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A Hidden Treasure In Riverdale, Ga

By Brande Bradford

Real Estate Sales Representative with Keller Williams 302218

July 25, 2007 04:09 PM

The Hidden Treasure in Riverdale, Ga

Located At

287 Valley Hill Road
Riverdale, Ga 30274

$149,900

To look at this home from the road, you could not imagine what was hidden behind those large shrubs that give this home complete privacy from Valley Hill Road, a main road into the City of Riverdale, Ga.

These homeowners bought this home brand new in 1963. The lovely shrubs out front were planted for the privacy that they provide. This home offers you a little bit of the country within seconds of the city limits. The owners could not bare to remove the bushes that have given them their privacy for so many years. While curb appeal might not be the best feature of the house, it is what you find hidden that will warm your heart.

Once upon a time this house was filled with laughter and the pitter patter of feet. The owners raised a wonderful family in this home, only to find themselves empty nesters. While leaving this home was not an easy decision, they have since moved to the north Georgia mountains. While their memories will be forever lasting, they hope that you will feel the warmth of the home, and soon call it your home.

As you walk in the front door, you will find that this is a split level design home. You will instantly notice the new carpet and paint throughout the home. Going up the stairs you enter into the living room/dining room combo which wraps around into the country style kitchen. The kitchen has been updated in the past few years. The kitchen has a window over the sink that over sees the oversized deck and large private fenced backyard. Down the hall, you will find a full bath and three bedrooms. There is a hall closet for hanging coats when you have family and guests over.

As you enter the basement level, you will walk into a large open family room. Be sure and take notice of the unique paneling. If you look closely, you will see there is a pattern of evergreen trees and deer. To your right you have a room that could be a fourth bedroom. There is also a brand new half bath.

This home has been much more than just a home. This was also the location of Valley Hill Florists. If you continue to make your rounds, you will find the homeowners workshop. This is where her beautiful floral arrangements came to life. On the basement level, you will also find her display area. Yes, it is a glassed in sunroom, that was used as her showroom. This sunroom does have a separate outside entrance offering an even more appealing space for a home office or just a nice place to relax.

This home offers much more than just a home, it offers a real work at home space for those that are entrepreneurs. (The City of Riverdale has issued home business permits for this area)

The backyard is beautifully landscaped with various flower beds. There are a couple outbuildings that will be remaining with the home. The fence does have access to the street through a double gate, which offers extended parking for a utility trailer, travel trailer, customers, and more importantly family and friends.

Convenience only adds to the value of this home. Less than one-quarter mile from a C-Tran bus stop and a public library, less than half a mile from a Wal-Mart Supercenter; about a mile from Southern Regional Medical Center and less than two miles from Interstate 75, it might prove difficult to find a more convenient location. Schools are located within walking distance.

The City Of Riverdale is also working on bringing to life a Downtown area, which the city has never had. This is known as, "The New Riverdale." It will be home to retail shopping, a new city hall, ampi-theater, community center, condos and varies priced homes among other amenities. While this is currently in the works, the location is less than a half a mile from this colonial style home.

This is the first time in 40 years that this home is available. Do not let this opportunity pass you by. Call Brande today at 404-993-5753 for your own tour of this beautiful home.

For more listings in the Riverdale area visit www.bradfordrealtygroup.com . We do have commercial property available in Riverdale as well. Please check back often as new listings are being added daily.

* I would like to thank Chris Bradford for his contribution of graphics and city facts.

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Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Brande, looks like you put a lot of work into this and getting all those photos lined up is no easy task. Nice job.

Jul 25, 2007 06:51 PM

Brande Bradford

Keller Williams - McDonough, GA

Realtor

Gena, Thank you. Actually for some reason I thought today was the 27th and my time was up. I really do feel sorry for the judges. You have put together a great Carnival.

Jul 26, 2007 01:47 AM

Nicki Conway

RE/MAX Alliance Group - Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Fl Real Estate

Hi Brad,

This is a nice listing and you've put in a lot of work. Good luck in the Carnival!

Jul 26, 2007 02:30 AM

Chris Bradford

Bradford Realty Group - McDonough, GA

Bradford Realty Group: Henry County, Georgia

Brande, great job! The colored background is a great idea. I wish I had thought of that.

-Chris

Jul 26, 2007 02:35 AM

Entry to Carnival of Homes for Sale Brande,

Thank you for your entry to the Carnival of Homes for Sale.

Keep blogging your Listings. See you over at Listings by Address and at the next Carnival.

Jul 28, 2007 05:35 AM

Rosemary Brooks

BMC Real Estate - 209-910-3706 - Stockton, CA

The Mother & Daughter Realty Team

I wish you luck in selling this property and this is a great listing presentation. Great show! I remember Riverdale. I lived in Syrna, GA. for over 5 years and I love that whole area of Atlanta.

Aug 07, 2007 02:52 PM

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