Julia, Rich, and their two sons recently moved to Athens from a beautiful mid-century modern home in Michigan. They were interested in living near Athens’ vibrant downtown in a walkable community setting. When this house in Pulaski Heights became available, they found their new home (and we were blessed with more great neighbors). Thanks for contributing to our series, y’all!
“Some of the best elements of our house are the unique ‘cut outs’ on the ground floor in the staircase,” wrote Julia. “We were thrilled to find a perfect stand-alone bar that fits perfectly in one of the alcoves; I just love the way these spaces look.” Architect’s note: these nooks were originally designed specifically to fit the previous homeowner’s piano and an heirloom piece of antique furniture.
“Clearly a lot of thought also went into the window placement. The north side of the house has the most and biggest windows, allowing light and fabulous views of the neighboring trees. The other sides of the house have strategically-placed windows to allow views and light while still providing privacy and minimizing the summer heat.”
“In our urban neighborhood of Pulaski Heights, I’m amazed we get to enjoy this many sightlines to nature. We especially love our screen porch. We keep the sliding glass doors open as often as temperatures allow, so our cats can enjoy it as much as we do. The screen porch has even doubled as a home gym this past year in the time of COVID!”
