers plenty of storage.The hardwood floors and plantation shutters located throughout are in excellent condition. New HVAC system installed in fall of 2013.The home is occupied but sellers may have flexibility with short notice showings with call to listing agent.