77 Mcdonald Street SW

Step into the perfect blend of historic charm and modern sophistication with this meticulously renovated 1895 dog trot home, nestled in one of Marietta’s most sought-after, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods. With it’s curb appeal and thoughtful updates, this home offers a rare opportunity to experience the best of both worlds.
The wrap-around front porch greets you with a basket weave tiled floor, a hand-forged antique European chandelier, and an inviting outdoor brick fireplace. The original front door and hardware preserve the home’s historic character while offering a warm welcome.
Inside, the home exudes timeless elegance with 11-foot ceilings, original heart pine floors, and custom plantation shutters. A large central foyer leads to spacious living areas filled with natural light. The sunny living room, with its bay window and gas fireplace, is perfect for relaxing, while the spacious dining room features custom cabinetry, built-in china storage, and a crystal chandelier beneath a rare diamond-paned leaded window.
The chef’s kitchen offers views of the back garden and features a 6-burner, 2-oven Dacor stove, a Thermador built-in refrigerator, and a Thermador dishwasher. The oversized 8-foot butcher block island with farmhouse sink, custom cabinetry, and quartz countertops make this kitchen as functional as it is beautiful. The adjoining keeping room with built-in bookcases opens through double doors to a grilling porch with cedar pergola, ideal for entertaining. A tiled laundry room with period details, including a drainboard sink, adds further convenience.
The master suite features a sunny bedroom with an original 1895 fireplace and mantle. The updated master bath includes reclaimed heart pine cabinets, travertine countertops, and a large walk-in shower with subway tile and rainfall showerhead. A large walk-in custom closet provides ample storage. The first guest bedroom is a large room with an original fireplace and attached half bath, featuring a brick accent wall, vessel sink, and quartz countertop. The second guest bedroom has an attached bath with a glass-walled shower, dual showerheads, and a period pedestal sink.
The backyard is a gardener’s paradise, with stone-lined gravel pathways winding through landscaping designed for year-round enjoyment. Relax by the fire pit, in the charming garden shed, or putter in the raised perennial beds. This large area could also be used for a pool and cabana, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), or even a separate lot (subject to rezoning).
The home also offers a detached, two-car garage with studio/storage space, and a custom stamped concrete driveway. Modern updates include newer HVAC, roof, and a tankless hot water system. Electrical and plumbing systems were updated in 2012, and the home features a crawl space ventilation system for added peace of mind.
Living here makes it easy to embrace the vibrant Marietta lifestyle, with walkable access to local hotspots like Michelin-starred Spring Restaurant, the Farmers Market, Chalktoberfest, Taste of Marietta, the historic Strand Theatre, and boutique shopping. You’ll enjoy the best of small-town charm, just minutes from the city.
Don’t miss the chance to call this charming historic home your own—where timeless elegance meets modern living in the heart of downtown Marietta.