2235 Norwood Avenue
Near Isle of Hope
Savannah, Georgia
$699,000

Set on over an acre, amid grand old trees along the Herb River Creek, this property has a story to tell, tying it forever to Savannah’s history. The single story portion of the home is the original Byrd Cookie Cottage!

The delightful cottage retains many of its period features including a fireplace and beaded board ceilings and wainscoting. The layout of the cottage and later addition offer great flexibility for use. For instance, the cottage with its separate entrance, open living area, three bedrooms and full bath is perfect for an in-law suite, home office or private guest quarters. One of the bedrooms was converted from the original Byrd kitchen; it is still plumbed and could be turned back to the days when to the smell of fresh baked cookies permeated the air.

A hallway connects the cottage to the main house via the kitchen. The large kitchen is filled with lots of crisp white cabinetry topped with Corian counters. With a center island, glass front hutch and pantry closet, there’s plenty of storage. Appliances include a smooth top range, microwave, dishwasher and side-by-side refrigerator.

This wing of the home was designed for entertaining and the huge water view dining room will accommodate a crowd. A shuttered pass-thru permits service from the bar. Custom stained glass doors lead to the enormous great room, currently an entertainment area with enough space for a band or dancing. Bar service is available from a second pass-thru window. At the end of the room, a section of built-in bookcases distinguish the optional library.

Just beyond, the craft or hobby room features a walk-in closet and an exterior door. The room would be equally perfect as a bedroom. A full bath is accessible from this room as well as the kitchen.

Also on the first floor, the large laundry is fitted with cabinets, a sink and ironing board storage. A full bath adjoins. The bath has an exterior entrance from the waterside of the home and was designed for easy clean-up after a day of exploring the Coastal waterways.

The second floor of the home is the master level. The floors are dressed in stunning reclaimed heart pine. The spacious master bedroom opens to a balcony capturing views of the marsh and waterway. The master bath is beautifully appointed with a long two sink cultured marble vanity, jetted tub, separate shower, private water closet and a huge walk-in clothes closet. Like the rest of the home, this level is flexible as well. The separate media room could easily be a nursery or guest room. A large walk-in closet is in the adjacent hallway. No matter what use is finally decided, the view will be exceptional.

The home is serviced by an energy efficient Geothermal system with a pond loop. The pond blends seamlessly with the lush landscape.

Set at water’s edge are a dock, floating dock and boat hoist.