Bright Traditional with Custom Upgrades in Collier Heights

Some mornings you just don't want to leave. And at 502 Waterford Road, that feeling makes complete sense. Settle into the custom built-in banquette beneath the kitchen window with your coffee, look out into a two-story great room dressed with floor-to-ceiling curtains, and the day ahead suddenly feels very manageable. The great room is the heart of the main level. Soaring, fireplace-anchored, and finished with the kind of easy elegance that works for a quiet Tuesday just as well as a full house on a Saturday night. Nine-foot ceilings run the full main and upper floors, and a custom board and batten accent wall in the dining room brings in a modern touch that sits beautifully against the home's classic character. There's also a bedroom and full bath on the main level — a genuinely useful feature whether you need a dedicated home office, a guest space, or both. Upstairs, the primary suite has been quietly elevated beyond what you'd expect. Thoughtful updates include previously hidden eave storage that's now fully accessible. It's the kind of detail that makes daily life just a little more effortless. The whole home carries that same energy: meticulously maintained, carefully updated, and in a condition that stands out immediately. Head down to the terrace level and the home shifts gears in the best way. Another custom board and batten accent wall, a bar area ready for any occasion, a bedroom and full bath, and direct access to the lower rear deck make this level a destination in its own right. The upper deck off the main level gives you a second outdoor space that's perfect for quieter moments, with morning air, evening wind-down, or anything in between. And out front, a classic porch ties it all together with a welcoming, well-kept presence. Steps from Jennie Drake Park and well-connected to everything Collier Heights and Atlanta's westside have to offer, this home has been loved in a way that's immediately apparent. Come see it, as some homes just make sense the moment you walk through the door.