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Feb132011

"Buckhead Renovation," by Spitzmiller & Norris

CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

You can own this stately Buckhead home, masterfully renovated by premier Atlanta architects, Spitzmiller & Norris.

CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOKAtlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine selected the classical revival residence, built in 1929, as "one of the 20 most beautiful homes" in the area.

ELABORATE GARDENS AND LANDSCAPING OF A CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

Some of Spitzmiller & Norris' extensive renovations included reintegration of the "house and gardens in terms of circulation, access and lines of sight...Interiors were returned to a classical simplicity both in plan and detail that served to reinforce the authentic personality of the house as well as to enable it to be used and enjoyed by a modern family."

CURVED STAIRCASE, ENTRANCE HALL | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

Every detail in the home exudes a sense of understated elegance, including the entrance hall, with its gracefully curved staircase.

INTIMATE DINING ROOM OF A CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=INTIMATE DINING ROOM | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

An antique chandelier hangs above a round table in the intimate dining room.

HANDSOME PANELED LIBRARY OR STUDY. CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=HANDSOME PANELED LIBRARY | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOKThe handsome library features intricate woodwork and traditional furnishings in more feminine lines and finishes, which soften what could have been a very masculine room.

BEAUTIFUL WHITE KITCHEN WITH SPACIOUS DARK WALNUT ISLAND, PENDANT LIGHTING, CUSTOM CABINETRY. CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

Some of the wonderful features in the home's fabulous kitchen include: custom cabinetry in a creamy-white finish; a spacious center island in a darker stain; pendant lighting; rich hardwood floors; and antique, or perhaps reproduction, hardware.

BREAKFAST ROOM WITH WOODEN CEILING BEAMS AND A CURVED BANK OF FLOOR-TO-CEILING WINDOWS. CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=BREAKFAST ROOM | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

A curved bank of floor-to-ceiling windows fill the breakfast room with light and a view of the spectacular gardens.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA AND COVERED DINING PORCH. CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA, DINING PORCH | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

The dining porch provides a wonderful setting for outdoor entertaining.

SWIMMING POOL AND SPA SURROUNDED BY STONE TERRACE. CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=SWIMMING POOL AND SPA | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

The home also features this gorgeous swimming pool and spa, a pool house and stables. 

COVERED PORCH OVERLOOKING THE FORMAL GARDENS. CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY PREMIER ATLANTA ARCHITECTS SPITZMILLER & NORRIS. THE LUXURY HOME WAS BUILT IN 1929 IN THE CLASSICAL REVIVAL STYLE AND IS SURROUNDED BY ELEGANT GARDENS. THIS ELEGANT HOME WAS SELECTED=COVERED PORCH | CLASSIC BUCKHEAD RESIDENCE, MASTERFULLY RENOVATED BY SPITZMILLER & NORRIS | PHOTO: SPITZMILLER & NORRIS, INC. ON FACEBOOK

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    Stately and beautifully situated on a rising lawn set well back from the street, this classical revival house from the early 1930’s had arrived in the twenty-first century sound, but, due to numerous renovations over the years, lacked cohesion internally and no longer related as gracefully as it once must have to its handsome site.

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Wow that is gorgeous. I can only hope my tiny reno will be inspired by this and come out as half as nice!

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