Once upon a time, this 1907 house, with its gracious wraparound porch, faced Moreland Avenue. When the Moreland/Dekalb Avenue interchange was built in the 1950’s, #12 Moreland was lifted by a huge crane, turned to face Alta Avenue, and set on a new foundation. The original Moreland Avenue house number remains in the stained glass of the transom above the front door. Since 2019, Cathleen and her standard poodle, Ruby, have enjoyed this cozy home with its comfortable outdoor space and the neighborhood feel of Inman Park.
The structure’s original craftsmanship is on display with five working fireplaces throughout the house and large pocket doors in the front rooms. Of particular interest are the curved windows in the guest bedroom and dining room, which follow the curves of the front porch. The front entrance opens to a living room on the right and a snug library/office to the left and a long hallway to the rear.
In the 1980s, a den, laundry room, master bathroom, walk-in closet, and basement access, designed by the Inman Park architect Windell Keith, were added to the back. The bathroom window that now opens into a hallway reveals the original back wall of the house. Be sure to check out the colorful mosaic-tile clock—an arts-festival find. The dining room features built-in cabinets, along with a stunning display of Spode transferware in the Woodland pattern. The fireplace in the light-filled kitchen makes it extra warm and cozy. Cathleen added new tile around the fireplace and a coffee-bar cabinet painted to contrast with the existing cabinets.