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Atlanta Mansion With Gorgeous Colonial Revival Details

From: Ansley Real Estate Christie's International and Luxury Portfolio

Built in 1891 by renowned architect Walter Downing, Atlanta’s historic Nicolson House owes its spectacular condition to the fact that it has owned and maintained by just three families. Period details like plaster moldings and spectacular stained glass windows share space with contemporary perks like a state of the art kitchen and a carriage house that serves as a rental property.

Blue and Green Colonial Revival Exterior

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Blue and Green Colonial Revival Exterior With Flags

Head to Atlanta to meet this charming historic house, designed by architect Walter Downing and built in 1892. The Colonial Revival residence has six bedrooms and beautiful original details, like 12-foot ceilings and Tiffany stained glass windows.

Green Fence and Gate

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Green Picket Fence and Gate

From the sweet garland-trimmed gate to the Colonial Revival house beyond, this historic Atlanta property exudes a warm welcome.

Green Front Porch

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Green Front Porch With Red Seating

Deep, shady porches in front of and behind the home are framed in by charming Colonial Revival architectural details like columns and graceful railings.

Front Porch With Yellow Front Door

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Green and Blue Front Porch With Yellow Front Door

Famed architect Walter Downing constructed the house in the Colonial Revival Style. It has fun colors and wonderfully inviting outdoor spaces like the gracious front porch.

Historic Plaques

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Historic Plaques On Blue House

The Nicolson House was originally built in 1892 by renowned architect Walter Downing. Designated an Atlanta Landmark, the residence is also on the National Registry of Historic Places.

Foyer With Red Bench

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Traditional Foyer With Red Bench

Special details were preserved in the home's careful renovation, such as the original plaster moldings, Tiffany stained glass windows, eight fireplaces, curved and sunburst windows and 12-foot high ceilings.

Stairs and Blue Stained Glass Windows

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Staircase With Blue Stained Glass Windows

The moldings of the home's grand staircase are original to its 1892 construction. Stained glass windows are believed to be by Tiffany.

Blue Transitional Dining Room

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Blue Transitional Dining Room With Fireplace

Bathed in midnight blue, the formal dining room features a large fireplace in the corner and more of the home's beautiful plaster moldings.

Blue Library With Clear Chairs

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Blue Library With Game Table

The library is all kinds of charming with its leaded windows, patterned trim and built-in bookshelves wrapping around the room's lower half.

Sitting Room With Window Seat

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Traditional Sitting Room With Window Seat

This sweet sitting room gets one of the home's eight fireplaces along with a charming window seat and a glittering chandelier. The house has several parlors, plus a library and den.

White Kitchen With Two Dishwashers

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White Transitional Kitchen With Two Dishwashers

Take two in the chef kitchen where there are two dishwashers and two ovens. The room connects out to the back porch.

White Transitional Chef Kitchen

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White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Black Island

The fully-modern kitchen has everything to keep the chef happy: two dishwashers, two ovens, six-burner gas range, warming oven and a wine refrigerator.

Neutral Transitional Living Room

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Neutral Transitional Living Room With Gray Sectional

The living room has a contemporary yet traditional mood, walls painted a soothing Farrow & Ball neutral. French doors lead out to the back porch.

Blue Bedroom With Metal Bed

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Blue Transitional Bedroom With Metal Bed

The home's upper level contains four ensuite bedrooms. This one balances dramatic dark walls with a crisp white ceiling for a look that's stately and fresh.

Blue Bedroom With Race Car Bed

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Blue Transitional Bedroom With Race Car Bed

The six bedrooms are big and have their own bathrooms. This one is also treated to one of the home's eight fireplaces.

Blue and Green Back Porch

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Blue and Green Back Porch

The kitchen connects to a peaceful back porch, overlooking the backyard. The blue-and-green exterior contributes to the serene mood.

Backyard and Green Guest House

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Backyard With Green Guest House

The backyard has a rambling, out-in-the-countryside feel with gardens and a one-bedroom carriage house.

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