100 Melbourne Place, Athens, GA 30606

$995,000 Asking Price

5 beds
5 baths
5,819  sqft
Built in 1988

Welcome to 100 Melbourne Place, an elegant oasis in one of Athens most serene neighborhoods. You will be captivated by the front elevation of this beautifully designed home. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, and a full finished basement, this property will check all of your boxes! Located just 5 miles from UGA/Downtown, and close to shopping, Loop 10 and the Athens Country Club, convenience is paramount. Enter through a grand two story foyer featuring a curved staircase with intricate craftsman details and twin glass display cases flanking the front door. A formal dining room is located to your left with custom plaster molding and wainscoting which opens into both the foyer, as well as the main living area. To the right is a handsome study with a gas log fireplace which provides secondary access to the owners suite via double doors. This space could serve as a second sitting room or a home office. The main living space is a sunken family room which is accented by three large, arched transom windows. An abundance of light flows through this casual gathering space which boasts a beautiful gas log fireplace and built-ins. Entertaining is made easy with the full walk-in wet bar with service area, beverage cooler and cabinetry. Step out onto a spacious deck from french doors located in the sunken family room, offering views of the lush and private rear yard. The bright, white kitchen has been updated with marble countertops on the large island with great bar seating. Opening into a keeping room, the entire family will be able to visit with the chef of the house. An abundance of cabinetry is available for storage and the built in desk area features upper glass display cabinets. A sub zero refrigerator/freezer and double wall ovens complete this space. The luxurious primary suite is located on the main level and includes two walk-in closets, spa-like bathroom with new tile shower and double vanities, and a graciously sized sitting area accented by a large bay window. Tray ceilings with up lighting accentuate these marvelous sleeping quarters. The first floor also has a powder room with grasscloth wall covering, a large laundry room with utility sink, and a 2-car garage. Upstairs is home to three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing ample space for family and guests. The largest of these bedrooms offers a private bath, while the other two share a full bath, with each bedroom having a private vanity. Access is possible from both the front and rear staircases. The full finished basement offers additional living space with a bedroom, full bath, movie room with wet bar, and a cozy den with a gas log fireplace and built-ins. Last but not least is the oversized finished area currently serving as the owners music room. This space could double as a home office, gym or conditioned storage. Make it a point to preview this fabulous home in the sought after development of Sedgefield.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
High Ceilings, In-Law Floorplan, Master On Main Level, Other, Split Foyer, Tray Ceiling(s), Entrance Foyer, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wet Bar
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
Laundry:
Laundry Closet, Other
Basement:
Finished Bath, Exterior Entry, Finished, Interior Entry
Flooring:
Carpet, Tile
A/C:
true, Electric
Heating:
true, Central, Electric, Heat Pump
Fireplace:
Basement, Gas Log, Living Room, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

General:
Sprinkler System
Style:
Traditional
Parking:
Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Parking spaces: 2

Construction

Roofing:
Other
Windows:
Double Pane Windows
General:
Synthetic Stucco, Two

Location

HOA Amenities:
Maintenance Grounds, Other, 375.0
Originating MLS:
Georgia MLS 2
County:
Clarke

Lot

Zoning:
063B2 A013

Utilities

Utilities:
Cable Available, Underground Utilities
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
Georgia MLS 2

This listing courtesy of:
Corcoran Classic Living, Mary C. Smith

About Athens, GA

Housing

Number of Units
51,934
Median Home Value
$222,972
Median Rent
$766

60.98% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.79% are vacant.

Commute

Car
64.24%
Public Transportation
2.75%
Walk to Work
4.16%
Work from Home
27.40%
Other
0.43%

The median travel time to work is 15 minutes.

People

Population
127,498
Median Age
32.70
Median Household Size
2.52

Education

High School
18.88%
Associate’s Degree
7.32%
Bachelor’s Degree
23.65%
Graduate Degree
23.06%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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