Relocating from London (Atlanta, Buckhead: how much, homes, transfer)

[arjay57]

I'd consider Brookwood Hills, too. It's in South Buckhead, just beyond Midtown. Walkable, good shopping and a very nice neighborhood swim and tennis club.

[koko339]

Originally Posted by arjay57

I'd consider Brookwood Hills, too. It's in South Buckhead, just beyond Midtown. Walkable, good shopping and a very nice neighborhood swim and tennis club.

I think the OP wanted to be able to walk to the train, which you couldn't do in Brookwood. Hasn't there been off and on talk of having a station there though over the years?

[arjay57]

Originally Posted by koko339

I think the OP wanted to be able to walk to the train, which you couldn't do in Brookwood. Hasn't there been off and on talk of having a station there though over the years?

Well, yes, although depending on where you are in Ansley Park and where you are in Brookwood Hiils the walk may be about the same. And you can certainly hop on the bus for a few blocks.

There has been talk of putting a station there, really since MARTA was first under consideration. However, construction would be problematical. I think there are some Beltline options that might serve Brookwood Hills.

[jpatlanta]

Thanks for all the feedback, as mentioned I really want to be able to walk to the station and not fuss with parking and also our new office will be above Lindbugh station. As for Brookhaven the houses we looked at all were very close (safe walk) to the Marta, supermarkets and a good few resturants and stores (and pubs).

The beltline sounds good and I hope it happens.

Will be checking out the Decatur corridor tomorrow. Thanks again.

[plessthanpointohfive]

Please let us know how that visit went. And please check out the Inman Park neighborhood. You won't regret it.

[lookup138]

Originally Posted by jpatlanta

Hi everyone we are re-locating to Atlanta from London and had a few questions about where to live. We would really like to find an area where we can walk to local stores and also I can take the Marta to the airport as I will be travelling often. We have two children who are 4 and 7 and prefer to not pay private school. Our budget is between 800k and 1million and we would ideally like an older home with some character (not so concerned with massive sq ft).

After a couple of trips so far the only area that we really like that fits the bill is old Brookhaven but its seems hard to get a house in the price range that doesn't need a lot of work. The area is so nice we are still OK with this if we have to. We also like the area behind Medical center Marta but there doesn't seem to be so many local facilities there and not so much character. Other areas mentioned by people are Buckhead and Virginnia highlands but these don't seem to have walking to train access.

Are we missing any areas or is it just hard in Atlanta to get what we want. Thanks for any suggestions.

Try Brookhaven area as a starter point. I love that area and can't wait to move there...hopefully soon.

[intownmom]

Ansley Park! Beautiful old homes in your price range (if only temporarily due to struggling economy), easy access to MARTA at Art Center station, walking distance to High Museum of Art and restaurants on Peachtree, Crescent Ave., Colony Square, some of the best public schools in the City (Morningside Elementary, Inman Middle, Grady High), very strong neighborhood feel, and lots of parks, kids and dogs.

Good luck with your search and welcome to Atlanta!

[AdelaidefromLondon]

Originally Posted by jpatlanta

Hi everyone we are re-locating to Atlanta from London and had a few questions about where to live. We would really like to find an area where we can walk to local stores and also I can take the Marta to the airport as I will be travelling often. We have two children who are 4 and 7 and prefer to not pay private school. Our budget is between 800k and 1million and we would ideally like an older home with some character (not so concerned with massive sq ft).

After a couple of trips so far the only area that we really like that fits the bill is old Brookhaven but its seems hard to get a house in the price range that doesn't need a lot of work. The area is so nice we are still OK with this if we have to. We also like the area behind Medical center Marta but there doesn't seem to be so many local facilities there and not so much character. Other areas mentioned by people are Buckhead and Virginnia highlands but these don't seem to have walking to train access.

Are we missing any areas or is it just hard in Atlanta to get what we want. Thanks for any suggestions.

Do a condo in a premium area of Buckhead AND a country house in one of the quality out counties with good good schools (Cobb County, south Gwinnett County, Hall County). You will feel incredibly at home in Atlanta but there are many things you will find very different and hard to learn.

FIRST downgrade what you are willing to spend for a house. If you will ever have to resell 500k up will be hard hit for a long time in Atlanta. You will be pleased with what you can get in Atlanta and that you will be able to get a fine condo in Buckhead AND a country house in a quality suburb. There are US tax advantages to doing this.

The realty agents with few exceptions here also can be pesky. You must be very leery of them. In the US the seller pays them instead of you. There was an Anglish woman working the Buckhead market moving alot of UKers into the intown condo's with a suburb country house and it has worked for me for 40 years. Good luck!

[AdelaidefromLondon]

PS I agree with intownmom about Ansley Park if you must have a house in town instead of the condo with country house for the weekends approach. I will warn you even coming from London that in town Atlanta can be VERY HECTIC and having a house in town and a house out can have a pleasing effect on the personality!!!
We have a weekend neighbor at our lake house who owns a lovely cottage in Ansley Park. Very high profile people live in that neighborhood. Unlike some other close in neighborhoods it did not regentrify but was always up.
We also have two friends who live in Druid Hills. That is where the fictional "Miss Daisy" lived if you saw the play or US movie Driving Miss Daisy. It is very picturesque and worth a close look.

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by AdelaidefromLondon

PS I agree with intownmom about Ansley Park if you must have a house in town instead of the condo with country house for the weekends approach. I will warn you even coming from London that in town Atlanta can be VERY HECTIC and having a house in town and a house out can have a pleasing effect on the personality!!!
We have a weekend neighbor at our lake house who owns a lovely cottage in Ansley Park. Very high profile people live in that neighborhood. Unlike some other close in neighborhoods it did not regentrify but was always up.
We also have two friends who live in Druid Hills. That is where the fictional "Miss Daisy" lived if you saw the play or US movie Driving Miss Daisy. It is very picturesque and worth a close look.

Yay Ansley Park!