Around the corner from Vinings’ walkable core, this newly constructed Atlanta residence melds spartan modern design with a bucolic setting that includes direct access to a winding stretch of the Chattahoochee River.

Situated among traditional mansions on nearly an acre and ½ of rare flat land, the house was designed by Artifex, a firm specializing in home remodels and more commercial development in the west metro.

The firm’s experience with light industrial and office projects shows with the no-frills exterior (and enough parking for a small company in the 12-car garage at base level). That continues in the two-story foyer, with its glass-elevator tube and sturdy floating stairs of steel and oak.

How the 1.5 acres abut the Chattahoochee River, with Buckhead's private The Lovett School across the water. Photography by SVI group; courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

A glass elevator and floating staircase made of oak and steel punctuate the two-story foyer. Photography by SVI group; courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

Inside, it’s more approachably modern. Throughout the home, light pours in across French Oak wide-plank flooring from numerous oversized windows, and an indoor-outdoor living room combo includes views to the river.

All told, there’s three bedrooms, three and ½ bathrooms, and 5,000 square feet—almost all of it situated on a single level.  

The floorplan includes a full master wing for privacy and a butler’s pantry large enough for a fridge and freezer. Even the garage has speakers looped into the whole-house stereo system for upping the party vibes, which could help atone for the lack of a pool.

“You rarely see these high-tech features and stunning designs at such an incredible riverfront location,” notes the listing.

In the kitchen, find an eight-stool, 17-foot waterfall countertop in marble, Sub-Zero fridge, Wolf convection stove, and Restoration Hardware fixtures above. Photography by SVI group; courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

An embedded 85-inch television, electronic gas fireplace, and oversized ceiling fan on the covered terrace, with the river beyond. Photography by SVI group; courtesy of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty

The Atlanta address, which includes relatively low Cobb County taxes, is roughly a mile from the scenic hiker's wonderland that is Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

The property last sold for $950,000 two years ago—at lot value without the current home, according to listing agent Carol Copeland, a Realtor with Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.

The new sales price, as posted this week, is $3.8 million. Have a closer look at the unique 'hooch-side offering in the gallery. 

[CORRECTION: This article has been amended to reflect that the home's glass elevator is 52-inches wide, not 52-feet tall.] 

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