Welcome to the pinnacle of sophisticated city living—this sleek and luxurious penthouse soars above Buckhead with showstopping design and elite finishes. Located in the heart of Atlanta’s most prestigious neighborhood, you’re just steps away from the city’s finest dining, luxury boutiques, and premier wellness and service providers.
Extraordinary upgrades have transformed this residence into a true jewel in the sky. Designed for those who appreciate the best, this home features dramatic 14-foot floor-to-ceiling windows framing breathtaking skyline views, multiple balconies, and a palette of creamy stone flooring that creates an atmosphere of refined elegance and warmth.
State-of-the-art technology enhances every inch of the space—motorized shades, surround sound, and sensored lighting that adjusts to your mood. The chef-caliber kitchen is outfitted with Gaggenau appliances, including a steam oven, built-in espresso maker, and a 130-bottle wine cooler. Custom Gatto cabinetry offers seamless storage and luxurious Italian craftsmanship.
The spa-inspired primary suite showcases a lavish bath complete with a dual steam shower, heated towel bars, an indulgent soaking tub, and an expertly designed closet system. The secondary bedroom, complete with a stunning en-suite bath, offers incredible flexibility—perfect as a stylish home office, a serene reading lounge, or an inviting retreat for overnight guests.
Set in the heart of Buckhead, this unbeatable location offers immediate access to Georgia 400 and is surrounded by Atlanta’s most celebrated restaurants, upscale retail destinations, and luxury services. Live high above it all—where convenience, prestige, and elevated style converge.
In a dramatic turn of events that underscores the ongoing challenges facing Atlanta’s office market, Buckhead’s largest office complex has been sold through foreclosure for a fraction of its former value. The sprawling Piedmont Center, a 2.2 million-square-foot campus that has defined the Piedmont Road corridor for decades, was acquired by Florida-based CP Group for $200 million following a courthouse auction on June 3rd.
The sale represents a stunning fall from grace for the 46-acre property, which was valued at $657 million just four years ago—more than triple what it fetched at auction. For Buckhead residents and office workers, the transaction signals both the depth of post-pandemic office market distress and the potential for significant changes to one of the area’s most recognizable business destinations.
The foreclosure auction on the Fulton County Courthouse steps was swift but telling. Austrian investment firm Bawag Group, which held a stake in the property’s debt, entered the winning credit bid of $200 million. Local investor Babloo Bagga of Babloo Investments had planned to bid $70 million for the campus but never got the chance.
“He made a visible, but silent, ‘Oooh’ when the starting bid price was read. No one else made an offer, and the bidding was over in seconds,” reported Bisnow’s Jarred Schenke, who covered the auction.
Within hours of the foreclosure, CP Group announced it had acquired Piedmont Center in an all-cash transaction.
The Ardent Cos., headquartered at Piedmont Center, had spent years assembling the 14-building complex between 2016 and 2021 with ambitious plans to modernize the campus for today’s office tenants. The company acquired portions of the property in a series of transactions, completing its ownership of the entire complex in 2021.
However, Ardent’s vision was derailed by the broader challenges facing office real estate following the COVID-19 pandemic. Remote work adoption, changing tenant preferences, and economic uncertainty combined to create a perfect storm for office property owners nationwide. The company ultimately defaulted on a $330.8 million floating-rate loan tied to the property, prompting Morgan Stanley Mortgage Capital Holdings to file for foreclosure in January.
For the Buckhead community, the Piedmont Center sale is both a cautionary tale and a potential opportunity. The property currently sits at 63% occupancy with tenants having an average of four years remaining on their leases, according to JLL marketing materials. This relatively stable tenant base provides a foundation for the new ownership to build upon.
CP Group brings significant experience in repositioning landmark Atlanta properties. The company has carved out a specialty in acquiring well-known buildings in need of modernization. In 2021, CP Group partnered to acquire CNN Center (now called The Center) and announced plans to transform it into a mixed-use destination. The company also purchased Bank of America Plaza in 2022 and initiated a $50 million capital improvement campaign.
“Piedmont Center’s scale and iconic presence in the heart of Buckhead presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a legacy campus for the future,” said Chris Eachus, founding partner at CP Group, in a statement. “We’re excited to draw on our experience revitalizing landmark properties to reposition Piedmont Center as a connected hub that reflects the evolving energy of the Buckhead market.”
CP Group has announced plans for what it calls “a master planning and capital improvement program to reposition Piedmont Center as a highly amenitized, hospitality-driven campus.” While specific investment figures weren’t disclosed, the renovations are expected to include:
The company also plans to leverage existing 2020 rezoning that would allow portions of the campus to be redeveloped for residential uses, potentially bringing new housing options to the Piedmont Road corridor.
The Piedmont Center sale reflects wider challenges facing Atlanta’s office market. According to data firm Trepp, nearly 23% of all securitized debt backed by office properties in metro Atlanta was delinquent earlier this year, ranking the market seventh-highest among the country’s 25 most populous metropolitan areas for office debt distress.
Much of this distress is concentrated in older properties that lack the amenities and flexibility demanded by modern tenants. The pandemic accelerated existing trends toward higher-quality, amenity-rich office spaces, leaving many older properties struggling to compete.
However, the sale also demonstrates that institutional investors like CP Group see opportunity in Atlanta’s office market, particularly for properties with strong bones that can be repositioned for post-pandemic workplace needs.
For current tenants at Piedmont Center, CP Group has indicated that day-to-day operations should continue with minimal disruption in the near term. The company’s track record suggests a methodical approach to improvements that typically enhances rather than displaces existing tenants.
The broader Buckhead community may benefit from the anticipated investment in the property. A revitalized Piedmont Center could help anchor the Piedmont Road office corridor and potentially attract new businesses and amenities to the area.
As Atlanta’s office market continues to navigate post-pandemic realities, the Piedmont Center transaction will likely be watched closely as a test case for how distressed properties can be successfully repositioned. For Buckhead, it represents both the end of one chapter and the beginning of what could be a significant transformation of one of the area’s most prominent business addresses.
In the shadows of Buckhead’s gleaming towers filled with worker bees, an actual army of bees is at work. Over 100 species call Atlanta home, playing a crucial role in sustaining its diverse ecosystem. These diverse pollinators work behind the scenes to help keep Buckhead lush and make it one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Atlanta.
As many know now thanks to a huge push from the Save the Bees Foundation, a national non-profit aimed at bee education, the importance of bees extends beyond honey production. “Bees are one of the key indicators of the health of everything around them,” says Denise Starling, executive director of Livable Buckhead. Bees serve as both environmental barometers and essential contributors to the city’s biodiversity and are supported via various entities, from the pollinator gardens at Little Nancy Creek Park to the managed hives at Farm Chastain. When bees are thriving, it suggests that the surrounding areas include a good mix of clean water, flowering plants, and minimal exposure to pesticides.
Many may not know, though, that Buckhead’s urban landscape is a tale of two bees: the familiar honey bee, known for its golden nectar, and the myriad wild bees that call Buckhead home, such as carpenter bees, bumble bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees, and sweat bees, just to name a few.
Native bees are a focus of recent conservation efforts nationally, regionally, and locally. “The cool thing about native bees is that they evolve with local plants,” says Julia Mahood, a Master Crafts Beekeeper and President of the Georgia Beekeepers Association. This co-evolution has resulted in specializations, like the southeastern blueberry bee’s ability to perform a type of pollination where they shake loose pollen that honeybees can’t get to.
However, Atlanta’s native bees face a precarious existence. Habitat loss, pesticide use, and competition from managed honey bee colonies are putting immense pressure on native bee populations. Brian Barnes, Director of Operations and Volunteer Programs for the Chastain Conservancy, says that part of its mission is to plant native plants to attract more native wild bees to protect them and help them flourish.
“We’re doing a lot of wildlife habitat restoration around the park, planting native plants to support native wildlife and insects,” he explains. This focus on native species reflects a growing understanding of the delicate balance required to keep the current ecosystem going. The Conservancy does this and maintains anywhere from six to twenty honey bee hives at Farm Chastain. While they are committed to maintaining the honey bees they have on the property and use them as an educational resource, Barnes says the wild bees need the most attention.
Honey bees have become somewhat of a pollination problem. They have hearty appetites for pollen, regardless of the plant. “They typically pollinate plants they’ve co-evolved with, which in this case, are invasive,” he explains.
While Buckhead looks fabulous, the plant variety isn’t exactly what native bees need to survive. The beautiful trees and plants that are a signature of life in Atlanta are supercharged, thanks to the fastidiousness of honey bees. However, efforts like those at Chastain Conservancy can make an enormous difference in supporting native bees and native plant populations despite the flourishing of non-native plants. “We are growing approximately 60 species of native plants at the farm that all attract or benefit native bees in some way. We use these to plant in the park,” Barnes says.
While native bees try to regain their foothold in an urban setting, honey bees are still an instrumental part of life in Buckhead. Garden 684 at Mountain Way Common stands as a testament to the growing interest in urban beekeeping and as a useful tool in educating people on the importance of bees in general. Owned by Livable Buckhead and managed by residents and volunteers, this honey bee oasis hosts hives that serve both educational and ecological purposes. Says Helen Petersen, the sustainability director of Livable Buckhead, “Even though honey bees aren’t native, their presence, especially in a public green space like Garden 684, sparks curiosity and encourages community members to think about pollinators, conservation, and the role we all play in nurturing a healthy environment.”
Honey bees face challenges, too, including environmental ones just like native bees. Additionally, they can be somewhat of a mysterious species. “Keeping honey bees isn’t as easy as one might think,” says Starling. Challenges such as pesticide exposure and mite infestations plague hives around town and Garden 684’s bees have even disappeared on a whim. “We’ve had them abscond,” says Starling. “They’ve just taken off.”
Regardless of the species, one of the biggest threats to Buckhead’s bees is incorrect pesticide use. Mahood says it’s the mosquito-spraying foggers in particular that are most detrimental. “They kill everything that flies,” she says. Individual bees die, but the pesticides can contaminate the entire colony when bees carry the chemicals back home.
Despite the challenges, there is hope for Buckhead’s tiniest residents as passionate bee advocates work behind the scenes to populate native bees and educate Atlantans on the importance of bees in general.
Pollinator gardens like those found at Garden 684 and Blue Heron Nature Preserve help attract wild bees, as do larger programs like Chastain Conservancy’s. Chastain Conservancy will host the University of Georgia pollinator census at one of its larger gardens in August to help count bees and other pollinators to better understand them and their behavior. Urban planners can help by planting more pollinator-specific landscaping and diversity in plantings. For example, Garden 684 has native blackberries, mint, red maples, and frost aster.
Homeowners can make a difference by planting native plants. Mahood suggests coneflowers, goldenrod, and bee palm. She hopes hobbyist beekeepers will understand the challenges bees face, adapt to them, and reap the benefits of what they plant while supporting bees as a building block of a good ecosystem. “Because Atlanta has so many rich sources of nectar, the honey is incredibly delicious,” she says. “You can taste the flowers; it’s very floral and has a lovely flavor.”
Discover refined luxury in Atlanta’s tallest residential building with this exceptional floorplan that delivers on every level. A sprawling balcony runs the full length of the home, offering panoramic skyline views that are nothing short of spectacular. At Sovereign, luxury extends beyond your front door—residents enjoy world-class amenities and an outstanding concierge staff.
Inside, the home exudes modern sophistication. Dark hardwood floors, dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, and designer lighting and finishes create a sleek, contemporary ambiance. The expansive living area flows seamlessly into a stunning kitchen outfitted with custom cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, striking stone countertops, and generous storage. Host with style in the separate formal dining room—ideal for intimate gatherings. A spacious laundry room completes the main living space.
The primary suite is a serene retreat featuring custom built-ins, an oversized walk-in closet, and a spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, a deep tub, a large shower with double showerheads, and elegant marble finishes. A light-filled den/office separates the primary from the secondary bedroom, offering privacy and flexibility. The guest bath also features refined stone detailing.
This unit includes three deeded parking spaces, a private storage unit, and a wine locker. Sovereign’s unrivaled amenities and dedicated staff complete this extraordinary offering.
North Buckhead blends quiet, walkable neighborhoods with easy access to some of the best amenities in Buckhead. This diverse neighborhood includes multiple access points to PATH400, great outdoor activities at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve and Little Nancy Creek Park, and the Buckhead Village District and Chastain Park are right around the corner. The active North Buckhead Civic Association hosts numerous events throughout the year to help residents stay connected and engaged. North Buckhead is a great home base for active Buckhead families!
Escape the ordinary and embrace a lifestyle of modern luxury and natural tranquility at 3619 Ivy Road. This architectural masterpiece, designed by AIA Fellow Michael Sizemore, seamlessly blends sleek design with the serene beauty of its surroundings. Walls of glass frame breathtaking views of private gardens on three sides of the home, inviting natural light to flood the expansive living spaces. Imagine waking up to sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking a lush oasis in the heart of Buckhead.
The home’s distinctive parabolic roof seems to float effortlessly above the walls, supported by a robust commercial-grade steel superstructure. Almost invisible sheets of extra-thick, energy-efficient German glass connect the roof and walls, creating a sense of both grounded stability and boundless freedom. A curved masonry wall, punctuated by a gated entryway, leads to a private motor court and a three-car garage, ensuring both security and a grand sense of arrival.
The expansive walls of high-quality glass allow virtually uninterrupted views of the beautiful pocket-gardens that surround the home. Mature trees were preserved to enhance the surroundings further and the lot will be lushly landscaped upon completion to ensure complete privacy and a serene setting.
Beyond the walls and garden courtyards of this stunning home lies a vibrant community. Enjoy the best of both worlds: the tranquility of a tree-lined cul-de-sac while the nearby Buckhead skyline fills your view against the night sky. Stroll or bike along the scenic trails of Path 400, with the entrance located just 100 yards away, or connect with the city’s vibrant cultural scene – all just moments from your doorstep.
The home has been designed for entertaining, with a large central living space that flows into the kitchen. An 18-foot tall brick fireplace anchors the center of the house, surrounded by the living room and breakfast room overlooking the pool terrace. The moody dining room offers the perfect setting for a dinner party while the sophisticated lounge, which features a built-in wine bar, offers another stimulating space to retreat to. A home office is tucked away around the corner on the main floor and along the same corridor is a private guest suite. The office features a separate entrance for visitors and floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlook a walled courtyard. With distinct gardens on three sides, you can choose your own experience: Lounge with a glass of wine on the sunny front terrace, take in the zen-like atmosphere of the walled courtyard, or head to the backyard for a dip in the stunning pool.
The primary bedroom features glass extending upward to the curving ceiling on three sides as high as 14 feet, viewing a permanently protected park green space with high-rise structures sparkling in the background. Split automatic motorized louvers provide privacy and close off the large planes of glass to darkness. The walk-in closet includes a semi-circular sitting nicheand an adjoining dressing room . The primary bath has dual vanities, dual water closets, and a separate tub and shower, day lighted by a dramatic arched clerestory.
Two additional guest suites on the 2nd floor feature the same soaring ceilings and glass walls and the center of this level you will find a central gathering/living area.
The terrace level provides several options and may finished as a 5th bedroom suite with a separate entrance, a media room, gym, virtual golf room, or a combination of any of these uses.
Anticipated completion of this home is early summer of 2025.
The home’s Architect, Michael Sizemore, College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects, is an artist as well as Founder of Sizemore Group Architects and Master Planners, credited for designing universities and town centers as well as major projects for the Atlanta Olympics.
With a focus on modern architecture and design, Theory Homes has completed over 40 projects during the last 10 years. Peter MacMaster and his team successfully create interesting homes that fit the modern mold while maintaining absolute quality at any price point.
North Buckhead blends quiet, walkable neighborhoods with easy access to some of the best amenities in Buckhead. This diverse neighborhood includes multiple access points to PATH400, great outdoor activities at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve and Little Nancy Creek Park, and the Buckhead Village District and Chastain Park are right around the corner. The active North Buckhead Civic Association hosts numerous events throughout the year to help residents stay connected and engaged. North Buckhead is a great home base for active Buckhead families!
Charm abounds in this beautiful family home with a sparkling pool in North Buckhead. Quiet Herrington Drive is nestled among the best parks in Buckhead, and a stone’s throw from the unmatched shopping and dining in the Buckhead Village District, Phipps Plaza, and more.
The Blue Heron Nature Preserve is a short walk to the west, or you can jump on PATH400 at Mountain Way Common to the east. All of the recreation and family fun at Chastain Park is less than a mile away, and top-rated Sarah Smith Elementary School is a short 5-minute walk.
This home started out as a quaint 1940s cottage. It has been expanded to provide space for family and entertaining, while retaining the charm of the original cottage. Recent improvements include a complete kitchen remodel, new paint inside and out, and upgrades to the electrical system.
The level half-acre lot includes a fenced front yard with room to play, and a private backyard that is separately fenced. The centerpiece of the resort-like backyard is the heated Belgard stone pool and spa. Over the past four years, the pool has been upgraded with a new natural gas heater, new tiles and stonework, new lighting, and Aqualink integration. Multilevel stone terraces and low-maintenance gravel surround the pool and provide lots of room for relaxing, dining, and entertaining.
A cozy fireside family room welcomes you into the home, and flows easily into the open kitchen and breakfast room. Wood beams and 2-tone custom cabinets give the kitchen a clean, modern aesthetic. An adjacent flex space makes a great dining room or play area for the kids.
Two bedrooms face the front of the home, each with a dramatic wood ceiling. One bedroom includes an ensuite bath, and the other has easy access to the full bath in the hallway. Down the hall, you will find two more main-level bedrooms, including the primary suite. The third bedroom has a generous closet and a full ensuite bath.
A large bedroom anchors the primary suite, with a fireside seating area and access to a private patio and the pool terrace beyond. The primary bath includes double vanities, separate tub and shower, and a large walk-in closet.
At the back of the home, you will find a laundry room, half bath with interior and exterior access, and a bright sitting/mud room.
Downstairs, the daylight terrace level includes two separate areas. The finished space includes a large open area, a full bath, and an exterior entrance. Perfect for a private office to run small business with a few employees. It is also the perfect place for live-in relatives, long-term guests, or short-term rental.
A second basement is currently unfinished. This additional 828 square feet is the perfect place for a workshop or storage, with an exterior entrance and a Family Safe.
The attic of the original home has been recently finished into a child’s dream level. This 800+ square foot space is not included in the total square footage of the home because of the low ceiling height, but the kids will love it! The finished spaces include a playroom, TV area, and a kid-sized bedroom area.
North Buckhead blends quiet, walkable neighborhoods with easy access to some of the best amenities in Buckhead. This diverse neighborhood includes multiple access points to PATH400, great outdoor activities at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve and Little Nancy Creek Park, and the Buckhead Village District and Chastain Park are right around the corner. The active North Buckhead Civic Association hosts numerous events throughout the year to help residents stay connected and engaged. North Buckhead is a great home base for active Buckhead families!
Buckhead’s parks are in good shape, with some new ones coming soon, Atlanta’s Parks and Recreation Department leader said.
“What we’ve been able to do under Mayor [Andre] Dickens is move our vision to reality,” said Justin Cutler, the department’s commissioner.
Cutler, who has been in charge of the department since 2022, provided an update on Buckhead’s parks at the Buckhead Council of Neighborhood’s monthly meeting Feb. 13 at Piedmont Center. He thanked the representatives of Buckhead neighborhoods who attended the meeting for their hard work in volunteering to improve and maintain their communities.
“As our mayor says, Atlanta is a group project. … He wants to create more volunteer opportunities,” Cutler said.
His update included info on parks under construction, parks planning improvements, and newly acquired properties that likely will be transformed into parks.
Cutler’s presentation included some park projects still in the planning phases:
Cutler also took questions from attendees, including neighborhood group representatives, about issues with their park projects.
Cutler ended his speech with an update on 16 Moving Atlanta Forward projects. Moving Atlanta Forward is the city’s 2022 infrastructure package that included three measures Atlanta voters approved in a referendum that year (two bonds and a special sales tax being renewed) to collect $750 million. These are all park projects in council Districts 7 and 8. Three are in the planning/scoping phase, three are in the engineering/design phase, four are under construction, and six are closed out.
In an interview after the meeting, Cutler was asked which park project he’s most excited about.
“It’s like picking your favorite child,” he said. “It’s a tough question. I’d say all of them, but what we’re most excited about? I think really it’s to continue to improve maintenance. Recently, we received an increase in our millage going to parks and recreation services, so we’ve been making a lot of investments in repairing parks, updating parks, increasing trash pickup and reducing graffiti, as well as providing our park ranger program. That’s been able to reduce crime in parks and increase safety.”
When asked which projects may be the most challenging, Cutler first said the biggest issue could be having a large enough staff to handle all of them.
“I mean we have the resources but with our milage program we’ve been able to hire more staff,” he said. “I think that anytime you’re building anything, you don’t know what you’re going to get, being able to have flexible enough plans to address any challenges that come up.”
A 46-acre office park in Buckhead is facing foreclosure after its owner defaulted on a $330 million loan from Morgan Stanley, but the proceeding has been delayed.
Ardent Companies, an Atlanta-based investment management firm, defaulted on its loan for Piedmont Center, a 14-building office campus near the intersection of Piedmont and Lenox roads, according to an Atlanta Business Chronicle article. Morgan Stanley expected to foreclose in January but then delayed it to Feb. 4. But now it’s set for March.
According to Doug Eidson, a veteran commercial real estate broker and senior managing director at Scotland Wright Associates in Midtown, the Atlanta market is navigating the post-pandemic landscape effectively and remains in good shape.
“Across the board, there’s more vacancy now than there was prior to 2020,” he said. “But the high-quality, highly amenitized properties have leased out. These employers want to be in these buildings that have easy walkability. Those who don’t have the capital to renovate, they’re the ones really suffering. … The Class A and higher buildings are performing well, and the Class B and lower ones are struggling. The employers are considering the higher-end offices.”
Regarding Piedmont Center, it was built in stages between 1977 and 1998, and it was renovated in the past decade. It was at one time considered one of the jewels of the Buckhead commercial real estate market.
JLL, a Chicago-based company specializing in selling and leasing commercial real estate, has Piedmont Center listed as one of its properties for sale. According to the for sale webpage, its occupancy is 62.6%. Piedmont Center totals 2.2 million net square feet of building area, and has 4.1 years of weighted average lease term remaining, according to JLL’s website.
In 2021, JLL’s capital markets group refinanced Piedmont Center for $421.8 million in financing. Ardent was the borrower in the floating-rate loan.
“Proceeds were used to refinance the debt of Ardent’s existing holdings within Piedmont Center plus the acquisition of four additional buildings within the office complex,” a Real Deal article stated.
The foreclosure happens after the property’s value plummeted from $657 million in 2021 to an estimated $200 million. It dropped from $298 per square foot to $91 per square foot — a 70% decrease. Ardent CEO and Managing Partner Matt Shulman did not return phone and email messages seeking comment on the foreclosure.
It was preliminarily scheduled for January 4th but was postponed to allow Morgan Stanley to explore a short sale. The maneuver would allow it to be sold for less than the amount owed, which is sometimes preferred to avoid protracted foreclosure proceedings.
Eidson, who knew about Piedmont Center’s situation because he has clients leasing space there, said he heard it could be foreclosed soon.
“But other [foreclosure] dates have been proposed over the past year and it’s never happened,” he said. “For a variety of reasons, nothing has changed. Ardent has been in default of their loan for months. I think eventually something will happen, but whether it will be in February, we don’t know.”
Overall, Atlanta’s office market has a vacancy rate of 25%. Eidson said it’s seen “significant improvement compared to 2020 or 2021.”
“I would really say it’s good,” he said. “Has it been better? Sure, but relative to where it was, we’ve seen significant improvement and we’ll continue to see that in 2025 and 2026. Less amenitized Class B buildings will continue to struggle and go through some ownership changes. There’s a number of buildings that were sold near the end of 2024, some that were 50 and 60% less than they were purchased for five years earlier.”
With many companies now requiring their employees to work in their offices four or five days a week or proposing a plan to do so soon, that should further improve the market, Eidson said.
“We’re seeing a strong trend on being back in the office,” he said.
The Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) has received a financial boost from the federal government. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program has awarded $10 million toward the construction of an elevated pedestrian and bicycle bridge in the heart of Buckhead. The bridge is significant component of a broader initiative to make Buckhead’s commercial and shopping district more pedestrian- and bike-friendly, known as the Lenox Road Complete Safe Street project.
The proposed bridge will span Lenox Road at the intersection with Ga 400. The bridge will link with the growing PATH400 greenway that runs nearby, and eventually connect to the planned HUB400 park. The design aims to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility in this high-traffic area.
This bridge is the third phase of the Lenox Road Complete Safe Street project, which seeks to transform 1.25 miles of the corridor into a more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly route from the Lenox MARTA station to Piedmont Road.
Another key phase of the project, the Lenox Boardwalk, is under construction as of mid-October after delays.
The entire bridge project, expected to cost $40 million, will be built in partnership with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and the City of Atlanta. Construction is now slated to begin in October 2025, with completion projected for January 2028. According to Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) officials, the bridge will allow pedestrians and cyclists to cross both Highway 400 and Lenox Road without interacting with vehicle traffic. Additional federal funding has also been secured through the Atlanta Regional Commission.
In a September press release, Jim Durrett, BCID executive director, emphasized the importance of the $10 million grant in transforming the Lenox Road area, “The Safe Streets and Roads for All funding is essential to help us transform this section of Lenox Road and provide safe, easy access for pedestrians and cyclists to reach the Buckhead and Lenox MARTA stations and many other locations in the Buckhead core.”
BCID chairman Thad Ellis noted the challenges of making such a heavily trafficked intersection safe for non-motorists, and added, “The Lenox Road Complete Safe Street project is an exciting step forward in the CID’s ongoing work to create a more connected Buckhead.”
This luxurious corner unit on the 22nd floor in Buckhead’s luxurious Ritz Carlton Residences offers panoramic views of Atlanta’s skyline, with vistas that stretch from Buckhead to downtown, and from Stone Mountain to the Perimeter.
Custom cherry hardwood floors exude warmth and sophistication, complemented by electric shades on every window, ensuring both privacy and ambiance throughout the sun-drenched open space high above the scene below.
Step inside the foyer and see the designer touches, custom finishes and sleek fixtures. The kitchen has warm gray cabinetry and really gorgeous marble countertops featuring a waterfall edge on the large island and Viking appliances. The dining room boasts an open butler’s pantry crafted from cherry wood with decorative metal inlays and glass doors, complete with a wine fridge and ready for elegant dinner parties with family and friends.
The bedrooms are on opposite sides and feature blackout shades for a peaceful slumber, while the white marble bathrooms offer a spa-like ambiance. Ample custom closets provide storage space galore.
This unit offers 2 parking spaces and also a storage unit, while the legendary service of The Ritz Carlton Residences elevates your lifestyle. Enjoy all the luxurious amenities you expect and more, including a heated swimming pool, fitness center, in-home spa service, attentive full service 24 hour concierge, porter and valet service, unlimited guest parking, charging stations, rooftop garden and grilling area with a fireplace, comfortable recreation rooms with catering kitchen, and a private cocktail lounge.
If you have a taste for gourmet French cuisine and fine wine, you will thoroughly enjoy F & B French Bistro, or experience Japanese food that is often described as a work of art at TOMO Japanese Restaurant with nationally renowned sushi chef, Tomo Naito, formally of Las Vegas’ Nobu. Both are conveniently just an elevator ride to the ground floor. You can also walk to a wide variety of fine and casual dining and cocktail establishments, upscale retail shopping and to your office if it’s in one of the buildings gracing the Buckhead skyline! Visiting friends and family can stay in a guest suite at the Ritz or at one of the many fine hotels along Peachtree Road. The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with the highest level of service. The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Buckhead lives up to that reputation.
In 2008, Katherine Wolf suffered a massive stroke, a result of an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) rupture caused by a rare congenital defect Wolf didn’t know she had. When the rupture occurred, she collapsed on her kitchen floor while her six-month-old son slept in an adjacent room of her California home. Her husband, Jay, happened to stop between his law school classes to find her. She was rushed to UCLA Medical Center where she soon underwent a 16-hour rigorous surgery in which portions of her brain were removed. Wolf spent the next 40 days in an intensive care unit, a year in rehab, in which she was unable to eat, and underwent nearly a dozen more significant operations.
“I subsequently became severely disabled, as I largely remain today,” Katherine said. “I was thrust into the world and saw things from a different perspective.”
Katherine’s massive stroke drastically altered her day-to-day life and abilities. She doesn’t mince words when stating that life with disabilities can be “extremely painful,” particularly for people with acquired disabilities. Still, there are lessons to be learned from the experience, and Wolf and her husband have made it their mission to underscore that pain is not the end of one’s story, but the beginning of a new one.
With this credo, Katherine has penned several books, serves as a public speaker, and began a podcast. In 2017, she and Jay began an inclusive camp for people with disabilities and their families. The couple are also founders of the nonprofit Hope Heals.
“There are great gifts we can give each other in our suffering,” she said. “What can I do with this? How can I help other people shift their dreams [and] learn new dreams? How can I be a part of uplifting someone else? I heard a quote recently that I love, which is to build a bigger table, not a taller fence. That’s what I want to do with my life.”
Wolf’s latest table, both literal and figurative, can be found at Mend Coffee & Goods located in the Tuxedo Festival development at 3655 Roswell Road.
Mend, which opened in April, was founded on the idea of creating a community hub that was accessible to all. The business features extensive considerations to accommodate those with disabilities, including adult changing stations in the bathrooms, tables that swivel to meet the height of wheelchair users, and more. The staff includes workers with disabilities.
“The reality is people with disabilities are there, but often they stay inside and are not out in the world,” Katherine said. “These folks do not drive. They do not easily get in and out of buildings because they are using wheelchairs or other adaptive devices and [they are] trying to use them in a non-integrated world, because the world is not integrated for people with disabilities.”
Jay added this can make people with disabilities feel an indignity and that they are onlookers to life. It’s exacerbated by a feeling that gatherings or spaces for those with disabilities must be “in a separate room.”
“They see their lives turn upside down, but we want them to see they still have a place that wants to invite them in,” he said. “And not just with sterility, but with warmth. Gathering around a table is seen as so ordinary, but it really has the power to heal relationships, lift us up, and nourish us in emotional and spiritual ways. Anecdotally, you’ll have moms come out of (Mend’s) bathroom, which has motorization and tons of room, and say they’ve never felt so welcome — that a place would rise up to meet me and my challenges. They can take their loved one into the world and not have an issue doing something they like.”
Katherine said the Shepherd Center uses Mend for recreational therapy as the space is “extremely friendly” to those with disabilities and their families who need and desire a gathering place that accommodates their needs.
“It gives me a sense of pride to bring it to fruition,” Katherine said.
Mend also uses a “competitive integrated employment” model, which includes workers with disabilities.
“We really wondered if there were enough people who were able to work, who weren’t currently employed, and enough people right around Buckhead,” Katherine said. “The answer was a resounding ‘Yes.’
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, competitive integrated employment allows those with disabilities to be compensated at wage comparable to those without disabilities while receiving the same benefits and opportunities for advancement.
Within this strategy is the ability to let employees with disabilities be unsuccessful. Jay said it’s counterintuitive that many people with disabilities are not given the chance to fail as these experiences provide valuable learning opportunities.
“It’s been really cool and challenging to find the right framework, and we’ve already had success teeing up the community and team running Mend,” he said.
Mend’s employment model does not allow for a lower quality of service, however.
“If you put an umbrella like disability or nonprofit over a business, it has to hold itself to a higher standard because there is a belief it will be of lower quality,” Jay said.
That emphasis is furthered by Mend being in Buckhead, which the family — which also includes the Wolf’s “miracle baby,” John, born in 2015 — has called home since 2018.
“The community has been so delighted to have a new place to gather and to have a place on the same par with its excellent hospitality establishments,” Jay said. “It shows the story of disability can have a beauty of depth and excellence to it.”
Though Buckhead is an affluent community, Jay adds, all have struggles on what they think they can do. These are still wheelchairs, Katherine believes, even if only in a person’s consciousness. As such, the Wolfs believe Mend provides a way for people with all abilities to have a seat at the table and “find our purpose together.”
Jay and Katherine spoke to The Buckhead Paper during the annual Hope Heals Camp they founded in 2017. The faith-focused, intergenerational camp is designed for those of all ages and abilities and their families. The camp touts it has supported 2,000 participants from 35 states with 40 diagnoses represented.
Additionally, Katherine has penned three books. Her first, “Hope Heals,” was co-written by Jay and is a memoir of their life story. Katherine described her second book, “Suffer Strong,” as “lessons learned from the stroke, and about how to redefine everything we understand in our lives to cope with our realities.” In the same week Mend opened, Katherine published “Treasures in the Dark,” which she calls a meditation guide and how to find bright hope hidden in heartache.
Katherine said she is continually inspired to tell her story and help others.
“I am super motivated by my faith and my tremendous community of friends and family,” she said. “I have felt extremely uplifted by the resourcing available to me through those things, and there is such a responsibility when you are given them. If you have any advantage in the world, I believe you must pour it out for others.”
Stunning 3800 sq ft unit with amazing views to the south, north and east from the 16th floor of The Oaks at Buckhead! Park your car in one of your three parking spaces, and walk to Buckhead’s finest shopping, dining, and services just steps away. Easy access to Marta and freeways for extended commutes. There is not a better Buckhead location!
As you walk into this home you will immediately feel a sense of serenity, sophistication and luxurious style. Gorgeous dark hardwood flooring meets sleek walls and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The stunning chef’s kitchen features lacquered cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless appliances, and an abundance of storage in addition to a light-filled breakfast room with additional storage and built-in glass shelving. The banquet-sized dining room features beautiful paneling and high gloss walls. The generous great room is divided into 2 open living areas with tons of natural light. There is still enough wall space to give the entire unit the feel of an art gallery. No need to decide which of your favorite pieces to bring to this condo as there is plenty of space for all of your art!
The gracious primary suite features a trey ceiling, sitting area, abundant closet space, and a chic bathroom with separate soaking tub and oversized frameless glass shower. The remainder of this wing includes 2 additional bedrooms with ensuite baths, a full size separate laundry room, and an abundant amount of custom built-in storage. A separate, large storage unit completes this package. Every box is checked in this home!
Residents of The Oaks enjoy every possible amenity, including saline pool and jacuzzi, pristine fitness center, guest suite, 24-hour concierge, club room, business center, gorgeous courtyards, and totally secured parking garage.
North Buckhead blends quiet, walkable neighborhoods with easy access to some of the best amenities in Buckhead. This diverse neighborhood includes multiple access points to PATH400, great outdoor activities at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve and Little Nancy Creek Park, and the Buckhead Village District and Chastain Park are right around the corner. The active North Buckhead Civic Association hosts numerous events throughout the year to help residents stay connected and engaged. North Buckhead is a great home base for active Buckhead families!
The Buckhead Forest neighborhood is framed by the energetic thoroughfares of Roswell, Peachtree and Piedmont Roads. Surrounded by Buckhead Village to the south, Tuxedo Park to the west, and Buckhead’s tech corridor to the east, Buckhead Forest is truly located in the heart of Buckhead.
By Denise Starling, Executive Director, Livable Buckhead
I am thrilled for the opportunity to give readers of The Buckhead Paper an update on PATH400. This project is my favorite topic of conversation, and I never get tired of sharing the latest news about the trail and our progress toward completing the full 5.2 miles in Buckhead. Actually, I also love sharing updates about PATH400’s progress beyond Buckhead’s borders. Making it possible to run, walk or bike to other areas in metro Atlanta is one of the trail’s major benefits, and we’re getting closer to achieving that goal every day.
Before I give you a construction update, let me give you a bit of background on the trail in case you haven’t tried it out for yourself. PATH400 runs roughly parallel to GA 400, beginning at the southern end of Buckhead where one day the Atlanta BeltLine will connect to it, and continuing north to Sandy Springs. The trail is transformative, taking unused right-of-way along the highway and turning it into a beautiful greenway that we can all enjoy.
Most people who walk the trail for the first time are surprised by how many areas of natural beauty there are in Buckhead. If you only travel through our community by car, you’re missing out on wooded areas, creeks and ponds that are just steps away – and now are accessible via PATH400. Walk the trail from Miami Circle to the back of Lenox Square, or from the Buckhead Loop to Wieuca Rd. and you’ll see what I mean.
In November 2022 we broke ground on a section of the trail between Wieuca Rd. and Loridans Dr. This is the last major section of PATH400 as it was originally envisioned in Buckhead and it connects directly to Mountain Way Common, a park that neighbors have worked for years to develop.
This section is three quarters of a mile long with a lot of challenging topography that complicates construction. The centerpiece of the work is a soaring bridge over the park that is taking about 14 months to build and is still a few months from completion. While that progresses, crews are building the trail out from the bridge, moving northward to Loridans and southward to Wieuca at the same time. The bridge really is impressive, and you can get a look at it for yourself by joining us on an upcoming construction tour – visit the events page of Livable Buckhead’s website to sign up.
By summer we will likely be under construction on PATH400’s connection to Sandy Springs. From the Atlanta city limits northward, the project technically becomes someone else’s baby but I am excited to report that there are big plans for PATH400 beyond Buckhead. The City of Sandy Springs has completed design all the way up to where GDOT has built the section of the trail that goes right through the middle of the 285/400 interchange connecting from Peachtree Dunwoody Road down to the Glenridge Connector. Sandy Springs will begin construction on the first section around summer of this year.
I hope you’ll make a point to get out on PATH400 when spring weather returns to Buckhead. If you enjoy biking, mark your calendar for March 24 when we are co-hosting a group ride with Big Peach Ride+Run. If running is more your style, join us on May 4 for buckheadRUN!, our annual 5K along PATH400. And if a casual walk is what fits you best, by all means please get out and enjoy a stroll on PATH400!
Rare opportunity in The Ritz-Carlton Residences located in the heart of Buckhead’s shopping, dining and business district. Enjoy the fabulous views from the 31st floor of this oversized unit with an office space and half bath, plus 3 parking spaces and a storage unit.
Enjoy all the luxurious amenities you expect and more, including a heated swimming pool, fitness center, in-home spa service, attentive full service 24 hour concierge, porter and valet service, unlimited guest parking, charging stations, rooftop garden and grilling area with a fireplace, comfortable recreation rooms with catering kitchen, and a private cocktail lounge.
If you have a taste for gourmet French cuisine and fine wine, you will thoroughly enjoy F & B French Bistro, or experience Japanese food that is often described as a work of art at TOMO Japanese Restaurant with nationally renowned sushi chef, Tomo Naito, formally of Las Vegas’ Nobu. Both are conveniently just an elevator ride to the ground floor. You can also walk to a wide variety of fine and casual dining and cocktail establishments, upscale retail shopping and your office! Visiting friends and family can stay in a guest suite at the Ritz or at one of the many fine hotels along Peachtree Road. The Ritz-Carlton is synonymous with the highest level of service. The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Buckhead lives up to that reputation.
There are myriad reasons you might consider treating yourself to a staycation. It can be a great way to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, or any other reason you may want to get away from your daily grind.
In case you aren’t familiar with the term, a staycation is basically a brief vacation you enjoy without leaving your home or neighborhood. It is often challenging to relax within the confines of your home because of chores or unfinished home projects that may tempt you to work through your staycation. A stay in a local hotel is a great remedy for this problem, and one that can provide a different perspective to the streets you may travel every day.
Buckhead has no shortage of venues that are perfect for a weekend away from home. Buckhead Village has hotels ranging from hip new “lifestyle hotels” like the Thompson Buckhead and Kimpton Sylvan, to Buckhead’s luxury classics like the St Regis. Each of these properties boasts renowned restaurants and easy walking to Buckhead Village shops.
Opened in November 2022, NOBU Hotel and restaurant is part of the recent major expansion at Phipps Plaza that includes Life Time Fitness, Life Time Work, and Citizens Food Hall. The five year process of expanding the mall has resulted in an unmistakable shift from just a high-end shopping center to a multi-use destination for Buckhead residents and visitors alike.
We had a chance to experience the NOBU Hotel and restaurant along with the other new properties at Phipps Plaza, and we would be hard pressed to think of a better place to spend a staycation weekend in Atlanta. Our staycation to-do list offers just a few ideas to get you started planning your next Buckhead getaway.
NOBU Hotel Atlanta is one of just 15 NOBU hotels in the world. Designed by Rockwell Group, the understated elegance of NOBU Atlanta is a quiet contrast to the busier designs found in some other high-end hotels in the neighborhood. Clean lines and natural materials create a calming atmosphere where the decor doesn’t distract from your experience.
The simple elegant design continues into the guest rooms. The hotel includes 152 guest rooms. Accommodations include 400 sqf deluxe rooms, 600-800 sqf suites, and the remarkable NOBU Villa that occupies 2,138 sqf on the 9th floor. A deluxe room can be reserved for a very reasonable $280 per night.
The 9th floor NOBU Villa is a dramatic penthouse with a living room, dining room, private bar, and guest bath in addition to the private bedroom with ensuite full bath. Guests in the NOBU Villa enjoy direct access to NOBU’s rooftop pool terrace. The entire 9th floor can be reserved for events, including the Villa, pool terrace, and rooftop lounge.
The staff at NOBU is friendly and engaging, providing attentive service that doesn’t feel snobby. A walk through the hotel lobby always finds a cordial greeting, and any request is met with a speedy reply.
NOBU has partnered with Porsche Cars North America to create the Porsche Icon Suite and the Porsche Classic Room, featuring Porsche-themed design elements and custom themed amenities. Packages are available that include dining, champagne, and Porsche-themed gifts.
The NOBU-Porsche partnership also includes all-electric Porsche Taycan house cars for complimentary guest transportation. NOBU’s “Porsche Pilots” will deliver you up to 3 miles of the hotel, and pick you up with a phone call. This service alone makes NOBU a compelling option for a weekend getaway. Park the car in the hotel lot when you arrive, and simply take a Porsche around town!
We thought of a few excursions within three miles of the NOBU Hotel that would add some spice to a weekend away:
One of the most sought-after reservations in town, NOBU Restaurant proves it is worth the wait from the moment you walk in. Covered patio seating welcomes you for a pre-dinner cocktail, while the beautiful dining room reflects the subtle design and organic materials from the NOBU Hotel.
Dinner lives up to Chef Nobu’s reputation. The Nobu Old Fashioned cocktail, made with Japanese whisky, was one of the smoothest I have ever had.
Signature dishes like Black Cod Miso, Rock Shrimp Tempura, and Yellowtail Sashimi do not disappoint. The Rock Shrimp Tempura was perfectly cooked beneath crispy batter, and the Yellowtail reminds you how good sashimi can be.
There are lots of dining options in the neighborhood, but we wouldn’t blame you if you had dinner in the hotel each night of your stay.
A short stroll across NOBU’s driveway finds you on The Green. The manicured outdoor space has lots of different chairs and tables for dining, drinking or just enjoying the weather. The Green is surrounded by NOBU Hotel, Life Time Fitness, Phipps Plaza, and the One Phipps Plaza office tower. The surrounding buildings give the green a secluded secret-garden feel that helps a visitor feel far removed from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding city.
Grab a day pass for Life Time Fitness to enjoy the gym, spa, and rooftop Beach Club. Studio, cycle, and yoga classes, plus Life Time’s own GTX and UltraFit classes offer something for everyone. Book a post-workout massage, manicure, or salon treatment before heading to the roof for a snack and a cocktail. Parents will appreciate the 2.5 hours of Kids Academy (AKA built-in childcare) included with your day pass!
The lower level of the Life Time building is home to the Citizens Market food hall. Enjoy 8 chef-inspired restaurant concepts situated around a central dining area. Samoto, Krispy Rice, and Umami Burger are just a few recognizable names. The central Citizen Bar has seating inside and out, with convenient service to The Green. We are talking about several of the best new restaurants in Atlanta, and we haven’t gone more than 100 yards from the hotel!
It is quite a luxury to have the southeast’s premier shopping destination just across The Green. Sacks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Givenchy, Gucci, and dozens of other luxury brands provide ample opportunity to put your credit cards to work. Take a break from shopping and check out the latest movies on the big screen at AMC Phipps Plaza theater, or use your imagination and engineering skills at the new LEGO Discovery Center.
The amenities, and restaurants at Phipps Plaza, plus complimentary transportation to many other local hot spots, make NOBU Hotel Atlanta the perfect headquarters for your next Buckhead staycation.
The final piece of the puzzle for a massive re-development at Phipps Plaza that began in 2018 is now open. Citizens Market Atlanta at Phipps Plaza, joins the Nobu Hotel, Life Time Fitness & Life Time Work, and a 13-story class A office tower called One Phipps Plaza. According to the developers, “The reimagined Phipps Plaza is an unrivaled mixed-use development that redefines the way Buckhead lives, works, plays and shops.”
Citizens Market Atlanta is a culinary market occupying 25,000 square feet on the lower level of the Life Time building. The concept by C3 features eight chef-driven restaurant brands offering “fast-casual” dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week. Guests can enter the Citizens Market from outside or through Phipps Plaza’s lower level. Covered parking is available in the parking deck behind Nobu on Phipps Boulevard.
The space is a far cry from what you might expect from a dining experience attached to a mall. Citizens Market feels more like a restaurant than a food court. Indoor seating, designed by David Rockwell, includes high-tops, banquettes, and upholstered ottomans. Diners can also enjoy a variety of tables and benches outside on The Green, the manicured greenspace between the Life Time and One Phipps Plaza buildings. Each restaurant currently offers grab-and-go service, but a full-service area will be open soon for dining in.
Restaurant counters surround the indoor dining area. Cohesive signage and design throughout the market adds to the high-end vibe. The only real individual touches are the menus above the ordering counters. LCD panels display the menus and feature unique designs for each culinary brand. If there is a down side to this design, it is that it takes a bit of exploration to determine what each counter is selling. For example, the counter at Cicci Di Carne doesn’t give much hint to its Italian butcher shop concept, or the delicious sandwiches they make.
Citizens Bar is an indoor/outdoor bar featuring craft cocktails and a variety of beers, showcasing many local brands. Guests can enjoy the full-service bar from counter seating indoor or out, or from the extensive patio seating on the Green. Citizens Bar is consistently among the most popular vendors in the market, according to Assistant General Manager Ben Richards.
C3 (Creating Culinary Communities) was the brainchild of Sam Nazarian, launched in February 2020 as a partnership between sbe Entertainment Group, Simon properties, and Accor to pioneer new culinary technology. C3 jumped into the ghost kitchen space as the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered restaurants across the country. The group partnered with acclaimed chefs like Dani Garcia, Masaharu Morimoto, and Dario Cecchini to build restaurant brands designed exclusively for carryout and delivery. These partnerships led to restaurants like Krispy Rice, Umami Burger, Ella Mia, and the other restaurant concepts you find at Citizens Market Atlanta at Phipps Plaza.
Ben Richards discussed the transition from delivery-only concepts to brick-and-mortar restaurants, “When Sam Nazarian started the C3 fast casual concepts, they started as ghost kitchens.” He continued, “Conveniently, he started [C3] right before COVID when all the ghost kitchens popped off, and they became pretty recognizable brands. It’s fun to bring the packaging and everything to life in a freestanding operation like this.”
Even though Citizens Market Atlanta features eight different culinary concepts, they are all overseen by executive chef Jeremy Weaver. The eight open kitchens and corresponding service counters are essentially branches of the same restaurant. This concept sets Citizens Market Atlanta apart from other food halls in the Atlanta area that rely on multiple restaurants, with individual chefs, leases, decor, etc.
Chef Weaver oversees the execution of each restaurant’s cuisine according to the acclaimed chefs who created the concepts. The connection between restaurants allows for streamlining measures that are not possible with individual restaurant vendors. Ingredients such as pickled onions, sauces, and more can be shared between restaurants to save time. If one counter is busier than another, staff from a less busy counter can join in to help cover the rush.
Open kitchens behind each counter are used for food preparation, but there is more going on behind the scenes. There are multiple coolers and an additional prep kitchen three floors below the Citizens Market where food storage and prep is handled for all of the restaurants. “It’s all open and you see a lot of work going on here.” Chef Weaver said, “But there’s more going on downstairs.”
Another advantage to the common management of the food hall is the ease of transition if C3 wants to replace one of the restaurant concepts. Chef Weaver explains, “If we make a space change, it will probably be unnoticeable except for one day it was here and tomorrow it is something different. Everything really is plug and play, so that is an option for us. It’s not in the plans right now. But the flexibility of the space was thought of [in the design].”
After sampling several dishes from various vendors at Citizens Market Atlanta at Phipps Plaza, we can enthusiastically recommend that you visit Buckhead’s newest food hall. Residents we spoke to said they are already visiting Citizens Market multiple times per week, and we were thrilled to see the market already busy with the lunch crowd just a few weeks after opening. Check out the full list of culinary concepts below, and we will see you on the Green this summer!
Umami Burger: A rich and savory taste sensation that goes beyond the commonplace flavors of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. Umami is the fundamental element of the Umami Burger experience. We make the most craveable burgers known to man.
Sam’s Crispy Chicken: A fast-casual dining concept offering Southern-fried chicken specialties, 100% antibiotic and hormone free. Sam’s Crispy Chicken specializes in crowd-pleasing, hand-battered, cornflake-crusted, all-natural chicken sandwiches done right.
Krispy Rice: An elevated sushi experience that’s anything but ordinary. The menu centers around the iconic Krispy Rice dish alongside handrolls, maki cut rolls, nigiri, and chef-curated combinations. All fast and fresh.
Sa’Moto: A collection of Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s most loved Pan-Asian dishes, merging Asian flavors, Japanese techniques, and American spirit.
Ella Mia: (Open for breakfast at 7:00am) A modern and sophisticated coffee shop that brings guests a slice of craft coffee culture. Ella Mia serves breakfast, lunch, and early dinner, including breads, sandwiches, and soups rich with an international flair.
Cicci Di Carne by Dario: Centered on the local deli and butchers’ shop concept, with a menu helmed by world-renowned Butcher Dario Cecchini, known as the “world’s best butcher.”
El Pollo Verde: El Pollo Verde by Dani Garcia offers roasted organic chicken and Spanish-inspired salad bowls on the menu courtesy of Three Michelin-Starred Chef Dani Garcia, who is the creative-force behind renowned Casa Dani.
Soom Soom Fresh Mediterranean: Soom Soom serves authentic Mediterranean pitas and wraps packed with flavor in dishes like Chicken Shawarma, Kabobs, Classic Hummus, and Falafel served with housemade tahini.
Your imagination is the only limit to what you can create at this amazing estate! The 14+ acres and stunning home at 825 Davis Drive is the largest property available in the Buckhead area! Home of the late Charlie Loudermilk, a business leader and civic legend in the community, this fully fenced and gated property is being offered for sale for the first time.
The centerpiece of the estate is the regal 15,000 square foot home whose iconic facade is visible across a long lawn from the corner of Davis and Northside Drive. The home was designed by William T. Baker with significant influence from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Virginia, and built in 1999 by Jerry Bonnor with the highest quality standards.
The grounds include 14+ usable acres with no floodplain. A formal entrance enters on Davis Drive and a staff entrance is accessible from Northside Drive. This property and all surrounding properties are zoned for 2-acre minimum lot size, providing options for developing portions of the land for investment in the future if desired. Paths winding through the wooded property connect various improvements that include a fishing pond, waterfall, greenhouse, raised garden beds, an old log cabin that was once a hunting lodge, and and a barn.
The approach to the main entrance along the winding driveway is quite an experience. The home reveals itself suddenly as you round the corner. The classically-styled entrance is framed by oversized columns and a grand staircase, surrounded by generous quantities of hand-carved limestone, and crowned by a copper rotunda and Vermont slate.
Inside, the massive rotunda soars 30 feet feet high and calls for a moment of reflection just to take it all in. A formal living room, banquet dining room, hidden bar, and paneled library radiate off of this central space that also flows seamlessly into the back gardens. This space was designed for entertaining and has served this purpose well!
Beyond the formal rooms is the family zone of the home where the kitchen, family room, an exercise room, and utility rooms are found. All principal rooms on the main floor feature 13-foot ceiling heights.
The owners suite occupies its own wing off the main rotunda. After passing through a large sitting room with a fireplace you enter the palatial bedroom area. Light streams in during the day from windows on both sides of the room. Separate his/hers bathrooms are connected by a shared shower and each has its own walk-in closet.
A sweeping grand staircase from the rotunda, as well as 2 smaller staircases on either side of the home access the four oversized guest suites on the 2nd level. There is also a media room and guest living room on this level.
Above the three-car attached garage is a 2-bedroom/2-bath guest apartment that can either be fully connected to the main home or locked off as a separate apartment.
The terrace level features several thousand square feet of unfinished storage areas that may be finished if more space is needed. The walkup 3rd-floor attic provides additional storage.
The classic exterior architecture of this lovely North Buckhead home features double porches spanning the width of the home while the interior offers many wonderful surprises! The location is right around the corner from Sarah Smith elementary, shopping and a variety of popular dining establishments. Sidewalks take you right to the entrance of PATH400.
Gated and situated on just under an acre, the surrounding wooded views can be enjoyed from every room throughout this spacious home. There are also two expansive decks, off both the kitchen and family room, and multiple patios on the lower level, from which to enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings. The attached 3-car garage has a Tesla charging station, with additional parking for several cars on the parking pad adjacent to the garage.
A dramatic 2-story foyer welcomes you to a very well-designed floor plan with excellent flow for both formal entertaining and everyday living. Walls of windows in each and every room allow light and wooded views to flood the entire space.
Families will enjoy the large kitchen open to the keeping room, informal dining area and expansive rear deck. A separate family room occupies the entire rear of the home and can easily accommodate an oversized multi-sectional sofa with room enough for the whole family including the dog!
A formal living room and dining room can easily accommodate large holiday gatherings, plus a lovely sunroom completely lined with windows and french doors to the front porch is a great place to relax and enjoy quiet moments.
The primary bedroom suite is a private oasis with his & hers walk-in closets, sitting room, his & hers vanities and access to the deck.
Upstairs are three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The kiddos will love the vaulted ceilings and window seats!
The completely finished lower level is the ideal set up for multi-generational living now or in the future. With separate access, lots of windows, and numerous large living spaces, guests and family will enjoy their own private space. You’ll find a large rec room, two generous guest suites, and a private home office with dual built-in work stations.
The North Buckhead neighborhood enjoys lush, forested surroundings and peaceful streets complemented by nearby bustling shopping and restaurant destinations. The Civic Association keeps neighbors socially active with creative ways to enjoy their beautiful neighborhood, and families love the nearby Blue Heron Nature Preserve and Little Nancy Creek Park.
The spirit of Buckhead heads forward. This is the way it has been, and perhaps this is the way it will always be. The spirit of Buckhead points forward. You see it in the way we work, and you see it in the way we play. The reach is always extending further. The search is for excellence and beauty and grace and vibrancy.
We are a community of individuals. We are diverse, we are dynamic, and we are discerning. We are builders. We are connected to one another with a common bond. A common dream. A common quest. Pointing life in one direction. Forward.
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