One of Rome's most iconic homes, 205 Sherwood was built in 1920 based on a design by renowned Atlanta architect Robert Smith Pringle. He was a founding partner of Pringle & Smith, the architectural firm that designed the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, Old Main/Wilcox Hall at Darlington and many classic private residences, including seven houses in Rome. It's hard to put into words just how special 205 Sherwood is. It's an enlarged English cottage with a separate guest house set on a beautiful, broad lot in historic College Heights. The MAIN LEVEL includes a huge-yet-somehow-still-cozy, two-story great room anchored by a wood burning fireplace...large dining room with a four-sectioned, diamond-paned window looking out to the back yard...sunroom/den with built-in bookcases and wet bar...large kitchen with center island, double oven, gas cooktop and beverage fridge...half bath...and the main bedroom with en-suite bath, featuring a double vanity, separate shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. Gorgeous stairs from the living room, as well as rear stairs from the kitchen, lead UPSTAIRS to three nice-size bedrooms, two full baths, an office/study and laundry room. FEATURES throughout the home include hardwood floors (upstairs and down), tall ceilings, exquisite woodwork, beamed ceilings and crown moldings. The two-storied, open-concept GUEST HOUSE has lots of flexible space for living/dining/sleeping and ample storage. The GROUNDS include a charming, rock-walled front entrance with circular walkway...front and back porches...a beautiful, grassy, expansive side yard (ideal for soccer/badminton/wiffle ball or just admiring)...back patio...and wonderful, mature plantings including stunning Lady Banks roses, classic, old-fashioned azaleas, wild azaleas and even Miss Kim lilacs. It has been lived in and loved by a fun family, kids and grandkids for 38 years and some TLC will be required but it's an incredibly charming, comfortable and distinctive home just like it is!
Key Facts
Style:
Year Built: 1920
Status: Active
Schools
Elementary School: Elm Street - Floyd
Middle School: Rome
High School: Rome
Bedrooms
Beds Total: 4
Bathrooms
Baths Full: 3
Baths Half: 1
Main Full Baths: 1
Master Bath Features: Double Vanity, Separate Tub/Shower, Soaking Tub
Kitchen & Dinning
Dining Room Desc:
Kitchen Features: Cabinets Stain, Kitchen Island, Pantry Walk-In, Stone Counters
Exterior & Lot Features
Garden
Lighting
Private Entrance
Private Yard
Complex/Building Access:
Other Rooms
Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
Living Room
Sun Room
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings
Bookcases
Crown Molding
Double Vanity
High Ceilings 10 ft Main
Recessed Lighting
Walk-In Closet(s)
Building & Construction
Style: , Bungalow, Cottage
Energy Features: None
Roof: Shingle
Construction Desc: Stone, Stucco, Wood Siding
Accessibility Features
None
Garage & Parking
Detached
Driveway
Garage
Garage Door Opener
Kitchen Level
Level Driveway
Heating & Cooling
Cooling Desc: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Fireplaces: #2
Heat Type: Central, Natural Gas
Fireplace Features:
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Oven
Dryer
Gas Cooktop
Refrigerator
Washer
Amenities & Community Features
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Laundry Features/Location: In Bathroom, Laundry Room, Main Level, Upper Level
School Information
Elementary School: Elm Street - Floyd
Middle School: Rome
High School: Rome
Homeowners Association
Assoc Fee Desc:
Other Property Info
City: Rome
Subdivision: College Heights
State: GA
Directions: From Downtown go west on Shorter Avenue to Sherwood Rd. (the entrance to Shorter University)...continue on Sherwood Rd. around the bend--2nd house on the left past Bass Ave.
