October 29, 2007

Events - Atlanta Magazine Dream Home

I was one of the volunteers on Saturday morning over at the Dream Home. And it really is a Dream Home. Click the last link to buy tickets.

The house is right across the street from the East Lake golf course, but don’t let that deter you. I know you only want to go to Buckhead for these showhomes, but it is time to get out of your comfort zone. From the feedback I was hearing, it is so much better than the one down at Reynolds Plantation. The interiors are very cohesive and those are courtesy of Beverly Hall. I termed them “Southern Chic”. That day the designers and the builders were onsite to answer questions which the visitors really liked.

Th house looks small from the road, but it is 8,000 square feet and three stories. The builder pays special attention to being historically accurate and uses materials such as reclaimed wood. I particularly like the tile work, the detailed wood trim and built-ins. And I liked the 1,500 bottle capacity wine cellar.

I totally want a Woodward Rhodes home now. They value history like I do. And if I had $2.7 million I would buy this property.

Remember that this benefits the restoration of Oakland Cemetery. This is the resting place of many of Atlanta’s mayors, Margaret Mitchell and many Confederate soldiers amongst others. (And don’t get up on my case because I mentioned “Confederate”. I am not like that.)

So get your tickets before it’s to late and let me know what you think.