Buckhead Neighborhood Guide: Margaret Mitchell
Welcome to Margaret Mitchell!
Located off Moores Mill and West Wesley
Margaret Mitchell was developed in the 1950s and the community was originally named Cherokee Forest. The highly desirable neighborhood is surrounded by top schools including The Westminster Schools, The Lovett School, Trinity School, Pace Academy, and Morris Brandon Primary Center (previously Margaret Mitchell School) located on Margaret Mitchell Drive.
Bordering the neighborhood, 1450 West Wesley Road is thought to be the oldest home in Buckhead. It dates back to the 1830s and was relocated from Northwest Georgia in the 1950s. Architect Norman Askins led an expert restoration, renovation, and expansion. Original features still remain in tact, including Heart Pine flooring, dentil crown moulding, and the front portico.
The Margaret Mitchell neighborhood features a variety of architectural styles as development continues over the years, but it is known for its abundance of mid-century properties. Margaret Mitchell Civic Associaton funds security, social events, and representation on Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods.
Neighborhood Features:
West Paces Ferry Shopping Center and Paces Ferry Plaza are just a few minutes away with Publix, Whole Foods, and many of Buckhead’s favorite restaurants including Blue Ridge Grill, Houston’s, and OK Cafe. It is also home to several local businesses including Eleanor’s Place, Baby Braithwaite, and Lake Pajamas.
Memorial Park is Atlanta’s third largest public park expanding across almost 200 acres. The popular park is home to a large playground, wildlife sanctuary, and walking trails connecting to the Atlanta BeltLine Northside Trail.
Bobby Jones Golf Course (located off Northside) was the first public golf course in Atlanta and opened in 1932. The newly renovated 9-hole course is home to the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, the Georgia State Golf Association, and Georgia Section of the PGA of America. Nearby Bitsy Grant Tennis Center was built in 1952 and it is home to Atlanta’s largest tennis center with 28 courts. Players can reserve 13 clay courts, 12 hard courts, and 3 platform tennis courts.
Price Range:
$700,000-$3,000,000
Schools:
Morris Brandon Elementary School
Sutton Middle School
North Atlanta High School