set at the end of a beautiful tree-lined drive, this timeless home opens onto an expansive covered front porch stretching nearly the width of the residence, complete with rocking-chair space, ceiling fans, and a beadboard-lined ceiling. inside, updated lighting throughout plays up the home′s warm, traditional character. a dramatic three-story foyer sets the tone, flanked by a formal living room with a cozy fireplace on one side and a dining room or flexible office/sitting room on the other, with the kitchen straight ahead at the heart of the home. the spacious kitchen features rich wood cabinetry, a center island, a tiered breakfast bar, a built-in desk, and an expansive eating area with a large bay window overlooking the wooded backyard and fire pit. a nearby grilling deck extends the space outdoors — perfect for easy trips in and out when cooking on the grill. just off the kitchen, a family/tv room invites you in with a fireplace, custom built-ins, and a large bay window looking out over the generous screened porch. upstairs, the primary suite features a tray ceiling and a wall of california closets built-ins. the beautifully updated en suite bath has separate concrete-topped vanities, a california closets-designed walk-in closet, and a two-person steam shower with multiple shower heads, dual temperature controls, a built-in bench, and pebble tile flooring. two additional bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bath, and a laundry room rounds out the second level, while the third floor offers two more spacious bedrooms connected by a second jack-and-jill bath. the unfinished daylight basement offers abundant storage and room to grow, with direct access to the rear patio and two-car garage. outside, a stamped concrete patio with a built-in stone fire pit overlooks the private, wooded backyard, while exterior stairs connect the patio to the screened porch above. a two-car garage, a large driveway and a hamptons-inspired crushed-gravel parking area provides plenty of room for guests. tucked in the cambridge high school district and less than 10 minutes from downtown alpharetta, crabapple market, avalon, halcyon, and ga-400.