Indulge in luxury living with this extraordinary 15,255 square foot estate, where a private gated entrance with dramatic fountains leads to the grand architecture and meticulous attention to detail setting the stage for the grandeur within. Two primary suites, a complete apartment with a separate entrance, and 4 car garage on sprawling 2.5 private wooded acres make this a wonderful home for those needing expansive space for extended families or live-in caretakers.
A grand foyer, flanked by a private study and formal dining room, welcomes you to the luxurious opulence that graces each room and every level of this architectural and design masterpiece. Dramatic dual staircases and an artistic dome overhead opens to a masterfully designed great room with 25 ft ceilings crowned by a hand-painted dome, creating an atmosphere of elegance. A seamless transition from the great room leads to the main kitchen and outdoor balcony which expands the entire width of the home, overlooking the pool and mature trees beyond.
The main kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, stands as the heart of the home, with a sunny open dining area and a full bar strategically placed to ensure you and your guests don’t need to go far for a refreshing beverage! A full catering kitchen tucked behind the main kitchen with a full suite of appliances and extensive prep and cabinet space ensures culinary enthusiasts have everything they need for extravagant gatherings.
The primary bedroom suite on the main level, graced with a soft relaxing color palette, provides an extravagant retreat featuring a cozy fireplace in the sitting room, massive custom closets and a spa-like bathroom.
Ascending the stairs or elevator to the upper level reveals a haven of comfort and sophistication. The abundance of space continues with a 2nd primary suite, generously sized bedrooms, each with ensuite baths and walk-in closets, a spacious loft overlooking the great room, and access to the apartment which has 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, fully equipped kitchen, dining and living rooms and a separate entrance.
The terrace level is truly a space of luxury and leisure. Here is access to the pool and spa, a wine cellar, full bar, recreation room, full gym with mirrors, an additional bedroom and one and a half baths. There is also another huge finished space which be modified into an additional bedroom or recreation space.The outdoor oasis is adorned with a covered gazebo, complete with a grilling station, kitchenette, dining area, sitting space, and a fireplace. The meticulously landscaped yard is fenced, ensuring privacy and security. With every conceivable amenity, this estate exemplifies a lifestyle of unparalleled extravagance. Welcome this one of a kind estate where luxury knows no bounds!
The Mt. Paran – Northside neighborhood is one of the priciest in Buckhead’s 30327 zip code. Its prestigious reputation makes this a popular neighborhood for Atlanta’s successful professionals. Acres of wooded lots with meticulously manicured landscaping and colorful gardens envelope the fine homes. Many homes are within walking distance to Buckhead’s Chattahoochee River National Park. The Country Store is a local landmark built in 1906, and the only commercial property in the entire neighborhood. This quaint store is a hub of activity with workers and crews stopping for lunch, snacks and gas.
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
This beautiful home offers the perfect Buckhead location between Tuxedo Park and Chastain Park. Designed by Spitzmiller and Norris, the home provides plenty of room for your family with large rooms and comfortable spaces for guests. Details you will notice immediately are extra-tall 10′ garage doors on the 3-car garage, and 11′ ceilings throughout the home. An elevator shaft serves all three floors for a convenient future upgrade.
The backyard is a private oasis, featuring a beautiful pool and spa, level lawn that seems to go on forever, and a covered patio with sitting and dining areas. The patio and pool terrace are easily accessed from multiple rooms, including the family room, kitchen, and main floor guest suite.
A grand entry foyer is your introduction to the open spaces on the main level. The cozy fireside sitting room and formal dining room are separate-yet-connected spaces, thanks to large cased openings. Ahead you will find the family room with a wall of windows looking onto the pool terrace.
The expansive kitchen features a large central island with counter seating, and a breakfast area with fireplace and room for a full-sized dining table. Professional Viking appliances are surrounded by ample custom cabinets, including a walk-in pantry with a stacked washer and dryer! A butler’s pantry provides more storage, and the side entry hall and mudroom provide even more custom cabinetry.
A guest suite is tucked away down a hallway on the main level will make your guests feel more than welcome. The private suite features a bedroom overlooking the pool terrace, a walk-in closet, and a beautiful ensuite full bath.
Access the upper level via the main staircase or the back stairs by the kitchen. Here you will find a cozy sitting area, a laundry room, and built-in library shelves in the main hallway. The upper level includes three SPACIOUS secondary bedroom suites, each with generous closets and ensuite full baths. One of these suites currently connects to the primary bedroom as it was originally utilized as a nursery. It can easily be separated depending on your needs.
The primary suite includes a fireside bedroom with an attached office, his and her walk-in closets, and his and her full baths! The view of the amazing backyard is wonderful!
Downstairs you will find lots more room for entertaining and recreation, plus a few unique features of this home. Finished in 2013, the terrace level includes a large family room, rec room, home gym, and a full guest suite. There is also a half bath on this level and a remarkable amount of storage space.
Additional features include a whole-house HEPA air filter and a whole-house dehumidifier.
Tuxedo Park is the undisputed top-shelf neighborhood in Buckhead. The rich history of this area goes deeper than many residents may realize. This early Atlanta suburb was only woods and farmland at the beginning of the 20th century, but that quickly changed. Wealthy Atlantans began building homes along Paces Ferry around 1904, many used as summer or country estates with farm animals and extensive gardens. Tuxedo Park expanded North several blocks from there and has kept its refined Southern elegance ever since.
The Tuxedo Park Civic Association holds social events, hires private security officers, and generally keeps the neighborhood connected despite the mostly gated and secluded estates. With its historic mansions and picturesque landscaping, Tuxedo Park is aptly named for this sophisticated neighborhood of magnificent residences. Some of the finest estates in Buckhead are located in the prestigious Tuxedo Park neighborhood.
Although the city of Atlanta has grown to surround this once-remote area, the neighborhood still maintains an aura of seclusion and escape. The manicured grounds and varied architecture of the homes give the neighborhood a formal air befitting its name.
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
It is rare for an estate lot on the Chastain Park end of Tuxedo Road to become available, and this one is spectacular! Spanning over 3 acres, the expansive property boasts a remarkable width of 250 feet and extends over 600 feet in depth. The site, where a previous residence once stood, has been meticulously cleared and groomed, setting the stage for your custom dream home.
The approach is perfect, dipping down at the street and then rising up gently to the hilltop plateau. Here, you will find the perfect site to build your dream home with no compromises. A conceptual plan designed by Land Plus shows ample room for a large home, gardens, lawns, a pool with a pool house, and a tennis or sports court at the rear of the property if desired!
Welcome to your dream home in Chastain Park! This charming residence offers the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, on a quiet street just a short walk from Chastain Park! Step into the ideal floor plan designed by Spitzmiller & Norris that caters to main-level living, including a primary suite along with two guest bedrooms, large living spaces, and a sunroom that overlooks the walk out backyard.
As you approach the home, the rocking chair front porch beckons, providing a picturesque view of the sweeping front yard. Venture into the backyard oasis, complete with a patio and ample space for a pool. Parking is a breeze with a two-car garage, a three-car parking pad in the rear, and a two-car parking pad in the front of the home.
The living spaces on the main level are anchored by the spacious eat-in kitchen with a large island, extensive custom cabinets, walk-in pantry, and a home management desk. A seamless connection to the breakfast room, living room, butler’s pantry, and dining room create a warm and functional layout.
Connections to the garage and rear motor court each include a mud room with convenient storage.
Just around the corner, you will find the cozy family room where everybody will surely hang out. This huge room is anchored by a fireplace and dramatically high re-claimed wood ceiling.
Behind the living room, the sunroom is bathed in natural light, thanks to windows on all sides offering views of the outside greenery. This versatile space leads to a covered porch with a fireplace, dining area, a separate sitting area, and a patio for grilling – an entertainer’s delight!
The primary suite on the main level is a true retreat, boasting French doors that open to the back porch. The renovated primary bath includes a large dressing area with built-in cabinetry and a generously sized his&her walk-in closet.
Upstairs, discover 3 additional bedrooms and a large laundry room. Each bedroom includes a large walk-in closet, ensuring ample space for the kiddos or guests. One bedroom has an ensuite bath, while the other two share a connected dressing area and full bath.
This residence effortlessly combines style, functionality, and outdoor bliss, making it a truly exceptional property in the heart of Chastain Park.
Buckhead resident Anne McKillips says she wants her “quality of life back” in aiming to pass legislation that could automatically cite the owners of cars that produce excessive noise.
McKillips, a retired entrepreneur who lives near Lenox Road and Ga. 400, leads the volunteer-based Georgia Loud Cars Task Force, which is working with legislators to draft bills aimed at limiting vehicle noise through automated citations. The group recently began a petition that aims to draw support for the cause in the hopes it will spur legislators to take up the issue in 2024.
“The noise pollution in this world is incredible, and it needs to be brought under control,” McKillips said.
McKillips and her volunteer task force plan to introduce legislation that will allow for the use of noise detection cameras statewide. Such camera systems have already been implemented in cities like Knoxville, Tennessee, and Miami, and New York City lawmakers are expected to allow their use soon, Forbes reported.
The noise detection cameras work like other automated traffic systems, including school zone speed cameras, McKillips said. They can be mounted near roadways, calibrated for that location, and will detect any cars surpassing a certain decibel threshold set by local lawmakers. When the system detects excessive vehicle noise from a car, the cameras can snap a photo of its license plate with a time, date, location and decibel stamp, allowing a citation to be issued to the registered owner of the car.
The task force is currently working with several Georgia House and Georgia Senate representatives, she said, to introduce bills in each house in 2024. Similar bills were proposed in the Legislature during the 2023 session, but they “went nowhere,” McKillips said, spurring the task force to continue drumming up support.
The group’s Change.org petition, which began Nov. 17, had garnered over 1,400 signatures as of Dec. 6.
“I’m hoping we can get people to circulate it to their entire network so we can say to the entire legislature this is important to the citizens of Georgia,” McKillips said.
The Loud Cars Task Force does not intend to mandate these cameras at any level, McKillips said. Rather, it wants the state to pass a bill to allow for their use statewide and leave the decision to use them up to local control.
“One of the things that’s really important in the bill, we want to make sure the state Legislature allows the noise detection technology but does not mandate it,” she said. “Every jurisdiction will make the decision to use it. We also want it so that every jurisdiction that implements it can set its own decibel level [limits]. For instance, Tuxedo Park needs a lower decibel level than Fulton Industrial [Boulevard]. We only want it available.”
She is certainly advocating for their use in Buckhead and the City of Atlanta, though.
A study conducted by Georgia State University students found Peachtree Road had the highest number of vehicle noise complaints calls to the Atlanta Police Department from June 2021 to June 2023. Three-hundred calls were fielded by the APD during the two-year span. Neighborhood Planning Unit B — which includes North Buckhead, Buckhead Forest, South Tuxedo Park, Buckhead Heights, Peachtree Heights East and West, Garden Hills and Buckhead Village and other local areas — had the second highest noise complaint volume of the 25 NPUs within Atlanta, the study noted.
The vehicle noise around Buckhead is what inspired McKillips to create the task force around three years ago. At first, McKillips said she wanted people to continually call APD each time they heard an excessively loud car.
“I kept calling and calling,” she said. “After talking to some APD officers, they can’t do anything about it. If there’s a loud car, by the time they get there, it’s gone. There are more important things they have to address, and they don’t have the staff to sit everywhere and monitor [car noise levels].”
McKillips said excessively noisy cars have become a nuisance, but it goes beyond quality-of-life issues.
“We want to have noise pollution caused by cars, trucks, ATVs, anything, under control,” she said. “That’s our real goal. It affects wildlife, children with autism, it can cause strokes. I’m tired of it. If we don’t make it through this session, I’ll be back the following year.”
A specific noise limit threshold that can be emitted from a car’s muffler is not outlined in state codes. However, it is a misdemeanor to sell or use a muffler “which causes excessive or unusual noise.” As such, it’s often up to an officer’s discretion to cite a car owner for excessive muffler noise, Lt. W. Mark Riley, former public information officer for the Georgia Department of Public Safety, told 11Alive in 2021.
State codes dictate that sounds produced from a car’s audio system cannot be heard at a distance of 100 feet or more from a vehicle, however.
The Loud Cars Task Force hopes that municipalities or counties would be able to use the passage of their proposed bill(s) to set specific decibel limits. McKillips said signs would also be posted to warn drivers of their use. State law requires such signs to be erected advising drivers of the use of speed detection and red-light cameras.
After 18 years in the restaurant industry, Emilee Durrett has made a home in Buckhead as General Manager and Operating Partner at THE CHASTAIN. Durrett spent the majority of her career in Los Angeles, but she has also worked with several prominent restaurants in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Austin. She was familiar with Executive Chef Christopher Grossman from the California restaurant community before she was invited to join the team at THE CHASTAIN.
Durrett didn’t know much about Buckhead or THE CHASTAIN when owner Andy Heyman called to ask if she would consider moving her family to Atlanta. The timing was fortuitous because of her growing family and a desire to move closer to her mother. Durrett says she was convinced to make the move once she met with Andy and his wife Melissa.
“After being open for two years, it was clear to us that the complexity of the operation and the importance of the restaurant in the community required the best general manager on the planet.” said Andy Heyman. “We were introduced to Emilee after launching a national search. Emilee’s approach was team-centric. Our sense was she would be a leader who could make everyone reach their full potential. She is smart, thoughtful, warm, and intentional – with her team and guests – making her the perfect culture fit for THE CHASTAIN’s community.”
Durrett appreciates the way Heyman finds talented people, and provides the opportunity to apply their talent. “I feel like he’s so good at selecting people that he thinks are wonderful to invest in. And then he just creates the space for them to do what they do.” She continues, “He and Melissa both, in different ways, have a very uncanny way of connecting others and really putting the right people in the right places.”
Durrett says Heyman’s management style provides opportunities you don’t see everyday in the restaurant business. “To be able to be creative, and then also do what we love to do is challenging to find, but when you find it, you’re like, Oh, my God, this is what I want to do forever.”
“I was really inspired by the mission and who THE CHASTAIN set out to be. By Chris and by Andy and Melissa and the team, and it’s beautiful. When I got to learn the history, and I got to learn the fact that we’re in a historic space, and the fact that we were the longest standing restaurant in Atlanta… I mean, it’s huge, right? This is definitely something I’m excited about.”
Durrett has been delighted with Buckhead and the Chastain Park neighborhood. In fact, she and her family live right next door to THE CHASTAIN. “I think when you own a business, and you invest in a business, it is a living breathing thing. I care about it a lot, so it’s so nice to be able to be so close.”
THE CHASTAIN had been opened about a year and a half when Durrett became GM. “I was brought in, I think, to usher us into a new era, and really fulfill what Chris always thought was possible.” Executive Chef Christopher Grossman has always had ambitious ideas about sustainability in the restaurant industry, and Durrett was excited by the chance to make a difference.
“So much happens in restaurants that has just sort of always been that way. So [it is exciting] to come at it and say, ‘Hey, how can we rethink this thing?’ and ‘How can we give people something that is higher quality?’”
Durrett and her team are up for the challenge. “Maybe it’s going to be harder, right? And maybe it’s going to take more effort, more talent, more people, or take more time, but it is going to be better for the environment, better for the neighborhood, better for the palette, better for our future, better for all of it.”
The restaurant celebrated its third birthday this November, and there has been a lot to celebrate. THE CHASTAIN was recognized in the first Atlanta Michelin Guide with a Green Star, Best Sommelier, and as a recommended restaurant. Durrett and Chef Grossman are especially pleased to be awarded the Green Star for their efforts with sustainability, organic ingredients, and recycling. The Michelin Green Star is a relatively new award, and Durrett says it is an important step for the industry. “I think is a definite indicator of where restaurants can go and should go in the future, and it’s an exciting thing.”
Andy Heyman spoke about what the Michelin Green Star means to him and his team. “I am proud to lead the group of investors who believed in this vision. I am even more proud of our operating partners – who run the restaurant – Chef Grossman and Emilee Durrett. Their commitment to the quality, provenance, and sustainability of our ingredients, unrelenting focus on eliminating waste, and unwavering support of local farmers inspires our community. That’s exactly what The Michelin Green Star honors. When ASH Atlanta acquired this property, we knew the garden would be the centerpiece. Chef and Emilee, along with the full team at the restaurant, go above and beyond to highlight not only the garden, but also the local purveyors that make THE CHASTAIN such a special experience.”
The goal of the team at THE CHASTAIN is to be the best neighborhood restaurant in Atlanta, and Durrett has specific ideas about what that means. “We want to redefine what a neighborhood restaurant could look like. Not only having the quality behind everything and the intentionality behind everything, but then we also want it to feel a bit like Cheers, where you can walk in and, despite how busy it is, you feel like you’re home.”
The customer experience is paramount. “I want our guests to feel a sense of ownership over the space, and to feel like whatever we’re doing they are very much a part of. Whether that’s from the food or the service, or the people, or the space itself.”
Andy Heyman says Durrett’s leadership has been an integral part of the CHASTAIN’s continued success. “The full guest experience is what matters the most when you come into THE CHASTAIN. The food is a critical part of that and what Emilee has done is make made the rest of the guest experience incredible from the moment a guest steps on the property to the moment they leave. She is better than what we could have possibly imagined.” He continues, “Since Emilee joined, significant improvements include retention and engagement of the team, the guest experience, and café service speed, and private events hosted.”
To see Durrett interact with the employees at THE CHASTAIN is to see an engaged, caring manager in action. Her care for the staff is obvious, and it helps to create a sense of calm and cohesion in the space.
It is important for Durrett to engage the staff beyond just getting a paycheck. “The challenge becomes- how do you create a culture that people really feel like they’re a part of, and they want to be a part of, and that they’re inspired to be a part of.”
“I love how many different people we have in this space. And it’s such a fun experience.” She thrives on the challenges of working with a diverse group. “How do you take people from three different generations spanning all different walks of life, who have all different values and ideals and desires and dreams, and give them all something to connect to?”
Durrett gives a lot of credit to the people who work with her at THE CHASTAIN. She strives to “Find great people, encourage them, give them the runway, and give them the space to be great. And then great people also love great people. So it there sort of is this connectedness to it all.” She adds, “It’s hard not to feel inspired by them every day.”
Not content to rest with a Michelin Green Star, Durrett says she and her team are always looking for ways to improve. “We’re only three years old, right? We’re little babies. We’ve got so many dreams for what is possible here in this space and for the community in Atlanta as a whole.”
“I think the fun thing is like every day is different, every service is different. So our goal is to keep pushing, right, like what does great look like? What does hospitality look like? What does constantly challenging and pushing yourselves and others to continue never hitting the status quo [look like]? What does what does it look like to keep moving the bar? If it’s a mountain with no top, we can just keep keep fucking going.”
Buckhead is lucky to have residents like Emilee Durrett, who are so invested in building and growing neighborhood businesses. “I think where THE CHASTAIN goes is wherever its guests take us, and that’s what we’re in it for. So it’s awesome.”
Representatives from Michelin’s famous guide presented the first Michelin stars to restaurants across Atlanta on October 24, 2023. Atlanta’s Michelin Guide joins just six other U.S. Guides- New York City, California, Colorado, Florida, Chicago, and Washington DC. Chefs and diners around the city have been buzzing since the announcement that the guide was coming, and there was a palpable sense of excitement leading up to the announcement.
Michelin Guide Experiences and Communications Director Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin described how Michelin’s anonymous restaurant inspectors were “amazed” by the quality of the restaurants they discovered in Atlanta. She said they felt “this spark Atlanta has- The one which makes the difference, and attracts international travelers looking for a very special journey.”
45 restaurants were recognized during the event. The selections were all inside the perimeter, but Michelin says they may expand beyond the perimeter in the future. 5 Buckhead restaurants were recognized, including Atlas winning a coveted Michelin star. Other hot spots around the city include the West Side, East Atlanta, Decatur, and Chamblee/Doraville.
The Michelin Guide began as a way to help motorists plan trips across France. The Michelin brothers figured that more driving trips meant more tire sales, and they were right! The guide included maps, instructions for changing a tire, where to buy fuel, and more. The guide began to include hotel and restaurants in the 1920s, and the now famous restaurant inspectors began to visit and review restaurants anonymously. The first Michelin star was awarded in 1926, with 2 and 3 star ratings added five years later. The Michelin Guide now rates over 40,000 establishments across three continents.
There were several awards handed out on October 24, but perhaps the one with the most culinary weight is the coveted Michelin Star. A star in the Michelin Guide means a restaurant is “High quality cooking, worth a stop!” Michelin’s restaurant inspectors judge a restaurant on quality of ingredients, harmony of flavors, mastery of cooking techniques, personality of the chef reflected in the cuisine, and consistency of food and service between visits. A Michelin star (or two or three) recognizes a chef and a restaurant among the best in the world.
Atlas and chef Freddy Money were awarded the first Michelin star in Atlanta’s history. Anyone who has dined at Atlas is not surprised by this recognition. The inspectors found Atlas “snuggled inside the St Regis” and called the restaurant “impossibly elegant.” Of winning Atlanta’s first Michelin star, Chef Money said, “Very humbling. Awesome experience and shows the dedication and hard work of our whole team, so we’re very proud.”
THE CHASTAIN was the first Buckhead restaurant to be recognized during the Michelin Guide ceremony, and they ended up with three awards on the night. THE CHASTAIN’s Juan Fernando Cortés won the first Michelin Sommelier of the year award in Atlanta. Michelin inspectors said that Juan “puts care and thought into each and every selection, and that he’s not afraid to think outside the box.” In a testament to his commitment to his craft, Juan was not in attendance to receive his Michelin award because he was working at the restaurant.
THE CHASTAIN was also awarded one of two Michelin Green Stars in the city. A Michelin Green Star is awarded to acknowledge a restaurant at the forefront of sustainable practices and ethical environmental practices. The inspectors were impressed with the way THE CHASTAIN goes “above and beyond organic.” THE CHASTAIN and fellow Green Star recipient Bacchanalia join just 21 other Green Star restaurants in the U.S.
General Manager Emilee Durrett said the Michelin Green Star recognizes a big part of what THE CHASTAIN has been working toward concerning sustainability. “When we set out to do THE CHASTAIN, a big goal of ours was making an impact not only in a neighborhood, not just in Atlanta, but in the southeast as a whole.” Durrett said the team at THE CHASTAIN, including Executive Chef Christopher Grossman, has been dedicated to, “changing what it could look like to have relationships with local purveyors, farmers, and independent businesses, and really making a choice to do that, despite the challenges.”
The Michelin Guide chose 30 restaurants for their first Recommended Restaurants selection in Atlanta, including THE CHASTAIN, Storico Fresco, and Tomo. Bib Gourmand recipients are recognized by the Michelin Guide for high quality food for a reasonable price. 10 restaurants made the list in Atlanta, and we are going to claim Heirloom Market BBQ as Buckhead’s winner on the list.
We would like to congratulate all of the restaurants recognized in Atlanta’s first Michelin guide. Check out the full list of winners below, and support your local chef!
Juan Fernando Cortes, THE CHASTAIN
The Chastain
Storico Fresco Alimentari
Heirloom Market BBQ
Bacchanalia
Hayakawa
Lazy Betty
Mujo
Bacchanalia
Neil McCarthy, Miller Union
Jason Furst and bar team, BoccaLupo
Chef Jarrett Stieber, Little Bear
Antico
Arepa Mia
Banshee
Bomb Biscuit
Busy Bee Cafe
Estrellita
Fred’s Meat and Bread
Fishmonger
Little Bear
The Alden
BoccaLupo
Chai Pani
The Deer and the Dove
Delbar
Food Terminal
The General Muir
Georgia Boy and Southern Belle
Gunshow
Han Il Kwan
Home Grown
Kamayan ATL
Kimball House
LanZhou Ramen
Lyla Lila
Marcel
Miller Union
Nam Phuong
Poor Hendrix
Snackboxe Bistro
Talat Market
Ticonderoga Club
Tiny Lou’s
Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours
The White Bull
Xi’an Gourmet House (Midtown)
Enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer from 4095 North Broadland Road. The home is located in the center of the neighborhood between Broadland Road and Hillside Drive, situated on one of the finest lots on a quiet street known for its strong sense of community. Set back from the street, the sprawling 1.1 acres features a highly desirable flat front yard and private fenced back yard surrounded by trees, grassy lawns, a massive swimming pool, and a hilltop “zen tree house” at the back of the property that the kiddos will just love! The patio and pool terrace provide plenty of room for outdoor recreation, grilling, and dining.
The one-level ranch home offers nearly 4000 square feet of living space, and the new roof will provide years of maintenance-free service. Multiple living rooms offer several places to relax and enjoy. A fireside living room is just off the entry foyer, and open to the formal dining room. The dining room features a built-in china cabinet and easy access to the kitchen.
Custom cabinetry surrounds a large central island in the kitchen, offering plenty of storage and ample counter space. GE Monagram appliances will delight the chef in your family.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a large bonus room with a new ensuite bath and an exterior entrance, perfect for a guest suite or a private home office. A second fireside living room offers more seating and conversation space next to the kitchen.
The main family room is bright and sunny, lined with windows offering views of the pool and greenery. This large open space has built-in book cases and a breakfast area next to the kitchen. A full bath and the laundry room are just off the breakfast area.
The first of 4 bedrooms is accessible from the family room and the central hallway. Across the hall is a second bedroom with an adjoining bath. This full bath is shared with the third bedroom.
The primary suite features a large bedroom and ensuite full bath. A second vanity area provides storage and additional access to the hallway.
Make this your home and your family will enjoy the community and all of the Chastain Park activities for many years to come!
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
Gorgeous brand new custom home by Siegel Construction & Design on a full one-acre lot is an easy walk to Chastain Park and close to Buckhead schools, shopping and restaurants!
You will love the level walk-out backyard with a saltwater infinity swimming pool and spa, surrounded by a stone terrace and patio. The extra large outdoor living room covered with a cypress wood ceiling features a fireplace and built in grilling station expanding the home’s year round entertaining and relaxation outside. A 3-car garage and large motor-court is perfect for friends who stop by before the concert!
The interior floorplan features large open rooms, clean lines, and extra high ceilings. Notice the radius wall corners, arched openings, wide hallways and a wide staircase which adds warmth to the modern feel of the home. Walls of oversized custom steel windows and doors provide natural light and access to multiple outdoor spaces.
The oversized steel and glass front door welcomes you to the dramatic entry hall with views through the living room to the backyard and pool terrace. Past the open fireside living room and formal dining room you find the lounge area with a built-in wet bar, and the kitchen beyond. Steel and glass doors along the entire wall open onto the pool terrace and outdoor living spaces.
The fabulous kitchen features a large central island graced with a beautiful stone slab, sophisticated lighting and laquered brass fixtures, and a generous open breakfast area. A large cabinet-lined butler’s pantry with another sink and appliances plus a separate large storage pantry provide myriad storage options. The custom glass-front wine storage makes your collection a centerpiece of the home.
A service area between the kitchen and the 3-car garage features a home management office, laundry room, powder room that serves as a pool bath, and a spacious mud room with built-in storage. The study at the base of the stairs has an arched opening, detailed millwork, and a wall of windows.
The large primary bedroom wing occupies the remainder of the main level. This private retreat includes an oversize main bedroom with vaulted ceiling and access to the pool terrace. The luxurious marble bathroom has double vanities, soaking tub, and huge separate shower. His and hers walk-in closets have built-in dressers and custom storage.
The upstairs bedroom suites are situated around a massive bonus/ family room. The 4 large bedrooms each have en suite baths appointed with beautiful finishes and large closets with custom built storage. A 2nd full sized laundry room is conveniently located here also.
The full terrace level has a finished daylight recreation room with access to a private patio in the backyard. There is an adjacent powder room and game closet, plus framing for an additional bedroom with full bath and a home gym. In addition to the finished and framed areas, there are several oversized spaces for storage or additional finished rooms as needed.
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
This gorgeous new construction is available for immediate move-in! Just a 30-second walk to Chastain Park, it includes all of the features and modern conveniences that you are looking for. Lake Forrest Lane has it’s own personality and a true sense of community. Having no thru traffic makes it the perfect home base for enjoying all 300 acres of fun that Chastain Park has to offer, while still enjoying a quiet street. Three finished floors of living space and a backyard built for outdoor living provide ample room for daily life and entertaining.
The design by architect Tim Adams feels fresh and current while still maintaining a classic feel. The thoughtful plans have been expertly executed by Freeman Partners.
A beautiful stone front porch frames the front door, and the natural stone accents continue on to the outdoor fireplace in the backyard. The covered fireside slate patio creates an inviting outdoor living space overlooking the pool. The salt-water pool is the centerpiece of the low-maintenance turf backyard, designed by Land Plus.
Through the front door you enter the foyer, flanked by a study and separate dining room. Beyond the foyer you will find the wide open space of the main staircase, and views of the family room and kitchen. The fireside family room features a wall of windows and doors overlooking the backyard, and an effortless flow into the kitchen.
This kitchen will surely be the heart of the home, with its large central island, oversized working pantry, top-of-the-line Wolf appliances, beautiful stone counter tops, and stylish tile accents. A butler’s pantry with wine fridge and sink adds to the convenience and storage options. The adjacent breakfast room is bright and airy, and provides access to the outdoor living area. You will find a powder room, the main floor laundry room and a mud room with built-in storage on the way to the 3-car attached garage.
The warm main level primary bedroom features a vaulted ceiling with shiplap accents with views of the backyard. A soaking tub, large tile shower, separate vanities, and his-and-hers walk-in closets set the main bathroom apart.
Upstairs you will find a huge bonus space that will make a great second family room or playroom for the kids. A second laundry room adds convenience, and a large insulated attic space provides upper level storage. Four bedroom suites each have an ensuite full bath and a walk-in closet with custom storage.
The terrace level is a full daylight basement with very high ceilings! Finished spaces include a bedroom suite with a full bath, family room, game room, and a half bath, with plenty of room left for storage.
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
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.
Set on a magnificent gated lot a stone’s throw from Chastain Park, 5168 Lake Forrest Drive has it all! The stately stone and brick exterior features clean lines for a fresh, modern appearance, and a refreshing style that flows throughout the home. Inside the open floor plan and large rooms provide the perfect backdrop for entertaining and comfortable daily life. The 2 garages accommodate parking for 4 cars plus additional parking.
The resort-like backyard is fabulous! It features a heated saltwater infinity pool and spa and an outdoor kitchen overlooking completely private forested views. Past the pool you’ll find a level yard on the scale of a small soccer field, with elaborate play structures and a putting green. Extensive outdoor lighting will allow your family to enjoy the amenities throughout the 1.4+ acre lot day or night. A finished loft with full bath is above the 4th car garage. For serious walkers, Chastain Park is accessible by foot, where miles of trails and other outdoor pursuits can be found.
The high ceilings, tall windows and large rooms will immediately draw your attention to the scale of this home. Past the sitting room and the main staircase you will find the dramatic central family room. The 2-story ceiling and wide open spaces provide natural light and views throughout the main living spaces, and out to the back yard. The adjacent dining area features a second fireplace and grand views through the custom steel floor to ceiling windows and doors that lead to the pool terrace.
The chef in your family will be delighted by the bright kitchen with all of the modern conveniences. The grand center island features marble waterfall counters and seating. You will find plenty of storage in the walk-in pantry, separate working pantry, plus wet beverage bars and wine fridges with entertaining in mind!
The primary bedroom on the main level is completely luxurious! It features an oversized bathroom with dual floating vanities, elegant walk-in shower, soaking tub, and dual walk-in closets. An intimate sitting area with morning bar provides a great place to start or end your day.
The upper level features four bedroom suites, each with an en-suite bath and generous closets. An enormous bonus/play room and second laundry room round out the second floor.
The full finished terrace level is built for entertaining, with a second family room, wet bar with climate-controlled wine storage and counter seating, and an impressive home theater. The terrace level also includes a professional home gym, a full guest suite, and lots of storage.
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
Over the years many neighborhoods throughout Buckhead have supplemented their security with off-duty officer patrols often referred to as ODPs. Some neighborhoods have patrol that operate 24/7 and others patrol fewer hours each week. Some patrols operate in the off-duty officer’s vehicle and some patrol in vehicles that resemble an Atlanta police vehicle. If you see one of these, you will most likely not know the difference. Some of these also provide invaluable services to the residents, like checking a home while the occupants are out of town. As a long-time resident of the Paces neighborhood, I saw first-hand how these off-duty officers were extremely effective in deterring nearly 100% of crimes within the neighborhoods borders.
However, the best part of these patrols is they also offer the best form of community policing. These officers get to know the residents and their families, and they themselves become part of the neighborhood. They quickly get to know all the residents and they look after them as if they are family.
All in all, these patrols are very effective. Crime statistics show that these patrols have proven to reduce crime in the neighborhoods that have them. Those in the look alike police vehicles are the most effective.
But these days, the crime statistics show that most of the crime is occurring along the commercial corridors of Buckhead.
Since becoming Chairman of the Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods last January, quality of life in Buckhead Neighborhoods was a top priority for me. I listened to the concerns of these neighborhoods and crime was, their number one concern. Everyone deserves to feel safe, especially in their homes and out in their community. Unfortunately, that has not always been the case for residents across much of Atlanta and certainly not in Buckhead. Having heard these valid complaints, I decided it was time for us to take action.
It makes complete sense that if these ODP patrols are effective in neighborhoods, then they should also work in the commercial corridors.
From a meeting of the Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods, District 8 Councilperson, Mary Norwood’s Public Safety Task Force, the Atlanta Police Foundation, APD Zone 2 and the Buckhead Community Improvement District, the Buckhead Safety Alliance was born. The mission of the Buckhead Safety Alliance is to have off-duty Atlanta Police officers patrol important commercial corridors in Buckhead. The Atlanta Police Foundation offered three fully equipped Atlanta Police Department cars and the Zone 2 Command Staff identified 5 commercial corridors needing these patrols.
These off-duty officers will be active Atlanta police officers and will have full arrest power. By patrolling in fully equipped police cars, they will have the best tools available to do the job.
Their sole purpose will be looking for individuals committing crimes such as car break-ins, unruly behavior, burglary, and any other suspicious behavior. They will only answer 911 calls when there is an active crime along their assigned corridor. Shops and business owners will have the ability to call 911 and then the patrol car directly and take action if necessary.
As you look at the color-coded corridor map, you will see that patrol areas were expanded beyond just the commercial corridors to include the areas where most of the community’s schools are located. It is crucial that we have a safe environment for our young students. It also was expanded to include Chastain Park where so many of our children play and participate in sports.
Northside Parkway corridor (blue) from Chattahoochee to Moores Mill
Howell Mill corridor (red) from Collier Road to the Buckhead Boundary
Peachtree Road corridor (green) from Brookwood Station to the CID southern border
Roswell Road corridor (yellow) from the BCID Northern border to the City Limits
Piedmont Road corridor (orange) from the BCID Eastern border to the Buckhead Boundary
The color-coded routes do not show coverage in the central business district of the Buckhead Community Improvement District (BCID) because similar ODP patrols were implemented there in 2021 by the BCID. These patrols have also proven to have a positive effect on deterring crime in the downtown business district of Buckhead. However, the BCID can only fund programs inside their official boundaries, so these patrols remain within the BCID area. The Buckhead Security Alliance will extend these patrols to the other commercial and shopping districts outside of the Central business district of Buckhead.
The plan is in place, and the patrols are only waiting on the police vehicles (held up by supply chain issues) but, rumored to be available soon.
However, we need your help to increase funds raised to support this initiative. The more funds we raise, the more hours these patrols will operate. If each business, individual, school neighborhood and multi-family complex helps share in the cost of these patrols, the returns will be huge.
The Buckhead Public Safety Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and all contributions are tax deductible. If you already give to the Atlanta Police Foundation, continue to give generously to them—you can designate those funds to go to the Buckhead Safety Alliance to ensure that your contribution goes directly toward funding these Buckhead Safety Alliance patrols. Please visit www.BuckheadSafety.org to learn more and make a contribution today.
Photo of Debra Wathen with APD officer courtesy of jclercworks.
Georgia Power has plans to bury electric lines in several Buckhead neighborhoods starting this year as part of a multibillion-dollar plan to reduce blackouts. First, they need to secure the necessary easement by winning over property owners in the path of the project.
Buckhead’s impressive urban forest is a huge civic asset, but also means that storms – like the remnant of Hurricane Irma in 2017 – often topple trees into power lines. Burying – or “undergrounding” – the lines is a way to avoid that problem.
“Placing power lines underground makes the grid more resilient because they’re less vulnerable to storms and wind, but it’s not fault-proof,” said Georgia Power spokesperson Marie Bertot. “In areas prone to flooding, digging, root vegetation and other underground activity, it’s not always an option.”
Undergrounding is sometimes done for aesthetic reasons as well. But the Buckhead plan will leave existing poles standing to carry lines from the street to houses and businesses, and for use by telecommunications companies (AT&T, Comcast). According to one source, additional poles will actually be added to deal with the new web of connections. In rare cases where neither Georgia Power nor the telecommunications companies are using a power pole, it will be removed.
In addition, the underground system requires a series of transformers housed in familiar green metal boxes that will be installed in front yards and along sidewalks, so many residents will be hearing from Georgia Power contractors about purchasing easements for those devices.
The local work will cover the Paces Ferry, West Paces Ferry, and Powers Ferry roads corridors in such western neighborhoods as Chastain Park, Paces and Tuxedo Park, as well as part of North Buckhead between Ivy and Wieuca roads. Georgia Power aims to begin construction this spring and summer, with the work lasting approximately 12 months.
The work is just one part of Georgia Power’s “Grid Investment Plan,” a major, multiyear project of systemwide improvements. The goals are improving the reliability of Georgia’s electric grid and lessening the impact of any failures. The company is about two years in the first phase, for which it is spending $1.3 billion.
Improvements are not performed randomly. “We are making strategic grid investments, selecting project locations based on historical service and performance data to ensure that we are putting our resources in the right places to improve reliability,” said Bertot.
The grid has two basic components: transmission, where power is sent over long distances to localities, and distribution, which is sending the electricity into your home or business.
On the transmission side, the plan includes replacing wires and/or structures, and substation improvements as significant as full reconstruction.
On the distribution side, undergrounding is just one of several improvement tactics. Others include: adding “automated line devices” that automatically isolate outages to smaller parts of the grid; adding connections, which can provide a backup power source; relocating lines in hard-to-reach areas so that repairs are easier; and line strengthening, which can refer to a variety of upgrades in localized spots that make damage or other failures less likely.
Buckhead is also getting automated line devices and strengthened poles, according to Georgia Power.
Many other neighborhoods, such as Druid Hills, are getting similar improvements, including undergrounding.
Undergrounding requires various metal boxes to be set into the ground to provide power switching and delivery. In particular, a box called a “single phase transformer” has to be placed “every few homes” for delivery, according to Georgia Power’s website. Those are green boxes on a concrete pad that are roughly 26 inches high, 34 inches long and 31 inches wide. They are built on a concrete pad and need about 10 feet of clearance to be maintained on all sides.
There is not sufficient space for the boxes to be installed in the public right of way, which in residential areas typically means a narrow strip of lawn along the road. Acquisition subcontractors are now contacting residents seeking easements to install the devices, offering around $1,000 as compensation. If the initial offer is rejected, the offer escalates quickly and significant amounts have been reported.
The easements are all voluntary, according to Georgia Power, though it is less clear what happens if property owners refuse, especially on an entire street. The company’s answer is that in such cases it would “explore other project alternatives.”
The company says it aims for “minimal disruption” in installing such devices. But the work might require trimming trees, removing landscaping and digging up sidewalks and road trenching. Landscaping and sidewalks would be replaced by the company.
The undergrounding affects only the main distribution line, not the lines going to individual properties, so poles will remain for that purpose. Georgia Power also says it notifies telecommunications companies that may also use the poles about the work, but can’t control whether they also choose to bury lines. Any pole used purely for carrying a Georgia Power distribution line would be removed after the undergrounding.
Georgia Power provides extensive information about the Grid Improvement Plan – including frequently asked questions and construction maps – on its website.
The following are the general areas and timelines for undergrounding of lines in Buckhead, according to Georgia Power. All of the general areas include “most side streets in the area.”
Dozens of local and nationally-known decorators have descended on Buckhead to create not one, but THREE decorator showhomes! All three are currently available for tours and also for purchase.
Developers use showhomes to generate interest in their product, and decorators use them to attract attention to their style. Buckhead has always been fertile ground for these events but, to my knowledge, this is the first time that there have been three open at the same time. Whether you are simply looking for a fun afternoon tour with friends, decorating ideas, or are interested in buying one of the showhomes, there is something for everyone here! Contact me for a private after-hours tour if you are interested in purchasing any of these homes. Otherwise, see below for additional information, tour dates, and ticketing information.
Tour Dates and Hours: Open now thru 11/27/22. Thurs-Sat 11am-5pm and Sun 1-5pm. (Closed Thanksgiving, Black Friday hours will be 1-5pm)
This showhouse is a nod to classic Regency-style and features some heavy-hitters in the design world such as Bunny Williams, Suzanne Kasler, and Ray Booth. It was designed by award-winning Atlanta architect Peter Block & Associates and was built by luxury home builder Young & Meathe. The 10,000 square foot has been decorated by 21of the design industry’s most celebrated interior designers, with the grounds coming to life at the hand of renowned Atlanta-based landscape architect John Howard. FLOWER magazine Founder and Editor-in-Chief Margot Shaw tapped legendary designers Charlotte Moss as the Honorary Chair and Suzanne Kasler as the Design Chair.
Tickets: Tickets are $40. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Atlanta Ballet. Purchase at www.flowermag.com/showhouse
Images in this gallery by Emily Followill
Tour Dates and Hours: December 3rd through December 17th on select days.
For the fifth year running, House Beautiful is revealing Whole Home 2022, a luxury design showcase with collaborations from the best and brightest in the industry which takes place this year in Atlanta, Georgia. In partnership with Ladisic Fine Homes, architects Pak Heydt & Associates and eleven design teams from across the country, the team completely reinvigorated the home’s 11,000 square foot 1950’s ranch-style house situated on a tree-lined street in the Tuxedo Park neighborhood.
Ariene Bethea, Jonathan Savage, Keia McSwain, Leanne Ford, Lisa Adams, Mark Williams, Niki Papadopoulos, Whittney Parkinson, Ashley Gilbreath, Zoë Feldman, Brynn Olson, Lisa Adams and DuVäl Reynolds each lent their design expertise to the home
Architect Yong Pak of Pak Heydt & Associates created a modern Tudor design which includes wings for working, dreaming, hosting, and for simply being a teenager. It took four project managers, 100 skilled tradespeople (carpenters, plumbers, roof layers, tile and wallpaper installers, and landscapers) to bring the vision to life, culminating in an astonishingly beautiful, intimate light-filled home for the modern, busy family and their guests.
The house has multiple lounges, serene bedrooms and rooms to both entertain and unwind, and includes an outdoor kitchen and guest room with hotel-style amenities.
Tickets: The home will be open to the public December 3rd through December 17th on select days and those interested can buy tickets here for $35 and more information may be found here.
Images in this gallery and featured image above by Rustic White Interiors.
Tour Dates and Hours: Open November 17TH – December 11TH, 2022 Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.— 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 — 4 p.m. Closed Monday—Wednesday and Thanksgiving Day.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles presents their 14th annual Home for the Holidays Showhouse & Marketplace benefiting Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Not only does this wintertime tradition showcase some of the region’s most esteemed design talents, but it’s also a festive celebration of the holiday season. This new contemporary English estate in Buckhead is the latest collaboration between Harrison Design and KBD Development & Construction.
During the run of showhouse, don’t miss a lineup of inspiring events, including pop-up shops and floral demonstrations, evening Candlelight tours and more.
Tickets: Tickets can be purchased at www.atlantahomesmag.shop for $40-60 and more information may be found at www.atlantaholidayhome.com
Images in this gallery by David Christensen.
This is it! This 1+ acre lot is an incredible value in Chastain Park and Jackson School district! A site plan has been developed showing how best to take advantage of this amazing lot that is a short walk from the park. This rendering is just one example of how you and your family could custom-build the perfect home. Private, level backyard and surrounded by mature trees with plenty of room for a pool or play area. The site plan shown brings the home up and toward the street, resulting a a very large flat backyard at the terrace level. The lot is situated within easy reach of Chastain Park, North Buckhead, and Buckhead Village. Located steps from all that Atlanta’s favorite park has to offer. Bring your builder and plan your dream home!
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
Imagine living in a beautiful gated neighborhood in the heart of Buckhead with a lush central greenspace surrounding the community pool. Now imagine being equal walking distance from the vibrant shopping and dining scene of the Buckhead Village AND the hundreds of acres of greenspace and activities at Chastain Park! You will have all of that and more at this 4-bedroom townhome located in Landen Pine that is available NOW and move-in ready! Featuring views of the central greenspace and community pool and cabana from your living room, this home is perfectly positioned within the community. Other features include a wine cellar, elevator shaft, 2-car garage, and a stunning kitchen with a large pantry! Hurry and grab this one before it is gone!
The main level is the definition of “Open Concept”. High ceilings and large windows accentuate the spaciousness, as the family room flows into the dining area and kitchen. This main level is perfect for entertaining, and great for keeping an eye on the kids.The open kitchen features a large island with counter seating and beautiful tile details. You’ll find plenty of storage in custom cabinets and a large walk-in pantry. The sommelier in your family will love the custom wine storage and the additional built-in wine cooler. There is a home management office, a powder room, and a private outdoor deck adjacent to the kitchen.
The owner’s suite is on the upper level, apart from the other two upstairs bedrooms. The oversized bedroom has high ceilings and tons of natural light. The master bath has a double vanity, a huge tile shower, and gorgeous tile accents. The MASSIVE walk-in closet features custom built-in storage and a large window.
Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper level. The bedrooms each have a large closet. The bath has a double vanity and a tile tub and shower.
The terrace level has a bedroom, full bath, and a mud room area adjacent to the 2-car garage. The bedroom has large windows and a sliding barn door. This level provides access to the private patio and back yard.
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.
Homeowners here will enjoy all that Chastain Park has to offer year-round. Chastain Park is Atlanta’s largest city park, and known by all as Buckhead’s premier park. The wide variety of competitive and recreational activities and entertainment venues hosted by Chastain Park include a swimming pool, a musical amphitheater where both pop and classical musicians entertain audiences outdoors, an arts center, tennis, gymnasium, walking trails, playgrounds, softball diamonds, a golf course and even a horse park – all of which appeal to athletic types and Sunday morning strollers alike.
The Chastain restaurant offers “refined comfort food” for residents and visitors alike in a beautiful setting across from the park.
Most folks in Buckhead know there are horses stabled in Chastain Park. But even many locals don’t know the true humanitarian mission of Chastain Horse Park.
Created over 75 years ago as stables and riding grounds for wealthy horse owners, CHP now is an accredited center for “equine therapy” where people get help with physical, cognitive and emotional issues by bonding with the animals and other riders. And this week, it began work on a two-year, $8.9 million campus renovation to upgrade and expand such programs.
“The magic that happens here with our horses is incredible,” says CHP Executive Director Trish Gross, who led Buckhead.com on a facility tour shortly before work began.
CHP occupies about 15 acres of the City park at Chastain Park Avenue and Powers Ferry Road. It’s a private nonprofit that holds a long-term lease from the City that includes the right – and the responsibility – to build and pay for just about everything that happens there, contingent on continuing to offer therapy programs.
Back when the green space opened in 1945 as North Fulton Park, Buckhead was a rural area not yet part of the City of Atlanta, and many people had horses. The park included horse facilities, including a covered arena whose stone walls – likely built by workers in President Franklin Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration programs – still stand today.
CHP still offers horse boarding, which is an important revenue stream, but that’s not its main function. Ditto for a large clubhouse known to the public as a place to host events. And while it stands within a public park, the private CHP is not a kind of horse zoo that anyone is free to wander. In fact, CHP has become what Gross calls “unfortunately, a best-kept secret” of the neighborhood.
Its true mission is the therapeutic programming, which serves hundreds of people each year thanks to a staff of 15 and many more volunteers. Those programs started so small sometime in the 1970s or ’80s, Gross says, that no one is really sure of their history. The formation of CHP as a formal nonprofit in 1999 was the beginning of a serious, nationally accredited program. In 2005, a team of physical and occupational therapists called My Heroes began working there, and in 2011 launched a second equine therapy program at Colorado State University.
The programs help people with a wide variety of challenges, such as cerebral palsy and autism. And a new psychotherapy pilot program will begin this fall. CHP has facilities and equipment specialized for therapy, such as a lift to help people who use wheelchairs to get onto a horse, and a “Sensory Trail” with various sensory engagement devices on posts or trees at horseback height. There’s also “Elvis,” a mechanical horse used to give therapy clients a taste of riding before trying the real thing.
“One of the tools that I use is the movement of the horse,” said CHP physical therapist Michelle Winer, explaining the motions can be soothing while also increasing a rider’s core muscle strength.
Most of the clients are youths, but about a quarter are adults. And they come from all over – with regulars hailing from as far as Macon – and across income groups. CHP subsidizes half of the programs and offers full and partial scholarships for those in need.
“It’s not 30327 serving 30327,” said Gross, referring to the swanky local ZIP code. “We’re 30327 making a difference for all of Atlanta.”
CHP also offers field trips for school students and at-risk youths, and a summer camp program that remains on pandemic hold but may return for 2023.
CHP owns the horses used in the therapy programs, which are selected for their temperament. Many of the horses are pets donated by individuals – including Gross herself, whose horse Dawson became part of the team in 2017. Combined with the privately boarded horses – many of them show horses – the total equine population any given day is around 50 to 60.
While these programs have boomed, the facilities have not. Most of the barns and paddocks date to the 1990s, when the nonprofit was formed, and are now inadequate and facing maintenance issues. Many even lack heating and air conditioning. And staff and volunteers work not only in the barns, but literally within stalls meant for horses.
“Our volunteer lounge is a stall,” said Gross. “The same stall is our kitchenette. The same stall is our volunteer coordination office.”
During the recent visit, a volunteer training was being held in the aisle of a barn, with a screen erected against the barred doors. Given the high-level accreditation and amount of programs, Gross said, the facilities are “subpar for what we do.”
Hence the “Healing Through Horses” capital campaign that, despite the pandemic, has raised most of the money needed to begin building new facilities. Demolition on one barn was scheduled to begin this week, with similar demolitions and reconstructions cycling over the next two years as programs and horses are shuttled between them. The main facility, the Therapeutic Horsemanship Center, will include stalls for 40 offices and many facilities for humans.
New paddocks are coming as well, while some facilities, such as the main arena and clubhouse, will remain untouched. There also will be housing for the on-site manager, Lori Barefoot, who currently lives in an apartment over one of the barns.
Some trees are coming down, Gross said, and will be replaced with new plants per City code. Part of the tree removal is required for an upgraded stormwater detention pond.
The end result will be modernized and somewhat larger facilities to handle an expansion of programs, though Gross says the number of horses should remain about the same. The plan includes a barn with stalls for 40 horses. Likening the project to a hotel, Gross said CHP is not going the cheap route but also not building something too fancy.
“We are going mid-level Marriott, not St. Regis or Motel 6,” she said.
It’s still a massive undertaking for a relatively small nonprofit. CHP still needs to raise about $900,000 to finish off the work. That’s on top of roughly $775,000 a year it needs to raise to maintain its $2 million operating budget. The next big annual fundraiser is coming in October.
A high-energy former tech business founder from the West Coast, Gross is used to raising money in the hard-bitten word of venture capital.
“This is whole different kind of investment,” Gross said of CHP fundraising. “When I’m raising money, I’m asking for an investment… in our community, in our integrity, in ourselves, in our humanity.”
Gross moved to the Chastain Park neighborhood in 2015 when her husband, a Cox executive, relocated to Atlanta. A horse-lover herself, she fell into CHP and eventually its leadership role. She is set on spreading better public understanding of its mission and the camaraderie that develops among clients, volunteers and horses.
“We’re a community. It’s a community focused around horses,” said Gross. And for those in it, whatever the stresses and changes in other parts of their life, “Everybody comes to the barn.”
For more about CHP and its capital campaign, see chastainhorsepark.org.
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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