Welcome to a historic home with peace & quiet in the center of the city. Yes, this home does offer tranquility! This stunning home is distinctive & inviting and you will feel immediate comfort upon entering the front door. Welcome to your Briarcliff gem with a stately entrance, a very high ceiling foyer with openings to rooms in every direction. You will find effortless charm, classic beauty, modern sophistication with natural bright light that flows throughout the dozens of windows on the main floor. It is both cozy, comfortable and spacious. The layout was thoughtfully crafted and adapts to your needs. Most of the rooms in the home can be used for whatever function your heart desires. The formal dining room is ideal for gatherings and the French doors are often opened to move the party to the elevated, screened in outdoor living room for after dinner drinks & desserts. The outside living room opens to a 1,200 square foot + enormous double decks with views into a gorgeous, wooded preserve that will never be built upon. The formal dining room seats 8+ and the kitchen is well appointed with all of things a sophisticated chef would want! It offers ample counter space & storage and offers direct access to the top deck and the screened patio making it ideal for people who enjoy entertaining outdoors. The bath on the main level adds convenience for guests, while the porches and decks provide the perfect spaces to relax & enjoy the outdoors, rain or shine. Upstairs, you'll discover two spacious bedrooms and a full primary suite bathroom as well as a large custom designed closet which can become a bedroom, office or yoga space. It is complete with windows overlooking the serene and jaw dropping backyard that gives you the feeling that you are in the country. The primary bedroom is a sanctuary of comfort, featuring a double-sized layout and wrap-around windows that bathe the space in natural light. The finished terrace level basement sets this home apart. It is ideal for a mother in law suite, a teens retreat, a music production studio, workout space, Airbnb income or whatever your heart dreams of. It also boasts a kitchenette, full bath, and a flexible bedroom area-ideal for guests, extended family, a home office, gym, windows and an exit to the side yard. You will get to make it your own! The terrace level also offers excellent potential as an income opportunity with its own laundry space and an exit convenient to the driveway and the mature gardens. Outside, the backyard is a true oasis. The expansive deck is perfect for al fresco dining and gatherings, while the beautifully landscaped formal garden provides a peaceful retreat with seasonal bursts of color everywhere. There are exquisite and exotic plants and flowers throughout the very large backyard. The front and backyard gardens create a stunning visual experience throughout the year. A two-car carport completes the home with convenient covered parking for 2 & extra space for 3-5 more cars on the driveway. The home is just moments from the Fernbank Museum, Emory University, the Botanical Garden, SCAD, CDC & lots of fun shopping spots and fan favorite restaurants. It offers easy access to the highways, Little Five Points, Edgewood, Ansley Mall, Ponce City Market, Morningside and Emory Point. Additionally, the shops and restaurants of Virginia-Highland and Emory Village are just a short walk away. This exceptional home estate offers a rare blend of timeless elegance, modern touches, in-town convenience and a quiet "outside of the city" feel!