383 Church

Step into a living chapter of Marietta history. This Queen Anne Victorian built in 1907 by Barry Simpson, District Attorney of the Cherokee Judicial Circuit, this magnificent Church Street residence has witnessed more than a century of life in one of Georgia’s most storied communities — and today, it offers a rare opportunity to become part of that legacy. From the moment Mrs. Simpson walked to W.P. Stephens Lumber Company to personally select every plank of wood used in construction, this home was built with intention. That same care is evident in every room: five original fireplaces, soaring ceilings, graceful pocket doors, original heart pine floors, transoms above the doorways, and period hardware that has never been replaced. The front parlor — known as the Music Room — holds perhaps the home’s most remarkable distinction: it served as the founding meeting place of the Marietta Music Club in 1951, the very organization that grew into the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. The thoughtfully updated kitchen honors the home’s spirit at every turn, featuring cabinetry salvaged from a 1907 Atlanta Piedmont Park apartment building designed by Leila Ross Wilburn, one of only two women registered as an architect in Atlanta in 1920, now complemented by fresh new quartz countertops. Original claw foot tubs, period tiling, a chandelier, and vintage lighting complete a home that feels curated by time itself — while a fully replaced HVAC system representing a $45k investment + a tankless hot water heater ensures the comfort and peace of mind that modern buyers deserve. This is the rare historic home where the charm is original and the infrastructure is new. The gracious primary suite is conveniently located on the main level — a rare and welcome feature in a home of this era. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms offer generous space and authentic period character throughout. Upstairs features two full bathrooms and a flex-space/bonus room currently utilized as an office. Outside, the wrap-around front porch invites long evenings in the company of neighbors and the gentle rhythms of the Historic District. The fully fenced yard has been transformed into an entertainer’s paradise, featuring lush low-maintenance turf throughout, multiple putting greens for the golf enthusiast, a wood-burning outdoor fireplace, outdoor dining area and a detached two-car garage — all within a private, gated setting. The home sits just steps from the Marietta Square, Sessions Stand and the Mountain to River Trail. Located within the Church-Cherokee National Register Historic District — listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985 — this address is not merely an exceptional home. It is a landmark, meticulously preserved and thoughtfully updated, ready for its next careful steward. Homes like this are not built anymore. They are inherited.