Nestled within walking distance of Canton Street and in the center of Historic Roswell is 109 Goulding Place, one of the last stately homes available in metro Atlanta from the 19th century. Currently undergoing renovation and scheduled to be complete in early September, this Greek revival-style house still maintains many of its original features that give it historic charm and character. This one-of-a-kind home will be the centerpiece of the new Goulding community under development by FrontDoor Communities, and it is now on the market for sale at $1.375 million.
Built circa 1848, the house was once the home of Dr. Robert Francis Goulding, a minister, author and an inventor of perhaps the first, but never patented, sewing machine. In 1956, the house received the Robert Francis Goulding Historic Marker, officially placing it on the Historic Register.
“From the time we purchased the Goulding acreage, we knew that we wanted to save this historic home and make it the community focal point,” said Terry Russell, CEO of FrontDoor Communities. “Everything we planned for this community, from the landscaping to the smallest architectural detail, was specifically chosen to complement the historic elements found in this home and on those historic homes in the surrounding community.”
At 7,098 square feet, the Goulding House has five bedrooms and five bathrooms and even a guest house with an additional two bedrooms. Features found in this vintage home include a two-car, side-entry garage with carriage doors; beautiful views from the expansive, covered back porch; a new gourmet cook’s kitchen with stacked cabinets, a large island, granite countertops and KitchenAid® stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler, double convection oven, warming drawer and drawer-style microwave; a newly renovated owner’s bath with granite countertops, an oversized shower and a freestanding claw foot tub; pine wood flooring throughout and much more.
Also now available for sale are new homes and townhomes at Goulding that will blend historic detail with all the latest in modern design. With just 13 single-family homes priced from the $900,000s and 27 townhomes planned from the $700,000s, Goulding will possess a private, park-like setting while being just steps from the excitement found along Roswell’s beloved Canton Street.