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House Hunt: Homes with History in West Cobb

Each week we feature great homes for sale in Powder Springs and West Marietta.

House Hunt spotlights homes with history this week. Presented are five homes, beautifully renovated with all the modern conveniences, yet offering unique and stunning features such as Heart Pine floors, 10- to 11-foot ceilings and multiple fireplaces.

There is also an open house you may tour this weekend on Ripplewater Drive in Marietta. Priced at $389,900, this four-bedroom on 2 acres offers a gorgeous lake view, spacious master suite on the main floor and full basement with boat door.

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Open House This Saturday:

581 Ripplewater Drive, Marietta, 30064. $389,900. Open House: 12 – 4 p.m. on Saturday Dec 1. 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Half Bath. Enjoy the beautiful lake view from this custom designed and built home on 2 acres. Four sided brick and well maintained by the original owner. Unique, beautiful setting. Fenced yard, garden area and room for horses. Grand foyer opens to formal banquet sized dining and formal living room. Large kitchen with island and walk in pantry opens to breakfast room with a lake view. Family room with fireplace. Spacious master suite on main plus two additional large bedrooms and bath on main. Upper level offers a private suite with full bath. Full basement with boat door. Brokered By Stages Premier Of Metro Atlanta LLC.

Homes With History:

282 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta, 30064. $549,000. 4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  4,201 Sq Ft. Beautifully restored historic home built in the 1880's by one of Marietta's earliest families. New England style home has hardwood floors on all levels, 10' ceilings, 6 fireplaces and much more. Brokered by Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International.

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77 Mcdonald Street, Marietta, 30064. $325,000. 2 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  2,147 Sq Ft. Built in 1886. Huge price reduction. This home is much larger then it appears, huge lot plenty of space to add on garage or addition one of the nicest lots on this street, totally renovated home, awesome kitchen upscale appliances, granite counter tops, stained cabinets, master spa and huge laundry room, heart of pine floors, 11ft ceilings, 3 fireplaces, original old doors and heavy trim work. This home is move in ready get in before the holidays! Brokered by Harry Norman Realtors.

4207 Marietta Street, Powder Springs, 30127. $299,000. 5 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms. Built in 1917.  New Price, Less than Appraised Value. Home open for viewings Tuesdays from 1-4. Well maintained & remodeled home in Historic Powder Springs. The home sits on a large 1-acre lot with huge hardwoods and professional landscaping. A wrap porch and 2nd floor screen porch provide great views. The home combines the features of historic homes such as heart of pine floors, 8 fireplaces, custom built ins and an ornate staircase with newer features like central air, ceiling fans, updated wiring and more. Property would make an excellent investment for future commercial use. Brokered by Atlanta Communities.

4741 Oglesby Road, Powder Springs, 30127.  $75,000. 2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  1,152 Sq Ft. 1920 Homestead just waiting on a family to fix her up. potential commercial site. Great location for a hair salon or business office. Good access to Hwy 278 and I-20. Home has a newer roof, water sanitation system, new windows and new brick siding. Interior needs complete finish. Fireplaces have been worked on and rebuilt. Sold "AS IS", No disclosure. Owner happy to meet with you and discuss home. Brokered by Maximum One Greater Atlanta Realtors.

4270 Marietta Street, Powder Springs, 30127. $187,700. 3 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  Built in 1902. This property can be zoned commercial. Must see. Historic district. This lovely home has more character and possibilities that you can imagine! The screened in porch is perfect for entertaining and having meals in your private sanctuary. This home is move in ready. Walking distance to downtown Powders Springs, retail shopping and great restaurants. Brokered by Solid Source Realty, Inc.

 

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