6023 Gainesville Street

Come Enjoy the BEST of Both Worlds in the Heart of Flowery Branch – with no HOA! Lake Lanier and historic downtown Flowery Branch are just a short walk or golf cart ride away when you make 6023 Gainesville Street your new home. Experience small-town living with local shops, restaurants, and community events, as well as Hideaway Bay Marina and all the things that Lake Lanier has to offer, while being a short 45-minute drive from Atlanta.This charming, one-story, craftsman-style bungalow is loaded with custom details, including a porte-cochere, a unique drive-through, two-car garage, and front and rear driveways offering plenty of parking for family and guests. The charming wrap-around front porch with stacked stone pillars and tapered craftsman columns, beadboard ceiling, and ceiling fans is large enough to invite neighbors to enjoy an evening sunset or watch the rain cascading down the unique copper rain chains off the front porch. Once inside, take in the bright and open floor plan with stunning hardwood floors,10-foot coffered ceilings and custom trim. In the family room, built-in cabinetry surrounds the mosaic-tiled fireplace. To the left of the family room are two nicely appointed bedrooms and a full bath with marble-topped vanity, tiled floor and glass enclosed tiled shower. The front bedroom, which is currently an office, miraculously transforms into a bedroom in minutes by opening the murphy bed tucked away in the closet.The attention to detail continues as you pass through the transom-topped entry from the family room to the kitchen. Coffered ceilings are also in the kitchen, as well as floor-to-ceiling white custom cabinetry with granite countertops, tile backsplash, gas range and an eight-foot island. The cabinets feature pull-out shelves in the lower cabinets and the spacious pantry. There is also a inset behind the refrigerator to allow it to fit flush with the surrounding cabinetry.The dining room, with a wall of windows that immerses the room in natural light, features craftsman-style wainscotting and built-in bench seating with storage. A door provides easy access to the porch and porte-cochere, creating the perfect “friends” entrance and keeping you dry as you bring groceries and other items from the car into the home and kitchen. French doors lead from the kitchen to the beautiful screened porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. The lush back yard, which has plenty of room for a pool, is bordered by a white fence and the fieldstone patio includes a natural gas hookup for a gas grill. 10-foot coffered ceilings and custom trim continue in the spacious primary bedroom. A wall of windows overlooks the back yard and a door provides easy access to the screened porch. The luxurious en suite has herringbone travertine floors, glass-enclosed shower, dual vanities with custom corner cabinetry and a deep soaking tub. The home’s tankless gas hot water heater ensures you can take a long shower while doing laundry and running the dishwasher without running low on hot water. The large primary closet features an abundance of storage and contains the washer and dryer, streamlining laundry-day tasks.The unique, drive-through, two-car garage offers epoxy floors and lots of storage. A single door in the front of the garage provides access to Gainesville Street and a double door leads to Debbie Lane. Each door can be opened at the same time, offering drive-through convenience from either side.The details continue on the outside of the home, with Hardie Plank siding, copper rain chains, architectural composite shingles on the roof, concrete landscape edging, a well-maintained lawn with seven-zone, WiFi-enabled irrigation system, mature flowers and plants, fence, underground utilities, and crawl space with poured concrete floor. With Lake Lanier and downtown Flowery Branch only steps away, you'll become part of a tight-knit community where neighbors quickly become friends in this beautiful craftsman-style home!