The homes in Atlanta, particularly in the Buckhead neighborhood, never cease to take my breath away. I love perusing the real estate listings in the area, and when I come across something truly spectacular, I just have to share. The elegance of the 1930s Art Deco period has always inspired me, and today’s home tour is a true masterpiece. Built in 1937 by Atlanta’s celebrated architect Philip Trammell Shutze. The 9,600 square-foot manse is nestled within 4.39 acres of manicured grounds, offering supreme privacy and commanding beautiful views from one of the highest elevations in the city. Additional details from the real estate listing are below…
Meticulously restored to perfection by craftsmen worldwide, this estate is the same home as it was in 1937, sans the newly updated kitchen. The grand foyer welcomes you with black and white marble floors, arched doorways and exquisite detailed moldings. Dramatic elliptical staircase leads to three levels of four main en suite bedrooms and one nursery bedroom with seven bathrooms. Bank vault wine cellar and tasting nook accommodating 1,100 to 1500 bottles. Luxury formal living and dining areas with spacious rooms. Wood burning fireplaces throughout. The third level of the home includes an enclosed glass penthouse conservatory and bar from the SS Normandie ocean liner. The swan weather vane atop the home is an original design by Shutze and is functional. The tranquil pool and pavilion are as Shutze envisioned 80 years ago.
It definitely captures the Art Deco love of ships – the interior feels like ship’s cabins. The upper deck and bar are particularly lovely.
Love, love, love!
It’s so good to know that beautifully done, traditional decor is alive and well. The Mid-Century/Post Modern aesthetic has not completely taken over the world!
Love the pool and pavilion. Rooftop bar pretty snazzy too. Definitely made for entertaining. My only reservation is all the Swiss cheese (pot lights). Interior lighting needs rethinking, especially the track lighting. The ocean liner vibe is nice, and the landscaping is very verdant. Plus, that’s a great neighbourhood.
That back yard entertaining tent is my dream. Love the flags and it’s really pretty inside!
Beautiful facade with quite an array of incongruous interior furnishings- albeit all lovely in their own right. I was hoping for a bit more of a “nod” to the style of the house. Would love to see Ralph Lauren decorate it.
Buckhead is a very exquisite neighborhood! It’s a pleasure just to ride thru and admire homes and landscaping!