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The Reserve at Mocking Bird Hill
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On this page we will tell you about the development we are planning at Mocking Bird Hill - 134 McDonald Street

Meeting at the Wharton house in the Pool House Saturday at 7:30P. Feel free contact us at any time.

Overview Existing Property:

The existing property is an historic property known as Mockingbird Hill for years.  The source of this title is not known.  Antique Large estate homes and properties commonly had names placed by early owners.

The property currently consists of approximately 1.9 acres with one large antique Victorian house and several outbuildings some which are antebellum. The current structures are in good repair and in a desirable area. The neighboring area is primarily residential with eclectic style houses of various ages, styles and values.  House values in the area range in value from ~$300K to over $1M, the typical house value would likely be in the 4-600K range. Lot sizes in the area are typically (7-12K) sq feet.  The area has a old neighborhood feel reminiscent of the 20s, 30s, and 40s with easy walking sidewalks many with porches close to the street.

Mockingbird Hill, Existing Primary Structure overview/description:

·                    Circa 1888, Godfrey Norman Architect

·                    Classic Queen Anne Victorian

·                    Mansion Restaurant is a mirror image replica of the main structure

·                    Built as a summer home by the Maxwell family of Maxwell House coffee fame. 

·                    has been retained with its original form and detail with 2004 function and modern conveniences.  The house has been painstakingly retained with original detail, materials, trim and plaster walls.  The structure has NOT had a gut restoration.  

 

Mocking Bird Hill, orginally built by the Maxwell family in 1888 of Maxwell House Coffee Fame

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The Wharton's
134 McDonald Street
Marietta GA 30064
 
404.643.8509 Mobile