The Colony House Midtown Atlanta Remains Desirable Among Homebuyers Because of its Prime In-town Location

Despite Midtown’s increasingly crowded residential market, Colony House has managed a difficult feat for an older condo complex by remaining desirable among savvy homebuyers. Built in 1972 as one of Colony Square’s residential components, Colony House stands out because of its concrete Brutalist design, the work of Jova/Daniels/Busby. While its sophisticated style has long attracted the design set—present owners include former executive director of MODA Brenda Galina, landscape architect John Howard, and designer Tim Hobby—the mid-rise’s prime location has also ensured its enduring appeal according to William L. Bedgood, listing partner, Team Bedgood, Midcentury Atlanta, KW Realty Intown Atlanta, and an expert on midcentury real estate. “The city continues to grow around Colony Square.  It is possible to live a carless life at Colony House, and more and more buyers moving here from other large cities expect walkability.”

Although construction associated with Colony Square’s recent renovation temporarily caused a slight dip in unit values—now that the project is complete, values are rising again—Colony House is benefiting from Colony Square’s reinvigoration, says Bedgood. “The new personal services, retail shops, and dining options in Colony Square have attracted more potential buyers and a more diverse buyer pool into Colony House.”

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The former H.M. Patterson & Son Spring Hill mortuary, now known as The Patterson, will soon be reimagined as a morning-to-night dining destination. Located within Portman’s new Spring Quarter mixed-use development, the restaurant will be developed by Steve Palmer, founder of Charleston-based The Indigo Road Hospitality Group.

24,000  
Square footage of the space

1928
Year the mortuary was built

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Years since Portman purchased the historical property

3
Spring Quarter restaurant concepts announced so far

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And Spring Street, the building’s Midtown location

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Additional Atlanta-area restaurants operated by Indigo Road