This gracious traditional style home built in 1917 is prominently situated on a corner lot straddling the Piedmont border. A circular driveway leads to the elegant porte-cochere or covered entry providing convenient level-in access to the house. The foyer opens to grand living and dining rooms with pretty wood windows and views of the lovely gardens that surround the house. The spacious living room with handsome fireplace, crown moldings, generous baseboards, built-in bookshelves and plenty of space for a game table and grand piano has direct access to a cozy den and powder room. You’ll enjoy relaxing and eating outdoors on the sunny terrace off the kitchen that overlooks the private backyard. Additional features include: Large, light-filled formal dining room with access to the garden and patio; spacious master bedroom suite with generous closets and a charming dressing room (a possible opportunity for creating a fourth bedroom); enormous game and family room with windows on three sides; all three bedrooms are on the upper level and each has its own bathroom; light-filled home--most rooms have windows on two walls; large separate laundry room; butler’s pantry and breakfast room off the kitchen; large basement with work shop, plenty of storage space, a former darkroom (could be a wine cellar) and a former chauffeur’s room (possible home office or more storage space); the front lawn and driveway leading to the garage were recently replaced; 2-car attached garage with inside access; good floor plan and flow; great curb appeal and potential; beautiful gardens with mature landscaping surround the house; there is a good sized patio for eating and entertaining outdoors; first time on the market in almost 50 years. Wickham Havens--son of Piedmont real estate developer, Frank C. Havens—built this home for his own family. The seller pays property taxes to both Oakland and Piedmont. Contact listing agent for information about Piedmont schools.