In the heart of historic Marietta stands a stately 109-year-old home that has benefited from an owner as special as the house itself. The five-bedroom Colonial Revival at 421 Church Street, located within walking distance of the downtown square, blends classical symmetry and fine craftsmanship with updated, functional living spaces. And as Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty listing advisor Molly Holton points out, the gracious 5,800-square-foot abode can accommodate everything from family living to elaborate entertaining.
The seller, a devoted antiques enthusiast who assumed ownership of the house in the early aughts, had spent years clipping inspiration images from magazines, amassing architectural fragments, and envisioning the home he desired. He approached the residence as a playground for high-concept interventions, embarking on a renovation that took the structure mostly down to the studs and included the installation of new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Drawing on the historic houses found in Atlanta’s Druid Hills and Inman Park neighborhoods, the owner imported or commissioned intricate moldings, paneled walls, and architectural details that honor the home’s original era and style. Although roughly 90 percent of the interior detailing is new, it was crafted to early-20th-century standards, giving it an authentically aged character…