As the general contractor for Downing Park, Monte Hewett is excited to announce construction is underway at the historically preserved Atlanta community located in historic Druid Hills. An adaptive reuse of an existing Tudor-style Atlanta mansion, the Downing Park property features a mix of villas, townhomes and single-family homes - with move-ins projected to begin by the end of 2024. Nestled[...]
Incorporated in 1916, Braselton spans four counties – Barrow, Gwinnett, Hall and Jackson- and sits 50 miles northeast of Atlanta. The city occupies 34 square miles and shares a zip code with Hoschton, with the town bordering the city limits. Despite undergoing redevelopment, Downtown Braselton will keep the same charm and small-town feel established in the early 1900s when the[...]
Old Fourth Ward is a historic Atlanta neighborhood located on the east side of Fulton County filled with entertainment, history and southern charm. The former industrial area was founded in the early 1800s and was one of five neighborhoods in the original ward system. Just minutes from downtown Atlanta, Old Fourth Ward is well-known for being the birthplace of iconic[...]
Level Craft Construction, a woman-owned company specializing in building, designing and renovating residential and commercial spaces, recently updated a beautiful six-bedroom and five-and-a-half-bathroom home in the historic neighborhood of Avondale Estates. Spreading across 5,394 square feet of living space, 89 Clarendon is a stunning feature in an area known for its Tudor-style homes. With teal undertones complimenting the vibrant brick[...]
The Womack Custom Homes team recently completed a three-phase transformation of a historic Cartersville bungalow. The project included updating the secondary bedrooms and baths, adding on a rear stone porch and patio space and renovating the owner’s suite, as well as freshly painting the walls and refinishing the hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining rooms. Preserved accents are sprinkled throughout[...]
Georgia has many hidden treasures in its historic sites, world-class attractions and diverse population of the metropolitan and rural areas. Although Atlanta's new homes are fun, inviting and appealing, travel back in time and visit the gorgeous, historic homes in Georgia With a rich history and beautiful southern charm, some historic homes featured in films and television are remnants of pivotal[...]
Built before the Civil War in 1841, Boxwood Cottage recently became available on the Atlanta real estate market. Originally known as the Gann House, this historic home is the oldest property in Smyrna, and it was built by John Gann, Cobb County’s first state senator. According to Gann family legend, the home was used as Union Army headquarters and was[...]
The Womack Custom Homes team recently completed a total historic renovation on CFO Matt Womack’s personal home. Originally built in 1931, the English Tudor-style home got a major facelift to bring it into the 21st century. Located in Cartersville, the Womack team stripped this historical home down to its bones (its framing structure) to repair any rot and update all mechanical,[...]
North Georgia-based contracting firm Womack Custom Homes recently completed a stunning historic home renovation in Cartersville, Georgia. Inspired by the craftsmanship found in historic homes, the four-generation legacy that is Womack Custom Homes now offers residential, commercial, remodel and design-build projects. The reason for a home remodel can range from simply adding more space to updating the current layout and cosmetic[...]
Atlanta history is coming to life on today's Around Atlanta segment of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Melissa Swindell, executive director of the Wren's Nest, joins co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick to tell listeners about activities and events at the historic home of Georgia native and writer, Joel Chandler Harris. Joel Chandler Harris, who Georgians and many others know as[...]