appreciate the blending ofOld World craftsmanship and modern luxuryin this newly constructed home in the heartof Tuxedo Park and Buckhead in Atlanta, oneonly needs to see the light.

Or, to be more specific in this case, thelight fixtures. Custom-created chandeliersand sconces, from companies such asDonghia and Holly Hunt, illuminate theattention to detail found throughout the16,000-square-foot estate.The thoughtfuldesign touches extend to every room in theway of tones and textures, from themahogany doors and windows to thewrought iron and glass stair rails to thehand-cut limestone walls.

“This is like making a gorgeous cakeand not skimping on the icing,” says BillStewart, whose residential design firmdeveloped the plan for the home with a teamof craftsmen. “That’s where this houseseparates itself from others on the market. Alot of people make a great cake, but when itcomes to the icing, they put in more genericfixtures and leave it up to the next person tofinish.

“I wanted this house to have a vision.One has to really go through all the roomsand see the details. A lot of time and effortwas put into selecting everything.”

Listed by Debra Johnston of AtlantaFine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty,the $11.5 million estate’s numeroushighlights include the kitchen, whichreceived the 2010 Best Kitchen Award in theAtlanta Decorative Arts Center’s Southeast

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This carefully crafted new construction was honored with aprestigious Best Kitchen award. By Ken Weingartner

Old World EleganceMeets Modern LuxuryAtlanta, Georgia

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DEBRA JOHNSTONAtlanta Fine Homes Sothey’s International Realty

404.312.1959

debrajohnston@atlantafinehomes.com

www.atlantafinehomes.com

This Home is Offered for $11.5 Million by

Debra’s combined experience, including 25 years of businessmarketing and technology andthe last eight years in Atlanta real estate, provides an in-depth level of knowledge for assistingclients with their real estate needs. Debra is a five-year member of the Atlanta Board ofREALTORS®Million Dollar Club and has a listing portfolio of over $35 million in inventory.

Designer and Architect of the Yearcompetition.The kitchen features stoneflooring, a barrel vaulted tile ceilingcomprised of crushed glass, and a centerisland wrapped in granite.

“This is one of the places where weplayed with textures,” says Stewart. “Thefloor has very much of a matte finish to itand then the countertops have a honedfinish that actually looks like marble.Theceiling was meant to capture a lot of light. Itkind of reminds you of an old Europeankitchen.

“It’s a very user friendly kitchen. It willwork well for a party, or just for an eveningdinner.You can pull up to the counter andhave a glorious gourmet meal.”

Every aspect of the three-level, seven-bedroom estate was thoughtfully designed tomaximize natural light and the latest inmaterials and finishes.The home alsofeatures a master suite and bath that is itsown separate wing, with custom designedspacious his-and-her closets, heated marblefloors, polished nickel faucet sets and a woodpaneled sitting room with a fireplace. Itoverlooks the 1.45-acre property’s maturegardens and 70-foot infinity-edge heatedpool and spa.

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Property Size 1.45 Acres

Architectural Style European/Contemporary

When Built 2010

Number of Rooms 20

Number of Bedrooms 7

Number of Bathrooms 13

Distinctive Features A private estate enclosed by limestone walls and surroundedby mature landscaping.The home incorporates the latest in energy-efficient technology,from geothermal heating and air conditioning to Icynene insulation. Lighting and otherhome functions run by state-of-the-art Crestron automation system.

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A two-tiered screening room, winecellar and billiards room with bar andkitchen can be found on the terrace level.The million-dollar theater features McIntoshequipment, German leather seating for atleast 12 people and mahogany walls andfinishes.

There is also ample room forentertaining outdoors. Adjacent to the pool

and courtyard is a covered Viking kitchenwith stone masonry fireplace.

“I think this is a home that will agenicely,” says Stewart. “Trends and tastesmight change, but this house is like a greatwine. All the materials are Old Worldmaterials handled in a contemporary way. It’sa creative Old World way of living in amodern time.”

THETWO-STORY LIVING ROOM is designed

to maximize light and features a limestone

fireplace and Donghia Lunar Super Grande

chandelier with handblown glass.

“Extraordinary Homes for Extraordinary People”

THE MAIN ROOM ON THE TERRACE LEVEL offers a full kitchenwith waterfall-design countertops done in honed granite and opensto a full-sized billiards room and game room.

THE AWARD-WINNING large, open kitchen overlooks the pool andfeatures a barrel vaulted tile ceiling, granite-topped center island,custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances and stone flooring.

A HOLLYWOOD-STYLE MOVIE EXPERIENCE can be enjoyed fromthe elegant movie theater designed with McIntosh equipment,German leather seating and mahogany finishes.

A COVEREDVIKING KITCHEN complements the pool andcourtyard, creating the perfect atmosphere for outdoorentertaining.