Every day will feel like a getaway at this 4.5-acre stream-side sanctuary in Vinings! Just steps from the vibrant heart of the historic village of Vinings is Stillhouse Road, a secluded lane with a mix of eclectic cottages and gated estates that will make you feel as if you have escaped to a serene mountain community. Two hundred yards in you arrive at 3340 Stillhouse Road, a gated property that is full of surprises. The custom home features plenty of space for family living and entertaining, but it is the home’s surroundings that make it so special.
Upon entering the property you cross a bridge over a flowing stream with beautiful shoals and a waterfall. The stream wraps around the home and runs through the middle of the property. As you round the bend in the driveway, the home appears. Ancient stone walls have been preserved in the landscape. These walls belonged to an old distillery which was once the street’s namesake, and later became known as the 4 Roses Whiskey company.
Behind the home, a lap pool overlooks a large lawn, complete with a top-notch tree house and zip line. The upper side of the property features dramatic natural granite outcroppings and trails. The forested acreage on the opposite bank of the creek provides more room to roam, or one of two sites for a future guest house. A motorcourt adjacent to two separate garages provides plenty of parking for family and friends.
The floorplan has everything you need for main level living – large rooms, the primary bedroom, high ceilings, seamless flow plus elevator access to the top level. The kitchen features a large center island with a gorgeous stone counter top. Custom cabinets surround Wolf appliances, and a walk-in pantry provides ample storage.
The space opens into the dining area and an inviting family room with reclaimed barn-wood ceilings and stone fireplace. Large walls of glass doors slide open to seamlessly connect the spaces to one of the most striking features of the home, the incredible wrap-around outdoor living area.
The very impressive owner’s suite features a dramatic vaulted ceiling, large windows with picturesque views and access to the outdoor living space. The beautiful bathroom has a soaking tub, steam shower, dual vanities, and convenient access to the heated lap pool in the courtyard. A large walk-in closet/dressing room gives plenty of room for his and her’s wardrobes.
The main level also features a guest bedroom suite, currently used as a study, with a built-in Murphy bed, and a spacious laundry room. The main 2-car garage connects directly into the home, while a breezeway off the side door leads to separate 3-car garage (with a lift) and handy workshop in the rear of the home that has central heating and air!
The fabulous indoor/outdoor convertible living space is a signature feature! It wraps around the side and rear of the home and effortlessly connects to the main living, kitchen and dining areas through a full open wall of sliding doors.
This 75′ long by 13′ wide space features remote control Phantom screens that convert the space from an enclosed air-conditioned space to a screened porch and then to a completely open porch, all with the push of a button!
You will spend many happy and relaxing hours here, enjoying the seasons, forest views, and the gurgling stream passing by just outside. Extensive night lighting allows you to enjoy these views day or night.
Upstairs you will find three additional bedrooms situated around a central sitting area/ play room with built-in cabinets. Two of the bedrooms feature large closets and en suite baths. One bedroom is currently set up as a large private home office with an attached home gym, but the space can easily be converted to a fifth bedroom suite with plumbing in place for a fifth bathroom.
This home was custom designed by architect Roger Caldwell and built to the highest quality standards by Bob Goodsell for the current owner in 2017. Special features, reclaimed beams, and floors made from hickory and pecan are just a few of the details you will notice. No expense was spared in building what was designed and planned to be a low-maintenance “forever” home. The property features extensive lighting, security cameras, and irrigation system supplied by a private well. A geothermal system uses the earth’s core to heat and cool the home incredibly efficiently.
Vinings is an unincorporated “village” in Cobb County, just across the Chattahoochee River from the Paces neighborhood in Buckhead. Although not officially in Buckhead, locals love it because Vinings has many of the same benefits: proximity to the top private schools in Buckhead, convenient ITP location as well as great shopping and dining. Cobb County has a very generous “senior” property tax exemption that gives close to an 80 percent reduction in property taxes to those who are 62 or older – a perk that can literally save tens of thousands of dollars per year in property taxes over a similar property in Fulton county.
Sharply increasing interest rates have created downward pressure on the real estate market nationwide during the 3rd-quarter of 2022. The Buckhead real estate market is certainly not immune to these market forces, but the impact so far has been somewhat mixed. Anecdotally, the number of buyers looking at homes has decreased substantially, but prices have so far remained strong thanks to the upper end of the market remaining resilient, along with limited inventory.
The high-end of the market more often involves cash purchases, making interest rates less of a consideration. Of the top 10 home sales in Buckhead during the 3rd quarter of 2022 (shown on the facing page), only two involved a mortgage and the other eight were paid for in cash. Higher interest rates will still likely impact this market segment through a “trickle-up” effect that has already begin at the lower end of the market.
The sales data, that I compiled to compare the third quarter of this year to the same period last year, appears at first glance to be very contradictory. It shows year-over-year price gains of 9% for single family homes, even as the number of sales substantially declined by a whopping 37%. Buckhead condo and townhome sales saw the same decline in sales volume, coupled with a more moderate increase in the average sale price.
One explanation for this phenomenon is simply that the under-$1.5 million price range had a higher rate of reduction in total homes sold (down 41%) than more expensive homes. This makes a good portion of the increase in average sale price attributable to the high-end of the market being less dependent on financing. The market tends to follow predictable patterns and it appears that the next year will be a reset to more sustainable supply and demand trends.
| 3rd Quarter 2021 | 3rd Quarter 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | Total Sold | 341 | 214 |
| Average sale price | $1,428,561 | $1,569,748 | |
| Average days on market | 45 | 42 | |
| Condo/ Townhomes | Total sold | 540 | 380 |
| Average price | $403,102 | $416,882 | |
| Average days on market | 45 | 45 |
It is always a pleasure to see the variety, architecture, and design of the top ten home sales in Buckhead. Once again, I had the honor of selling more of the top 10 homes than any other broker! The list below does not include an off-market sale of a new home at 3115 Nancy Creek Road. This home sold for $6,228,300 and was built by Siegel Construction and Design. Click on any of the homes below to see more!
This private gated community is in a prime location minutes from The Battery and Vinings Jubilee. Gorgeous amenities include a private pool and pool house, gym with lots of windows and light, clubhouse, and great entertaining spaces for large groups!
This entire townhome features tons of upgrades! The main level is open, light and bright with gorgeous hardwood flooring. The sleek chef’s kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, stunning cabinets, full pantry, and a plethora of storage. The kitchen is flanked by large, separate living and dining rooms with plenty of windows. A French door off the living room leads to a gracious covered deck.
The large primary suite features upgrades galore. Stunning custom tile adorns the bath as well as a huge shower with frameless glass enclosure, gorgeous double vanity with upgraded high-end fixtures, and generous walk-in closet. The laundry room and bright second bedroom with beautiful ensuite bath complete the upper floor.
The third bedroom with ensuite bath is finished just as beautifully as the rest of this townhome! A one car garage with extra space for storage completes this amazing property.
Reverie on Cumberland is centrally located just outside the fray in quiet Vinings/Smyrna, yet near every type of dining and retail imaginable! The Battery is also a short 2 miles away… so easy to pop over to a Braves game, see a fabulous show at the Coca-Cola Roxy, or just utilize the additional dining/retail area there.
Vinings is an unincorporated “village” in Cobb County, just across the Chattahoochee River from the Paces neighborhood in Buckhead. Although not officially in Buckhead, locals love it because Vinings has many of the same benefits: proximity to the top private schools in Buckhead, convenient ITP location as well as great shopping and dining. Cobb County has a very generous “senior” property tax exemption that gives close to an 80 percent reduction in property taxes to those who are 62 or older – a perk that can literally save tens of thousands of dollars per year in property taxes over a similar property in Fulton county.
The spirit of Buckhead heads forward. This is the way it has been, and perhaps this is the way it will always be. The spirit of Buckhead points forward. You see it in the way we work, and you see it in the way we play. The reach is always extending further. The search is for excellence and beauty and grace and vibrancy.
We are a community of individuals. We are diverse, we are dynamic, and we are discerning. We are builders. We are connected to one another with a common bond. A common dream. A common quest. Pointing life in one direction. Forward.
