219 Madison Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030

This two-story craftsman home in Decatur's Oakhurst neighborhood is designed to sooth. Outside, it's broad columns and wide porches. Inside, it's earth tones, custom woodwork, and loads of natural light throughout its 3 bedrooms and 21/2 baths. The living and dining rooms are a marvel of millwork: deep coffered ceiling, custom bookcases around a large fireplace, paneled walls, windows surrounded by pilasters - all sure to be talking pieces at dinner parties. The kitchen is filled with outside light from windows and picture-window back door, casting a shine on stainless appliances, stone counters, and a bar for casual meals. There are gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Upstairs is full of designer touches, too, especially in the owner suite, with its unfolding cathedral ceiling. The spacious room offers access to a private balcony overlooking the tree-hemmed front yard, and there's an en-suite bath, with separate tub and shower, all done in classic black-and-white tile. Through the kitchen, the back deck overlooks a picture postcard backyard complete with rock-wall terracing, garden, stone patio, and a swing set. Outside the property's bounds is the renowned charm of Madison Avenue, a very walkable area and home to the annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby. Find Oakhurst Park, a dog park, organic grocer and bevy of pubs and restaurants all within a 4-block stroll.