BELTLINE OASIS.
765 East Avenue presents a rare synergy of thoughtful sustainability, refined modern design, and an artist’s soul. Crafted by architects Cara Cummins and Jose Tavel of TaC studios, this LEED Silver–certified home serves as both a living space and creative studio. Anchored by a geothermal mechanical system integrated with water heating, a roof prewired for solar and designed for future greening, and passive cooling through courtyard ventilation, the home exemplifies performance and forward-thinking design. A true architectural gem in Atlanta’s most walkable & coveted Old Fourth Ward.
Sounds soften as one enters the driveway from the street, beneath a canopy of lush, towering oaks, and drought-tolerant plantings, like Japanese maples, and cryptomeria trees that cocoon the property. Surrounding the house, there is bamboo decking, a lap pool, koi pond, and murmuring fountain offer layers of private reflection. The living, dining, and kitchen areas blur the line between indoors and outdoors via sliding glass doors onto a Japanese engawa-style deck—the perfect embodiment of indoor-outdoor harmony.
Inside, light walnut floors and wood cabinetry complement the living artwork: glass kitchen backsplash echoes outdoor movement, a woven branch chandelier brings a touch of whimsy, and expansive walls ready for the finest of art. This home is itself a work of art, an inviting canvass waiting for a new owner’s tastes. Sunlit stairways and ample windows throughout affirm the home's ecological conscience and passive home design.
Step into a refined culinary haven defined by elegance and thoughtful precision. The kitchen features premium custom SieMatic cabinetry, gracefully recessed into the wall for a clean, seamless look. Silestone countertops ensure resilience against everyday wear without any compromise on style.
Tier-one Miele appliances, (integrated Miele Refrigerator/ Freezer, Miele Speed Oven, Miele Convention Oven, Miele Steam Oven, Miele Coffee System, Miele Dishwasher, Scotsman Ice maker, and Subzero Wine refrigerator) are discreetly built into the cabinetry, deliver high-performance precision and quiet sophistication, reinforcing the kitchen’s refined aesthetic.
This kitchen—at once modern, welcoming, and smartly engineered—is truly the heart of a home designed for family life, celebration, and elevated everyday living. A Custom Bar counter made of steel and stained tempered glass, provides a great place for conversation.
The second floor includes four bedrooms. A spacious light-filled Primary Suite equipped with a large walk-in closet and connected bath. The spa-like bath centers around the sky lit oversized shower, separate toilet & bidet room, free standing tub, custom floating double vanity designed with ample cabinet storage, plumbing fixtures include Duravit, Axor, and Vola.
The Guest Suite is a separately zoned thermostat to provide the best possible comfort. A built-in custom closet with drawers and hanging area. Vola faucet mounted Custom Concert Vanity top in Guest and Custom Millwork for products and towels. An additional two bedrooms and a study/play area are surrounded by windows and natural light.
With three baths plus powder, sophisticated finishes, and a deeply curated creative aesthetic, this residence is a singular architectural sanctuary in the heart of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward.
Not to be missed, the third floor is reader’s or napper’s aerie amongst the oaks. Finished with Kronos Porcelain Pavers on a Pedestal system, the expansive roof deck has been designed for both sustainable energy and green integration. Prewired for a photovoltaic (PV) array and a future planted green roof system, this design provides passive cooling via courtyard air flow via the ascending stairwell.
A few steps beyond the residence, East Avenue ends at the Freedom Path Trail and the Beltine. Atlanta’s best restaurants and shops are a short walk away with limitless recreational activity.
