Newlyweds find place to call home in Decatur
Our house hunters:
When newlyweds Juergen Meyer and Anne Johnston Meyer moved into Juergen's Midtown condo, its considerable amenities couldn't disguise its size. "It was a bit tight," Juergen smiles. German-born Juergen works with a management consulting firm, and Dalton native Anne is the interim youth director at an Atlanta church. Although their backgrounds couldn't be more different, the couple definitely agreed on their future, and that included moving to Decatur.
House photos by:Leonard Thibadeau
Choice #1: Charming cottage
Choice #2: Thoughtful renovation
Choice #3: Fantastic kitchen
House hunters Juergen Meyer and Anne Johnston Meyer.
The process:
Anne and Juergen found Leonard Thibadeau of Thibadeau Co. through a friend. They quickly found that Thibadeau had knowledge of Decatur that was both intricate and insightful. "When we were looking at the houses, Leonard also helped us see not just where we are now, but also reminded us to consider where we'll be in the future," Juergen explains, adding, "He and his connections took care of us, and we very quickly felt part of the community."
Choice #1: A 1927 Winnona Park English cottage, this three-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath home listed at $429,000. Juergen and Anne appreciated its character and charm, which included lovely period details, a fireplace, beautiful great room and a big backyard.
Choice #2: This Winnona Park bungalow listed at $489,900 and looked like many similar Decatur houses. But once inside, the couple found that the previous owner had taken the classic 1947 details and incorporated them into a thoughtful renovation. The four-bedroom, two-bath result kept the home's original living spaces, and added an open floor plan that paid homage to the period.
Choice #3: Juergen and Anne love to cook together, so the new gourmet kitchen this four-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath renovated 1947 Westchester Hills traditional was a big plus. "The kitchen was fantastic, very modern with top-of-the-line appliances," Anne says. Listed at $499,900, its second floor addition gave it a spacious, airy feel.
Which home did they choose? Which house did they choose? Hands down: No. 2. Everything worked. Anne especially appreciates the period charm, and the addition that gives them both the open floor plan and a large master suite with two closets. Was Decatur the right choice, too? Absolutely, they say. "Decatur has the small-town character and community mind-set, but the culture and amenities of a large city," Juergen adds. They're home.
MARCIA KILLINGSWORTH
AJC
Showcase Realtor
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