855 Peachtree Street

Midtown's Viewpoint condo building is right in the heart of the city, but there's something cool, unhurried, and definitely rare about living above it all on the 32nd floor. The vibe hits you the second you walk in. Aside from the floor-to-ceiling view in front of you, you'll notice the designer lighting above as the foyer welcomes you into the bar and kitchen, the upgraded solid white oak wide-plank floors underfoot, and a huge amount of storage to tuck away your items. The floating shelves are perfect for sprucing up a bar below, or for displaying those keepsakes from your past along with photos that make you smile every time you walk past. The kitchen is the hangout: timeless granite, stainless steel appliances (including a refrigerator that's only two years old), and a long island with seating so you can cook, entertain, crank out some emails, or skip the dishes and call it takeout-and-wine night. Step into the living room and more designer lighting from Design Within Reach finishes the look. The blinds disappear up to the ceiling so the city can be the show. The balcony is right there when you want a cup of coffee to start the morning, or when you want to step out for the city light show and the night air. You'll feel the excitement of the city view blended with the calm green looking over the garden district toward Stone Mountain. The main living area opens to the kitchen so everyone feels included all the time. Stacked Electrolux washer and dryer, also just two years old, live in a laundry closet so laundry day stays out of the way. The bedroom has room to breathe, a real walk-in closet, and blinds that go down with a button, which is the civilized way to handle a high-floor sunrise. The oversized bath has plenty of room for storage, art, and all your towels. Viewpoint does the hotel part without the stiffness: 24-hour concierge who actually knows the building and handles your packages until you're ready to pick them up. A heated resort-style pool and sundeck, fitness center with a view, clubroom, theater, outdoor grills, fireplace terrace, courtyard, assigned garage parking, pet-friendly living, and on-site management all add to the lifestyle. Midtown MARTA is a short walk for the Red and Gold lines and the airport run. Piedmont Park and the Atlanta BeltLine are the weekend plan, not a drive. Fox Theatre, High Museum, Woodruff Arts Center, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Georgia Tech, and the Peachtree restaurant stretch are all on foot. This is Midtown, not near Midtown. Come see Unit 3210 before someone else falls in love with this one.