98 Clay Street SE
Atlanta, GA 30317
$2,350/month
For more information, email Kara at kara@karaobrien.com or call 678.595.0038.
About this Home:
Built in 1925, this beautifully restored Craftsman bungalow is for rent in Kirkwood, just 3 miles from Emory, 4 miles from Atlanta’s City Center. This charming home is fully restored and boasts a gorgeous kitchen decked out with maple cabinets, granite counters, black appliances (dishwasher, fridge, gas stove), disposal, and stainless steel sink. Refinished heart of pine floors, an open floor plan with architectural columns, antique lighting, a classic black and white tiled bath, heavy moldings, large windows, a large fence front & back yards, and gas logs in the living room fireplace, and a treehouse-style deck make this a great place to live.
Original Craftsman Door
The house is located in the historic Kirkwood neighborhood. You can walk to Kirkwood’s huge fabulous business district which features restaurants, bars, & shops, hair salons and specialty shoppes. To name a few: Kirkyard Bar & Grill (sports bar), El Myriachi (delicious Mexican with heated patio), Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe, Taproom Coffee (craft beer bar and coffee shoppe), Le Petite Marche (French eatery with housemade soups and sammies), Urban Pie Pizza (tasty pizza), Arden’s Garden juice shoppe, Pullman Bar, Jasmin Spa, PB & J Gallery (artwork), Augusta Designs (custom jewelry), Gitche Yah Yah (fresh flowers and specialty shop), Kirkwood Feed & Seed (pet supply place with clawfooted tub dog washing stations), Subway, & BP gas station. This commercial and residential development includes 12,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space as well as 23 condos and town homes. The Kirkwood streetscape was recently rejuvenated with the addition of new brick sidewalks, historic street lights, and newly planted flowering trees.
Less that 2 miles away, the Edgewood Retail District features the popular stores Target, Lowe’s, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Barnes & Noble, Moe’s Burritos, Office Depot, Kroger, Petco and many specialty shops. The Oakhurst Village business district (about a mile east) also offers a growing variety of restaurants and shops.
Kirkwood was established in 1899 as an affluent streetcar suburb of Atlanta-it was later annexed into the City of Atlanta. The housing stock in Kirkwood consists of Craftsman Bungalows, folk Victorians, American Foursquares and builders are erecting reproduction Bungalows and Craftsman style homes on in-fill lots.
Pets are welcome with no additional pet deposit.
Virtual Tour
As you enter the living room and dining room, you'll notice the lovely masonry fireplaces.
The living room comes complete with 99% efficient gas logs for wonderful wintertime coziness. Separating the two living spaces are architectural columns. The floor plan is open-perfect for entertaining.
The kitchen was designed for serious cooking, as well as beautifully aesthetic. Solid wood maple cabinets, dark green and gold flecked granite countertops, a large built-in pantry, and black appliances (gas stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher) appoint this large, lovely kitchen. The sink is located under a window and is outfitted with a garbage disposal.
At the entrance of the kitchen, the granite breakfast bar hooks around and is the perfect place for bar stools. Off the kitchen is a laundry closet inconspicuously tucked into its own cabinet. There are hook up for a stackable W/D.
click for larger image The bedrooms are airy and bright, thanks to the abundance of windows. The front bedroom is the larger of the two and features a large closet, another decorative brick fireplace, and views of the large, picket-fenced front yard. There is additional storage in the attic and the pull-down stairs are located in this room.
The rear bedroom also features a very deep closet, lots of light, privacy, and a period fixture. The antique floors of Clay Street are original heart-of-pine floors and have been professionally refinished. Adding to the charm of this 1925 original are the period details that the house retains: an original Craftsman front door, antique door hardware, original ribbon light windows, refinished and rewired antique fixtures, and substantial original woodwork.
Like the rest of the house, much attention has been paid to the historic bath. Tiled in classic Atlanta black & white tile, the bath retains its original medicine cabinet and wall mount sink. Period style faucets have been added to both the sink and the shower, along with beaded board and chair rail. The bathroom has been fully remodeled with the addition of new plumbing, new tub, and reproduction faucets for the shower.
The backdoor of the kitchen opens onto a tree house style deck, overlooking the large fenced yard. There is additional storage space under the house, via a permanent door. Clay Street is one of the quietest streets in Kirkwood, as it's rarely used as a cut through street and has long term established neighbors. The yard is filled with noble pecan trees-testament to Kirkwood's history as a pecan plantation. Moreover, the home backs up onto Rogers Street, which ends in a green space with a stream flowing through it.
Amenities
- 2 bedrooms, 1bathroom
- Wood floors throughout
- Back deck & front porch
- Wonderful open living area
- Period and reproduction lighting, pine doors
- Architectural antiques throughout
- Pets welcome with no additional deposit
- Off street parking
- Three fireplace
- New copper plumbing, HVAC, electrical
- New 30-year architectural shingled roof
- New insulation in walls and ceilings
- Fenced-in front and back yards
- Gorgeous natural stone eat-in kitchen
- Convenient to Downtown, Midtown, City of Decatur and other intown neighborhoods
- Easy access to I-20 and I-75/85
