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Monica Radu

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Guiding You with Expertise, Integrity, and Care

What began as a curiosity about real estate has evolved into a distinguished professional career for Monica, whose diverse background spans international business, finance, and strategic consulting. Holding a degree in Business Administration earned in Europe, Monica launched her career as a Management Consultant, advising small and mid-sized companies on performance and growth strategies. Monica subsequently advanced into key positions within the banking and accounting sectors, where she sharpened her meticulous attention to detail and cultivated a comprehensive understanding of financial systems.

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Monica has called Athens home for over a decade. She is drawn to its dynamic blend of cultural vibrancy and natural serenity- qualities that mirror her balanced, thoughtful approach to real estate. Her local knowledge, combined with her multifaceted professional background, allows her to serve buyers and sellers with both insight and precision.

With certifications including Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), and the esteemed Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation, Monica is exceptionally well-equipped to navigate the complexities of an ever-evolving real estate market. In addition, she has completed the REALTORS® Commitment to Excellence training, further affirming her dedication to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and client advocacy.

Whether assisting buyers, experienced investors, or sellers preparing for their next chapter, Monica offers a professional and respectful approach, delivering a personalized, relationship-driven experience characterized by integrity, in-depth market knowledge, and undivided dedication.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Monica maintains a strong interest in wellness and fashion. Whether she is enjoying the trails on a cross-country run, cycling through scenic routes, or hiking to new heights, she brings energy and style to everything she does.

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Welcome to 2140 Keeneland Drive, this exceptional brick home, nestled on over five acres of land in the desirable North Oconee area.

As you enter through the bright and inviting foyer, you are immediately embraced by an open and functional floor plan. To the right, the classy dining room or sitting area seamlessly flows into a spacious living room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace with an elegant walnut mantel. The living room opens to the well-appointed kitchen, creating a sense of warmth and comfort that makes you feel instantly at home. The kitchen boasts cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and a grand central island, complemented by a garden window that offers an abundance of natural light, ensuring a delightful cooking experience.

A hallway off the kitchen leads to an oversized laundry room with a sink and expansive cabinetry, a convenient half bathroom, and a two-car garage complete with additional cabinets and industrial-grade epoxy flooring for durability and style.

On the opposite side of the home, you will find the tranquil primary suite, along with an office or study and a well-placed coat closet. The owner’s suite is a serene retreat, featuring large windows overlooking the private lot, an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet, generous cabinet space and elegant cultured marble countertops. The main level is adorned with beautiful hardwood flooring, adding an extra touch of sophistication.
Upstairs, the home offers three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, providing ample room for comfortable living.
The two-tier rear deck, accessible from both the kitchen and terrace level, invites you to enjoy the peaceful outdoor oasis, offering a perfect space to unwind and embrace the beauty of nature. The partially finished terrace level, featuring a full bathroom, numerous windows, two exterior doors, as well as a rollup door is ready to be customized to suit your needs.
The fenced backyard is a nature lover’s paradise, with winter grass, home to an impressive variety of tree species, including Japanese lace-leaf maples, Redbud, Savannah Holly, Little Gem Magnolia, Redwoods, and Cypress trees, creating a tranquil retreat. In total, over 35 varieties of plants, including a vibrant array of flowering species, and 16 tree species transform the front and backyard into a stunning, personal botanical garden.
Convenient to Dove Creek Elementary and Middle Schools, Prince Avenue Christian School, shopping and restaurants, this home offers the perfect balance of tranquility, convenience, and access to the amenities you need.
With its prime location and elegant design, 2140 Keeneland Drive is the ideal blend of comfort, work, and entertainment. Make this charming home yours! xx

2140 Keeneland Drive Bogart, Georgia

4 Beds 4 Baths 5,285 SqFt 5.37 Acres

Welcome to 650 Lakeland Way, a lovely ranch, located on a private cul-de-sac lot of Westgate Park subdivision!

This remarkable home combines a beautiful exterior of red brick tiles, green wooden doors and windows, with practical features that ensure comfort.

As you step through the front door, a sense of warmth and comfort envelops you in this delightful home, featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The foyer unfolds into an inviting open floor plan. To the left, the dining room, whose pillars and glass window arch echo Athens city’s hallmarks, basks in natural light, framed by the generous window that overlooks the peaceful cul-de-sac, bright green lawns, camellia and gardenia bushes.

This space seamlessly transitions into the spacious living area, where its high ceilings, windows and a wood-burning fireplace enhance the cozy atmosphere. Adjacently, the bright breakfast nook, whose windows give a view of the forest and garden, flows into the kitchen, creating a functional and welcoming heart of the home, perfect for gatherings or a quiet afternoon cup of tea. The kitchen boasts an abundance of cabinetry, a double sink, offering both practicality and versatility, along with convenient pantry access.

On the right wing of the house, the owner’s suite with lots of windows has been thoughtfully expanded, providing a tranquil retreat complete with a secondary exterior door leading to the rear deck. The en-suite bathroom and spacious closet further enhance this serene sanctuary.

Across the hallway from the kitchen, an oversized laundry room with a closet is framed to accommodate customization of an additional living space/bonus room above the garage. From the main bedroom journeying the passage beyond the living area, you will find two additional bedrooms filled with natural light, offering lovely views of the private lot, along with a full bathroom.

The rear deck, accessible from both the living room and the owner’s suite, invites you to indulge in a tranquil outdoor setting. Enhanced by a cedar framed gazebo and seating area, the backyard becomes an idyllic spot to unwind and embrace the beauty of nature.

The lot features gently rolling terrain adorned with a natural forest of silent oak trees whose seasonal changes bring life to the inhabitants, complemented by Green Giant Thujas, maple trees, crepe myrtle trees, azaleas, camellias, and blooming rose bushes.

Enjoy the convenience of being close to the new Publix, downtown shopping, restaurants, medical centers, UGA as well as easy access to I-85.

Make this charming home yours!

650 Lakeland Way Athens, Georgia

3 Beds 2 Baths 0.467 Acres

Spectacular all-brick custom home, nestled serenely on a wooded lot within the prestigious Renfrew neighborhood along the Timothy Road corridor.

As you enter the house, a magnificent two-story entry foyer unfolds before you, setting the stage for the opulence, elegance, and sophistication that define this remarkable estate. Rich hardwood flooring, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and custom decorative light fixtures enhance every corner of this incredible residence.

The main level has been meticulously crafted to offer a haven of comfort and boundless versatility.
Enter the dining room, where grand archways beckon you into a space that effortlessly flows into adjoining rooms. Here, you will discover high-quality custom-built cabinets adorned with marble countertops, creating a dining sanctuary that is nothing short of regal. The beautiful dining room seamlessly extends into an eclectic living room, graced with skylights that usher in the warmth of the sun, a majestic masonry fireplace, a convenient wet bar, custom shutters, and double French doors that open onto an expansive flagstone terrace.

The state-of-the-art kitchen is a masterpiece of modern culinary design, featuring custom high-end cabinets harmoniously paired with marble countertops, a stunning 5x10 ft. quartzite center island, Zellige weathered white backsplash, and the pinnacle of innovation – HESTAN appliances. These culinary marvels include a refrigerator, freezer, two wall ovens with dual convection fans and a warming drawer, as well as a HESTAN five-burner and grill combo gas cooktop crowned by a matching 48” Pro Canopy Venthood. For added convenience, two Bosch dishwashers stand ready to make cleanup a breeze. An open breakfast room, bathed in natural light, features Pella sliding doors and windows with custom shutters, inviting you to enjoy the rear terrace overlooking a full-sized, private tennis court. Adjacent to the primary kitchen lies a separate, charming entertaining kitchen, equipped with perfectly matched cabinetry, vent hood equipment, and its own mini-split A/C unit.

Accessed from the main hallway, a generous laundry room awaits, thoughtfully finished with a sink, cabinets, extra pantry space, and a convenient breezeway leading to the three-car carport with additional outside storage.
The main level is perfected by the owner's suite, a sanctuary of luxury boasting deep tray ceilings, abundant closet space furnished with custom-built closet systems, and a breathtaking bathroom. This oasis features a extensive walk-in shower room, a Brain Ultra Soaking Tub, and meticulously crafted walnut vanities. Adjacent, a private executive paneled library/office awaits, offering a space for quiet contemplation. A coat closet and a half bathroom complete this level.

Ascend to the upper level, where you will discover two spacious bedrooms with custom built-ins, two tiled bathrooms, and an inviting, generously lit sitting/flex area adorned with skylights and additional closets. The attic provides extensive additional storage space for your convenience.

The terrace level mirrors the high-quality finishes found on the main floor, boasting oak engineered hardwoods. Here, you will find an additional bedroom with an ensuite full bath with custom walnut vanity courtesy of Normaltown Woodworks, a media/gym room that opens onto a private flagstone-paved patio, perfect for tranquil moments of reflection.

This exceptional property boasts red oak hardwood flooring throughout, Pella doors and windows, water purification systems, an integrated whole-house Cummins 20 KW Generator, new roof, and Solar Panels paired with a Fortress Battery. Truly a one-of-a-kind property in a convenient location, offering proximity to schools, restaurants, shopping, medical centers, Five Points, and The University of Georgia.

1,200,000 Closed

160 Renfrew Drive Athens, Georgia

4 Beds 5 Baths 6,454 SqFt 1.7 Acres