933 Edgewood Avenue

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Brett Lauter

During the past five years, Brett has designed and made major renovations to update his living space while preserving the integrity of his 99-year-old home. Walls were removed to expand the kitchen into the old porch and to incorporate a sitting area. Double doors open onto the two-tiered deck and landscaped back yard. The sitting area displays some of the Civil War medals and documents that have been in Brett’s family for four generations. Be sure to notice the battle flag from the Chickamauga Battle (just north of Atlanta) with its dried blood stains and mini-ball holes.

The dining room and living room boast original wooden mantles, a beautiful built-in china cabinet, working pocket doors, and two of the home’s seven fireplaces. Don’t miss the leaded-glass windows as you climb the staircase to the second floor. Located here are the guest bedrooms, guest bath, laundry room, and a small office that was once part of the sleeping porch, with the original weathered beam and siding. The master bedroom, bath and closet were remodeled in 2007.

The downstairs stairway takes you to the original servants’ quarters with its original brick flooring and walls. It was renovated in 2008. The area is now referred to as the “Man Cave” and includes a wine cellar, pool table area, home theater, storage room, wet bar with early 1900s painted saloon doors, and a full bath. Beyond the large 6-panel door reveals a covered outdoor living space that continues to the lower deck. Brett shares his home with Simon, a Great Dane, and Mia, a Great Dane/Retriever.