Pristine privacy and traditional splendor surround you in this one of a kind, renovated ranch home in Athens! Discover an absolutely ideal location, situated in the heart of the city, on 3.5 acres of woodland solitude. Notice the lush landscape and beautiful seasonal plantings that frame the home. As you enter, you will be swept away by the all the details that were thoughtfully considered during the extensive remodeling. Beautiful Brazilian granite flooring sparkles in the foyer. The cased opening for the formal living room and formal dining area has been widened and shows off the expanse of the rooms (20 ft by 15 ft and 12 ft by 15 ft). New carpet and padding is luxurious underfoot. From the formal dining area, you enter the new and improved kitchen. The only thing remaining from the original home is the brick wall. The room was completely gutted, re-built and decorated beautifully (new sub flooring, new lighting and ceiling fans, new electrical outlets and switches, new low E windows). Notice the custom crafted solid cherry cabinetry. Kohler cast iron sinks adorn the kitchen and bar area. All the counter tops in the kitchen, butler pantry and bar are Portofino granite from Brazil. The appliances are all new, including the Amana double convection oven. Thoughtful consideration went in to creating a larger breakfast nook with bay window and walk in pantry with abundant storage shelving. The cozy family room opens off the kitchen with refinished red oak flooring, new recessed lighting, a high efficiency wood stove and skylights! A huge sunroom adds to your living space with vaulted ceiling, slate flooring, and operational windows. Refinished red oak flooring guides you down the gallery style hallway to the bedrooms. This end of the home has been reconfigured into a luxurious living space. 3 bedrooms with hardwood flooring, new ceiling fans and light fixtures and large closets with double doors await you. The original master bath has been re-born and is now spa-like with its tile flooring, custom cabinets with storage baskets and cubbies, custom cut decorative tiles, new shower/tub, toilet, lighting and fixtures. There is a place for everything and everything in its place! Notice the detail in enclosing the window for decorative displays! A private hallway leads you to the master retreat. The master suite is a brand new addition and measures 19-ft x 13 ft 6 inches. Beautiful recessed lighting has been added to give the room a warm atmosphere. The huge windows overlook the private woodlands behind the home. There is a large walk-in closet and relaxing master bath with Jacuzzi tub, solid cherry cabinets and tile counters and floors. The master suite has its own heating and air conditioning units. Just steps from the master suite is a centrally located laundry area with tile flooring, solid cherry cabinets, and lots of workspace. Well thought out, this work area is in the middle of all the bedroom spaces! The basement is primed and ready for anything that you could possibly imagine. It is partially finished, complete with a full bath with new toilet and new sink. An additional 24-foot x 24-foot extension was added to the basement area and has new windows, and part of it is heated and cooled. This space could be easily finished out into an in-law suite. The entrance to this space is accessed either by the stairway inside or by the driveway that has been extended around the home , right to this area! There is a total of 3150 square feet of basement awaiting your finishing touches! The landscaping is lovely with extensive new plantings of perennials, premium specimen trees and shrubs that have all been added over the course of the last 3 years. Other updates include: new exterior paint in 2006, all new gutters and downspouts, a French drain system, new 1500 gallon septic system, drain field and lines, all new cable TV wiring, and all new electrical panels, circuit breakers and meters. All the work has been done for you, all you need to do is to move in and enjoy!! Call Susan for all the details!