What is believed to be the oldest occupied home in Atlanta's prestigious Buckhead neighborhood is back on the market at an amazing price! The pre-Civil War home, located at 1450 W. Wesley Rd., is Greek Revival style popular of 1830s architecture with a rich history.

The original location of the home was the North Georgia town of Resaca (as in the Civil War's Battle of Resaca). It was moved to Buckhead in the late 1950s by a local engineer and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walker. According to Realtor Ben Hirsh, of Hirsh Real Estate - Buckhead.com, who is representing the home, "the Walkers happened upon the historic home on a casual drive through the country one day and fell in love with the charming architecture. Since workmen were preparing to demolish the home, the Walkers had to act fast and purchased the home on the spot."

From there, it was carefully moved to where it stands today – on the corner of West Wesley Rd and Margaret Mitchell Rd in Buckhead's Margaret Mitchell neighborhood. 

During the Civil War, records show that the home served as the headquarters for Confederate General Joseph Johnston (who became best friends with Sherman following the war). Later, it served as a hospital during the Battle of Resaca. It was one of the few homes not burned to the ground during Sherman's march across Georgia, but not without a few character-enhancing war scars.

"The current owner purchased the home in 1985 and, while maintaining the integrity of the home's history and original design, lovingly modernized and expanded it by adding a spacious upstairs master suite, and large detached two-car garage," Hirsh says. "While historic, the home is modernized and move-in ready. The character and original details and materials have been maintained. It's in impeccable condition with original features such as the fireplace, library panelling, front siding, and the shutters."

The renovation was overseen by award-winning architect Norman D. Askins. Most of the original construction and materials that were brought to Atlanta from Resaca remain intact,contributing abundant character and charm to the home's rich history. "This jewel-box of a home is ready for its next chapter with a lucky new owner who appreciates what the legacy represents," Hirsh says.

Erica Danylchak, executive director of the Buckhead Heritage Society, has confirmed that they also believe this to be the most historic occupied home in Atlanta. The Buckhead Heritage Society maintains a database of extensive resources, including homes listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

More information about the home can be found at Buckhead.com, including size, pricing and an extensive collection of both modern and antique photos, a 1959 Atlanta Journal-Constitution article on the home, and a letter from the Georgia House of Representatives which further documents the history.