RocketMan lists his Atlanta Condo

Having said Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Sir Elton John has revealed this week that he is listing his palatial condo in the heart of Atlanta, to the rocketing tune of $5 million. Bartolotti Media for Sotheby’s International Realty

British singer-pianist-composer Elton John is the most successful solo artist in the history of the Billboard charts, with more than 50 number-one hits, seven number-one albums, and over 300 million in record sales. John is responsible for chart-toppers “Rocket Man,” “Crocodile Rock,” and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” and his tribute to Princess Diana, “Candle in the Wind,” is the best-selling single of all time. With two Oscars, a Tony, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II, the revered artist has just completed his final tour, Farewell Yellow Brick Road, which became the highest-grossing concert series of all time. Now moving permanently to his Windsor, England estate, John is offering the Atlanta condo that has been his US base for thirty years, for sale at $4,995,000.

The ‘Tiny Dancer’ chart-topping singer’s outside-the-box style embraced everything from flamboyant feather boas to glittering sequins and oversized vibrant-coloured glasses. Elton John’s iconic taste in real-estate oozes timeless luxury; onyx-clad bathrooms, floor-to-ceiling mirrors and an enormous walk-in closet with its own balcony. The grand two-story salon, impressive two-story dining room, spacious living room, and multiple gallery spaces that housed John’s one-of-a-kind photography collection provide ample space for entertaining in style. The kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances and a breakfast bar with seating. Extra’s feature an in-home fitness studio, a spa/massage room, three spacious guest suites, nine reserved parking spaces, six private storage units and five dedicated wine storage units.

John originally purchased a duplex on the 36th floor of the luxurious Park Place high-rise tower in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighbourhood for $925,000, then added five neighbouring units over the years to construct his 13,300-square-foot, four-bed, seven-bath residence spanning two floors. The meticulously designed estate features stunning wood walls, floor-to-ceiling windows, and 360 degrees of city skyline and western canopy views. Each room has been carefully appointed, with intricate mouldings, Greek-style columns, glass-walled staircases, and unique chandeliers. Multiple balconies on all sides of the home offer gorgeous views from sunrise to sunset.

Known as the “Beverly Hills of the South,” Buckhead is Atlanta’s uptown commercial and residential district known for upscale malls, fine dining, palatial mansions and art galleries. The second wealthiest zip code in the South (losing out only to Palm Beach, Florida), it is home to many of Atlanta’s most successful CEOs, entrepreneurs, and the movers and shakers of its burgeoning entertainment industry. Park Place at Peachtree’s coveted address is located moments away from the trendy restaurants along Peachtree Road and a few miles from the Bobby Jones Golf Club. Other celebrities who have called the neighbourhood home included Isla Fisher, Sascha Baron Cohen, Tyler Perry and Young Thug.

The listing is held by Chase Mizell of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty.

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