You grew up in the city and long for the days when you could walk out your front door, leisurely stroll to the local bakery for a coffee and pick up your dry cleaning on your way back. To this day, you ache for simplicity. You dream of living in a place where your four-legged friend is treated as well as you. You want city views, but also yearn for greenery. What you don’t want, however, is the headache of home ownership.
Meet Mezzo.
Smack in between Buckhead and Midtown on Peachtree Road, you’ve no doubt seen it–this 20-story, modern glass building. As idyllic as its locale, Mezzo, a condo-turned-luxury-rental-property, is a unique spin on high-rise living. It’s about time a city the size of Atlanta had the option of enjoying a high-end lifestyle without a mortgage or other homeowner headaches–repairs, property taxes and value woes. Today, Mezzo is a towering success story mirroring similar concept buildings in cities like New York and Chicago.
Developed by Atlanta based Tivoli Properties, Inc, this pet-friendly, wellness-inspired high-rise, Mezzo boasts 94 spacious residences consisting of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. The property’s residences are priced from $1,925 per month for a one-bedroom, $2,340 to $4,195 per month for a two-bedroom and $5,270 to $5,495 per month for a three-bedroom, with two multi-level penthouses available for $6,595 and $7,295 per month. The penthouses, while a bit pricey, are well worth it if you can swing it. The spaces are extraordinary, and huge balconies offer the most amazing views. Most floors are comprised of a pleasantly surprising six residences, which means residents, who virtually claim their own private elevator, do not have to navigate long hallways. Each well-thought-out floor plan of these luxe residences boasts incredible views of the ever-growing Buckhead skyline, the lush Bobby Jones Golf Course and/or Midtown, depending on the unit.
Interior views are every bit as enticing, with wide plank hardwood floors, spacious gourmet kitchens featuring stainless steel Viking and ASKO appliances (rare for a rental property) and granite countertops; and luxury baths outfitted with a frameless glass shower and Kohler soaking tub connected by a beautiful stone pillar. Optional upgrade packages include integrated A/V with iPod docking station, custom closets and design packages by celebrity designer Jim Weinberg of Liveable Lifestyles. Private terraces offer striking city overlooks. Mezzo’s luxuries don’t stop there, however. The second-floor amenities level boasts a heated pool surrounded by plush chaise lounges and relaxing circular pods (think boutique hotel in South Beach); outdoor plaza with Zen-style garden; an outdoor kitchen and entertaining area; a huge great room with pool table, enclosed catering kitchen and private dining room. No need to join a gym, either. Mezzo’s state-of-the-art fitness center, eucalyptus steam room and sauna are just an elevator ride away from the residences. The four-legged members of Mezzo’s community are welcome at the property’s indoor “Pet Respite,” complete with potty area with specialty treated indoor grass and grooming and bathing facilities. It doesn’t get much better than that! Except, yes, it actually does.
Mezzo is just a stone’s throw from first-class dining options, such as the award-winning Restaurant Eugene, the popular pub-style eatery Holeman & Finch Public House, and Asian sensation Sushi House. Directly across the street from Mezzo are Houston’s and Thai Fusion, and from there, barely a two-minute walk, is Fresh Market (who needs Dean & DeLuca?) and Vita, the new Italian concept from Tony LaRocco. If you just can’t bear to leave the building (and if you can’t, no one will blame you), this winter Mezzo will welcome the first pizza restaurant from 40-something software engineer-turned-pie-perfectionist Jeff Varasano, who you may have read about in The New York Times. Varasano’s will be the sole restaurant in the building, helping to keep the property resident-friendly.
Location: 2171 Peachtree Road
Size: 94 units ranging from 1,155 to 3,326 square feet
Rental range: One-bedroom homes from $1,925 to $3,320 per month for a split-level; two-bedroom homes from $2,340 to $4,195 per month; three-bedroom homes from $5,270 to $5,495 per month for a split-level; and two remaining two-story penthouses priced at $6,595 to $7,295 per month. Rates are based on a 12-month lease, and are subject to change.
Features: Gourmet kitchens with Viking and ASKO appliances; luxury baths with frameless glass-enclosed showers and Kohler soaking tubs; exotic wood floors and private terraces; and optional custom closets, integrated A/V and Jim Weinberg, Liveable Lifestyles design packages.
Amenities: Heated pool; outdoor plaza with Zen-style garden; the “Q” outdoor kitchen and entertaining area; state-of-the-art fitness center with eucalyptus steam room and sauna; indoor “Pet Respite” with grooming and bathing facilities; and 24-hour concierge.
Developer: Tivoli Properties, Inc.
Architect: Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates
Availability: Currently accepting residents.
Information: mezzoatlanta.com and 404.351.8860