Sold
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561 University Drive
Athens GA, 30605
$3,015,000
$584.53 per sqft
Sold
Closed
3 Beds
4 Baths
5,158 sqft
Residential
Built in 2021
Bought with Mary Catherine Smith with Corcoran Classic Living and Listed by Sarah Ellis with Corcoran Classic Living (706) 559-4520
This custom-designed Regency inspired home, envisioned by Schutze Award-winning architects Spitzmiller and Norris, was completed in 2021. Nestled among trees to maximize views of downtown Athens, the campus, Sanford Stadium, and the Coliseum, it epitomizes luxury and sophistication. Built to exacting standards with steel framing and a brick exterior, every detail both inside and out reflects comfort and elegance.
The curved foyer entrance features true curved windows leading to the living and dining spaces, which offer views through a steel and glass rear wall opening onto an oyster paver patio shaded by ancient oak trees. A parlor room with a fireplace, adorned with a Francois and Co finished mantle, and a steel and glass partition wall delineates the space from the main living area. The dining room showcases a bespoke built-in dry bar with antique mirrored glass fronts.
The kitchen is a culinary masterpiece with a large center island, custom cabinetry from Made in Monroe, and top-tier appliances including SubZero and Wolfe. An antique mirrored backsplash complements the 6-burner range with pot filler, alongside unique spice storage. The scullery kitchen features a separate prep sink, refrigerator and freezer drawers, coffee bar, and appliance storage, all set against honed Olympic Danby marble countertops. The flooring throughout the home includes Francois and Co French Oak wood laid in a herringbone pattern in the two foyers.
The breakfast room and great room open onto a picturesque rear patio, creating seamless indoor/outdoor entertainment spaces reminiscent of an English garden. A three-story full glass wall along the side of the house frames the open staircase with steel railings, providing access to all levels.
Upstairs, the owner's suite offers tranquil views and a luxurious bathroom with heated limestone flooring, a custom dressing vanity, a full marble shower, and a slipper tub. The secondary bedroom features a lavish bathroom with heated tile flooring and a full wet room with a Japanese soaking tub. A third room upstairs currently serves as a closet, with potential for easy conversion into a third bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Additionally, there's a light-filled yoga/exercise room with a full mirrored wall and workout flooring.
The terrace level includes an additional bedroom and a stylish bathroom, ideal for a private guest suite. A spacious great room opens to a screened porch with a fireplace overlooking the private backyard. The terrace level also features an attached one-car garage and an impressive laundry/mud room with concealed machines, a sorting closet, built-in desk, and a separate sink and dishwasher for entertaining.
The private backyard oasis features turf grass, carefully selected plantings, and thoughtful connectivity between the porch and patio. A sophisticated cistern system manages drainage efficiently. The detached two-car garage includes a lift system capable of accommodating up to three additional cars. The entire house is serviced by an elevator and boasts a fully integrated tech/sound/lighting system with automation for lights, blinds, and music, as well as comprehensive security systems, central vacuuming, and wiring for a whole house generator.
This property offers a rare opportunity for the most discerning buyer.
1017210
MLSⓇ ID
July 15, 2024
Listed
August 23, 2024
Updated
Map
561 University Drive
Athens GA, 30605
Interior Features
Total Stories
3
Bedrooms
3
Total Bathrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Interior Features
Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Custom Cabinets, Fireplace, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Pot Filler, Solid Surface Counters, Cable TV, Wired for Data, Window Treatments, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Suite, Programmable Thermostat, Storage, Sun Room, Utility Room
Appliances
Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Some Commercial Grade, Tankless Water Heater
Floor Description
Brick, Concrete, Marble, Other, See Remarks, Tile, Wood
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Description
Two, Gas Log, Living Room, Outside
Cooling
Yes
Cooling Description
Electric, Heat Pump, Multi Units
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Central, Multiple Heating Units, Natural Gas
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.27 Acres
Exterior Features
Deck, Enclosed Porch, Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Lighting, Porch, Patio
Lot Features
Level
Architectual Style
French/Provincial, Georgian, Traditional
Sewer
Public Sewer
School Information
High School
Clarke Central
Elementary School
Barrow Elementary
Other Property Details
Taxes
$18,125
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
15
Association Amenities
None
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking
Additional Parking, Basement, Detached, Underground, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Other, Parking Available, See Remarks
Parking Total
3
View
No
County
Clarke Co.
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
8/16/2024 | Sold | $3,015,000 |
7/30/2024 | Pending | — |
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