tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post3131476039062133035..comments2023-10-18T01:21:28.146-04:00Comments on Limestone & Boxwoods: Perfect EnglishJameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-43555055006042242392010-01-27T10:55:36.182-05:002010-01-27T10:55:36.182-05:00@doug: Thank you for the heads up! I know they hav...@doug: Thank you for the heads up! I know they have done photo shoots at some of my other favorite Atlanta houses. I will definitely get myself a copy.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-3101256953557154532010-01-25T18:09:04.064-05:002010-01-25T18:09:04.064-05:00received a new copy of the Ballard Design catalog ...received a new copy of the Ballard Design catalog today and noticed it was photographed in this home...recognized it instantly thanks to your blog! you should find a copy if you don't have one, interesting to see the rooms furnished.Doug Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328946310707404767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-37353590458033652932010-01-24T11:27:22.808-05:002010-01-24T11:27:22.808-05:00Living in an ares with many large old homes in the...Living in an ares with many large old homes in the UK I feel that it could only be described as English with a large dose of artistic license !! It is a lovely house though.<br />ZoeBZoeBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356838644820251954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-28551489764819677312010-01-22T12:41:11.515-05:002010-01-22T12:41:11.515-05:00@ZoeB: You're right, there are Belgian influen...@ZoeB: You're right, there are Belgian influences. I remember seeing an inspiration photo taped to the wall in the great room during construction that was from one of the BetaPlus books. I didn't show a photo, but the back hall that connects the garage to the house has a very Belgian-esque tile floor. The tile in the foyer also reminds me of things I've seen in the BetaPlus books. I'm certainly no expert in architecture or in properly identifying the source of particular elements. The MLS listing for the house did mention it was an English Manor though.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-703789920392439762010-01-22T12:31:51.567-05:002010-01-22T12:31:51.567-05:00Lovely house which does have an air of being Engli...Lovely house which does have an air of being English but up close it seems very American to me. Its the metal looking window frames and the particular style of the centrally placed front door. Maybe its a little Belgian looking? You may have to refer to Greets Belgian Pearl blog for more examples.<br />ZoeBZoeBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356838644820251954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-49940234933355140002010-01-20T22:47:01.430-05:002010-01-20T22:47:01.430-05:00@Jill Sharp Brinson: I must say I'm quite flat...@Jill Sharp Brinson: I must say I'm quite flattered to have you stop by my blog. I really enjoyed seeing your home in House Beautiful. I'm still kicking myself that I missed the Duck Pond garden tour last year.<br /><br />I've got to meet Mike Hammersmith. I know of him and his projects, but have yet to meet him. I've actually been "house stalking" a new project by him in Brookhaven. Great stuff.<br /><br />Agreed - the house is one of my all time favorite properties anywhere too. That's why my post came across so passionately. Anyone that has seen the house in person can attest to just how amazing it is.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-76446496528559931522010-01-20T22:00:55.624-05:002010-01-20T22:00:55.624-05:00Hello! - Jill Sharp Brinson here!
Had to chime in...Hello! - Jill Sharp Brinson here! <br />Had to chime in about the steel windows - my contractor, the uber-cool MIKE HAMMERSMITH/404-351-5227, supplies me with those - we have several fabricators who produce them for the jobs we work on together. I have lived with them for over 11 years and they have worn beautifully - my only suggestion: splurge for insulated glass - <br />The post on this Benecki house was great - it is an AMAZING property - I rented it several times and had photo shoots there - it was such a treat to see the beautiful detailing - one of my all time fave properties anywhere ~~~Jill Sharp Brinsonhttp://jillsharpstyle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-69779933773149325732010-01-20T16:08:19.838-05:002010-01-20T16:08:19.838-05:00@ArchitectDesign: You're right that generally ...@ArchitectDesign: You're right that generally the pool goes in before the house, but this was a speculative house and didn't have a pool installed.<br /><br />@nestegg: I've been told who makes the windows and doors, but don't recall the name. I know that it is a custom shop in Georgia that mostly does work for architects and builders. I'm fairly certain it's the same company that did Jill Brinson's. They do alot of work in Atlanta. I will see what I can dig up and will email you if I find out.<br /><br />@This Photographer's Life: Glad you enjoyed the post. Some of the photography was from the MLS listing and some I took. I'd like to take a class on photography to learn how to actually operate a camera the right way. I just took mine from the package and started using it with the default settingsJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-71015997213286708472010-01-19T20:59:48.617-05:002010-01-19T20:59:48.617-05:00Really great post James. I really like how your v...Really great post James. I really like how your voice comes through... I can tell how excited you are about the house, as you should be. It looks as if a fantastic team was assembled indeed. I love the fixtures, and I am a sucker for those arched windows/doors. I also learned the term shiplap from you. I had always wondered what that type of wall was called. Thanks again for a wonderful post. great job on the photography!Blayne Macauleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168898046058091176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-77875570890880234322010-01-17T19:47:12.395-05:002010-01-17T19:47:12.395-05:00WOW! Great find! What an exquisite house.... And I...WOW! Great find! What an exquisite house.... And I have to agree with you the fireplace is perfection. I want to know who makes those steel windows/doors! They look a lot like the ones in Jill Brinson's home, don't you think? I'm sure they are custom made but I'd love to know the source.<br />xoRHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-50485434521978296412010-01-15T16:13:09.070-05:002010-01-15T16:13:09.070-05:00what a magnificent house -no detail has been misse...what a magnificent house -no detail has been missed and no expense spared. A pool's construction would begin before the houses- so perhaps it is elsewhere on the property or there isn't one?ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-20488937159640840932010-01-15T10:14:46.742-05:002010-01-15T10:14:46.742-05:00@the sweet life with olives: Agreed. Drool worthy ...@the sweet life with olives: Agreed. Drool worthy is an excellent description. I too saw the house in person, both during and after construction. It's truly in a league of its own.<br /><br />@Things That Inspire: I don't recall ever noticing the previous home even though I rode past it for the last 15 or so years. The backyard is amazing. I love the stone wall with the limestone balls that frames it in. There is indeed a lot of continuity between the Chatham house and this house. The interior doors, which I didn't show, are also the same dark gray as the ones at Chatham. No problem by me. If you find something amazing, use it over and over.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12480454887416371315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-33855580685347414212010-01-15T08:37:19.446-05:002010-01-15T08:37:19.446-05:00Good grief, thanks for the picture. I'll have ...Good grief, thanks for the picture. I'll have to study. Chevrons in the shower - I like. A 6-car garage would house most of my favorites. Is it a Cotswold in style and color?Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-45005795013526636252010-01-15T08:31:43.669-05:002010-01-15T08:31:43.669-05:00James, I absolutely faint and fall over. This hom...James, I absolutely faint and fall over. This home is magnificent. Thank you for this post.Tina Steele Lindseyhttp://tinasteelelindsey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-16667022198160099582010-01-15T06:22:25.435-05:002010-01-15T06:22:25.435-05:00It's funny, I always interpreted this house as...It's funny, I always interpreted this house as French, but the door surround is certainly more English than French.<br /><br />I remember the house that stood on this lot, before Benecki Fine Homes purchased the lot and tore the house down - it was a horrible 60s sprawling modern mess. This house sits so much better on Harris Trail, which is one of my favorite streets. <br /><br />The back yard is amazing! LandPlus did a great job.<br /><br />There are so many things in this house that remind me of the Chatham house - the kitchen, some of the lighting (the SK chandelier was in the master of the 22 Chatham, and the crystal chandelier looks very much like the one in the dining room at 22 Chatham - plus, the wall in the back looks very similar to the one at 22 Chatham).<br /><br />Great post!Things That Inspirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405995431610377305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-275902626341536184.post-41623398436200790412010-01-15T02:44:08.612-05:002010-01-15T02:44:08.612-05:00simply stunning! i had the great fortune of seeing...simply stunning! i had the great fortune of seeing this house in person and can attest to it's utter perfection. it is properly drool worthy!erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379407171630884616noreply@blogger.com