This historic property in Stone Mountain, offers a charming blend of old-fashioned style and modern comforts with two separate homes and a large workshop/studio. Built over a century ago, the homes feature hardwood floors, coal-burning fireplaces, and screened-in porches for relaxation. Freshly painted inside and out, one house includes a newer kitchen and a screened back porch. The plot includes ample off-street parking and a backyard space ideal for a vegetable garden. Priced at $185,000, this unique investment opportunity allows living in one home while renting the other or renting both. Located just a short walk from Stone Mountain Village’s shops and restaurants, it blends historical character with vibrant community living.
Front Yard and Walkway
A narrow country driveway winds past verdant greenery leading to two quaint, modest homes. The closer structure displays a charming screened porch with white and blue trim, reflecting a simple, rural aesthetic. Lush mature trees provide ample shade, creating dappled sunlight on the grass and garden beds filled with various shrubs and flowers. The lawn is neatly maintained, bordered by a low stone retaining wall. The scene evokes a peaceful, nostalgic atmosphere with natural, earthy tones from both the vegetation and home exteriors, embodying a serene countryside retreat.
Front Porch Exterior
A quaint front porch enclosed with dark screened panels creates a cozy sitting area protected from insects. The house siding is painted in clean cream tones with contrasting blue trim accentuating the porch columns and window frames. The roofline includes a simple gable with a vent detail, topped with black shingles and a satellite dish. Mature trees and shrubs partially surround the porch, blending the home harmoniously with the natural, lush green lawn and garden flowers. A stepping stone path leads up to the porch entrance, inviting outdoor enjoyment in a serene, shaded environment.
Backyard and Outbuilding
A spacious, partially grassy backyard area is bordered by lush green trees and shrubs, creating a natural, serene backdrop. The yard contains a small, white, rustic outbuilding with a sloped roof and double doors, suggesting storage or workshop use. The main house visible in the midground has white exterior walls with brown trim and a gently pitched roof, featuring a small awning over a window. A screened porch with lattice detailing and brick steps descends into this yard, offering a cozy spot for outdoor relaxation in a quiet, private setting. The cleared soil patches and gravel driveway add to the utilitarian charm of the space.
Front Yard and Driveway
A quaint one-story house with a white exterior and red trim stands at the end of a gravel driveway flanked by grass and lush greenery. The front porch is fully screened in with wooden framing matching the house’s trim, and the base of the porch features decorative white lattice panels supporting vibrant green bushes. Mature trees and bushes surround the property, creating a sense of privacy and blending the house naturally into its verdant setting. The overall aesthetic is rustic and charming, evoking a peaceful, countryside ambiance under a clear blue sky.
Side Exterior and Garden
The side of the house reveals a quaint exterior painted in a soft white tone, contrasted by reddish-brown wood trim around the windows and eaves. A small window with a matching red metal awning is centered on the wall, flanked by decorative vertical slats. The roof is covered in traditional brown shingles, extending over a side porch or enclosed sunroom to the right, providing a shaded outdoor space. Dense green shrubbery lines the base of the wall, adding a lush natural element. A simple chain-link gate opens onto a gravel driveway or walkway beside the house, with trees and greenery in the background enhancing the serene, rustic setting.
Screened Porch Swing
Screened porch with tiled flooring in a subtle gray tone contrasts with the white painted columns and walls, offering a clean, classic look. The porch features a wooden swing bench, suspended by chains, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the surrounding greenery visible through the mesh screens. The ceiling painted in a dark color stands out and complements the navy blue trim accents on the pillars and window frames, enhancing the historic charm. Brick pathways and leafy trees in the yard create a natural, inviting view from this tranquil outdoor sitting area.
Living Room Corner
This corner of the living room is defined by a painted white brick fireplace set against smooth white walls, accented with traditional crown molding and chair rail trim. The flooring consists of warm hardwood with a natural finish, adding cozy contrast to the bright, neutral palette. The space connects to adjacent rooms via two wide doorways trimmed with classic white casings. One adjacent room reveals a chandelier and mirrored wall panels, while the other has a ceiling fan and window with natural light filtering in. A white ceiling fan with light hangs overhead, blending into the ceiling for a simple, clean aesthetic.
Living Room Entrance
Hardwood floors in warm, medium tones extend throughout this modestly sized living room, creating a natural, inviting atmosphere. The walls and ceiling are painted bright white, lending an airy, clean feel and enhancing light distribution from the window to the right, which is covered by wooden blinds. A white-painted brick fireplace on the left wall adds a subtle architectural detail, though it is currently non-functional. A traditional dark wooden front door provides a rich contrast and features a small curtain for privacy. Ceiling fan with light fixture centered above offers both illumination and ventilation, while wide white-painted trim around doors and windows provides a classic finishing touch.
Dining Room Fireplace
Hardwood flooring with a rich natural grain runs throughout the room, contrasting with the clean white walls and trim. A white painted brick fireplace, devoid of a hearth, sits in one corner, blending into the wall with geometric brick patterning adding subtle texture. Opposite the fireplace, a large wall of floor-to-ceiling mirrors visually expands the space and reflects light. The ceiling is simple, but an ornate vintage chandelier with multiple lights adds a touch of elegance and historic charm. White paneled doors and a glimpse into an adjoining room with tiled floors complete the classic yet understated aesthetic.
Dining Room Details
Hardwood floors with a warm finish extend across the room, creating a cozy yet polished atmosphere. Two large windows adorned with beige blinds allow ample natural light that brightens the room and showcases the lush greenery outside. The walls are painted crisp white paneling, enhancing the room’s brightness and historic charm. A vintage chandelier with multiple candle-style lights hangs from an ornate ceiling medallion, adding an elegant focal point. One wall is covered in vertical mirrored panels, reflecting light and visually expanding the space. An open doorway leads to an adjacent kitchen area with tiled flooring and visible wooden stools.
Kitchen and Adjacent Rooms
Terracotta tile flooring with a decorative inlay pattern sets a warm tone in the kitchen area. Light wood cabinetry with rounded edges provides ample storage, contrasted by white countertops and a tiled backsplash accented with diamond-shaped dark tiles. A large white refrigerator stands centrally, adjacent to a gas stove and white microwave. A wooden chair at the counter adds a cozy seating element. Through a wide doorway, multiple rooms with natural wood flooring and white walls are visible, including a fireplace on the left and French doors opening to another space, emphasizing the home’s historic charm and open layout.
Kitchen Corner
White tiled countertop with small black decorative tiles extends as a corner breakfast bar with wooden cabinetry below, showcasing warm natural wood tones with white knobs. The backsplash includes white tiles accented by green decorative diamond-shaped and rectangular tiles featuring turtle motifs. Adjacent to the counter are double glass doors with white blinds, providing outside views and natural light. The floor combines terracotta and dark gray tiles in a geometric pattern that contrasts with the simple white walls and trim. A white panel door with recessed detailing complements the room’s vintage charm and clean aesthetic.
Kitchen Breakfast Bar
Light wood cabinetry with simple white knobs lines the walls above and below a white tiled countertop adorned with small black diamond accents. A built-in microwave rests above a stainless steel oven and gas cooktop, while a white refrigerator anchors the left side. The terracotta-colored tiled flooring creates warmth and complements the natural wood tones. A small breakfast bar with two wooden chairs offers a cozy seating nook. A window above the sink allows natural light to filter in, framed by a light blind. White walls and a ceiling light fixture maintain a bright, clean atmosphere, blending rustic and functional elements.
Kitchen and Patio Access
Warm, earthy terracotta floor tiles introduce a rustic charm to the kitchen space, coordinating well with natural wood cabinetry in a honey oak finish. The cabinetry is topped with white tile countertops that extend into a small breakfast bar with two wooden bar stools, offering casual dining. The backsplash tiles incorporate diamond-shaped accents in green and maroon, adding subtle character. A white microwave is mounted above the oven and stove. Light floods the room through white-framed French doors and adjacent windows, all fitted with white Venetian blinds, providing easy access to an outdoor patio area beyond.
Entryway with Side Door
White walls and a matching white door with recessed panels create a clean, classic look in this small entryway. The flooring consists of patterned ceramic tiles in earthy tones of brown and terracotta, accented with a dark gray geometric design near the door base. To the left, large glass double doors with white blinds lead to an outdoor area, allowing natural light to brighten the space. A simple white baseboard runs along the bottom of the walls, adding subtle architectural detail while maintaining the room’s minimalistic and functional aesthetic.
Small Bedroom Nook
Compact space with white walls and a hardwood floor that displays a warm natural wood tone, enhancing the room’s simplicity and brightness. A small, non-functional white fireplace sits centered on one wall adding a subtle vintage charm. The ceiling is mildly vaulted, adding a sense of openness, and includes a white ceiling fan with a light fixture. Two white paneled doors with vintage brass knobs, one open to an adjacent room with similar flooring, introduce a cohesive historic detail while maintaining the room’s minimalist aesthetic. Electrical outlets and light switch present a practical touch.
Simple Bedroom Corner
White walls and a matching door create a clean, minimalist backdrop for this modest bedroom corner. Two windows with white trim bring in natural light filtered by sheer blinds. The wooden floor adds warmth with its medium brown color and visible grain texture. A single twin bed, positioned against one wall, is covered by a simple lavender bedspread, softly draping to the floor. The ceiling fan above features dark wood blades contrasting with the bright ceiling, offering both air circulation and lighting with three adjustable white fixtures. The overall room embraces simplicity and function.
Laundry and Utility Room
Raw plywood paneling covers the walls and ceiling, offering a rustic, unfinished appearance. A large, cylindrical Rheem water heater stands prominently in the corner, connected to exposed plumbing. White appliances include a top-loading washing machine and a front-loading dryer, positioned side by side beneath simple wooden shelving. These shelves are supported by metal brackets and hold a few utility items including a plastic bin and a detergent bottle. A metal electrical panel is mounted on one wall, and utility pipes and wires are visible, emphasizing the practical, functional nature of the space.
Bathroom Interior
Soft blue walls frame a compact bathroom with a mix of vintage and practical elements. The white porcelain sink has a scalloped edge, paired with a chrome faucet, while a classic white toilet sits beside it. Above the sink is a narrow, vertical mirror and built-in shelving recessed into the wall, painted the same blue for a seamless look. The bathtub is surrounded by white tiles accented with embossed floral designs and navy blue trim along the top. A frosted glass block window provides natural light, and a dark curtain adds contrast, complementing the blue and white color scheme. The floor tiles are dark with light grouting, enhancing the cozy yet airy feel.
Screened Porch Area
The space presents a rectangular screened porch enclosed with white vertical framing and protective mesh, allowing abundant natural light and views of the surrounding greenery and neighboring structures. The lower half of the walls feature lattice panels for partial privacy while maintaining openness. The flooring consists of rust-colored square tiles arranged in a diagonal pattern, adding warmth to the porch area. The white painted ceiling is slightly vaulted with visible framing, complementing the home’s traditional exterior design. This porch offers a transitional outdoor living spot, perfect for relaxing in fresh air while being sheltered from insects and weather elements.
Front Porch and Yard
A small, quaint front porch enclosed with vertical wooden slats and decorative lattice panels wraps around one corner of the house. The porch sits elevated on a white-painted foundation with wooden steps leading to the door. The exterior siding is a soft beige, complemented by dark window trims. The yard is a mix of patchy grass and gravel areas, partially fenced with a chain-link gate. Lush green trees and shrubs surround the space, creating a serene and private atmosphere. A weathered brick retaining wall is visible along the perimeter, adding rustic charm.
Workshop or Utility Room
High ceiling with exposed wooden beams and large skylights flood the space with natural light. Walls are lined with slat panels and shelves for storage, adding a practical element to the room. The floor shows wear and use, typical of a workshop or utility setting. A small partitioned area contains a sink and wooden countertop with shelving above, suggesting a workspace for projects or cleaning. Ceiling fans promote air circulation while various buckets, paint cans, and supplies indicate ongoing or past renovations. The overall aesthetic is functional and unfinished, emphasizing utility over decoration.
Workshop or Studio Space
Wood paneling with horizontal grooves covers the walls, combined with clear glass blocks near the ceiling providing soft natural light. The room is topped with exposed beams and partly glazed roof panels allowing daylight through. A sturdy white-painted wooden support column stands centered on a dark base plate. Left side features adjustable wooden shelves, suggesting a utilitarian purpose. Two narrow rectangular window openings add architectural interest. A worn chalkboard mounted on the right wall hints at previous instructional use. The floor is raw, unfinished concrete with visible wear, enhancing the rustic, workshop aesthetic.
Kitchen Corner
The space combines simplicity with practicality, evident in the neutral white walls paired with light wood cabinetry. Two upper and lower cabinets offer modest storage, complementing the large black refrigerator on the right side. The floor is tiled with a warm, earth-toned pattern, creating a durable and clean surface ideal for kitchen use. Natural light filters through two windows, brightening the room and enhancing the airy feel. A ceiling fan with wood-finish blades and built-in lights adds functionality and modest character to the otherwise minimalist and functional kitchen corner.
Kitchen Interior View
The kitchen has a spacious, open layout with a neutral color palette dominated by light wood cabinetry and beige tiled flooring. A large black refrigerator stands centrally, creating a contrast with the natural wood tones and white walls. The countertops appear to be a darker brown laminate, coordinating with the cabinetry. Stainless steel dishwasher and washer machines are integrated along the back wall under the countertop. A window above the sink lets in natural light, while a ceiling light adds ambient illumination. Overall, the kitchen balances practicality and simple, classic design elements.
Kitchen and Dining Area
The kitchen combines simple, functional elements with a neutral color palette. It has gray-toned tile flooring that flows seamlessly into the adjacent dining space, enhancing openness. The black refrigerator stands out against the white walls and light oak cabinetry. The white electric stove with coil burners adds a classic touch. Two windows on the far wall provide natural light, brightening the room and showing views of greenery outside. A ceiling fan with light in the dining area adds utilitarian comfort. The overall aesthetic is minimal and practical, reflective of a modest, traditional home.
Kitchen View with Laundry
Compact kitchen space includes light wood cabinetry paired with a brown laminate countertop extending along the wall under a window dressed with white blinds. A single basin stainless steel sink sits beneath the window, with open white shelving running above the countertop. The floor is covered in earth tone square tiles with varying shades of brown and tan. Modern appliances include a white washing machine integrated under the counter and a white electric stove with coil burners on the right. The kitchen opens to an adjoining carpeted room with a window and an air conditioning unit, framed by white painted wooden trim.
Bathroom Vanity and Tub
A compact bathroom with a minimalist design, showcasing a white vanity cabinet topped with a simple sink and chrome faucet. Above it, a white-framed mirror adds brightness to the space. Adjacent to the vanity, a classic white toilet sits against a plain white wall. The bathtub area is lined with large beige tiles, accented by horizontal strips of darker mosaic tiles that bring subtle texture and contrast. A small frosted window provides natural light while maintaining privacy. The showerhead and tub fixtures are standard chrome, complementing the clean and functional aesthetic of the space.
Bathroom Bathtub Area
Rectangular bathtub with a tiled surround wall in neutral beige tones. Two horizontal bands of decorative mosaic tiles with a mix of brown, black, and copper shades accentuate the shower area, adding texture and contrast. A small frosted window next to the bathtub allows natural light while maintaining privacy. Silver fixtures include a single handle faucet, spout, and a wall-mounted showerhead. The overall design balances simplicity with subtle decorative elements that bring warmth and character to a modest bathroom setup.
Listing Agent: Darrell Card Harper of Keller Williams Realty via Zillow