585 White CIR #406 Athens, GA 30605

TRIBECA IN THE SOUTH: Indoor and outdoor staging by Galateadesignstudio.com. Step into this true warehouse loft immaculately restored by world-travelers. The powers of a skilled craftsman and historic preservationist husband and design wife, combined to create a unique abode that honors its historical and architectural roots. The wonders inside this historical landmark (listed in the National Register of Historic Places) begin as you step through the machine-burnished stainless-steel-clad front door and are greeted by nothing less than a 25-feet long custom cowhide carpet. At the end of the hall you have truly arrived at the heart of the home and can see from one side of the original textile warehouse building to the other, and out through the vantage points of the massive windows. A small step up places you on the main stage- the kitchen- from where you can entertain, conduct, orchestrate, and most of all, observe and bask in the stunning main living areas of the home. The kitchen is built-out in classic American walnut, with layers of remote-controlled illumination at every level, whether for ambiance or task-based use, as well as endless built-in storage solutions throughout. The quartz counters include one large apron front single-basin copper sink and a smaller, also copper, wet bar sink in the island. The main overhead lighting includes three historical works of art, namely an authentic set of antique brass and stainless steel nautical lamps salvaged from a cargo ship and refurbished with LED for modern use. Just off the kitchen is a brand new butler's pantry and laundry room with marble counters and backsplash, tiled floors and end-to-end storage on both sides GCoperfect for storage and managing hired catering. This area is complete with a double-entry, which gives the main bedroom direct access to laundry. Surrounding the kitchen in a semicircle are adaptable spaces currently serving as an office, sitting room, dining room, and living room. The living room offers massive windows and an interesting vertical fireplace. Just off the living room, through a stunningly patinated door, is the main bedroom, which is clad with infinite storage and trimmed in brushed aluminum. From the bedroom continue into the master bath, featuring travertine stone floors, a massive vintage industrial copper tub, nine-feet ceilings with a beveled skylight, granite countertop wrapping around the tub, a walnut and brass sink base atop which sits a custom-made Jurassic marble sink with solid brass wall-mounted fixtures. A large architectural window-turned mirror sits flush into a wall, onto which unlacquered brass tub fixtures are seamlessly attached for sparkling effect. Vintage brass and copper naval ship lamps are beautifully suspended from the ceiling, and a small window was carved out to install a genuine antique English leaded window to finish out this magical space. There are additional dedicated storage areas accessible from the main living area, including two lofted spaces - one close to the entry which could also serve as exhibition for art, and a second at the other end of the home with built-in stairs leading to a queen bed for guests or quiet reading. Past the stairs is a spa bathroom complete with an infrared sauna, to penetrate deep into the skin tissue for a Zen experience and full body restoration. In this smart home, all windows are original metal frame professionally-restored antiques with reglazed original panels. Most doors are salvaged and restored, the home has original exposed brick throughout, has 13-feet ceilings of original exposed heart pine roof and framing. There is solid white oak plank flooring throughout, custom-finished to match the original 1900's factory installations. On one wall hangs an original 100+ year-old fire door rescued from an Ohio school. - In collaboration with Alex Kidd, Athens BMW.