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This 1985 property on a woodsy, ITP cul-de-sac near Northlake Mall is proof that Atlanta’s modern-residential movement isn’t entirely new.
And it’s becoming proof that architecturally daring houses can sometimes be a tough (re)sell.
With four bedrooms and an expansive 3,340 square feet, it’s tucked in a DeKalb County subdivision called Lancelot Woods, on equally Olde English-sounding Guinevere Way. It listed back in mid-May at $600,000 and hasn’t budged since.
So what’s the deal?
The listing informs us this custom contemporary was built three decades ago by a noteworthy Atlanta architect as his personal family home, and it clearly took advantage of the rolling, verdant terrain.
The lovely front garden, punctuated by a koi pond and Japanese maple, leads to an attention-grabbing red door, which opens to an airy, two-story foyer and lounging area, where “one is greeted by a wall of windows which magically transports one into the forest,” the listing seriously says.
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In the updated and sophisticated kitchen, the bench seating is an obvious plus, as is the spa master bathroom, and multiple outdoor decks that embrace the shade-casting backyard forest.
Conversely, the glass blocks, suspended ceilings (see: basement), black toilet, and expansive seas of carpeting probably register as turn-offs for 2017 buyers.
But the home is one instance where a “rare opportunity” description would be appropriate, as records indicate it’s never been on the market before.
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