Before 2100 West Wesley Road became Salubria, it was a small riverside ranch home sitting on 15 acres of undeveloped land. But in 1995, a buyer tore the home down—ostensibly to build something that would make better use of the lot—and enlisted renowned Atlanta architect Norman Askins to execute her vision.
Askins and his wife traveled to Europe to source the foundations of the newly-named estate’s guesthouse: Jerusalem stone to form the floors and exterior facade, Spanish tile for the roof, wood for the dramatic beams above the living and dining areas. The resulting structure—constructed almost entirely of imported materials—is American in address only; 24 years later, it presented the perfect fit for listing agent Katherine McClure’s clients, who purchased the property in 2019. Fresh off of a trip to Europe, they were determined to find a bigger lot similar to some of the sprawling properties they had encountered abroad.
Salubria certainly grants that wish, but “big” doesn’t begin to describe what is one of Atlanta’s largest privately held tracts of land. Concealed from street view by white gates, outdoorsy types could easily enjoy walking along the Chattahoochee River, taking one of the trails that wind through the on-property woods, or sitting by the pond without ever encountering another soul. “It’s very private, being one of the only properties on the Chattahoochee that’s not in the floodplain,” Katherine says. “Getting to hike on your own land is my favorite thing here. It feels like you’re out on a farm and you’re going to see sheep any minute.” (Although none have been spotted yet, she shares that grazing deer will occasionally greet you as you roll up the driveway.)…