Debra Johnston presents

Located in Buckhead’s Tuxedo Park, this private 1.76-acre residence is tucked away at the top of a long, winding driveway and is surrounded by lush trees and landscaping. The updated residence is bright, open, and impeccably designed. From the custom wrought iron handrails to the array of designer wallpapers, to the stunning marble bath in the primary suite, the design details are endless. An open-air foyer leads into the dining room with french doors opening to the patio, pebble tec heated pool and spa, and surrounding grounds. The dining room also accesses the bright and spacious kitchen with marble countertops, custom cabinetry, and open views into the family room with a stunning stone fireplace. Upstairs are 4 bedroom suites, including the primary suite with a marble bath and rain shower, two dressing rooms, and a coffee bar. On the terrace level, the entertainment possibilities are endless. Enjoy a wine tasting in the 5,000 bottle wine room, relax in the bar and lounge with marble top bar, exposed brick walls, and wood beamed ceilings, or unwind while watching your favorite movie in the screening room that seats 12-14. There is also a full gym, bath, and guest suite on the terrace level. The residence also has a complete guest apartment with a separate entrance located above the 3-car garage, as well as a cabana bath that serves the pool.

Address: 420 Valley Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Price: $6,750,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

This exceptionally designed stone residence is situated on approximately 2 acres in north Buckhead. This Harrison Design estate offers sunlight-filled, open living spaces with panoramic views of the pool, pool house, and breathtaking grounds. Most of the main floor has open living spaces with the most incredibly designed kitchen with double islands, steel doors out to gardens, and a breakfast room overlooking the pool. The reimagined interiors carry through the space, from the secluded owner’s suite wing on the main level to the terrace level with a full bar, custom glass wine room, entertaining space with billiards, and spa gym with yoga room, steam, and sauna. This 15,000+ square foot, fully automated smart home combines indoor entertaining with outdoor living, including a covered terrace with outdoor dining, private patios, and an incredible pool house with a full bar, bathroom, fireplace, and retractable screens.

Address: 1150 West Garmon Road, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,250,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

One of Atlanta’s most exquisite homes situated on over an acre in the Kingswood neighborhood of Buckhead. The interior is fully reimagined with a fresh, transitional feel and exceptional quality on all levels. An expansive interior layout features doors that open to two levels of outdoor entertaining spaces from almost every room and to the pool and grounds. Double loggias stretch across the back of the residence and feature fireplaces, an outdoor bar and dining area, and multiple areas with seating. A private heated pool and spa are surrounded by lush landscaping, mature trees, and a massive lawn that wraps around the pool. Walk into a stunning two-story foyer with a gold leaf dome that opens to a breathtaking living room. The kitchen features custom cabinetry by Karpaty with double islands, one in Calacatta White Gold marble and the other island has an extremely rare marble from Italy. The faucet sets are by Waterworks and the cabinets have custom hardware.

The kitchen opens to a vaulted two-story family room with a fireplace with a very rare European carved limestone mantle. The private owner's suite on the main has a fireplace, motorized drapes, and doors that open to the patio and pool. The bath has mosaic tile inlay in the shower and tub, waterworks faucets, and two dressing rooms. A commercial elevator with geometric wood inlaid floors services all levels. The terrace level has 12'+ ceilings and doors out from almost every room. The terrace level features a replica of the Fox theater and a gym with a sauna and steam. Enjoy the beauty salon, billiards, wine cellar, bar with kitchen in the main entertaining space, and pool bath with exterior entry. Ten sets of French doors open from the terrace level to the outdoor entertaining spaces. The home is a fully automated smart home with an oversized four-car garage, aggregate drive, and motor court. The finish level and location of Sterling Hall truly cannot be beat, situated in the heart of Buckhead, Atlanta, near the Governor’s mansion, as well as some of Atlanta’s best shopping and dining.

Address: 1001 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,499,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Custom-built English Manor estate at the end of a cul de sac on 2.7 acres in Winterthur Estates. Located just 10 minutes north of Buckhead, Winterthur Estates is a best-kept secret on the Chattahoochee River. Outside, enjoy dinner by the pool in the covered Viking kitchen situated next to the pool, or relax under one of two covered loggias with fireplaces after playing basketball or tennis. Entertain indoors in an open living environment with a massive kitchen featuring double marble islands, Wolf and Sub Zero, catering kitchen, huge walk-in pantry, and breakfast room. The family room with a 12-35 foot vaulted ceiling is open to the kitchen and an outdoor loggia with fireplace, one of the home’s seven fireplaces. The two-story wooden study off of the foyer is stunning with a spiral staircase that leads to a railed walkway that overlooks the study. The owner’s suite on the main is spectacular with a sitting room and fireplace, doors out to a covered loggia, dual dressing rooms, and a stunning marble and stone bath. An elevator accesses all floors including a private bedroom suite or office on the 3rd floor. There is also a separate au pair suite and an extended stay guest apartment with a full kitchen. The recently finished terrace level with 14-foot ceilings has a full bar, theater game room, wine cellar, gym and spa bath, and walls of windows across the back opening to a loggia and fireplace. There is also a four-car garage with a motor court. This is an incredible opportunity to have an almost new English Manor home.

Address: 5705 Winterthur Ln, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Price: $4,500,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Exceptionally designed stone residence on approximately 2 acres in north Buckhead. This home was finished in early 2020 with architecture and interiors by Harrison Design. Mostly main floor open living spaces with an incredibly designed kitchen with double islands, steel doors out to gardens, and a breakfast room with views of the stunning property. The family room opens to the covered patio, fireplace, and outdoor dining area, all overlooking the pool. The spectacular grounds wrap around a stone pool house with retractable screens, kitchen, bath, and fireplace. There is also a conditioned gardening room. Privately situated and overlooking the property is the owner's suite with a study and covered patio on the left wing. The attached guest wing features 4 additional bedroom suites. The terrace level features a superb entertaining space by the pool complete with a full bar, wine room, and billiards. A home wellness center on the terrace level has a gym, yoga room, steam, sauna, and separate patio by the pool.

Address: 1150 West Garmon Road, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,250,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Fully automated smart home on over 6.5 acres! A private, gated, and fully landscaped entrance opens to a winding aggregate driveway leading down to the residence with a motor court and a 6 car garage. The property goes well beyond the lake to the right and behind the lake. The topology will keep the privacy year-round. Transitional architecture and design by Greg Busch features iron windows and doors that are low e tempered glass with stunning views of the property. Located in the most desirable area of Sandy Springs/North Buckhead in 30327. Close to all of the best schools. An open floor plan features indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces that flow from one to the other and over 11' foot ceilings. Iron doors open from the living room, kitchen, and dining room out to the infinity pool and spa overlooking a spring-fed lake with a dock and trails. Inside, the catering kitchen with butler's pantry opens to the living and dining spaces. Outside, entertain in the pool house with fireplace, kitchen, and retractable doors surrounding the pool. The terrace level is an entertainer's dream with a wine room, bowling alley, kitchen and bar, indoor sports court, and home theater. Exercise in the gym and indoor lap pool and sauna. Walk into the owner's suite wing with a cozy sitting room and fireplace, vaulted ceiling, motorized blinds, and dual dressing rooms. The residence also has a separate au pair or guest suite, elevator, and whole house generator.

Address: 4725 Northside Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30327

Price: $9,800,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Built in 2010, with more than 21,000 square feet of living space, there are 7-bedrooms, 8-full and 6-partial bathrooms, and a 4-car garage. The expansive layout features doors that open to outdoor entertaining spaces; the double loggias feature fireplaces, outdoor dining and seating, an outdoor private heated pool and spa, lush landscaping, and a massive flat lawn. The inside is equally stunning with a two-story foyer with a gold leaf dome opening to a breathtaking living room that flows into the kitchen with double Calcutta Gold marble islands and professional-grade appliances. All four of the bedroom suites are located on the second level; the owner’s suite has a spa-like bath, two dressing rooms, and a covered patio.

Other features include a room on the third floor that is large enough to house an electric train display, a commercial elevator, a terrace level with 12-foot ceilings, movie theater, gym with sauna, massage room, salon, billiards room, wine cellar, bar with a kitchen in the main entertaining space, game room, playroom that opens to the pool and more. The outside continues with a bar, lounge area with fireplaces, and another enclosed spa with a fireplace. Above the four-car garage is the fifth bedroom suite that functions as a separate apartment.

Address: 1001 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,499,000

Photo credit: Ilya Zobanov, Gold Lens Media

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@cbrealty.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Fully automated smart home on over 6.5 acres! A private, gated entrance, fully landscaped, opens to a winding aggregate driveway leading down to the residence with a motor court and a 6 car garage. The property goes well beyond the lake to the right and behind the lake. The topology will keep the privacy year-round. Transitional architecture and design by Greg Busch feature iron windows and doors that are low tempered glass with stunning views of the property. Located in the most desirable area of Sandy Springs/North Buckhead in 30327. Close to all of the best schools. An open floor plan features indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces that flow from one to the other and over 11' foot ceilings. Iron doors open from the living room, kitchen, and dining room out to the infinity pool and spa overlooking a spring-fed lake with a dock and trails. Inside, the catering kitchen with butler's pantry opens to the living and dining spaces. Outside, entertain in the pool house with fireplace, kitchen, and retractable doors surrounding the pool. The terrace level is an entertainer's dream with a wine room, bowling alley, kitchen and bar, indoor sports court, and home theater. Exercise in the gym and indoor lap pool and sauna. Walk into the owner's suite wing with a cozy sitting room and fireplace, vaulted ceiling, motorized blinds, and dual dressing rooms. The residence also has a separate au pair or guest suite, elevator, and whole house generator.

Address: 4725 Northside Dr, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,800,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

This 2.7 acre English Manor estate is situated at the end of a cul de sac in the coveted Winterthur Estates neighborhood of Atlanta. Located just 10 minutes north of Buckhead, Winterthur Estates is a best-kept secret on the Chattahoochee River. Outside, enjoy dinner by the pool in the covered Viking kitchen situated next to the pool, or relax under one of two covered loggias with fireplaces after playing basketball or tennis. Entertain indoors in an open living environment with a massive kitchen featuring double marble islands, Wolf and Sub Zero, catering kitchen, huge walk-in pantry, and breakfast room. The family room with a 12-35 foot vaulted ceiling is open to the kitchen and an outdoor loggia with fireplace, one of the home’s seven fireplaces. The two-story wooden study off of the foyer is stunning with a spiral staircase that leads to a railed walkway that overlooks the study. The owner’s suite on the main is spectacular with a sitting room and fireplace, doors out to a covered loggia, dual dressing rooms, and a stunning marble and stone bath. An elevator accesses all floors including a private bedroom suite or office on the 3rd floor. There is also a separate au pair suite and an extended stay guest apartment with a full kitchen. The recently finished terrace level with 14-foot ceilings has a full bar, theater game room, wine cellar, gym and spa bath, and walls of windows across the back opening to a loggia and fireplace. There is also a four-car garage with a motor court. This is an incredible opportunity to have an almost new English Manor home.

Address: 5705 Winterthur Lane, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Price: $4,500,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Exceptionally designed north Buckhead estate inspired by the Muckross House in Ireland. Completed in early 2020, landscape architecture and interiors are by Harrison Design. Open living spaces capture incredible property views from every room in the residence. Privately situated and overlooking the property is the owner's suite with study and covered patio. Control4 smart home, secure, energy-efficient, elevator and complete with whole house generator. The kitchen features double islands in quartzite, custom cabinetry by Kingdom Cabinets, Sub Zero, and Wolf. The room is designed to capture views from the gardens in front to views of the pool and grounds in back from the breakfast room. Walk out to the covered loggia with fireplace and grilling area for outdoor dining. Redesigned grounds with mature trees, massive lawn, and hardscape that wraps around a stone pool house with retractable screens with kitchen, bath, and office space downstairs. Windows from every room on the terrace level feature superb entertaining space at the pool, bar with wine room, gym, yoga room, steam, and sauna. Attached guest wing and four additional bedroom suites. Garden house and potting room finish off this spectacular residence and retreat.

Address: 1150 W Garmon Road, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,500,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Watch their conversation below.

The topics included Johnston's illustrious career in the corporate world of New York City, later with Coca-Cola, and her eventual move and ascendancy in real estate almost two decades ago.

Originally from Michigan, she has lived in New York, Dallas, Minneapolis, and ended up in Atlanta when she joined Coca-Cola. With the latter, "I was in so many different positions. I was with the bottler for a while; operations at Coke North America, and then my last stint there was in corporate marketing. I supported our top 10 customers and it was a great experience and, especially to go into real estate, that marketing just was perfect," she says. "Honing in on project management skills, working with all different kinds of people, I think that just set me up. I've always wanted to be in business for myself, so learning those building blocks really helped me when I did eventually decide to get my real estate license and try it out."

Here are some of the questions and answers from the exclusive interview with Johnston.

Seth Semilof: Were you nervous about the change from the corporate world and having a paycheck and the 401k, to go into real estate?

Debra Johnston: I was very nervous. I did a little bit of both for a while to get my feet wet and get the basics together, figure out my marketing, and putting all the essential tools in place. The brokerage that I selected was a boutique Buckhead brokerage,e and I was one of the first agents. The broker at the time said, 'You've got to be full-time, Debra. You've got to do this.' I said I was going to do it and within four months, I did leave corporate life and went full-time and I have been full-time in real estate for that entire time, so about 17 years.

SS: Now that you're a Berkshire Hathaway,  tell us what makes going from doing flyers to this whole business being digital and social media. How has your marketing allowed you to evolve your business?

DJ: Every day, I think about how to differentiate against my competition. I also think about what is the latest technology or tools out there that I can take advantage of to expand my business. Probably four years ago, I started very heavily in videography. Doing property videos, starting out in the beginning, introducing myself, and then telling a little bit about the house and getting out of the way to let the videographer really show the best aspects of the house. That was game-changing for my business, as well as for my clients because of the exposure.

Debra Johnston

SS: How have you been able to be successful in such a competitive business and maintain such great integrity?

DJ: Again, I feel like differentiating against my competition. Trying to do the best for my clients and walking the walk. Not every deal is perfect, but I tried to always take the high road and be optimistic. Everybody's emotions run high, so just try to manage through that to get the deal done.

SS: If someone asked you about becoming getting into luxury real estate, what would you recommend for them to do to give have the best chance to be successful?

DJ: Start with building your brand. Figure out who you want to be, whom you want to market to, where you want to market to, and then focus on that.

SS: What are three predictions that you have for the real estate market over the next 12 to 21 months in Atlanta and on a nationwide basis?

DJ: This market is going to continue into next year. It's going to be very hot and I think pricing is going to go up because of the demand, and hopefully we'll get more inventory on the market.

SS: How important it is for you to always be innovative and always investing in your brand?

DJ: Number one. It is the most important thing to me, and that's why I really like partnering with you [at Haute Residence]. I just always felt that what you what you do digitally was so game-changing 10 years ago that I absolutely was going to invest with you guys.

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Incredibly rare new modern luxury estate on almost 7 acres in Buckhead! Transitional and private with the latest in technology. Architecture and design by Greg Busch. This breathtaking property is a retreat with a gated entrance and long driveway providing an extra layer of privacy. An entertaining dream with multiple outdoor entertaining spaces including a pond with water feature, trails, and an infinity pool. Inside, enjoy doors that expand to the pool, outdoor kitchen and pool house. The terrace level truly has it all. A full gym, indoor lap pool and sports court to fulfill your at home exercising needs. The indoor basketball court can even be viewed from the terrace level through a large plexiglass picture window. The terrace level also has a bowling alley and a full bar. A six car garage, motor court, and pea gravel outdoor dining space complete the exterior of the home. A separate au pair or guest suite provide the perfect space for guests to enjoy privacy. The possibilities are endless with this impeccable designed estate that offers the ultimate level of privacy.

Address: 4725 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $9,800,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Imagine a lifestyle of resort lake living with 6 championship golf courses, PBI tennis program, and the Ritz Carlton Reynolds amenities, all in a spectacular residence with rare open water views. This luxurious, transitional, home showcases exceptional quality construction and completed in 2018. The home offers 7 suites including the owner's suite on main, 4 suites on the upper level, and a complete carriage apartment above the garage. Walk into the expansive great hall with vaulted ceilings and spectacular views through the rolling glass doors onto 2,500+ feet of outdoor living and entertaining space surrounded by lake views. Relax by the dramatic salt water infinity pool uniquely located off the main level. The pool features an outdoor kitchen complete with Wolf grill, Primo smoker, bar seating overlooking the lake, a full cabana bath, and outdoor dining space. This turnkey home comes fully furnished and with a whole house generator.

The main level features Italian travertine floors and 12+ foot ceilings. The kitchen is on the main level with double quartzite islands, SubZero, Wolf, double dishwashers, double refrigerators, and a separate breakfast room with awesome lake views in every direction. A centralized wine room with plenty of storage and bar are situated behind the kitchen, and there is also a catering area. Entertain upstairs as well via elevator access to the upper level- Enjoy a spacious covered porch overlooking the lake, a home theater that seats 12, a retro blue bar with lounge seating, and a full gym. The owner's suite on main has a morning kitchen, fabulous dressing rooms, indoor and outdoor showers, two water closets, and an adjacent study or office exhibiting panoramic lake views. Adventure onto the lake from your own max boat lift and dual jet ski dock. Located just minutes away by boat from the Ritz at Reynolds Lake Oconee. There is also a golf membership available!

Address: 1200 Parrotts Cove Road, Greensboro, GA 30642

Price: 8,750,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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"It was a true honor to represent this listing that was home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse," said Johnston. "Harrison Design’s Modern Studio Director, Robert Tretsch III, has created an architectural masterpiece, inspired by a 1945 Atlanta Youth Symphony performance. The architectural design of this showhouse is a celebration of music starting with a design that is inspired by the slow and quiet opening pizzicato bass passage at the front entrance leading into a fortissimo blast that dramatically opens to a multi-story space with huge expanses of curtain wall on the backside visually connecting the interiors to the mature forest on both sides of the 1.19-acre property. This Modern Buckhead Masterpiece is the definition of the word BEAUTIFUL! There’s truly no comparison to the architectural precision and design of this gorgeous residence."

About the home

Robert's intention was to design a residence that is understated from the front elevation and then opens to a magnificent three-story curtain wall of glass that maximizes the views of the property and the park. Perfectly sited is a 65-foot-long pool that captures the sunlight during the day and reflects off the ceiling in the residence, like a sundial. Open rooms with views of the property surround the kitchen designed by Design Galleria.  The kitchen features a massive island by Temmer marble, the latest in Wolf and Sub Zero appliances with both gas and induction cooking and a hidden walk-in pantry. The dining room appears to float over the central open space and over the living room below. The living room captures views from the property and the shimmering pool. The space features a full bar, game room, and two wood-burning fireplaces. Dramatic staircases wrap up to the bedroom levels complete with an additional laundry.  Energy-efficient and extremely quiet with whole-house automation and sited on 1.1 acres in the best part of the west side of Buckhead in area code 30327.

Haute Residence congratulates Debra Johnston on this outstanding achievement.

Photo credit: Ilya Zobanov, Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

An exceptionally redesigned Mid Century Modern residence on a rare peninsula lot overlooking Lake Lanier. AIA Jack Davis transformed this residence with incredible finishes and an enviable copper roof. This location is at the south end of the lake and is considered the most desirable location and is very near Alpharetta and John’s Creek and 45 minutes to Buckhead. Floor to ceiling glass windows capture long range views of the lake and property. Gorgeous, wide plank Carlyle wood floors on main and stone slab flooring downstairs. Pecky cypress paneling, custom lighting and stone countertops throughout. Five large bedrooms on two levels and all but one has incredible views. Four wood burning fireplaces. Double slip, deep water dock in the cove with expansive 41 foot deck that is perfect for entertaining. Paved path to dock.  Screened porch with views. Large slab stone floors downstairs that walk out to the infinity edge heated pool. Imagine long range lake views from most every room, especially in the main living room and kitchen. This peninsula property is surrounded by 30 acres of protected Core property and very private at the end of the cul de sac. Main garage has vaulted beamed ceilings for future expansion and lower garage is perfect for the golf cart and boating supplies. Exceptional living with views from every window. Why live in the city when you can have this? Just 4 exits north of Alpharetta and the Avalon shopping district!

Address: 7860 Chestnut Hill Road, Cumming, GA 30041

Price: $2,700,000

Photo credit: Gold Lens Photography

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Here, members of the exclusive Haute Residence Network of top real estate agents give us their advice to all those considering joining the industry.

Heidi Bintz, Vail Valley, CO: "Be prepared for a full-time job that can be seven days a week."

Anne Perry, Honolulu, HI: "Develop strong and current database, constant growth, strong market knowledge and leave your ego at the door."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, Boca Raton, FL: "Join a team where you receive leads, work and close them, and you'll establish yourself organically by being in the field learning the business."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "It's a 24-hour a day commitment."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "You have to figure out what makes you different in the market vs. everyone else. Everyone should have an edge."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Be prepared to spend six months in business development and getting set up for business."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "This is hard work. You have to be disciplined, approachable, and determined to protect your clients' interests throughout each stage of the transaction. You are assisting them with a large financial decision."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Be patient and honest. Your integrity is everything."

James Beasley, Las Vegas Strip, NV: "Start building your database (databank)."

Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA: "Stay calm and work through it. You might not sell your first listing, but with time, due diligence and a bit of luck, the world could be your market."

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Make sure you are ready to jump in headfirst. In today's market, this is not a hobby job. You have to commit to working long and odd hours. If you aren't an expert on your market and inventory, you won't be able to service your clients properly."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Your 'why' has to be very clear. Your choice of realty companies and the future education, support plus mentorship is critical to your success."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "If this is your very first introduction into Real Estate, I would recommend assisting an agent. If I had it to do all over again from the start, that is what I would do. Giving up something to gain the knowledge and experience can be priceless."

Kim Martin-Fisher, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: "You must be vigilant, patient, and genuine."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Kristine Farra, Chicago, IL: "Work hard. Build relationships, not leads. Take marketing and branding seriously."

Maggie Gold Seelig, Boston, MA: "Find the nicest and smarter person from whom to learn the business, as real estate is an apprenticeship profession."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Don't enter this business thinking this is easy money but at the same know that it takes a lot of time and money to become established in order to have a lasting career."

Toni Itkin, Sandy Springs, GA: "Join a brokerage that provides the best training and technology- not the one the gives the highest commission split! Know that this is a full-time business, not a part-time job or a hobby. Then, network, network, network!"

For more, visit dev.hauteresidence.com.

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Debra Johnston presents

Exceptionally designed stone residence on approximately 2 acres in north Buckhead. Completely finished in early 2020, architecture and interiors by Harrison Design. Mostly main floor open living spaces with the most incredible kitchen designed with steel doors out to gardens and a breakfast room with views of the property. Family room opens to the patio and pool. Indoor/outdoor living spaces with covered patios capture the views. Spectacular grounds that wrap around a stone pool house with motorized screens, kitchen, bath and fireplace. Conditioned gardening room. Attached guest wing with four additional bedroom suites. Windows from every room on the terrace level feature superb entertaining space at the pool, bar with wine room, gym, yoga room steam and sauna.

Address: 1150 W Garmon Road, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $10,500,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What should one do or not do when considering a career in real estate?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Make sure you are ready to jump in head first. In today's market, this is not a hobby job. You have to commit to working long and odd hours. If you aren't an expert on your market and inventory, you won't be able to service your clients properly."

Anne Perry, Honolulu, HI: "Develop a strong and current data base; constant growth; strong market knowledge, and leave your ego at the door."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, Boca Raton, FL: "Join a team where you receive leads, work and close them, and you'll establish yourself organically by being in the field learning the business."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Be prepared to spend six months in business development and getting set up for business."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "I say this is hard work. You have to be disciplined, approachable, and determined to protect your clients' interests throughout each stage of the transaction. You are assisting them with a large financial decision."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Be patient and honest. Your integrity is everything."

Heidi Bintz, Vail Valley, CO: "Be prepared for a full time job that can be seven days a week."

James Beasley, Las Vegas, NV: "Start building your data base (databank)."

Jeff Hyland, Bel-Air, CA: “Stay calm and work through it. You might not sell your first listing, but with time, due diligence and a bit of luck, the world could be your market.”

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Your 'why' has to be very clear. Your choice of realty companies and the future education, support, plus mentorship is critical to your success."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "If this is your very first introduction into real estate, I would recommend assisting an agent. If I had it to do all over again from the start, that is what I would do. Giving up something to gain the knowledge and experience can be priceless."

Kim Martin-Fisher, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL: "You must be vigilant, patient, and genuine."

Kristine Farra, Chicago, IL: "Work hard. Build relationships, not leads. Take marketing and branding seriously."

Maggie Gold Seelig, Boston, MA: "Find the nicest and smarter person from whom to learn the business, as real estate is an apprenticeship profession."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Do not enter this business thinking it’s easy money -- it takes a lot of tremendous amount of time, devotion and capital to become established in order to have a lasting career."

Toni Itkin, Sandy Springs, GA: "Join a brokerage that provides the best training and technology, not the one that gives the highest commission split! Know that this is a full time business, not a part time job or a hobby. Then, network, network, network!!"

For more, visit dev.hauteresidence.com.

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Debra Johnston presents

Exquisitely rare compound on almost 2+- private acres in the heart of Tuxedo Park in Buckhead. Custom-designed residence by famed Palm Beach architect, Jeffery W. Smith and built by master Atlanta builder, Jon Berndsen. The architectural detail is exquisite particularly the ceiling detail and materials used throughout. Large living spaces that open onto one another. Rare 12' ceilings on main. Separate guest apartment wing on the main. The property is level, professionally landscaped with lush gardens, a pool, and private outdoor areas. Plenty of room for a tennis court. The majority of the living spaces open out to the pool and grounds. Exceptional quality and energy-efficient. Generator.

Massive owner's suite on main that have spectacular views of the property and pool. Imagine marble bathrooms, morning kitchen, separate dressing room, and private lounge spaces. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedroom suites with private patios overlooking the pool, bathrooms, and walk-in closets. Common area upstairs with a spacious balcony overlooking the motor court. Terrace level includes theater, bar, gym, and wine cellar. The East wing of the estate features a guest living area attached to the main house with a full living room, kitchen, bedroom, and more. Additional security apartment on main is private with separate entrance.

Meticulous grounds feature formal gardens, a heated private pool, and a limestone patio. Large side yard with ideal space for a tennis/sports court. The possibilities are endless with the outdoor spaces surrounding the compound. Timeless architecture and details make this estate truly one of a kind in the best location in Buckhead in Tuxedo Park. Wired throughout. Minutes to the best restaurants, private schools, and shopping Atlanta has to offer.

Address: 439 Blackland Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $10,500,000

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For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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What is your favorite way to network with other professionals in the real estate industry?

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "In-person and live. Visiting the various affiliate offices has been one of my primary tools."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "In the business field"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Currently, social media, group Zoom calls and virtual happy hours."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Phone calls."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I like attending open houses and conferences such as the Power Women Conference held every year by Biznow."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Golf events or other charity events that are going on."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "During COVID, the use of Zoom calls with my associates from around the country has helped establish new and lasting relationships that will lead to new business opportunities."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Social Media, particularly Instagram."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "From email and online forums to picking up the phone, there are many ways to network. My favorite way is the forums. They offer a variety of topics and allow many brokers from different perspectives to give their insight and opinions."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Virtual Events are more common. In-person events in small groups where social distances are practiced"

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Zoom and webinars is a new way of life. LinkedIn is offering ways to connect with like-minded real estate professionals as well as LinkedIn groups. We started our Broadway Realty group that increased to over 700 professionals in a couple of weeks."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Price opinion invites to properties preparing to hit [the] market."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "I love the exclusive networking that Haute Residence offers to its members. It’s always refreshing to brainstorm with like-minded agents."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "We don't have meetings and events in person as much anymore, so I rely heavily on email and calls with other realtors to discuss new listings, etc."

Jochen Lucke, Highlands, NC: "LeadingRE, Inman conference, one-on-one with brokers in target markets."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Private Facebook groups."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "IdealEstate, LinkedIn, various Facebook groups, Virtual Meetings, and one on one phone calls."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "While there are many online tools currently available in the market, personal contact is still the best way to build and maintain personal and professional relationships. Reaching out via phone, Zoom, or occasionally socially distanced meetings proves still that real estate is a people business built on real relationships."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "In person, but with Covid, Zoom will have to do, or phone calls.."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Project events are an excellent way to learn about the project itself and meet new faces in the industry."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "During this period where we can't get together socially, we get on Zoom panels together, team meetings, phone calls, and send out e-blasts."

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "Professional social media sites."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Social media. Due to the current climate, I am utilizing social media to network with fellow agents, our community, and our clients."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Smaller events/meetings more on a personal level."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Instagram."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Lunches and events."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Events and masterminds."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "I prefer to communicate in live time, either on zoom or on the phone. So much emotion is lost in text or email."

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Read below for how they see their areas' price activity in real estate.

Alex Min, Lake Tahoe, NV: "Up 30% at a minimum in the last six months."

Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "On average, we are +30% from last year and sales volume is +64% for residential homes."

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Inventory is shrinking and therefore prices are steadily increasing."

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Median list prices in Boca Raton are up 34.7% from last year in single-family homes."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Our area has appreciated substantially since last year."

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "[On] average, 10% [up]."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "Prices have increased due to the low single-family home inventory that's currently available."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "Prices are slightly increased but not as much as you think they would [have]. There is just a lack of inventory and prices will rise here shortly."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Prices are up approximately 10-12%."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Going up and continue, estimated 5%."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Residential prices in the Steamboat Springs area are up an average of 11% from last year."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "Increased."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "Manhattan is the only area not increase will be remembered as years of opportunity in residential real estate. Prices are expected to stabilize before the end of the year and increase after the pandemic is over."

Ernie Carswell, West Hollywood, CA: "Prices are generally up 5-7% for properties under $6 million."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Our market has 1/3 the inventory that we had last year, which is driving our average sales price up across the board."

Jennifer Brilliant, Surfside, FL: "Prices for houses are higher this year. Prices for condos are about the same."

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Significantly higher and still trending upwards due to low inventory."

Kathleen Floryan, Jacksonville, FL: "Up."

KC Martin, Paris, France: "Prices are generally holding or up, depending on the area. Buyers are looking to make moves in real estate now with interest rates low, Covid uncertainty, and looking to diversify their investment portfolios, which includes real property."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "We have seen prices, in some areas, climb, and in other areas [stay] steady."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "Prices are going up, inventory is going down!"

Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina: "Simply put - the prices are higher. The average list price ($397,829) was 20% higher while the average sales price ($390,696) was 23% higher. You can readily see from those prices that Asheville maintains its status as “recognizably affordable.”

Mark Salmon,  South Tahoe, CA: "50% higher."

Nilou Henderson of Henderson Ventures, Charlotte, NC: "Steadily increasing. Some areas have seen an increase of almost 20% in the last year. I expect the increases to remain as inventory remains low."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "The prices I would say, on the luxury side (over $3 million), are off about 10-20%."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Maybe 20% higher. It's crazy how demand has gone up - first homes, now condo sales are picking up as well."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Similar [to last year]."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Home prices have increased by 30%. The number of listings has decreased by 50% and inventory is very small."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "Up. However, the market was on fire about this time last year... then Covid threw a bucket of cold water on it."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Prices are up approximately 11%."

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Alison Melton of The Melton Group, Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, SC: "ZOOM, FaceTime, WhatsApp, virtual showings are all the rage!"

Bento Queiroz of The Bento Queiroz Group, Southwest Ranches/Weston, FL: "Instagram for sure!"

Brian Pearl of the Pearl Antonacci Group, "Zoom and Matterport."

Catherine Burgess of The Burgess Group, Boulder, CO: "Apple Watch, and a weekly newsletter"

Clara Hartree, West Vancouver, British Columbia: "Instagram."

Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL: "I'm definitely using Instagram a lot more in order to strengthen my brand presence digitally. This has helped me generate leads at a volume I did not think was possible."

Dante DiSabato, Naples, FL: "More online signing and contract forms. Not enough time in the day to write out the contract and scan for signature. this just streamlines the process to get a contract out fast in an ever-changing market."

David Welles, Wellington, FL: "Zoom calls with clients for updates and referrals and Matterport for my significant listings."

Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA: "Mostly analytical tools that were not previously available."

Doug Labor, Steamboat Springs, CO: "Facetime. With our market so active, and it being a resort/retirement area, buyers need to jump on a listing as soon as possible, and the quickest way to get the property seen is by Facetime."

Elisa Linton, Humble/Kingwood (Houston metro area), TX: "CRM."

Elliot Bogod of Broadway Realty, Upper West Side, New York City, NY: "We use our smartphones to access apps to post updates and changes to listings."

Ernie Carswell of Carswell and Associates, West Hollywood, CA: "Zoom changed our world; Google Mapping."

Frank D. Isoldi, Westfield, NJ: "Every listing now has a virtual iGuide tour and we are doing more and more personal video tours as well."

Joyce Rey, Beverly Hills, CA: "I would say I use Instagram, YouTube, and publish articles on my blog a lot more often than [in] previous years. Instagram and YouTube are truly two of the top channels for promoting our listings/business!"

Karen Kenyon, Vancouver Island, British Columbia: "Facebook Business page and Instagram."

KC Martin of Sotheby’s International Realty, Paris, France: "My cell phones (plural) are probably my greatest asset in the market today. Staying connected real-time via online meetings, phone calls, video calls, apps, text, and email keeps me in touch and informed and up to date daily."

Kelly Ringer-Radetich, Redwood City, CA: "Active Pipe."

Krista Richman, Fort Lauderdale, FL: "We have been using Zoom for years to connect with international buyers. Now, we use it for our American buyers as well."

Leslie S. Modell of the Leslie S. Modell Team, Midtown East, New York City, NY: "Zoom, Microsoft teams, and digital staging."

Roberta Ingletto of RGI Realty, South Miami/Pinecrest, FL: "Zoom meetings, FaceTime to show properties; social media in general."

Ryan Knowles, Bahamas: "Zoom and WhatsApp."

Sandra Fiorenza, Miami Beach, FL: "Mostly Instagram."

Scott Goshorn, Brentwood, CA: "YouTube marketing."

Tim Fenton of Blue Zone Realty International, Costa Rica: "Definitely Zoom and other video conferencing tools."

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Debra Johnston presents

Incredible builder's custom residence on 48+ acres of private property! Gated privacy with gorgeous rolling hills views surrounding the estate. In equestrian country and close to biking, hiking, walking trails, and the horse park. One mile from the Cherokee Run Golf Club. Enjoy this builder's custom residence with pool and spa, grills, sports court, and outdoor fire pit. Open floor plan with gorgeous rolling hills views from every window. All windows and doors were upgraded with Anderson windows last year. Open kitchen and sunny breakfast room open to patios.

Owner's suite on main with doors out to the patio and spa. Incredible home theater and game room. Theatre seats 10 with surround sound. New architectural roof installed in 2017. Lifetime Helmut Gutter Guard. High ceilings, wall-to-wall windows and incredible sunsets. Speakers featured throughout the interior and outdoor spaces of the home. Four car garage.

Address: 2219 Costley Mill Road NE, Conyers, Georgia 30013

Price: $1,550,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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"The better question to ask may be why wouldn’t you?. In today’s ever more complex sale process, the correct advice from a trusted real estate agent is now even more valuable than going it alone." - Cristal Clarke, Montecito, CA.

"A homeowner who decides to sell without the assistance of a professional realtor takes on a great deal of liability. The risk outweighs the benefit." - Tim Fenton, Costa Rica.

"As part of our licensing process, we have a duty to stay up with and ahead of all of the new legislation that is passed every year. It’s imperative for a seller to be aware of what they’re liable for in a sale, and realtors are a key component to making that process seamless." - David Gemme, Tahoe City, CA.

"The reason to list with an agent is to achieve the goal of maximizing property exposure through many different avenues not available to the homeowner that will ultimately get the highest possible sales price." - Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA.

"As they say in the legal world, ''only a fool represents themselves'... Plus a good agent can more than make the commission up in proper marketing and proper negotiating through the sale process and protect the seller with disclosures...  It is always wise to have a good agent.  They do much more than just ''sell' a property!" - Carey Kendall, Santa Ynez Valley, CA.

"In the process of selling a home, resourcing to a real estate expert is the smart thing to do. We have the tools and experience to price and market properties accordingly. We also possess a strong network of brokers and buyers, which often shortens the sales cycle. And time is money!" - Claudia Llanes, Edgewater, FL.

"Many people see the agent as an unnecessary expense, especially in a strong sellers’ market.   The reality is a great agent not only knows how to best price and position a home in the market so it brings the most money, he or she will also negotiate repairs, manage the transaction from start to close, and help keep the seller out of legal trouble by properly advising them on necessary disclosures." - Barbara Van Dyke, Austin, TX.

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Debra Johnston presents

This residence has all of the relaxing elements of a retreat and is situated on 2.4+ private acres and lives like a dream. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle environment complete with newly finished tennis courts, pool, spa, and pool house with kitchen and bath. A golfer's paradise with putting greens, 2 tees, sandtrap and more! Understated and exceptional quality, this elegant Elan smart home has large, open rooms that overlook the property. The new gourmet kitchen features honed marble countertops, custom cabinetry, Sub Zero and a La Cornue Grand Palais range. The oversized living room overlooks the entire property and has a stone fireplace, full bar and wine room. The screened patio overlooks the pool and is perfect for evenings outdoors. The private owner’s suite is on the main level with private deck overlooking the practice greens and property. Four additional bedroom suites upstairs with new custom cabinetry and closets. This completely private retreat is excellent for large events and has plenty of parking on the property. The terrace level guest apartment has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bath and opens to the pool. The residence has a generator, all new systems and security. An incredible opportunity situated in a highly desirable estate neighborhood at the end of a cul-de-sac and perfectly located, close to the best schools, restaurants and shopping in Atlanta.

Address: 75 Finch Forest Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30327

Price: $3,500,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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"While 2020 was an incredible year in real estate even with a pandemic, I believe that 2021 will shatter all records for the simple fact that people’s lives and lifestyles have dramatically changed resulting in a whole new definition of what home means to a consumer." - Debra Johnston, Atlanta, GA.

"Demand for Asheville real estate will continue to be strong in 2021. With teleworking now occurring at record high levels, Asheville will draw people who seek: a high quality of life (nature abounds), & affordability (compared to other luxury markets). Over the course of time, upon asking buyers why they chose Asheville, the most common response has been “environmental escapees” - people wishing to avoid hurricanes, flash fires, harsh winters & hot summers. Asheville's weather offers 4 mild (and scenically beautiful) seasons." - Laura Livaudais, Asheville/Western North Carolina.

1207 Round Grove Court, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 - Listed by Lisa Culp Taylor

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"After experiencing an incredibly strong third and fourth quarter real estate sales in 2020, I’m predicting an early spring 2021 market for Tennessee.  There are many things we can’t predict for the next year, however, the desire to live in an area with a great quality of life, change of seasons, no income tax and a vibrant and diverse jobs market is driving my prediction of an early spring market.  Instead of April and May launching this season, you’ll see homeowners, new and existing, begin the shift in the first quarter which is why we are helping our clients prep their home for sale now." Lisa Culp Taylor, Tennessee.

Read more expectations for 2021 from members of Haute Residence, including the areas of the Caribbean, South Florida, the west coast of Florida, Southern California and Northern California, the New York tri-state area, the Pacific Northwest, Texas, and Canada.

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Debra Johnston presents

Another fantastic residence with the latest finishes in the heart of Tuxedo Park! This is the most desirable location in Buckhead on almost a flat acre and perfectly situated. The house has gone through a whole-house renovation on the existing foundation. Brand new Neptune pool and Firerock decking with synthetic turf and new landscaping/lighting. The interiors and open floor plan are excellent with 5" wide white oak hardwood flooring, high ceilings, private owner suite with walkout to pool. The centrally located kitchen w slab marble island, Wolf, Sub Zero has plenty of storage with pantry room and additional sink. The residence has gorgeous steel doors and beautiful property views in the front and back. All new Bevelo gas lanterns. Guest bedroom on main and then two additional bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs. The crawlspaces are fully Encapsulated for energy efficiency, dehumidifiers installed to reduce energy bills up to 25%, as well as foam insulation. Attached garage and additional two car. The terrace level is perfect for a gym and wine cellar. This location is excellent and minutes to the heart of Buckhead, shopping and restaurants. It is also centrally located near all the best schools in Atlanta.

Address: 447 Valley Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305

Price: $3,000,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Debra Johnston presents

Exquisite compound on 2.76 private acres in the heart of Tuxedo Park. Designed by famed Palm Beach architect, Jeffery W. Smith. Custom built by master Atlanta builder, Jon Berndsen. Architectural details abound this sprawling estate that is surrounded by lush gardens and private outdoor area with plenty of room for tennis courts. The majority of the living spaces open out to the pool and grounds. All main living spaces are bright and open, with sunlight flooding through arched entryways. Exceptional details, quality and rare 12' ceilings on main.  Massive owner's suite on main that have spectacular views of the property and pool. Imagine marble bathrooms, morning kitchen, separate dressing room and private lounge spaces. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedroom suites with private patios overlooking the pool, bathrooms and walk-in closets. Common area upstairs with spacious balcony overlooking the motor court. Terrace level includes: theater, bar, gym, and wine cellar. The East wing of the estate features a guest house attached to the main house with full living room, kitchen, and living space. Additional apartment on main is private with separate entrance. Meticulous grounds feature formal gardens, heated private pool and limestone patio. Large side yard with ideal space for a tennis and sports court. The possibilities are endless with the outdoor spaces surrounding the compound. Timeless architecture and details make this estate truly one of a kind in the best location in Buckhead in Tuxedo Park. Wired throughout and generator. Minutes to the best restaurants, private schools and shopping Atlanta has to offer.

Address: 439 Blackland Road NW Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $10,500,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Contemporary private residence with pool in Buckhead on a beautiful 2-acre lot. Tucked behind a blocked wall with gate, walk in the doors to 2 story architecturally designed living spaces that maximize views of the wooded property and pool. Downstairs is a completely separate living space with full kitchen, bedroom, living room, gym and walkout to a private patio and pool. Unique separate wing with dedicated office space. Main level has floor to ceiling glass that maximize property views. Hardwood and tile floors, refreshed kitchen and bathrooms. Uniquely has 4 bedrooms on the main and the master suite is by itself with private patio and fireplace, his/her large dressing rooms. Gorgeous white marble master bath. The 2 acre property has access to the lower level, koi pond, kids play area and dog run. The property has a small cabin at the back of the property. Plenty of property to explore. Attached two car garage with on property parking for at least 20 guests. Great location and minutes to private schools, shops and restaurants.

Address: 3906 Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30327

Price: $1,750,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Magnificently sited gated estate on 2 private acres in Buckhead, was custom built by Beecham Builders and architecturally designed as a 19th Century Tuscan Villa replica by renowned architecture firm, Harrison Design. This smart home, energy efficient residence is timeless and exudes the best in quality. Elevator, generator, Elan smart home. Ludowici tile roof, 14" thick exterior walls, hard coat stucco. Priced at appraised value, this property is impossible to replicate. Travertine and hardwood floors. 12' ceilings w dining, living spaces flanked with fireplaces. The view through the rotunda and outdoors of the pool and waterfalls is spectacular. The outdoor dining loggia wraps around the back of the house to the outdoor kitchen and fireplace for spectacular entertaining. The aggregate motor court and drive has a sports court and plenty of parking with a four car garage and a complete guest apartment. The private master suite has double french doors out to the pool and property. The his/her master bath with stone and dual dressing rooms that include an oversized morning kitchen and additional laundry. The gourmet kitchen has floor to ceiling windows and doors that look out to the pool and is open to the family room. This is an exceptional floor plan. Enjoy 4 oversized bedroom suites and a full laundry center upstairs and also on the main. The terrace level has at least 12' ceilings with a full sized gym with steam shower, wine cellar and 2 daylight entertaining areas with fireplace and full bar. Located in an highly desirable estate neighborhood in Buckhead with large lots and beautiful green space. Very close to the best schools in Atlanta. This property feels like a resort and lives like a dream.

Address: 4875 Jett Road, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $5,400,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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This peaceful, private, and exceptionally rare oasis located in north Buckhead on a quiet gated street embodies understated elegance while setting the standard for luxury living and entertaining. Positioned within the heart of an 8.4-acre property with a spring-fed lake, and bordered by the protected and lush Chattahoochee State lands and river, this exquisite residence offers sophisticated brilliance and is rich with resort-style amenities. Imagine tennis in the morning and an afternoon stroll by the waterfalls and zen meditation garden to the pergola overlooking the lake. The estate is impeccably maintained with the main house featuring the latest in Control4 home automation combined with open living spaces that were masterfully designed by the highly acclaimed Atlanta based firm, Stewart Mohr Designs. Picture movie nights in the replica Fox Theatre complete with a McIntosh system and surround sound. The secure and fully fenced and gated property is situated amongst captivating gardens and ponds and features a full guest apartment next to the house as well as a superbly designed guest cottage on the lake and a caretaker home by the back gate. The outdoors boasts natural beauty and countless amenities such as walking trails, idyllic lake with fountains and lighting, manicured gardens and koi ponds, tennis and lit sports court, batting cages, putting course, and brand-new pool with spa creating an escape from the ordinary.

Address: 40 Cates Ridge Rd Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $7,750,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Welcome to 75 Finch Forest Trail. Your own private escape on 2.5 acres. Land your helicopter on the property! The splendor commences immediately upon entering this serene estate. Understated elegant smart home with large open rooms that overlook the property, completely redone with a newly finished tennis court, pool, spa and pool house with kitchen and bath. Imagine your own golf course with 2 tees and practice putting area. Inside has master on main with private deck, new gourmet kitchen with honed marble, custom cabinetry, La Cornue Grand Palais range. Custom wine room with steel door and full bar with honed marble. Downstairs has guest apartment with additional garage and gym. 4 additional bedrooms upstairs with new bathrooms. Excellent entertaining spaces. Gleaming hardwoods. 3 fireplaces, screened patio. Drive throughout the property. Excellent for large events with plenty of parking on the property and completely private retreat. Generator and all new systems and security. Whole house and outdoor music control from your phone. Excellent condition and move-in ready. Situated in highly desirable estate neighborhood at the end of a cul de sac and perfectly located and close the best schools in Atlanta and shopping.

Address: 75 Finch Forest Trail, Atlanta, Georgia 30327

Price: $3,950,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Superb Buckhead estate, plus guest apartment w kitchen. Incredible floor plan with flawless architectural details. Newer kitchen, catering kitchen w SubZero, Wolf and Miele coffee. Honed marble counters and custom cabinetry. Tumbled travertine & new ebony hardwood floors. Living room with soaring ceilings & doors that open to an ipe wood entertaining deck. Spectacular master with 2 new bathrooms, heated floors, 2 dressing rooms, den & private screened patio. Terrace level finished. Private pool/spa, bluestone patio. New epoxy floors in massive garage. Exceptional location and set far off the street. So private and quiet. Very close to the best private and public schools in Atlanta. Excellent area for hiking and biking and minutes to the best restaurants Buckhead has to offer. The interiors feel fresh and transitional. The upstairs secondary bedrooms each have their own den. Most of the upgrades have been completed in the last 3 years including the master and master bath, kitchen, pool, all the bathrooms, floors, mudroom, garage and guest apartment. This is a fantastic opportunity to have your own private retreat on 2.3 acres in Buckhead.

Address: 4269 Harris Trail NW Atlanta, Georgia 30327

Price: $3,750,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Sign up for upcoming webinars and watch the previous two weeks' worth of amazing conversations below.

UPCOMING WEBINARS:

Thursday, April 23rd at 2PM EST

Dan Conn, CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate in a live conversation about the world’s top real estate markets and Christie’s leading role during quarantine times. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_th9DmtX6Qmq4CdIarHb8MQ

Thursday, April 23rd at 7PM EST

A "coast to coast" webinar with top brokers Brian Guiltinan (San Diego, CA), Moira E. Holley (Seattle, WA), Frank D. Isoldi (Westfield, NJ), and Devin Kay (South Florida), who will weigh in on the latest in their markets. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_plrhinyTQum9iON6_60mww

On Friday, April 24th at 4PM EST

Three of the top agents that cover some of the highest-regarded real estate markets in the country: Susan Breitenbach (The Hamptons), Chris Cortazzo (Malibu), and Jill Eber (South Florida). REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nlBLUB7cSiyEqFmXmDOgnA

Below are the previous webinars. The guest panelists, all successful leaders in their markets, provided expert insights into the real estate industry in all corners of the US and beyond. 

Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty is in charge of ONE Sotheby’s locations in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, Brevard, and Indian River counties in Florida, with 17 offices and over 850 associates that generate annual sales in excess of $2.5 billion. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/webinar-one-sothebys-international-realty-daniel-de-la-vega-real-estate-in-age-covid-19/

Cheryl Casone, FOX Business Network (FBN) co-anchor of "FBN:AM", interviewed a power developer panel with: Louis Birdman, Edgardo Defortuna, Michael Stern, and Jules Trump. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/birdman-defortuna-trump-stern-live-developer-webinar/

Brothers Oren and Tal Alexander, heads of The Alexander Team at Douglas Elliman Real Estate, have been recognized for their unprecedented sales achievements in Manhattan, the Hamptons and South Florida. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/oren-and-tal-alexander-latest-ny-south-florida-real-estate/

Douglas Elliman Florida Brokerage CEO Jay Parker. In his role since 2013, Parker has grown Douglas Elliman's presence in markets from Miami to Jupiter, to Palm Beach and St. Petersburg. They have a total of 21 offices and more than 1,100 agents. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/watch-webinar-douglas-elliman-florida-brokerage-jay-parker/

The #1 selling real estate broker in North America for an unprecedented eight times, Dolly Lenz, head of Dolly Lenz Real Estate, and her daughter Jenny Lenz, Managing Partner at the firm. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/new-york-real-estate-quarantine-watch-dolly-lenz-jenny/

A “condo experts” panel of South Florida agents: Elena C. Bluntzer, Bill Hernandez, Michelle Lynn Judd, and Alex Miranda. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/watch-condo-experts-real-estate-quarantine-webinar-haute-residence/

South Florida experts Jill Hertzberg, Jill Eber, and Judy Zeder, founders of The Jills Zeder Group, which formed in 2019 and had a record year with over $665 million in sales volume. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/the-jills-zeder-group-south-florida-real-estate-quarantine-webinar/

David Parnes and James Harris, the power team at The Agency, and stars of “Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles”, that has over $1.2 billion of value in properties in their current listing portfolio. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/david-parnes-james-harris-webinar-la-real-estate-quarantine/

California real estate leader Aaron Kirman, who has sold over $6.5 billion in properties during his career and star of CNBC's show "Listing Impossible”. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/aaron-kirman-california-real-estate-quarantine-webinar/

Five of the top California expert brokers, Ben Bacal, Dana Bambace, Ernie Carswell, David Gemme, and Shelton Wilder weighed in on the California real estate market. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/california-real-estate-expert-panel-talks-about-industry-during-quarantine-in-live-webinar-by-haute-residence/

Four of the top Coldwell Banker agents worldwide participated in an international panel webinar that touched on multiple markets on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean: Laurent Demeure, Cyd Greer, Joyce Rey, and Carrie Wells. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/international-real-estate-webinar-top-coldwell-banker-agents/

Georgia real estate expert Debra Johnston with special guest, motivational speaker and best-selling author Gary Quinn. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/atlanta-real-estate-debra-johnston-gary-quinn/

Two of the Big Apple’s biggest names in real estate talk New York and its surrounding areas: Adam Modlin and Richard Steinberg. Read more here: https://dev.hauteresidence.com/watch-new-york-real-estate-quarantine-adam-modlin-richard-steinberg/

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The insightful and positive dialogue went back and forth between Johnston's thorough examination of the current real etate market and Quinn's interpretation of how to put the best foot forward in life and business, whether it is real estate or otherwise. Watch the webinar further below.

Tune in on today, April 20th at 2PM EST, when two of New York City's biggest names in real estate, Adam Modlin and Richard Steinberg, will be together in an exclusive webinar. REGISTER HERE.

Watch the video above

Highlight quotes:

Debra Johnston: "I love the business of real estate. Each property is a specific project and experience... Watching the numbers of consumers online now looking at the properties, it's important to be out there and have all my properties represented properly."

Gary Quinn: "The biggest lesson of these times is to not take anything for granted. I've aligned with many people during this time, and you learn who's really there for you. Life is short and every moment we must be grateful to connect with clients, friends, family and more. We have to be grateful for the things that we have. When you stay in gratitude, it balances you.

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First time on the market! Exceptional quality. Builders custom home. Enjoy 8+Acres of gated privacy with an option to purchase 40 acres more. In equestrian country and close to bike/hiking/walking trails and the horse park. One mile from the Cherokee run golf club and a short 40 minute commute to Atlanta. Enjoy this private residence with pool and spa, sports court, fire pit, gazebo, and outdoor dining areas with a full outdoor kitchen. Exquisite fountain in the circular drive. Open floor plan with high ceilings and gorgeous rolling hills views from every window. Custom built kitchen. Master on main with doors out to the patio and spa. High ceilings, fully finished terrace with media, full bar, game room and gym. Four car garage. Private drive with gated access.

Address: 2219 Costley Mill Rd., Conyers, GA 30013

Price: $1,290,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The Atlanta Symphony Showhouse is celebrating its 75th anniversary on March 3rd. The architectural design of this residence is a celebration of music starting with a design that is inspired by the slow and quiet opening pizzicato bass passage at the front entrance leading into a fortissimo blast that dramatically opens to a multi-story space with huge expanses of curtain wall on the backside visually connecting the interiors to the mature forest on both sides of the 1.19-acre property. This home features a 65' pool/spa right off of the living room/entertaining space. Stone counters, fireplace and master shower by Temmer Marble. The curtain wall is Reynaers (Belgium) by Expert Window and door. The main entrance and lower doors are pivoting by La Cantina. Exterior brick is Meridian brick and the black mirror wall panels, the first in the US are Nichiha Miraia panels by Legendary Exteriors. The plumbing fixtures are by Porcelanosa and Dornbracht. Lighting is Juno, Lighting Technology Design. The projection system is Barco Digital Canvas by Electronic Home, Inc. Lighting, wiring, automation by A Mindful Home. Kitchen by Design Galleria.

Address: 2716 Ridgewood Rd. NW., Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $3,750,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Imagine an estate home on a serene lake within driving distance of Atlanta. Five acres surrounded by natural beauty. Welcome to 215 Lakecrest Drive in Milledgeville, Georgia. This beautiful gated, brick estate sits on a peninsula jetting into Lake Sinclair. Soaring windows across the back of the house capture incredible views of the lake. The sunroom enjoys triple doors opening to the large terrace with 180degree views. The heart of the home is a stunning living room with two story ceilings and windows overlooking the water. The home is centered around enjoy the waterfront with the kitchen, master bedroom and finished terrace level all with direct views of the lake. A lakefront gazebo and deep-water dock are perfect for entertaining. The dock has two boat slips and jet ski lifts. There is also a boat launch ramp by the four-car garage. Whether it’s your primary residence or a weekend getaway this Lake Sinclair home is a true oasis.

Address: 215 Lakecrest Drive NE., Milledgeville, GA 31061

Price: $3,000,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Beautiful new construction on a one-acre homesite located on the west side of Buckhead, in 30327. Imagine an open living environment with wide plank hardwoods and light finishes by Harrison Design. This transitional home features floor-to-ceiling iron doors that open to loggias on both the main and terrace levels. The kitchen includes Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, a wine cooler, butler’s pantry, breakfast bar and more. There is a master suite on the main level with vaulted ceilings, a sitting area, his and hers dressing rooms and a gorgeous bath with marble and gold-toned satin finishings. Also featured is a fire-side study, two-laundry rooms, an elevator and two stairwells with custom iron railings. Enjoy a pool, spa and finished terrace level with 14-foot ceilings, open entertaining space, bar, wine cellar, and media room. This home is located near great restaurants, shopping and the best private schools Atlanta has to offer.

Address: 3995 Randall Mill Road, Atlanta, Ga 30327

Price: $3,600,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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The perfect location for any family. This home enjoys the convenience of the city and the serenity of the suburbs. Situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac within walking distance of Buckhead’s Chastain Park. Built by Round Here Renovations in 2016, 638 Allen Court is a gem. This six-bedroom, five and a half bath home enjoys an open floor plan with both formal and casual living spaces, plus two beautiful loggias and an open patio offering the finest of indoor and outdoor living. It’s unfinished terrace level with14-foot ceilings is waiting for an imaginative homeowner. This space could become anything from an au pair suite to the ultimate bar and billiard’s that would be the envy of all guests. A beautiful master on the main with his and hers walk-in closets and a spa bath with an oversized rain shower. A second room on the main floor, with its own full bath, can be used as a secondary bedroom or study. Upstairs enjoys a second living room, a second master suite, and three additional bedrooms. The modern farmhouse kitchen features professional-grade appliances and marbled quartz counters plus a massive walk-in pantry. The fenced-in yard is well landscaped and has room for a pool. 638 Allen Court is a fantastic find!

Address: 638 Allen Court NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $1,900,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Very rare custom-built estate in Tuxedo Park. Built by a team of craftsmen, this residence’ attention to detail is exceptional. Imagine over 15,000 square feet of pure perfection located in Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhood. Custom built-in 2010, the owner spared no expense in every phase of the build. Starting with the exterior of hand-cut stone and limestone, triple locking mahogany doors and windows and slate and copper roof. The foyer has slabs of honed granite flooring, Venetian plaster walls, dramatic chandelier lighting by Holly Hunt and a double helix stair with custom iron railings with glass inserts. The central living room with Donghia lighting, is two stories of living space to maximize natural light, the views of the pool and property and exceptional entertaining space. Doors from every room on the main open to the loggia and the pool and outdoor Viking kitchen.

Design principles, Stewart Mohr Design managed the project and selection of all materials and finishes including the wide plank walnut flooring, lighting design, hardware, wall and tile finishes, molding design and more. Kitchen design by Design Galleria has a dramatic tile barrel ceiling and a honed marble island with a waterfall design. The fully finished terrace level has a wet bar, screening room with McIntosh equipment, billiards room and gym with a spa bath and sauna. Move-in ready with exquisite furnishings by Roberto Cavalli and Christopher Guy that are included in the sale. Home automation and security by Crestron, energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling, elevator. Award-winning landscape design by LandPlus and Associates.

Address: 421 Blackland Road NW, Atlanta GA 30342

Price: $9,000,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Situated on a wooded cul de sac in one of Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhoods, Winterthur Estates right next to the beautiful Chattahoochee River is a gem of a home. Enter through the gate at 6000 Winterthur Ridge and welcome to The Palmetto House. This 7000+ square foot brick home is truly one of a kind. With over three acres this private estate has everything from a beautiful pool and spa, a private putting green plus a guest house with an elevator, full kitchen and private deck. But it is the lower level that leaves guest speechless. Named the Palmetto Bar the basement level has an authentic Irish Pub with copper stamped ceilings, billiards space, theater, and a wine cellar. Stunning doesn’t do it justice. The large master on the main level has his and her bathrooms. A huge porch with a loggia that overlooks the pool and property runs the length of the house. Top of the line kitchen appliances, solar power plus a Tesla generator are just some of the features of this home. Move-in ready The Palmetto House is an incredible opportunity.

Address: 6000 Winterthur Ridge, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Price: $2,500,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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935 Peachtree Battle feels like new construction. This craftsman style home is filled with upgrades from a fully finished terrace level to solid wood doors out to the loggia. Enjoy 7,500 square feet of wide-plank hardwood floors, marble countertops and high-end light fixtures throughout. The open floor plan provides views of the family room, outdoor living space, and kitchen with breakfast nook from any vantage point. The formal dining room with butler’s pantry is perfect for family dinners. This six-bedroom home has a gorgeous master suite on the main floor featuring vaulted ceilings and doors to the outdoor living space. Perfect for entertaining or relaxing with a glass of wine the loggia has stone floors, a gas fireplace, and a grilling space. The newly finished terrace level has a large family room, a billiards room, kitchen and bar space, and a massive home gym. Located in the heart of Atlanta’s most desirable neighborhood enjoy the best of Buckhead dining and shopping close to home.

Address: 935 Peachtree Battle Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $1,595,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Incredibly special and rare find. This mid-century modern home built in 1961 was designed by architect Ken Johnson in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead community. Constructed with granite stone and glass this gated retreat is on a quiet, wooded street. The home is completely restored with the latest in tapered roof technology, gleaming hardwood floors, motorized blinds, and completely renovated bathrooms and kitchen. The new pool and decking create an incredible outdoor living space. This home is a jewel!

Address: 3052 West Pine Valley Road NW, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305

Price: $1,410,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Enjoy a quiet cul de sac in an estate neighborhood in Buckhead. This custom built gated residence by architects Pak Heydt has an open floor plan that opens to a gorgeous pool on 2.36 acres. Herringbone inlay hardwoods with large scale rooms and 5 fireplaces in the house. Exceptionally designed kitchen that opens to a vaulted family room with doors out to the pool. Central living room, library, and separate dining room. Master on main with two dressing rooms, bathrooms, and study. Fully finished terrace with two more daylight bedrooms. Elevator shaft. Plenty of yard space all around the house with 4 car garage.

Address: 1250 E Beechwood Hills Court, Atlanta GA 30327

Price: $2,500,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Private, understated, elegant residence. Situated on 2.5 +/- acres. Complete renovation w lighting and music control. Exquisitely designed with old world architectural details. This home maximizes indoor/outdoor entertaining spaces w walk out pool & bar with kitchen & putting greens. A paver drive goes to new tennis court & guest apartment. The master has a private ipe wood deck. The great room has slate floors, wine room with steel glass door and a screened patio. High ceilings. The kitchen was recently overhauled & has a La Cornue range and breakfast room. Gym, generator.

Address: 75 Finch Forest Trail, Atlanta, GA 30327

Price: $3,950,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Rare, private 7 acre Italian Villa with hand applied hard coat stucco over concrete exterior & latest roof system.  This residence was designed by Atlanta architect Henri Jova in the 1980's and has been recently restored and upgraded to what you see today.  Situated just 10 minutes north of Buckhead in a private neighborhood, Winterthur Estates.  This is one of the finest examples of art deco style right down to the furnishings & light fixtures.  Elegant New York style and the same color as the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles.  It has been lovingly maintained and in excellent condition.  Elevator, generator, wine cellar, theater.  The left side of the house is the family residence as you drive up to the motor court and walk straight in to the main foyer, living room, dining, kitchen, master and guest suite. Whereas on the right side of the residence is the guest suites and elevator/stairs to the theater on the 5th floor.  The furnishings are negotiable or create your own resort feel residence on 7 acres of private property at the end of a cul de sac.  The scale is large rooms and the floor plan is excellent. Gated and secure. 4 car garage, green house and pool house with heated pebble tec pool. Au pair apartment or house manager and gym on the first floor.  All in excellent condition.

Address: 5975 Winterthur Lane, Atlanta, GA 30328

Price: $3,950,000

For more information, please contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or debra.johnston@bhhsgeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of her listings here.

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Incredible 8.4-acre estate in North Buckhead that borders State land and the Chattahoochee River. This location is extremely desirable and minutes from the heart Buckhead. Very private and secure with front and back gates on the property. The property is exceptionally maintained as well as the grounds. Complete with golf cart paths, walking trails, waterfalls to the lake, tennis, batting cages and new pool with spa. The main house, guest cottage and caretakers house are all on the latest Control 4 technology. Interiors are light and airy with interiors by Stewart Mohr Design. 

Address: 40 Cates Ridge Rd, Atlanta, GA

Price: $7,750,000

For more information, contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or Debra.Johnston@BHHSGeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View her profile or contact her here.

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The entire residence was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s protégé, Robert Green, one of Atlanta’s experts of modern architecture. Guests of the Midsummer Modern event were treated to what seemed like a gorgeous art gallery as they sipped rosé and viewed masterpieces from acclaimed artists like Harry Bertoia, George Nelson, Hugh Acton, Eero Saarinen, Herman Miller, Russel Wright, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miro, Ian Tyson, Salvador Dali, Paul Taylor, Tapio Wirkkala, Hendrik Van Keppel and Taylor Green. Visitors also listened to music by DJ Xzact.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s great-granddaughter, designer Melissa Galt, was the special guests at this year’s event. Galt is a designer with Burns Century, an independent design consultant based in Atlanta. The event was hosted by Debra Johnston, Luxury Real Estate Specialist with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Luxury Collection.

“The home is a mid-century masterpiece brought back to life and style by designer Burns Century in a thoughtful and thorough renovation. From the moment you step inside you feel a sense of calm and connection. The organic materials of stone, slate, river rock and expanses of glass truly bring the outdoors in and the geometry of the skylights creates a dance of light and shadow that is mesmerizing. While an open plan, it doesn’t suffer the challenges of many homes today that seem to be all one room. Instead, the living room is a step down from the dining, and the kitchen is just out of sight though not closed off by a door. There is an inviting flow and wonderful feeling of privacy and even mystery in the master bedroom wing. Additional bedrooms and baths are on the opposite side of the house, the perfect balance. It’s a house that welcomes one or one hundred with equal ease and doesn’t inform how you live as much as it accommodates and compliments your life," said Galt.

The real estate team invited their Instagram giveaway winners to the special gathering. The winners indulged in a private catered dinner from Dennis Dean. They helped themselves to Hoisin Glazed Salmon Filet and Local Georgia Peach Caprese Salad. For dessert, they enjoyed a Fig and Almond Tart.

3905 Parian Ridge Atlanta GA

Presented by BHHS Luxury Collection

Hosted by Debra Johnston, Luxury Real Estate Specialist

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The home features custom cabinetry throughout by Design Galleria, Ann Saks tile, Calacutta gold marble in the master bath with heated flooring. There is a guest wing with separate entrance. This property is energy efficient and runs on geothermal heating and air. It features an elevator, Control4 systems and security throughout. The terrace level comes with McIntosh theater, wine cellar, gym with spa, billiards room with lounge and fireplace and guest suite. Furnishings by Roberto Cavalli, Christopher Guy and Minotti.

Address: 421 Blackland Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30342

Price: $9,500,000

Bedrooms: 7

Bathrooms: 13

View the listing here.

For more information, contact Debra Johnston at 404-312-1959 or Debra.Johnston@BHHSGeorgia.com

Debra Johnston is the exclusive agent representing the Atlanta, Georgia real estate market as a member of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View her profile or contact her here.

Images courtesy of Debra Johnston

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