Designed with the personality of a French country house, Avalon is a grand plan full of special amenities for a luxurious lifestyle. A 1998 Southern Living Idea House, Avalon features arched doorways and windows and light-filled rooms. Spitzmiller & Norris, Inc., of Atlanta, created a flowing floor plan. The living room opens to the sunroom, dining room, and a deck. This interconnection results in open living areas. A home office is adjacent to the kitchen. The master bedroom features a spacious bath and dressing area. Upstairs, each bedroom has its own bath and plenty of storage space. The den works as a playroom or media room. more

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Whether you seek a quiet spot to read, or a sprawling space to entertain, this home offers ample room for both solitude and togetherness. A combined formal dining and living room opens from the foyer. Grand fireplaces add warmth to the living room and the nearby vaulted family room. Both spaces flaunt French doors that open onto a breezy loggia. An island workstation anchors the kitchen, which adjoins a bright breakfast room. A wet bar and a wine room are just steps away. Light streams into the master suite?s bay window, providing a tranquil spot to read. Two walk-in closets and a plush private bath also highlight this retreat. Upstairs, two secondary bedrooms each enjoy walk-in closets and private baths. A handy computer room lies nearby. A large bonus suite with a full bath is situated over the garage. It?s the ideal accommodation for visiting relatives or other extended guests. more

The Hillstone Cottage captures all the understated charm of a 1920s bungalow with its front stone fireplace and tall peaked roof. Inside, the home is all modern conveniences and open spaces. From the front stoop, step directly into the cottage family room where windows filter in natural light and the massive stone fireplace creates an impressive focal point. An optional second story adds a significant amount of living space to the home with the addition of a bedroom, office loft and full bath. Ample walk-in storage space is can be finished off the rear of the home as well. A rear porch offers an ideal place for potting herbs just outside the kitchen window and is accessible to the family room through a French door. more