217 E 10th Street Sw, Rome

217 E 10th St- one of Rome's most picturesque homes located just around the corner from the Claremont House/aka Creel/Stranger Things House and the YMCA - stately brick home designed by the famed Atlanta architect firm Cooper and Cooper, was built in 1939 and has remained in the same family all these years and was originally built to be painted white. It sits on a huge intown lot, Beautifully landscaped 1.38 acres, 2 driveways, boxwood gardens, flower and vegetable gardens, this 5 bedroom 3 bath home offers an elegant yet comfortable space for the next owners to make it their own. 3 Br's, 2 Baths on the main, 2 large Br's, 1 Bath up plus an enormous walk in attic for future/ additional finished space great storage. Formal Living w/FP, Sunporch, Old World Wood Paneled Den/ Study w/FP, large Formal Dining room, Kitchen w/ bfast area, island and greenhouse windows for herbs and plants right in the kitchen. The back terrace brick patio, covered in old growth wisteria is like an outside living room...A bit magical...There is also a 2 car garage with an attached workshop bldg.... Needs a bit of updating as reflected in the list price but has so much potential. Shown by appt as the family is preparing for an estate sale to be held after closing. Located in the Old East Rome Historic District. Buyer should check with the Historic Preservation board at the City of Rome for guidelines should any alterations to the exterior need to be made.