1109 Monroe Drive NE

This stunning home offers a fantastic opportunity to rent a property that is packed with character, charm, and beautiful modern updates in sought-after Virginia Highland, one block from Piedmont Park and 3 blocks from the Beltline. As you approach the house, the lush curb appeal welcomes you, with stone stairs leading up to the covered entry and a craftsman-style front door that opens into the foyer. The foyer features French doors that lead to the outdoor living space on the front patio, creating a perfect outdoor living space to enjoy your morning coffee while observing the active city life. The foyer flows into the living room, which boasts a stone fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases and plantation shutters. The living room opens on one side to a light-filled office with a closet, which could be repurposed as a fourth bedroom. Pocket doors from the living room open to the family room, which offers a wall of built-in shelving and cabinetry. The kitchen is absolutely breathtaking, featuring a massive island topped with stone and face-grain walnut, and includes a sink and a built-in breakfast table with seating. The kitchen also includes stone countertops, modern stainless steel appliances such as a 6-burner gas range, dual dishwashers, a French door oven, a veggie sink, a sleek vent hood, and plenty of custom cabinetry and shelving. Stone counters and cabinets carry over to the adjoining dining room, including built-in wine storage and a beverage refrigerator. An atrium adjacent to the kitchen features an impressive staircase, skylights, and large windows across the back of the home, with doors opening to the backyard. The kitchen also opens to a dining room with wine storage and a beverage refrigerator. Two spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms complete the main level. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom, featuring vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows with natural wood plantation shutters. In the morning, open the custom, motorized blackout shades with the push of a button to reveal a view of the lush backyard. The spa-inspired primary bathroom offers an oversized, frameless tile shower with dual shower heads and body jets, a dual vanity, a large, jetted soaking tub, and a huge walk-in closet with custom cabinetry and storage. There is also a large room off the primary suite that can be utilized as a home gym; the exercise equipment pictured is included. A room off of this space, currently serving as a nursery, is full of possibilities. On the top floor, a loft with a natural wood ceiling offers a serene escape for reading, creating, relaxing, or playing, and it includes windows on three sides that bring in peaceful treetop views. The professionally landscaped outside oasis of this home features a level grassy area, a stone patio, and a fully fenced yard. The property is pet-friendly, and lawn care is included. Travel two blocks through neighborhood streets to the brand new Virginia Highland Elementary School or enjoy taking the beltline to Howard Middle; Midtown High is just minutes away. With its modern finishes and creature comforts, this home offers effortless style and excellent schools, all in close proximity to the best intown living has to offer.