Once upon a time, down a long, whisper-quiet drive in the heart of Milton, a hidden cottage waited patiently to be discovered. The world outside faded away as the canopy of trees opened to reveal 12410 Charlotte Drive - a storybook retreat nestled on three manicured acres, where fireflies danced at dusk and the air smelled faintly of lavender and fresh-cut grass. The cottage had been lovingly brought back to life, blending timeless charm with thoughtful luxury. Inside, sunlight streamed through tall windows, warming the vaulted great room where rustic beams stretched overhead and a stone fireplace crackled softly. Accordion doors folded open to the covered porch, where morning coffee came with birdsong and evenings ended in the glow of candlelight.
The kitchen was made for lingering - quartz countertops, custom cabinets, hidden scullery, and a quiet hum of something baking in the oven. Just beyond, a wet bar and second porch with its own fireplace hints of cocktail hours and cozy fall nights. At the end of each day, the owners would retreat to their main-level suite, where a soaking tub, steam shower, and fogless mirrors turned the ordinary into ritual. A robe waited in the custom closet, slippers tucked just so. Upstairs, three guest rooms and a bunk room carried the sound of laughter and late-night stories. The lower level offered even more joy - a home gym, rec room, and a path that led straight to the pool, where lazy Saturdays melted into twilight swims. And for guests? The carriage house offered its own charming escape, complete with a kitchen, bath, bedroom, and laundry. Self-contained. Peaceful. Perfect. There was no HOA, just the freedom to dream. Chickens in the garden, goats in the field, a little hobby farm, if you wished. And when the mood struck, an electric bike ride led to Downtown Alpharetta, Crabapple, or Avalon - dinner under twinkle lights, shopping, live music under the stars. 12410 Charlotte Drive wasn’t just a house. It was a gentle kind of magic - the kind that turns every day into something worth remembering. Now you can discover the magic of this storybook home and start your next chapter here.
**. This home has been completely reimagined and renovated! The carriage house with open concept floorplan is over 950sf with one bedroom, a renovated bath, a full kitchen with island, washer/dryer, separate driveway and entry and a rocking chair front porch. Square footage not included in FMLS. Stepless entry to the main home from a two car garage to mud room complete with a dog bath! Generator, two new water heaters. Short distance to excellent school district zoned to Crabapple Crossing ES, Northwestern MS and Milton HS. **. Right around the corner from Crabapple Market and short jaunt to Avalon!
