Description
Welcome to 729 McKoy Street in the highly sought after Oakhurst neighborhood! This charming home built in 1910 has a rich history and modern finishes that make it perfect for today's living. You will be just steps away from McKoy Park with access to swimming, a playground, and beautiful walking grounds. Oakhurst Village, with its markets and restaurants, is also just minutes away. The main house features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, while the guest/carriage house above the oversized garage offers a spacious studio-style 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment with a kitchenette, living room, and separate AC/Heat. The covered front porch spans the entire front of the house and is perfect for enjoying morning coffee and neighborhood events like 'Porchfest'. Step inside to an abundance of natural light and an open concept floor plan. The main level features soaring 10-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, formal sitting/dining or office/study features an original coal-burning fireplace that has been converted to a romantic gas fireplace. You will absolutely love entertaining in the chef's kitchen with features including a professional series stainless steel 5.5-foot French door refrigerator, granite countertops with space for days, two sinks, huge island with gas oven/range including downdraft to complete the open concept look to the oversized light filled living room. The spacious primary suite on the main includes an ensuite bathroom with double vanities, limestone countertops, painted cabinets, large walk-in closet, updated shower with subway tile and frameless glass. There's even a secret passageway that leads you to the living room. Upstairs, there's a custom sunken living room that can be used as a flex space for an office, workout/yoga room, or even a possible 4th bedroom with the addition of a wall and doorway. There are also two light-filled bedrooms with vaulted beadboard ceilings and a shared bathroom. Lots of storage in the walk-in attic. Enjoy evening wine and BBQs with family and friends in your own backyard oasis with a huge patio, fire pit area, flat grassy yard, double fencing, gardening -blueberry and raspberry bushes, compost area, and a brand-new flat driveway. This well-situated Decatur home is conveniently located within walking distance of elementary, middle, and high schools. It's also just minutes away from Downtown Decatur, Emory, CDC, VA Hospital, and major highways, making it easy to get around.
