Venetian Hills
Location
Tucked away just north of Fort McPherson yet easily accessible to Lakewood Freeway, as well as Campbelton and Cascade Roads, Venetian Hills is surrounded by established communities, popular parks and staple shopping—with renown colleges and universities a few miles beyond its perimeter.
Adjacent to Cascade and Adams Park neighborhoods along Cascade Road, Venetian Hills has a lot to offer! Long time residents and the steady influx of young professionals alike appreciate the opportunities of outdoor activities in this neighborhood, with its abundance of parks and recreation areas.
History
Developed in the late 50s, Venetian Hills is endowed with many fully grown Southern pine, dogwood, redbud, catalpa and American sycamore trees! Historical places in Venetian Hills include Utoy Cemetery, Atlanta’s oldest cemetery est. 1828. Atlanta’s first physician is buried there.
Food & Entertainment
Nearby are eateries and shops in the Historic West End, Westview and Cascade Heights. Buzz Coffee Shop, Tassili's Raw Reality, Spice House Cascade, The Beautiful, Slutty Vegan, My Potato Factory, Yasin's the Boxcar & Honeysuckle at Lee & White, just to name a few.
Parks
Area parks include John A. White, Oakland City, Adams, Sumner, Lionel Hampton, Falling Water, Perkerson and Spring Street—all within an approximate four-mile radius of the neighborhood.
Real Estate
In the neighborhood you'll find ranch homes, cottages dating from the 30's, 40's & 50's and also bungalows. This is mixed in with newer, and refurbished more contemporary homes.