1109 Colquitt Avenue DuplexCarolyn Kaplan & Jon Sanford

Shortly after moving to Inman Park, owners Jon and Carolyn purchased the house next door to theirs. After their renovation, the duplex entry parlor retains many of its original features: the front door, diamond-paned windows, brass chandelier, and leaded-glass window in a staircase that leads to a furnished second-floor flat.

The flat is used for short-term rentals, often to members of Atlanta's film industry. Natural light fills each room from the multitude of windows. The eclectic decor features paintings by Jon's mother. The large master suite incorporates an old sleeping porch converted to a dressing room and master bath. The first-floor apartment boasts new bathrooms, an updated kitchen, and a bright sunroom opening up to a new rear deck.

Heart pine (upstairs) and oak (downstairs) hardwood floors gleam throughout the house. Many of the original fireplace tiles have been restored, as have steam radiators which stand as proud reminders of the home's vintage, although they are no longer needed for heat. Jon's interest in urban farming can be seen behind the house in the beautifully designed vegetable garden, which backs up to the gymnasium of the former Bass High School, now Bass Lofts Apartments.

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1105 Colquitt Avenue Carolyn Kaplan and Jon Sanford

Walking through the front garden of this 1908 Victorian bungalow you will pass beautiful shrubs and a bubbling fountain on your way to the gracious front porch. Owners Carolyn and Jon have lived here for five years since completing extensive renovations in which they removed walls, re-designed bathrooms, and created a magnificent light-filled master suite on the second floor. Natural details in the master suite include granite surrounding the tub and hanging birch doors that complement the maple sleigh bed.

Architect Jon used his collection of heart pine reclaimed from previous projects to build shelving in the kitchen and pantry. Family antiques - including the living room's jade coffee table, smuggled out of China in 1959 by a great uncle - blend perfectly with contemporary art, including work by local artists: in the front parlor hangs a painting by R. John Ichter and in the downstairs hall a striking photograph of Carolyn and her children by Benita Carr.

The new garage has a rooftop deck overlooking Bass Lofts with striking views of the Bank of America Tower on North Avenue. A short stroll across the driveway takes you to Jon's urban farm at the duplex next door, which Carolyn and Jon purchased as a home for their daughter and a long-term vacation rental.

410 Sinclair AvenueDave and Bev Andersen

Dave and Bev bought their 1920s home in 1997, knowing it needed TLC, and "lived with its flaws" until their daughter went to college in 2018. Then they began an exhaustive 9-month renovation, which involved taking the entire structure down to the studs, putting the back on stilts, and plowing out dirt to create living space downstairs. The result was an additional 700 square feet with soaring 10-to-12-foot ceilings and doorways, an open floor plan, tons of light, and an industrial vibe that beautifully complements the bones of the house.

The Andersens' goal was to have one special feature in each room: fireplaces in the upstairs parlor and downstairs sunroom, a "wet room" master bath, a custom light fixture in the dining room, and a globally-acquired collection of crosses in the kitchen. Their love of cobalt and sea glass can be found in the texture/color palette, from bathroom tiles to furnishings. The small porch off the master bedroom has become the most frequently used space in the house - a quiet retreat for work and coffee. Downstairs, note the music room and clever exercise nook. The new outbuilding houses Dave's workshop.

Environmentally-friendly touches include roof-top solar panels and countertops made of 80% recycled materials.

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409 Sinclair AvenueJake and Jody LaJoie

This classic bungalow had been updated when Jake and Jody bought it in 2005, but their 2018 renovation expanded the floor plan and added more than 725 square feet. Operating a Ditch Witch excavator through an external coal chute, they converted a crawl space with eighteen-inch clearance into a basement with nine-foot ceilings. This incredible transformation includes a TV room, bathroom, and climatecontrolled wine cellar.

Jake and Jody favor traditional style with a European flair - a nod to their Czech and French lineage. They demonstrated their respect for historical detail by matching the original floors with heart pine salvaged from an old apron factory, duplicating the unusual design of the door headers, copying the original windows, and adding coffered ceilings in the parlor and dining room. Note the vintage chandelier in the dining room as well as an original poster by the influential designer Leonetto Cappiello in the front parlor.

Jake, a passionate cook, fell in love with the idea of a custommade French Lacanche range, which became the kitchen's focal point. Special features include custom cabinetry, soapstone counters, and a vent hood wrapped in antique barn wood. The LaJoies added a master bedroom and huge closet and reconfigured the original third bedroom into the elegant master bath.

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382 Sinclair AvenueKimberly and Michael Neimkin

Michael and Kimberly Neimkin fell in love with the character of Inman Park and bought this bungalow in 2020 to renovate. The design by the architects Pritchett & Dixon transformed the structure from 2,600 to 4,400 square feet and included a new detached garage. Thanks to COVID-19 and permitting delays, the renovation took a long time - but the result was worth it. The Neimkin family moved into the newly renovated bungalow in April 2022.

On the main level, high ceilings are paired with beautiful colors and white oak floors throughout, giving the home a comfortable feeling. Kimberly's style is inspired by her passion for antiques and older-looking fabrics, which pair well with the eclectic artwork collection. When the weather is nice, moveable windows and doors allow the kitchen and family room to merge with the screen porch across the back of the house.

The upstairs, which belongs to the children, includes a playroom with built-in curtained bunk beds - reminiscent of Pullman berths on a train - and a nursery for the brand-new baby.

The lower level features a guest bedroom and bath. It uses the original brick, plus added stone walls, making it the perfect environment for a wine cellar.

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958 Austin AvenueBonnie and Chris Bear

Canadian-American empty-nesters Chris and Bonnie Bear were looking to downsize in a walkable neighborhood when they found this beautiful Craftsman Revival house in 2017. Built in 2013 on property left vacant by the failed attempt to build the Presidential Parkway, it borders Freedom Park and provides great views, thanks to large windows and an allseason screened porch. When the Bears hosted a back-yard wedding on an unseasonably cold day last March, they opened up the porch, capturing bright sunlight and securing abundant space for dinner followed by dancing in the oversized garage.

The house features several unusual spaces, including a kitchen office and a reading nook. The Bears enjoy cooking in their spacious kitchen; two water stations and lots of counter space provide plenty of room for everyone. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features sumi-e (Japanese black-ink painting) artwork by Kathy Tran. One of the house's highlights is the luxurious adjoining bathroom. Windows facing the park provide natural light in the his-and-hers space, which also contains two walk-in closets.

The Bears' passion for photography is evident throughout their home, in Bonnie's family portraits and in Chris's landscapes from all over the world that capture their love of travel.

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932 Austin AvenueEllen and James McManus

Today we marvel at architectural detail that was commonplace when this house was built in 1910: heart pine floors, beautifully trimmed pocket doors, built-in bookcases, plate rails, and window seats. In 1996, these details drew the McManuses to what was then a run-down duplex.

Although the house and yard needed immediate attention, the McManuses, like so many other Inman Parkers, saw the potential. After foundation and roof repairs came bathroom renovations, a completely redesigned kitchen, and a delightful screened porch from which they and their daughters enjoy the view of what James calls "McManus Chicken and Farmland."

James built most of what you see in the reclaimed backyard - once filled with concrete foundations and broken glass from the demolished greenhouses of the old Blair Nursery. It is now filled with a joyful collection of fruit, vegetables, flowers, chickens, and one spoiled duck. Ellen and James tend to keep their chickens long past their egg-laying days. ("We're running a chicken retirement home," Ellen laughs.) They invite you to spend time wandering the garden paths (some of which were made from the scraps of the original bathroom tile flooring) and enjoy visiting with the poultry before you exit beside the house.

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245 North Highland Avenue, #210Joel Perkins

This condo in IPV Lofts was built in 2006 in Inman Park Village, once the site of the Mead Paper Company plant. Before Joel moved here from Decatur in 2021, he completely remodeled the loft.

The new kitchen features Brazilian granite, specially tailored lighting, and artisanal brass finishes. The spa-inspired bathroom boasts a rainfall shower and custom-designed tile pattern. Joel's inspired, elegant-yet-casual decorating style, along with his keen sense of color, make his home not only a personal sanctuary but also a showstopper. Joel loves his space not only for the upgrades he created and the special touches he has added throughout. The eastern sun streaming through the large bank of windows also allows Joel to exploit his green thumb. He has filled the space with lush plantings.

The best part of each day is morning, when Joel has coffee on the balcony - another favorite spot - accompanied by his rescue dog, Samson. Joel takes in the beautiful garden below and enjoys the soothing sights and sounds of the fountain in the nearby pond. Daily walks exploring their new neighborhood, the Beltline, and the Freedom Park path make Joel and Samson appreciate living in Inman Park

851 Virgil StreetAmanda Rhein and David Adams

The first thing visitors to this bungalow notice is the unexpected but pleasing paint scheme. The second is that the house - which blends seamlessly with the surrounding shotgun-style dwellings, built in the 1910s for factory workers - is new construction designed by Ute Banse, an architect who lives on the other end of the neighborhood. After renting for a year in Inman Park they bought this house in 2012 before it was completed, giving them the opportunity to add their own modern touches to the design.

The open, light-filled rooms are a favorite feature. The front porch looking over Virgil Street is the perfect spot for morning coffee. A view of the attractively landscaped back patio draws you into the welcoming family room and kitchen. The open view of the back patio area - through stunning windows - was made possible by locating the primary bedroom suite at the front of the house. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a bath.

Amanda says the warmth and welcoming spirit of Virgil neighbors became even more evident during the early months of the Covid pandemic. Friendships among adults and children were strengthened by outdoor activities and good times around the fire pits. This family has found Virgil Street to be a very special place.

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828 Virgil StreetCarolyn Jordan-White and John White

Carolyn bought his charming 1907 Virgil Street cottage in 1985. During the inevitable renovations, she met John, one of the craftsmen on the remodeling crew. Their 1986 wedding was soon followed by a growing family.

Carolyn says her "asymmetrical and organic" gardening style has evolved over years during which she would fall in love with a plant and then find the right place in her yard for it to thrive. To fashion their unconventional outdoor space, she and John have collaborated with each other and with local artisans. They created a pond and meandering stream in the back yard, which provide a favored bathing spot for a variety of birds. Further evidence of their design sense appears in the planters along the side yard that John built from Carolyn's design. They are filled with her favorite plants. Other projects they have worked on together include the fence with corrugated panels and the screened-in porch.

The Sweet Auburn welder Fred Martin built the arbor at the front wall and the side tables on the front porch. The East Atlanta mason Lyn Attwooll created the stone columns and the front wall brickwork. The Cabbagetown stonemason and landscaper David Thayer enhanced the stream by adding a waterfall.

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110 Druid CirclePam Sugarman and Tom Rosenberg

This concrete block structure has intrigued generations of Inman Parkers, just as it did the current owners, who moved here in 2021. Built with the latest technology at the turn of the twentieth century, its distinctive solid exterior contrasts with its airy modern interior, the result of a renovation completed in 2018 by owners Scott McCowan and Rachel Blacher with Erica Loesing of Dencity Architects.

Sunshine and moonlight flood though plentiful skylights. A striking sawtooth stairway anchors the interior, echoing the effect of the concrete block exterior. The outside is also brought in via the Modern design's natural palette. Elegant family antiques bridge the home's dual aesthetics. The living room retains its original fireplace, surmounted by an exquisite fine-art collage by Laura W. Adams. Whimsical book art by Meryl Perloff can be found on abundant built-in shelves. The desk in the upstairs office and the headboard in the primary bedroom, creations of Paulus Fine Furniture, were each crafted from a single piece of wood.

Pecan trees shade the beautifully landscaped back garden, which rises to a surprising relic - the Inman Park Garage, home of oil changes and auto repairs from perhaps a hundred years ago. Now gracefully dilapidated, it evokes Inman Park's origins as Atlanta's first suburb.

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1015 Edgewood Avenue Inman Park Church The Reverend Doctor Tara Paul, Minister

After the Civil War ended, building supplies and money were in short supply. Yet a small group of parishioners gathered to meet - first in homes, then in a small brush arbor, and finally in a wood-frame church in the Edgewood community. They founded the Inman Park Methodist Church, which celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2015. Twenty-three-year-old architect Willis Franklin Denny II (1874-1905) designed the current Romanesque-style sanctuary, constructed of Stone Mountain granite, at a cost of $12,620. The cornerstone was laid on September 6, 1897, and the building was dedicated on April 17, 1898.

On the sanctuary walls, large patches of "Denny Blue" calcimine surface can still be seen. The Coca-Cola Company founder Asa Candler commissioned one of the large stained-glass windows as a tribute to his mother, Martha Beall Candler, at a cost of $125; he had it inscribed with the phrase, "She hath done what she could" (Mark 14:8).

Service to the community is a strong tradition in Inman Park. At the communion rail of this church, Asa Candler gave his brother, Bishop Warren Candler, a check for one million dollars to found Emory University.

As Inman Park and the surrounding neighborhoods continue to thrive, so does this church, reflecting the diversity and uniqueness of the community