2877 Howell Mill Road NW

This spacious, appealing Buckhead retreat is bursting with charm and warmth. Timeless materials, custom built-ins and fireplaces, a relaxed, open floorplan, large, welcoming rooms and beautifully developed outdoor spaces combine to create a very special property. The main floor features an inviting entrance hall flanked by the dining room and the beautifully paneled library. The living room with French limestone fireplace opens from the entrance hall as well. These rooms and the hallways leading to them are enhanced by high ceilings and wide-planked heart pine floors.The high-end kitchen boasting a bluestone island with dining space for five overlooks a fireside keeping / breakfast room, and wide-windowed sunroom. Between the keeping room and living room is a butler's pantry which opens to the patio with its crab orchard stone floors, pierced brick walls and fireplace. A few steps down from the other side of the kitchen is a family room with bluestone floors, a shiplap vaulted / coved ceiling, a massive brick fireplace. A cozy screened-in porch is tucked in off the family room and features stone floors, vaulted wood ceiling, and a built-in grilling station. There is a separate upstairs guest suite over the garage with beamed, vaulted ceiling, full bath, built-in desk and view to the back yard and pool. The owners' suite resides on the opposite end of the main floor and occupies an entire private wing, including an office, luxurious-sized bedroom, separate bathrooms and walk-in closets, a powder room, and stairway to the three upper bedroom suites. Outside, the extensive grounds are extremely private, expertly landscaped and maintained. The handsomely fenced pool is pebble tec, heated, and features crab orchard stone decking. The roof is slate,