Description
Sally English and The English Team have listed the property at 2812 Galahad Dr NE Atlanta GA 3005 for sale.
Family roots go deep in this lovingly restored French Provencal four-sided brick ranch, perfectly situated in the sought-after Briarlake Elementary district for an effortless commute to Emory University, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), CHOA, and Midtown. Originally custom-built in 1962 for the owner’s family and designed by nationally renowned architect W.D. Farmer, this residence has been meticulously renovated to new home standards while preserving its mid-century soul.
The transformation begins at the lush, level front lawn framed by mature hardwoods and a circular driveway that leads to new double-glass entry doors. Inside, original 3/4-inch oak hardwoods have been refinished and extended throughout all living areas and bedrooms. The heart of the home is a reimagined open-concept space where interior walls were removed to seamlessly connect the kitchen to the great room and adjacent sunroom.
The chef’s kitchen was gutted to the studs and rebuilt with shaker-style cabinetry, upgraded inserts, a walk-in pantry, sprawling quartz countertops, and a breakfast bar for informal dining. Professional-grade stainless appliances include a six-burner gas range, a dishwasher, and a Kraus composite undercounter sink. The spacious great room is anchored by an original fireplace featuring locally manufactured artisan brick and a custom wood beam mantel. From here, stroll into the oversized sunroom, where three walls of windows offer four-season views of the private, wooded 0.6-acre lot.
This exterior sanctuary features a brand-new safety rail on the rear patio, a detached storage building for tools, and professional landscaping that emphasizes the property’s natural elevation and privacy. Modern efficiency is at the forefront with new energy-efficient windows throughout and a 2024 HVAC system to lower your carbon footprint.
All interior vent and return covers have been replaced to match the fresh aesthetic. Both bathrooms were completely gutted and rebuilt; the primary suite features a curbless walk-in shower with frameless glass, dual fixtures, and marble-topped vanities with Delta plumbing hardware. Beyond aesthetics, the home offers peace of mind with a completely new plumbing system, including new service lines for water and sewer.
The original formal rooms flanking the entry foyer offer versatile flex space, ideal for a quiet home office or library, with the formal living room even offering potential for a third bathroom conversion. Practicality meets style in the renovated mudroom and laundry area, which features new ceramic tile and access to the side parking pad via a newly replaced door.
A basement, accessed via an exterior door, provides additional storage or workshop potential. The home is further enhanced by fresh interior and exterior paint, new designer lighting, updated switches, and new hardware on every door.
This residence offers a rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready property with modern systems in an established neighborhood near premier shopping and dining at Northlake, Oak Grove, and Shallowford. For those seeking academic or medical proximity, this home provides a serene, private retreat just minutes from the city’s major employment hubs and top-tier school options like Saint Pius, The Globe Academy, and IHM. Floorplans are available at the end of the photo stream.
Schools
Students at this property attend High Scoring Briarlake Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and Lakeside High School in the DeKalb County Public Schools System. Nearby private schools include Globe Academy Charter, IHM, Marist, Saint Pius X and Paidea – all located within a reasonable commute.
BRIARLAKE ELEMENTARY (excerpt from Great Schools Website)
We recently moved from City of Decatur, where our son attended K-2 and we have been very impressed with the level of parent involvement at Briarlake and with the collaboration between faculty and parents. Our son achieved great acedemic strides in his first year there. Briarlake has a model PTA (very difficult to achieve) and also the Briarlake Education Foundation, which also supports and supplements educational funding for the school. Briarlake has a very positive vibe going on and we couldn’t be happier in this close knit community!
Submitted by a parent · July 19, 2017
LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL (Excerpt from Great Schools Website)
I am so happy to have my daughter attend Lakeside. The opportunities for AP instruction and extra-curricular involvement are excellent. The new construction has turned the school into a first class environment. The principal is extemely dedicated and deals aggressively with any negative situations that arise (as they always do in high school).
TWIM LAKES SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB
Private swim and tennis club. TENNIS: two clay courts and four hard courts. Good area to view the tennis matches. ALTA for all experience and age levels. SWIM: Neighborhood size pool with spacious pool deck, adult swim lanes, Youth Swim teams and recreational pool use.
“Twin Lakes Swim and Tennis Club Membership is full, but we maintain a waiting list of applicants. The club experiences some turnover each spring. As openings occur, the membership chair contacts the next family on the waiting list. Membership, when available, is open to residents living within the membership boundary as outlined below. The current wait time for those living within the membership boundary is 2+ years. A small percentage of memberships are offered to families residing outside the boundary. Currently, the wait time on those living outside the boundary is 5+ years.”
COMMUTE
Commuters to Emory, CDC or CHOA are just minutes from home when the workday is over. From Shallowford Road Jump on the access to I-85 to easily reach destinations in Midtown, Brookhaven, and downtown. The home is within an easy car commute to Emory University, Centers for Disease Control, VA hospital without using any Interstate Highways
TOUR THIS HOME OR MORE HOMES NEARBY
Call or text Associate Broker SALLY ENGLISH 404-229-2995 or Sales Associate KRISTEN BRYANT 770-500-6241 for information on more homes for sale in the neighborhood. We also offer a FREE SALES ANALYSIS of your existing home if you are thinking about selling. We specialize in homes convenient to EMORY UNIVERSITY, CHOA, and THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, CDC. Our neighborhood focus includes Tucker, Northlake, Decatur, Embry Hills, Oak Grove, Lakside High School and Northlake.
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