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814 E. Victory Drive
Historic Ardsley Park
Savannah, Georgia
$1,190,500

This Colonial Revival brick home was built in 1928 by the Adler Family and designed by Mrs. Alder’s brother, Ernest Grunsfeld, Jr., leading architect and designer of Chicago’s landmark Adler Planetarium, Whitehall Hotel and other noted buildings.

The grounds encompass over an acre in Historic Ardsley Park, Savannah's 1st "automobile suburb" developed in the early 1900s. The stunning home overlooks world famous Victory Drive and is surrounded by beautiful iron gating, gardens, a koi pond, fountains, and secluded courtyards shaded by grand oak trees.

A spacious 912 square foot carriage house with living room, bedroom, full bath & kitchen is connected to the main residence by a covered breezeway.

There are many features in this home that reflect the gracious lifestyle of the past. The entry opens into a foyer dressed with silk wallpaper, hardwood flooring and inset with two arched niches. Arched doorways lead to the interior spaces. Double doors reveal the formal rooms.

The large, 21 by 28 foot, drawing room is wrapped in gorgeous wall paneling and boasts a fireplace and window bay. The moldings are accents with carved rosettes. The east portico is accessed through a side door.

The banquet-sized formal dining room displays original amenities including a prohibition bar, floor activated service bell, fireplace and glass front display cabinet with carved shell design.

The full sized butler’s pantry is complete with a servant’s stairway to the bedroom floor. A guest powder room is off an adjacent hallway.

The kitchen is beautiful updated with granite countertops, a prep island, five burner gas cooktop, double ovens and a walk-in pantry.

The breakfast room is a private space offering a china closet. The laundry and half bath lie to the side. The cellar is down a nearby stairway.

Five bedrooms and four full baths are positioned on the home’s second level. The master wing occupies one side of the floor. The suite boasts a sitting room finished in pine wainscoting, built-in cabinetry, a fireplace and service bell. The master bedroom was originally the east summer sleeping porch. His and her dressing rooms are at opposite ends of the master bath.

The children’s wing houses four bedrooms, each uniquely named. The butterfly room features built-in storage, a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The Chinese room offers a fireplace and deep closets, one equipped with built-in drawers. The suite also has a private bath. The beautiful green room has access to the adjacent hall bath. The African room was originally designed as summer sleeping porch for the west wing.

Not shown, the full sized attic includes a cedar storage room.

Lovely landscaping, landscape lighting, and a 2-car garage with workshop add to the charm of this magnificent Southern estate.

The property is represented by Linda Kelly-Fleming of ERA Kelly and Fischer Real Estate. Linda welcomes inquires on her direct line at (912) 660-8777 or in the office at (912) 927-1088.