07 Jul Distinctive Dunwoody – Don’t Let the Stereotypes Fool You!
Dunwoody Georgia has long been considered one of THE best areas to live and a raise a family in. All for very good reasons that are important to most families. Great schools, convenient access to just about everything and even in today’s sometimes troubled world, an overall safe and secure area. What more could be asked for?
Still, there are those who desire all the best things that Dunwoody living offers but feel a certain ‘stereotype’ of suburban living that just isn’t their style. For all those people, fear not – Dunwoody is anything but a ‘cookie cutter’ or one size fits all community. Let’s look at 3 Dunwoody homes on different streets but all within approximately 2 miles of each other. These are 3 fabulous homes but with very different personalities!
A classic, traditional, 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home. With ‘A frame’ construction, side entry garage and a lovely bay window in the front. The large, landscaped front yard is matched by a large, landscaped backyard – with its own small man-made pond. So, exterior, very nice and fairly standard so what’s inside? In a sense, more of the same. A great kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cabinet space. A built-in desk in the breakfast area. A formal living room and formal dining room but also a comfortable family room with a fireplace. The main level shines with delightful accents of pilliars and archways.
A walk up the traditional stairway brings you to an oversized master bedroom with a multi-treyed ceiling, sitting area and walk-in closet. The master bath contains a jetted spa tub and a roomy shower as well as a vanity with a sink on either end to allow two people all the room necessary to get ready for any at the same time. With 3 more bedrooms on the upper level there is room for kids, guests or even a library! Speaking of kids and/or guests, you’ll love the basement. Fully finished with a full bedroom and a full bathroom and extra space for a playroom, media room or just storage. This is the traditional home everyone knows of with all the modern touches.
Here again is another classic; a ranch. This style of house with its 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, seems to fit a more active, on the go family and that theme carries throughout the home. Pull into your driveway and right into your garage. A front porch that runs the length of the house is perfect for watching the kids play and chats with neighbors. Outdoor entertaining is done in style with a huge multi-level deck and full screened in porch in the back of the house. A darkwood paneled, full basement with outdoor access works great as a playroom or game room with plenty of space to store all that outdoor activity equipment or gardening tools.
Wood is another theme of this home with hardwood floors throughout the main level, many matching wood accents and wood paneling in a number of rooms. The kitchen and breakfast area contrast the honey coloring of the wood with bright white counters and appliances. French doors open into the full dining room which connects to the separate living room. A family room with a fireplace and built-in shelves opens into the screened-in porch with its own ceiling fan. The master bedroom carries an attached sitting room/office space that is fully paneled with a built-in desk and its own large private bath. The remaining bedrooms provide ample space for family and guests. Truly a super home for an active family.
Throw traditional out the window with our 3rd home. This 4 bedroom, 31/2 bath home with a large wine cellar, is a hidden gem in every way. The long driveway showcases the sumptuously landscaped property with small ponds, pathways and plants of all kinds. Entering this ultra modern home feels like you’ve brought the lovely surroundings with you with the stone tile flooring, natural stone wall and wooden accents of the foyer. Wood beam ceilings, hardwood floors, stone accent walls and lots of floor to ceiling windows make up the stunning great room and dining room and keep the feel of nature all around you.
The open kitchen with its dark granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and center island, has every convenience including built-in space for a large flat screen tv and a pantry the size of most apartment kitchens. The very large master bedroom has sliding glass doors that lead out to a portion of the huge deck that fills the center space and continues into the back yard. The master bath is spa quality with light stone flooring and matching counters and tub. A fully enclosed shower at one is balanced by a second full vanity/sink area at the other. There’s even mounting for a small flat screen tv to watch while enjoying your spa tub. Mirror bedrooms, a second bathroom and a spectacular upper landing area all also have views to the center deck area.
Then there is the basement which is a home unto itself. This goes far beyond a ‘mother-in-law’ suite. A full bedroom with a frosted glass brick and wood wall, bathroom with shower, closet, and full kitchen with a breakfast bar. The living room has built-in shelving and cabinets and room for a giant tv. There’s still plenty of space left over for a dinning room table and chairs without feel crowded and allows entry without going through the house. This special Dunwoody property makes coming home feel more like your favorite weekend getaway!
These are only a few of the very different style homes found within the Dunwoody community. When looking for a home, don’t let stereotypes of the area keep you away. Dunwoody neighborhoods have something for almost everyone. Easy access into Atlanta, great shopping and dining close by and lots of recreation everywhere. You won’t find much better living than in the 30338 zip code!