Alpharetta, GA 30022
660 Barnsley Lane | Glen Abbey, Alpharetta
Resort-style living meets beautifully updated interiors at 660 Barnsley Lane, an exceptional four-sided brick home offering more than 7,000 square feet, seven bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and a three-car garage in one of Alpharetta’s most sought-after communities. With east/west exposures filling the home with natural light, thoughtfully designed living spaces and a spectacular saltwater pool and spa, this home is equally suited for everyday living and memorable entertaining.
The main level welcomes you with a formal study and generously sized dining room, while a main-level bedroom with a full bath provides a private space for guests. At the heart of the home, the living room features a fireplace, beautiful built-ins and a coffered ceiling, creating an inviting gathering space.
The completely updated kitchen is a showstopper, designed around a massive 10-foot island and complemented by custom cabinetry, abundant storage and sophisticated finishes. The kitchen opens to a casual dining area and a fireside keeping room, creating a warm, connected space for everyday life. French doors extend the living space outdoors to a flagstone patio and fire pit for crisp fall evenings, while a custom mudroom adds function and organization.
Upstairs, the oversized primary suite feels like a private retreat, complete with a separate fireside sitting room. The spacious primary bath offers a deep soaking tub, walk-in shower and dual vanities, while the enormous custom closet is finished with its own center island. Secondary bedrooms at this level are spacious with en suite baths.
The finished terrace level was designed for both recreation and entertaining. Waterproof flooring flows through the recreation area, which opens directly to a covered patio overlooking the pool. A dedicated theater room creates the perfect setting for movie nights, while an additional bedroom currently serves as a home office. A full bath, separate half bath with convenient access from the outdoor living area, and a second laundry facility ideal for pool towels make this level exceptionally functional.
Outside is where 660 Barnesley Lane truly becomes a private resort. Beautifully landscaped grounds surround an 18,000-gallon saltwater pool with an eight-foot-deep end and adjoining hot tub. Expansive stone and paver patio provide multiple areas for lounging and dining, while the separate flagstone patio and fire pit offer another intimate setting for evenings outdoors. A covered deck above creates yet another space to relax while overlooking the backyard.
Lovingly maintained and beautifully updated, this home offers a rare combination of substantial living space, sophisticated interiors and exceptional outdoor amenities all within Glen Abbey, one of Alpharetta’s premier communities. Residents enjoy an impressive neighborhood amenity package including a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming facilities, tennis courts, basketball, playgrounds, walking trails and an active social calendar, along with convenient access to the Big Creek Greenway, Avalon, Downtown Alpharetta, shopping, dining and GA-400.
660 Barnesley Lane delivers the feeling of a private retreat while keeping the very best of Alpharetta just minutes away.
Glen Abbey: Resort-Style Living in the Heart of Alpharetta
For buyers searching for an established Alpharetta neighborhood that combines beautiful homes, exceptional amenities, highly regarded North Fulton schools and convenient access to everything the city has to offer, Glen Abbey deserves a place at the top of the list.
Located just east of GA-400 off Kimball Bridge Road, Glen Abbey is a 516-home, Jim Cowart-planned community known for its traditional architecture, mature landscaping and impressive recreational amenities. Many of the homes feature classic brick exteriors, spacious floor plans and three-car garages, giving the neighborhood an established, upscale feel that can be difficult to replicate in newer construction.
Yet one of Glen Abbey's greatest advantages may be its location: residents can enjoy the feel of a true neighborhood while remaining minutes from Alpharetta's shopping, restaurants, recreation and major employment corridors.
An Amenity Package Designed for an Active Lifestyle
Glen Abbey offers much more than a neighborhood pool. Its extensive amenity complex has helped create a community where residents have plenty of opportunities to exercise, play and connect with neighbors.
At the center of the community is an Old English-style clubhouse featuring a fireplace, full kitchen and gathering spaces for neighborhood meetings and social events. An on-site fitness facility adds another level of convenience.
Outdoor amenities are especially impressive. Residents enjoy 11 lighted tennis courts, professional tennis instruction, a basketball court, walking trails, two playgrounds and a community lake. Glen Abbey has a long-standing tennis culture with ALTA, USTA and nationally recognized teams.
Summers center around the community's aquatic facilities, which include a large pool and children's splash park. Glen Abbey is also home to the Glen Abbey Gators neighborhood swim team, adding to the community's active social atmosphere.
And this is a neighborhood where community involvement goes beyond the amenities. Glen Abbey's active HOA, social and civic committees organize activities throughout the year, creating plenty of opportunities for neighbors to meet and get involved.
The Big Creek Greenway Is Right Nearby
Outdoor enthusiasts have another major attraction just outside the neighborhood: Alpharetta's Big Creek Greenway.
Glen Abbey is close enough that the neighborhood HOA describes the Greenway as an easy bike ride away. The city's trail map shows the Greenway running through this part of Alpharetta with nearby access around Rock Mill Park, North Point, Haynes Bridge Road and Webb Bridge Road.
Rock Mill Park is particularly convenient on Kimball Bridge Road and provides access to the Greenway corridor. The trail system gives residents an appealing place for walking, running and cycling while connecting to additional recreation throughout Alpharetta.
For buyers who want a neighborhood where an active lifestyle doesn't require getting in the car and driving across town, that proximity is a meaningful advantage.
Minutes from Avalon, Downtown Alpharetta and North Point
Living in Glen Abbey means some of North Atlanta's most popular shopping and entertainment destinations are just minutes away.
Avalon has become one of Alpharetta's signature destinations, combining upscale shopping, restaurants, entertainment and gathering spaces in one walkable setting.
A few minutes beyond Avalon, Alpharetta City Center and the surrounding Downtown Alpharetta district offer a completely different experience, with boutiques, restaurants, cafés and community events centered around the city's historic downtown.
In the other direction, residents have convenient access to the North Point corridor and North Point Mall, along with the extensive retail, dining and entertainment options lining North Point Parkway.
Everyday shopping is equally convenient, with grocery stores, services, fitness facilities and neighborhood shopping centers located throughout the Kimball Bridge, Old Milton Parkway, Haynes Bridge and North Point corridors.
An Incredible Dining Scene Close to Home
One of the pleasures of living in Alpharetta is the sheer variety of restaurants nearby. Glen Abbey puts residents within a short drive of dining throughout Avalon, Downtown Alpharetta, Old Milton Parkway and North Point.
Local options range from Italian at Tre Fratelli in Downtown Alpharetta to Middle Eastern cuisine at Delbar - Old Milton on Old Milton Parkway. Nearby choices also include Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar.
Whether you're meeting friends for dinner, grabbing coffee, enjoying a weekend brunch or planning a date night, one of the benefits of Glen Abbey is that residents don't have to travel far to find excellent options.
Highly Regarded North Fulton Schools
Education is another important consideration for many Glen Abbey buyers. The neighborhood is served by Fulton County Schools in the Alpharetta area.
New Prospect Elementary School is located right on Kimball Bridge Road. Fulton County Schools identifies New Prospect as feeding into Webb Bridge Middle School and Alpharetta High School.
Recreation Beyond the Neighborhood
Glen Abbey's location also makes it easy to take advantage of Alpharetta's extensive park system.
In addition to nearby Rock Mill Park and the Big Creek Greenway, residents are a short drive from Webb Bridge Park and Wills Park, expanding the possibilities for sports, recreation and outdoor activities.
For weekend adventures, the Glen Abbey HOA also highlights the neighborhood's convenient access to Lake Lanier and the North Georgia mountains, both less than an hour away under typical conditions.
Easy Access to GA-400 and Atlanta
For buyers commuting throughout North Atlanta, Glen Abbey's location is especially appealing.
The neighborhood can be accessed from GA-400 Exit 9 at Haynes Bridge Road or Exit 10 at Old Milton Parkway via Kimball Bridge Road, providing convenient connections to Alpharetta's major business districts as well as Roswell, Sandy Springs, Buckhead and Atlanta.
For professionals working closer to home, Alpharetta itself is a major employment center, making Glen Abbey's central location particularly attractive.
Why Buyers Continue to Love Glen Abbey
What makes Glen Abbey special isn't simply one feature. It's the combination.
You can start your morning walking through the neighborhood or riding to the Big Creek Greenway, spend an afternoon at the pool or tennis courts, meet friends for dinner at Avalon or Downtown Alpharetta, and still come home to a traditional, established neighborhood surrounded by mature trees.
Add 516 homes, a private community lake, 11 lighted tennis courts, an aquatic center and splash park, clubhouse, fitness center, playgrounds, basketball, walking trails, an active social calendar, nearby Fulton County schools and quick access to GA-400, and Glen Abbey offers the kind of complete Alpharetta lifestyle many buyers desire.
For buyers who want the amenities of a resort-style community without sacrificing access to Avalon, Downtown Alpharetta, the Big Creek Greenway and Atlanta, Glen Abbey offers an exceptional combination of location, lifestyle and community.
