First time on the market in almost 25 years! This gracious circa 1900 property, situated on nearly 3 sprawling acres in the highly-regarded East Lake/Union Grove school district, exudes Southern charm and character. Imagine your very own home with a classic white picket fence awaiting you! /// The main residence offers a warm welcome with a spacious wraparound porch perfect for rocking chairs. Inside, you'll discover beautiful heart pine and hardwood floors, two cozy fireplaces, a relaxing rear screened porch, and an upstairs balcony sun deck. The true gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring a Wolf Professional double oven and griddle, two dishwashers (including a Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer), an icemaker, and a built-in microwave, all complemented by granite countertops. The kitchen also boasts a pantry and an island with a vegetable sink, flowing into a vaulted ceiling breakfast room with built-in cabinetry and banquette seating. A keeping room/ family room with built-in cabinetry is located right off the kitchen. /// In addition, the main floor includes a welcoming foyer, full bathroom off the hallway, laundry room with utility sink, a formal dining room with a fireplace, and a comfortable living room, also with a fireplace. The primary bedroom, conveniently located on the main floor, features a vaulted ceiling, two walk-in closets and French door access to the screened porch with hot tub. The primary bathroom includes a double sink vanity, jetted tub, and tile walk-in shower. A smaller room with access to both the primary bedroom and living room provides a flexible office space or study. A secondary bedroom on the main floor offers a private full bathroom and double door access to the screened porch. /// Two stairways, front and rear, lead to the upstairs, which includes two bedrooms with skylights and a full bathroom. A large rec room or living area upstairs has an outside sun deck balcony. /// Just outside the kitchen, a back porch with a bed swing offers a perfect spot for relaxing evenings, and a brick courtyard features a built-in gas grill for outdoor entertaining. Steps away is a carport and delightful guest cottage that includes two bedrooms, a full bathroom with washer and dryer hookups, a living area, and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher and a Jenn-Air range in the island. The cottage also has a rear deck for guests to enjoy. /// Kids and kids at heart will appreciate the treehouse, and beyond it, a utility barn/workshop with a roll-up door provides ample storage. For those who love to entertain, the "party barn" with a wet bar, fireplace, restroom, and an outside brick pizza oven is sure to be a hit! The property also features raised garden beds and a chicken coop. /// Conveniently located just a few minutes from the Union Grove Super Kroger Marketplace, Union Grove Ace Hardware, Kelleytown Publix shopping center, Salem Park, and Bud Kelley Park, and only 10 minutes from I-75, this property offers a rare blend of both tranquility and accessibility.