Homes and Townhomes

New Atlanta Homes From Ashton Woods at Notting Hill

2012-02-02T07:40:00.000-08:00

Residents of Notting Hill in Cumming, Ga., will soon be welcoming new neighbors to the community. Ashton Woods Homes recently announced plans to build 56 Atlanta new homes at this well-established community.

"We are very excited to be building at Notting Hill," Dwayne Hill said. "This neighborhood is simply gorgeous, with charming estate homes that are truly impressive. Our homes will blend in with the existing community while still offering unique architecture and energy-efficient features."

These new homes will be priced from the mid $200,000's, with four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There are three floor plans to choose from ranging in size from 2,500 to more than 3,000 square feet. Regardless of which home is selected, buyers will be able to save up to 45 percent on annual energy use thanks to several energy-efficient upgrades.

Homebuyers will love the luxurious interiors of the homes at Notting Hill. Standard features include 9-foot ceilings on the main level, crown molding, chairrail and more. The lifestyle kitchens have Whirlpool appliances; undermount stainless steel sinks; granite countertops and backsplash; and TimberlakeFairfield maple cabinets with crown molding. Each master bath has a garden tub, cultured marblecountertops. Moen chrome bath fixtures and a separate shower with ceramic tilesurround and tile floor. Other standard features include three-car carriage garages and three-sides brick exteriors.

Select plans have options for sunrooms and finished basements. Buyers can also customize their homes even further with options from the 12,000-square-foot Ashton Woods Design Center.

Community amenities at NottingHill include a pool, cabana, tot lot and two lighted tennis courts. Homeowners also enjoy the convenience of living in West Forsyth. This community provides east access to major work centers, retail and restaurants.

For more informationcall Beth Hubbard at 678-947-3083 or visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/atlanta.

Home of Week at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm

2012-01-30T05:55:00.000-08:00

Situated between golf courses and shopping centers, The Orchards Group's last "Home of the Week" for January is located at the active adult community, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. Not only does the home, featuring the Haverford floor plan, have special details perfect for active adults, it has convenient access to the community's amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool and bocci ball green. The home is definitely a must see!

The Haverford’s property backs up to a heavily wooded common area that is perfect for bird watching and pristine views. Originally priced at $413,000 but marked down to $377,150, the home has ample amount of space to entertain friends and family while remaining small enough for changing needs. Enter the home through a grand entrance foyer, complete with hardwood floors. Make your way through the living room, large formal dining room and den.

In the kitchen, you will find a cooktop and a separate wall oven—great for cooking for guests or just two. The kitchen also includes 42-inch maple cabinetry with granite countertops and tile backsplash. The sunny breakfast room and covered porch are the perfect spaces for drinking coffee and reading the paper while the uncovered deck is perfect for planting, sun bathing or grilling.

As the community’s most popular single family home plan, the Haverford boasts two large bedrooms, extra transom windows for sunshine and privacy, his and hers closets and vanities, trey ceilings in all bedrooms, a full basement and hardwoods in the dining room, kitchen, breakfast room and living room.

When not enjoying your new home, participate in cards and games at the clubhouse, take cooking classes at the community kitchen or watch the big game on the clubhouse’s flat screen TV with 5.1 surround sound.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm is located near movie theaters, parks, shopping, medical centers and golf clubs.

To schedule a tour, call 678-513-8879 and say you want to see homesite 28. For more information, go to www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming Features Home of the Week

2012-01-17T05:59:00.000-08:00

For active adults waiting to buy their dream homes, now is the perfect time! The Orchards Group's "Home of the Week" is located in The Orchards at Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming. Not only is the home close to golf courses and major shopping centers, it's price has been reduced from $393,060 to $359,850. The Cypress, one of the professionally decorated villa mode homes, has exceptional upgrades. Plus, the builder is offering an exceptional model home leaseback opportunity for any buyer who will close within 60 days of purchase agreement and then lease the home back to The Orchards Group for continued use as a model for up to eight additional months. Take a tour today, this home won't last long!

The Cypress is beautifully designed inside and out. With 2,650 square feet of space, the spacious home does not lack any details. Features include a professionally landscaped rear yard, large two-car garage, screened porch, oil rubbed bronze hardware throughout and hardwood floors in the foyer, living and dining rooms, den and kitchen.

The kitchen impresses with 42” mocha crème glazed maple cabinetry and dark brown granite countertops that are perfect for displaying your newest kitchen gadgets and dinnerware. Architectural columns add definition to the dining room, making it a great place to gather for meals. With a vaulted ceiling, exceptional built-in cabinetry and expanded windows, the living room will be the prime space for good conversations and relaxation. The laundry room is also on the main level, easily accessible from the master suite.

The upper level of the home includes a huge loft with open spindle handrail. Imagine having a sitting room or office space and being able to still chat with friends and family downstairs. The secondary bedroom has plenty of space for guests and is close to a full bathroom with granite vanity tops and upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures. Plus, there is easy access to the attic with extra storage space for old collectibles and heirlooms.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm offers maintenance free living with larger floor plans, such as the Cypress, and dedicated rear yards for additional entertainment space. The community is right down the street from Wal-Mart, Kroger, Publix, restaurants, stores, Lake Lanier and so much more. Residents enjoy a grand clubhouse, two pools and even a cabana.

Make the beautiful Cypress your home today! Call 678-513-8879 to schedule a tour. Also, check out www.OrchardsGroup.com for more information.

New Atlanta Homes at Woodstock Knoll

2012-01-02T12:58:00.000-08:00

Are you searching for Atlanta new homes? If so, Ashton Woods Homes has a wonderful opportunity for you. The builder recently opened a new section at Woodstock Knoll in Cherokee County. The Overlook at Woodstock Knoll features new floor plans that offer two-car side-entry garages and up to 3,800 square feet of space.

To showcase these new homes, there is also a new model home based on the Cambridge 2 plan for prospective buyers to tour. This gorgeous two-story home has four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 3,606 square feet of space. A fireside family room opens into an island kitchen with maple cabinets, granite countertops and more. The luxurious master suite on the second level includes a sitting room and walk-in closets.

All homes at Woodstock Knoll have interior appointments like fireplaces with marble or slate surrounds; crown molding; chair railing; and hardwoods in the foyer, kitchen, breakfast area and powder room.

Each home also meets the platinum performance standards of the Environments for Living Program, which means homeowners can save up to 45 percent on annual energy use.

Amenities at Woodstock Knoll include a junior Olympic swimming pool; tennis courts; a clubhouse with a fitness room, kitchen and entertaining room; and more.

Aside from the wonderful amenities, homeowners also enjoy easy access to shopping and dining in downtown Woodstock. In fact, there are several fine galleries, boutiques and restaurants within walking distance of the community.

To learn mote about The Overlook at Woodstock Knoll, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website. You can also call Heather Heil or Lori Asche at 770-591-0244.

Ashton Woods Homes' Milton Preserve Now Open

2011-12-27T12:57:00.000-08:00

People interested in new homes in North Fulton County should visit Milton Preserve, a collection of just 39 homes in the sought-after city of Milton.

Homes at Milton Preserve have four bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Prices start from the mid $200's, and select floor plans have options for a third-floor walk-up or finished basement. Each home has 9-foot ceilings on the main level; crown molding; chair railing; and hardwoods in the foyer, breakfast area, kitchen and powder room. Other features include maple cabinets, granite countertops, volume ceilings and fine architectural detailing. The elegant master suites have walk-in closets and luxurious baths with garden tubs and separate showers with ceramic tile surrounds and tile flooring.

Every home at Milton Preserve also meets the platinum performance standards of the Environments for Living Program, which can save homeowners up to 45 percent on annual energy use.

If you'd like to see the community for yourself, a gorgeous home based on the Whitmore plan is now open.

To visit Milton Preserve, take GA-400 North to Windward Park (Exit 11) and turn left. Turn right on GA-9. Milton Preserve is located 2.6 miles on the right.

For more information on this neighborhood, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website.

Ashton Woods Homes Offers Insight into Enclave on Johns Creek

2011-11-30T12:38:00.000-08:00

With only 14 homes in this community, Ashton Woods Homes’ new development, Enclave on Johns Creek, is a very exclusive new construction neighborhood. Each home is of the traditional style, with four bedrooms and 3.5 baths with floor plans ranging from 3,255 to 3,895 square feet.

“This is a fabulous community in a great location in prestigious Johns Creek. Residents will have quick access to Highway 141 and Georgia 400 but it’s in a beautiful wooded and private setting. The lots are ½ acre or larger, something you don’t find every day, and many of them back up to the natural setting of Johns Creek,” said sales agent Becky Huffstetler.

Homes are the picture of modern elegance, with 10-foot ceilings on the main level and 9-foot ceilings on the upper level with stylistic architectural details, such as columns, arches and niches. The chef’s kitchens showcase maple cabinets with crown molding, granite countertops and backsplash, and stainless steel appliances including double ovens and microwaves. Master suites are graced with trey ceilings, 4-inch crown molding, wide walk-in closets with mirrors, garden tubs with ceramic tile backsplash and separate showers with tile.

Children in this community attend award-winning schools including State Bridge Crossing Elementary, Taylor Road Middle School and Chattahoochee High School.

For more information, contact Becky Huffstetler at 770-346-0871 or visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/atlanta.

Ashton Woods Homes Welcomes You to Belmore Manor

2011-11-29T12:15:00.000-08:00

Ashton Woods Homes is causing a stir in Suwanee with a new gated community - Belmore Manor. This 45-home neighborhood offers the diversity of seven different floor plans, each of which features multiple elements of traditional and craftsman styles. All homes have four bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with options for fully finished terrace levels. Square footage ranges from 2,516 to 4,500, and prices begin in the $220,000s.

Inside each home, you will find 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, trey ceilings, two-car garages and more. The kitchens are ready to host a feast with maple cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel sinks and energy-efficient appliances. The master suite offers serenity with amenities like a garden tub and separate shower with a seat, tile floors and grand walk-in closets with ventilated shelving.

Buyers will also enjoy Ashton Woods Homes’ environmentally-friendly home designs, which meet the platinum performance standards of the Environment for Living Program. Energy efficiency measures in every Belmore Manor home can reduce power costs by up to 42 percent annually.

Belmore Manor is located just up Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, one of the less congested non-highway routes to the heart of Atlanta.

For more information, call Julie Gentry at 770-945-6168 or visit www.ashtonwoodshomes.com/atlanta for floor plans, video tours, special offers, and more.

Branford Apartment Rentals Offer Job Loss Provision

2011-11-21T05:48:00.000-08:00

Montoya residents are protected in uncertain economic times

Although the fate of the American economy is still somewhat uncertain, Montoya residents do not have to worry about eviction in the event of a job loss. The Branford apartment rentals at Montoya offer leases with options for a job loss provision. This is a unique offer that many apartment rentals do not include.

“Our job loss provision acts as a safety net for residents, giving them peace of mind and a sense of security,” said Carol Magda, community manager for ctbestapts.com. “Times are tough and our residents shouldn’t have to worry about housing their families in the event of an unexpected job loss.”

Montoya offers many floor plans including one and two bedroom apartments with loft-style plans, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and decks or patios. Residents have access to 24-hour maintenance, beautiful grounds and wonderful amenities including a pool, fitness center, sauna and tennis courts. Children attend the excellent public schools in Branford.

These apartments are located just minutes from Yale University, New Haven and Branford’s Town Center as well as excellent weekend destinations including Connecticut’s shoreline beaches, Hammonasset Beach State Park, shopping and dining. Currently, Montoya is offering one month free rent on select apartments.

In addition to Branford apartment rentals, CTBestApts.com offers Stamford, Norwalk and Hamden rental apartments.

For more information, visit http://www.CTBestApts.com or call 203-325-3848.

Choose Your Austin Luxury Real Estate Builder Wisely

2011-09-29T07:36:00.000-07:00

For more than 20 years, Sterling Custom Homes has built a reputation on constructing high quality Austin luxury real estate with unique features that makes the experience as streamlined as possible for buyers. However, the Austin builder warns that not all builders are created equal. In fact, many buyers are unaware that the state of Texas DOES NOT license and regulate homebuilders.

“There’s a saying in my industry, ‘When the housing market is good, everyone with a cell phone and a pickup truck calls himself a builder’,” said Duke McDowell, president of Sterling Custom Homes. “It’s a sad reality and it waters down the quality and professionalism within the industry that we and other quality home builders in Texas have worked so hard to achieve.”

Buyers must look past sleek marketing techniques to discover the true qualifications of a builder, and Sterling Custom Homes speak for themselves. No gimmicks, just quality custom homes.

So, go out and see for yourself what makes Sterling Custom Homes so special. The Austin builder constructs new homes in many of the area’s premier communities including custom home, private gated and resort golf locations. You can find their new homes at Lakeway, Village of the Hills, Rough Hollow, Caslano, Seven Oaks, Barton Creek, Mirador Drive, River Place, Spanish Oaks and The Reserve at Lake Travis.

For more information about this builder or its luxury homes, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

Ashton Woods Homes Offers Atlanta New Homes in Walking Distance to Fun

2011-09-27T20:47:00.000-07:00

Ashton Woods Homes knows that buyers searching for Atlanta new homes want value and convenience in addition to beautiful new homes. That's why two of it's communities are mere walking distance to shopping, dining, entertainment and more.

In Smyrna, Brookfield Park at West Village is a true live/work/play community. Restaurants include Blue Moon Pizza, Crepe Revolution, Five Guys Burgers, Lime Taqueria and more. Businesses at West Village include an organic grocer, boutiques, dentist office, gym and salons to name a few. West Village received the Development of Excellence Award from the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Woodstock Knoll is walking distance to downtown Woodstock, accessible by wide sidewalks the entire way. A wide variety of restaurants are located downtown, from Hot Dog Heaven for a quick lunch to fine Italian dining at Ipp’s. Cafés, a pizzeria, gourmet Mexican and more round out the offerings. Salons, boutiques, a bicycle shop, bookstore, yoga studio, painting studio and more provide entertainment and shopping venues for Woodstock Knoll residents.

Woodstock Knoll and Brookfield Park at West Village offer single-family energy-efficient homes. Homes at Woodstock Knoll are priced from the low $200,000s to $500,000s and homes in Brookfield Park at West Village are priced from the high $200,000s.

For more information on these walkable communities, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website.

Highland Homes Announces Model Grand Opening at Belmont Park at Imperial Lakes

2011-09-22T06:47:00.000-07:00

$5,000 in Free Upgrades or Closing Cost Assistance for Grand Opening Visitors

LAKELAND, Fla.— Highland Homes is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of their professionally designed and decorated Gardenia model home at Belmont Park at Imperial Lakes in Mulberry, Fla. The Grand Opening event will be held on Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. During the event, the Lakeland home builder will offer special incentives including $5,000 in free upgrades or closing cost assistance and Highland Homes’ signature $99 Moves You In offer.

“We’re excited to present this wonderful home designed and decorated by our Selection Studio consultants, Stacey Antonakos-Perez and Linda Samhoury,” said Kathie McDaniel, Highland Homes’ Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “The Gardenia is a new floor plan for Highland Homes. The Belmont Park neighborhood is directly across from the Imperial Lakes Golf and Country Club and a perfect fit for the patio home style plan.”

The Gardenia model is a three bedroom, two bath home that spans 1,469 square feet. Featuring a split plan, the home boasts an open living area with volume ceilings, great room, breakfast bar, inside utility room, master suite with walk-in closet and private linen closet, covered lanai and a two-car garage.

Located in Mulberry’s coveted Imperial Lakes, on the fringes of South Lakeland, Belmont Park is composed of patio-style Mulberry new homes with three to four bedrooms, priced from $117,900. The home price includes a fully-sodded home site with landscape package, gourmet kitchen with Whirlpool appliances and a variety of new home colors and options to choose from. Residents have access to the Imperial Lakes Country Club amenities including a community pool, clubhouse and golf course.

As always, Highland Homes offers Florida real estate for just $99 out-of-pocket for qualified buyers. For more information or directions to Belmont Park, visit the Highland Homes website at http://www.highlandhomes.org/community.php?cid=90 or call 863-425-0365.

Highland Homes has been Central Florida's value leader for more than a decade. When it comes to building your new home, you can trust the Highland Homes team to deliver the best in new home choice, quality, value and satisfaction. Highland Homes has new home communities throughout Central Florida, including the cities of Mulberry, Lakeland, Bartow, Davenport, Ellenton, Leesburg, St. Cloud, Zephyrhills and Winter Haven. For a complete list of new home communities and more information, visit the Highland Homes website at http://www.highlandhomes.org or call 863-619-7103.

Sterling Custom Homes Builds Momentum with the Sterling Cookbook™

2011-08-29T11:28:00.000-07:00

Sterling Custom Homes has been behind the design and construction of custom dream homes for more than 20 years. Now, the Austin luxury real estate home builder gathered those years of experience in the Sterling Cookbook™ to help simplify the process of building homes and building momentum while keeping a home building project profitable for home buyers.

“The key to building and maintaining the momentum of a home building project is to keep our clients ahead of us on their selections,” said Duke McDowell, president of Sterling Custom Homes. “The Sterling Cookbook™ helps guide our clients through the home building process so that they can provide us with the information we need to order materials and direct subcontractors properly, therefore avoiding timing gaps that can be difficult for us to make up.”

The Sterling Cookbook™ provides customers with a custom-tailored recipe to build their homes. The book contains detailed instructions on the custom process that affects the buyer – including making selections and meeting with trade partners as well as outlines each step of the approval process and client responsibilities and includes a reference section regarding the care of the completed custom home.

Custom Austin home builder, Sterling Custom Homes has new homes in several communities throughout the Austin area to suit any buyer’s needs. For more information about the Sterling Cookbook™, visit the Sterling Custom Homes website.

Eco-Comfort Home in Cumming Produces Savings

2011-08-29T09:35:00.000-07:00

Want to save on energy bills? The Orchards Group can help! The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, a popular active adult community in Cumming, Ga., has just finished its first Eco-Comfort Home. This home and the Eco-Comfort Home package provides buyers with tons of savings.

“All Orchards Group homes are already built with energy efficient products, but due to an ever increasing concern about personal household budgets, we’ve received an increasing number of requests for even better energy saving upgrades that will enable our homeowners to save even more on their energy bills”, said Mitchell Block, Sales & Marketing Director for The Orchards Group. “We worked with our suppliers to identify affordable energy-efficient products that will provide a good return on investment over the life of the home, and we are very pleased with the results”.

The first Eco-Comfort Home features the very popular, ranch style “The Winston” plan, and the package includes:

· A natural gas “tankless” hot water system that delivers endless amounts of hot water that is heated using super-efficient technology.

· A continuous hot water re-circulating pump with adjustable timer that provides instant hot water at all hot water taps in the house. Less wasted water provides lower utility bills, not to mention the convenience of having “instant” hot water.

· A “variable speed” gas furnace that operates at a significantly greater efficiency than normal, providing lower operating costs whether it be summer or winter.

· A 16 SEER air conditioning system that delivers cool air at a far lower cost of operation.

· A healthy climate HVAC filter system that improves air quality in the home.

· A radiant barrier sheathing between the roof shingles and the attic which keeps the attic 20% cooler in the summer and 20% warmer in the winter. This more temperate attic condition helps to keep the entire HVAC system working more efficiently.

· Thicker wall and attic insulation provides greater heat and cool protection.

· Water saving dual flush commodes that can cut water consumption by as much as 50%.

The buyer who purchases this concept home at The Orchard of Brannon Oak Farm will pay a discounted price of $7,900. Eco-Comfort features, their availability and pricing may vary in other floor plans. In addition, the upgraded features are available individually or as a package.

The Winston plan features two bedrooms and two baths plus a flex room that can be a parlor or a third bedroom. The home has a living room and dining room open to the kitchen, a sunroom, a screened porch, a large master bedroom with walk-in closet and true walk-up attic storage.

Community amenities include a swimming pool, clubhouse with a fitness center, game rooms, gourmet kitchen, reading den, grand room with a flat screen TV, an arbor, a fire pit, a barbecue grill and a lawn area with a bocce ball green.

To visit The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, take GA 400 to exit 13 (Peachtree Parkway/GA 141) and go east. The community is 1.5 miles on the right. For more information, call 678-513-8879 or visit www.orchardsgroup.com or www.Facebook.com/theorchardsgroup.

Traton Homes Offers New Luxury Homes Atlanta Buyers Want

2011-08-25T18:40:00.000-07:00

Tucked away in the rolling hills of historic Milton, Westminister Place by Traton Homes offers home buyers Atlanta new homes at an incredible value. Homesites are expansive, and are at least an acre large. Each home in this community will also feature a basement. The first two home buyers in this north Fulton community will enjoy a terrific incentive: $7,500 toward closing costs and free basement finishing up to 400 square feet.

Homes at Westminister Place from Traton Homes feature the stunning architecture Traton Homes is known for. Homes feature architectural details inside and out, such as three-sides masonry exteriors, 10 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, iron balusters, granite countertops and three-car garages. Homes at Westminister Place are priced from the mid $500,000s.

Children in Westminister Place will attend Summit Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High schools.

To visit Westminister Place, travel GA 400 North to Exit 8 (Mansell Road). Turn left off ramp and stay in right lane. Continue approximately 2 miles (crossing Atlanta Rd/Hwy 9), following signs to GA 140W (140W/Houze Road and Arnold Mill Road are all the same Road —it changes names as you travel). Turn right on 140W/Houze Road. Continue 3.2 miles and bear right (at Fire Station) on New Providence Road (road sign is currently down.) Continue on New Providence Road for approximately 2 miles and Westminster Place will be on your right.

For more information, visit the Traton Homes website.

More Energy-Efficient Atlanta New Homes on the Horizon

2011-08-22T18:46:00.000-07:00

Ashton Woods Homes has been working hard to bring itself up to speed, giving home buyers Atlanta new homes that are up to the ENERGY STAR 3.0 standards by Jan. 1, 2012.

Ashton Woods Homes has been an ENERGY STAR partner since 2002, committing to build 100 percent of its homes up to the program’s standards. Since becoming a partner, Ashton Woods has built more than 2,100 energy-efficient homes in the Atlanta area; during April 2010 to March 2011, 319 were built.

In addition to the ENERGY STAR qualification, every new home built by Ashton Woods is rated energy-efficient through the PowerHouse Green with Environments for Living Program. Utilizing low-e windows, low-flush toilets and other low-energy features, home buyers can save up to 45 percent on their utility bills.

Start your search today for energy-efficient Atlanta new homes. For more information, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website today.

Ashton Woods Homes Unveils New Pricing at The Battery on Paces Ferry

2011-08-04T06:24:00.000-07:00

Ashton Woods Homes has reduced prices on energy-efficient townhomes at The Battery on Paces Ferry. Homebuyers in historic Vinings can now enjoy intown living at prices starting from the $299,900s.

Townhomes feature traditional elevations with brick construction and detailed entry systems. All homes also come standard with two-car garages with sheetrock finishes.

The Battery on Paces Ferry has several unique floor plans ranging in size from 2,246 to 3,031 square feet with up to three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Interior appointments include lifestyle kitchens with Timberlake Scottsdale maple cabinets, granite countertops, designer Whirlpool appliances and a breakfast room or breakfast area. The plush master suite features spacious walk-in closets with ventilated shelving. In the master bath, homeowners will enjoy dual vanities, cultured granite countertops and chrome Moen fixtures.

The Battery on Paces Ferry offers easy access to Cumberland Mall, Phipps Plaza, The High Museum, The Fox Theatre and more. The community is also a short drive from Buckhead and downtown Atlanta.

Children in the community attend Teasley Elementary, Campbell Middle and Campbell High schools.

To visit the community from I-285 W, take Exit 18 and turn left onto Paces Ferry Road. Turn right on Vinings Slope. The Battery on Paces Ferry community is on the right.

For more information on these new Vinings townhomes, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website or call 770-435-9377.

Two Models Now Open at Brookfield Park at West Village

2011-07-08T07:32:00.000-07:00

Ashton Woods Homes is inviting agents and potential home buyers to The Oaks on Charlotte Drive for a grand opening event. This community of new Alpharetta homes will officially open on Saturday, July 9.

Featuring homes priced from the $380,000s, The Oaks on Charlotte Drive has something for everyone. There are four unique floor plans to choose from, each with two stories, four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Homebuyers have options for adding an extra guest suite and a full bath on the main level of several floorplans. Homes range in square footage from 3,255 to 3,894+ square feet. The homes are energy-efficient and will save owners up to 45 percent on utility bills.

Each home has a lifestyle kitchen that includes Timberlake Fairfield maple cabinets, a breakfast room or breakfast area, Whirlpool appliances and an under-mount stainless steel sink. The master suite includes a spacious walk-in closet, as well as marble vanities and Moen fixtures in the master bath. Homebuyers can also add personalized touches to their homes thanks to the 12,000-square foot Ashton Woods Homes Design Studio.

The Oaks on Charlotte Drive is convenient to a variety of places, including Lake Lanier, Lenox Mall, Phipps Plaza, North Point Mall and The Avenues Forsyth. The community is also close to local golf courses and parks.

Students in the community attend Crabapple Crossing Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Milton High School.

For more information on The Oaks on Charlotte Drive, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website or call 770-569-1470.

For more Atlanta real estate news, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Two Models Now Open at Brookfield Park at West Village

2011-05-31T06:11:00.000-07:00

Two new energy-efficient model homes are now open in Ashton Woods Homes’ Brookfield Park at West Village. This live, work, play community in Smyrna, Ga., offers a variety of options to suit buyers’ needs, and the selection just got even better!

“The model homes in this community showcase the wide range of homes available at Brookfield Park at West Village,” said Greg Huff, Ashton Woods’ Atlanta Division president. “The Ashford is just over 2,600 square feet and the Whitmore is more than 3,100 square feet. Both homes have elegant architectural details and save the home owner money on utility bills.”

Brookfield Park at West Village is a gated private enclave with 33 single-family home sites. The community is located in the West Village development, which is a recipient of The Development of Excellence Award by the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Homes range from 2,400 square feet to more than 3,700 square feet. Buyers have the option of choosing a traditional or a craftsman elevation with one of the seven available floor plans. Homes are priced from the $280s.

The community’s amenities include a pool, clubhouse and fitness room. This mixed-use community offers homes that are walking distance from restaurants, boutiques, cafes and groceries. Brookfield Park at West Village is in the Cobb County School System. Children in this community attend Nickajack Elementary School, Campbell Middle and Campbell High schools.

For more information about Brookfield Park at West Village, call 404-606-9146 or visit the Ashton Woods Homes website.

Interest High at Copper Creek After Grand Opening Celebration

2011-04-29T06:13:00.000-07:00

More than 40 families toured the new model home at the Copper Creek grand opening celebration in Forsyth County. The community features new singe-family homes from the $270,000s.

Home buyers are falling in love with the energy-efficient features available in all of the homes at Copper Creek. Through Ashton Woods Homes PowerHouse Green Program, home buyers can expect to save up to 45 percent on utility bills.

Interior appointments in the homes at Copper Creek include a lifestyle kitchen with Timberlake Fairfield maple cabinets, a breakfast room or breakfast area, Whirlpool appliances and an undermount stainless steel sink. The master suite inside each home features spacious walk-in closets and marble vanities, tempered windows and Moen fixtures in the master bath. Buyers have the opportunity to add their personal touches to their new homes at the 12,000 square foot Ashton Woods Homes Design Center.

Copper Creek is a short drive from the shopping, dining and entertainment available at the Mall of Georgia and North Point Mall. Lake Lanier is also nearby.

For more information on Copper Creek, visit the Ashton Woods Homes website.

For more Atlanta real estate news, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Two New Homes Underway in Brookhaven's Mill Creek Community

2011-04-08T05:41:00.000-07:00

Atlanta home builder Traton Homes has broken ground on two homes at Mill Creek in Brookhaven. The Dupree and The Whitmore are under construction and are anticipated to be complete and ready for move-in by summer.

“These two homes feature floorplans that are open and ideal for many different lifestyles,” said Kimberly Garwood, marketing manager for Traton Homes. “Home buyers who purchase now still have the opportunity to customize many aspects of their home at Traton’s design center.”

The award-winning Dupree plan offers four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a three-car side-entry garage. The owner’s suite features a luxurious fireplace, creating the ambiance of a private retreat. On the main level, overnight guests will enjoy privacy in a large guest bedroom with full bath. The kitchen provides an excellent setting for entertaining, opening to the family room with a warm fireplace. This home is priced at $569,900.

The Whitmore plan offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms. The owners’ suite is spacious, and includes its own sitting room and spacious his-and-her closets. Secondary bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bath, and the guest bedroom downstairs has its own bath. The open plan and media room make this home ideal for relaxing and entertaining alike. This home is priced at $589,900.

Homes in Mill Creek feature beautiful exteriors including three-sides brick, cedar shake and/or stone materials. Inside, luxury details include granite countertops with under-mount sinks and Whirlpool appliances, hardwood floors in select rooms, iron balusters and stained oak handrails on the stairs and more.

A tour of Traton’s homes at Mill Creek is available by appointment only. To visit the community: Take I-285 East to exit #26 (Glenridge Connector). Go .3 mile. Turn Right on Glenridge Drive NE. Go .2 mile. Take 1st Left onto Johnson Ferry Road. Go 1.5 miles. Turn Right on Mill Creek Road to Mill Creek immediately on right.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit the Traton Homes website or call Josh Hilscher at 404-798-2731.

Traton Homes Announces New Construction in Kennesaw

2011-03-02T06:54:00.000-08:00

Traton Homes, one of Atlanta's premier new homebuilders, has announced that it is building 17 homes in Mountain Oaks, an existing community of single-family homes in Kennesaw.

The builder will be offering 10 floorplans that range in size from 2,000 to 3,100 square feet and are priced from the low $200,000s. Each of the Craftsman-style homes has an exterior with archidectural details and brick, cedar shake and/or stacked-stone fronts.

One of the many great plans is the Glenkirk. This beautiful two-story home has up to five bedrooms and three baths. A luxurious kitchen and breakfast area makes cooking and enjoying family meals a breeze. The spacious family room includes a fireplace where families can gather during the colder months. On the second floor, a master suite with a large walk-in closet awaits residents who want to relax after a long day. And for recreation, there is a media room that can be transformed into a game area or home theater.

The Mountain Oaks community is located on Kennesaw Due West Road and is convenient to a number of shopping and dining opportunities on Cobb Parkway and Barrett Parkway.

Children in the community attend Hayes Elementary, Pine Mountain Middle and Kennesaw Mountain High.

For more information about Mountain Oaks, visit the Traton Homes website.

New Turnberry Model Offers Great Opportunities for South Fulton families

2011-02-23T10:11:00.000-08:00

If you've been searching for the perfect home to accommodate a large family, look no further than the Turnberry model at Town Creek at Cedar Creek. This Wilson Parker home has enough options and features for the busy schedules of today's families.

Priced from just $209,500, this five-bedroom, four-bath home includes a three-car garage and 4,443 square feet of space. This is an exceptional value for anyone looking for South Fulton new homes.

Buyers will appreciate having different rooms for different activities. Kids can play games in the living room while parents relax in the keeping room or work in the study. There is also a kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood cabinets, black appliances, stainless steel sinks and an option for an island. Families can enjoy eating in the breakfast room in the mornings when everyone is rushing to get ready for work and school. In the evenings, they can settle in for a more formal meal in the dining room.

No home would be complete without an elegant owner's suite, and the Turnberry is no exception. Featuring a sitting area, his and her walk-in closets and an option for a morning kitchen, this may be the best room in the house. There is also a spa-like master bath with double vanities and a garden tub.

New homebuyers can customize the floorplan even further by adding a second owner's suite on the main level or a sixth bedroom and bath on the second level.

For more information about the Turnberry and Town Creek, visit http://www.wilsonparkerhomes.com/atlanta-new-homes.

Highland Homes Celebrating 10/10/10 With Florida New Home Savings

2010-10-13T07:22:00.000-07:00

A date like 10/10/10 only comes once a century, so Highland Homes wants to celebrate that for the next 10 days, by giving you amazing incentives on new homes in Central Florida. You can enjoy the gift of $10,000 in savings on the 10 most popular homes styles through 10/20/10.

Appropriately named "Use as You Choose" money, you can put your $10,000 toward closing costs, pricing discounts, mortgage points (where applicable), or new home upgrades at this Central Florida home builder's Personal Selection Studio. Any contract written for new home construction between 10/10/2010 and 10/20/2010 is eligible for this incredible opportunity.

Interested in buying a model home instead of building one? You can buy in any of the builder's 22 new communities, and choose from the 10 most popular styles: the Cameron, Delmar, Monroe, Casa Key II, Lindsey II, Owenburg, Townsend, Remington II, Shenandoah II, or Winston II. In each of these homes there are three to five bedrooms, two to three bathrooms, and you can have a home anywhere from 1,250 square feet to 2,400 square feet in size, with lots of spacious rooms and upgrades at a great price.

Highland Homes builds all throughout Central Florida with 22 current new home communities, so don't miss your opportunity to own one of their upgraded new homes today, as part of the 10/10/10 celebration incentive, with "Use as You Choose" money as well.

For the complete list of Highland Homes' new home communities, or for general information, visit their website at www.HighlandHomes.org or call (863) 619-7103.

Highland Homes' New Community of South Oak Open, Homes Starting from Low $100,000s

2010-10-11T05:22:00.000-07:00

If your family enjoys spending lots of time by the water, playing sports or being close to shopping and dining, look no further because South Oak is the place for you. This community of Ellenton new homes in Manatee County, has attractively priced homes starting in the low $100,000s and requires just $99 down, located near the Manatee and Little Manatee rivers.

With such low prices for a quality new home, you too can stop renting and buy or build a new home in South Oak by Highland Homes. Picture yourself now, boating in the different water ways that lead to the Gulf of Mexico, enjoying the nearby equestrian areas and the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex. There are also numerous restaurants and stores for shopping in the area as well.

Home buyers interested in living in the South Oak community can visit Highland Homes' new sales center, located in the trailer on-site while a model home is being finished. The community currently has 3 homes ready to purchase, or buyers can choose a home site and a floor plan style you'd like. The builder has a full design studio, where you can find all of your home necessities like exterior paint and even interior supplies, such as light fixtures, counters, cabinets, flooring and more. Highland Homes wants you to have the home of your dreams within your budget.

For more information about South Oak in Manatee County, contact Deb Slavin, Community Sales Manager at (941) 465-4611 or visit South Oak online. If you are interested in Highland Homes communities in other areas of Central Florida, please visit www.HighlandHomes.org or call (863) 619-7103.

Bowen Family Homes Selling Model Home at Brynfield in Suwanee

2010-10-01T08:38:00.000-07:00

Bowen Family Homes' decorated model home in their Brynfield community in Suwanee, is now for sale. Brynfield is an exclusive gated community, and one of Bowen's most popular communities. Homes at Brynfield stand at 2,200 square feet in size, with two stories, up to four bedrooms, and stone, brick and shingle exterior designs. Homeowners in the community also get to enjoy the cabana, pool, mushroom play fountain, and playground with their families.

The model home for sale features the Wedgewood floor plan, with unending upgrades such as hardwood floors in the foyer, family room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast area. Home buyers love that the kitchen opens to the family room, and has granite countertops and tile backsplash as well. The upper level of the home has three bedrooms and a useful loft, while the main level features the spacious Owner's Suite. The Wedgewood model home, on a corner home site, also offers an unfinished daylight basement to consider for future additions. The home is priced at $249,900, and for only $10,000 more, buyers can own the furniture too.

Another move-in ready home for sale in Brynfield, the Chadwick model, is priced at $184,700. The Chadwick home design has four bedrooms, loft space in the upper floor, and two-and-a-half baths. The family room has easy access to the dining room and kitchen, and elegant corner fireplace. This model is a new design to Brynfield, offering incredible value at an affordable price in such an exclusive gated community.

The Brynfield community is central to a variety of desirable Atlanta locations, like the Mall of Georgia, Discover Mills and Suwanee Town Center Park, as well as being only minutes from I-85. Children living at Brynfield usually attend Walnut Grove Elementary, Creekland Middle and Collins High schools.

For more information about the Brynfield community or Bowen Family Homes, visit www.bowenfamilyhomes.com, or contact Bowen at mybowen@bowenfamilyhomes.com or 1-877 MY BOWEN.

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Activities Abound Near Quail Run

2010-09-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

Residents of Quail Run already have fantastic amenities to enjoy, from the sparkling pool to the fishing lake available for family-friendly fun. The area is also rich with activities, enticing for homebuyers looking for West Point Ga new homes. Recently a new activity opened for area residents a visitors: Twisted Pine Hunting Preserve.

Offering 2,100 acres of pristine hunting countryside in east Alabama and west Georgia, the preserve is conveniently located just minutes from the communities of Quail Run, making it an ideal community for hunting enthusiasts.

The preserve is managed by Colorado State University graduate, Kyle Farner. An enthusiastic and life-longer hunter, Farner maintains the property with controlled burns, supplemental feed and mineral stations, food plots, predator control and selective harvests in an effort to insure hunters have a healthy selection of dove, whitetail deer and turkey. Dove hunts are already sold out for the 2010-2011 season, and deer hunts are expected to be popular as well.

Quail Run, a master-planned community, features classically southern floor plans on sprawling green lots. Numerous homes offering the best in southern architecture are available. Community amenities include a pool, pool pavilion, tennis courts, a multi-purpose sports field and fishing pond.

For more information on Quail Run, visit the Greater Valley Group website.

Builder Magazine Ranks Highland Homes in Top 100

2010-08-29T14:36:00.000-07:00

Highland Homes was recently recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the nation’s top home builders. The central Florida home builder ranked 73rd on the magazine’s Top 100 builders list, moving up 11 spots from the 84th place on last year’s list.

The consistent rankings in the top 100 showcase Highland Homes commitment to quality and longevity.

Highland Homes’ most recent growth is in the Blackwater Creek community, located on Galloway Road just a half mile from Knights-Griffin in the Lakeland area. Highland Homes will build three-, four- and five-bedroom homes of 1,800 square feet and up in the gated community. With homes priced from the low to mid $100,000s, Blackwater Creek is convenient to Lakeland Square Mall and I-4, yet it offers a quiet, secluded atmosphere.

Highland Homes is also building in the nearby Stonewood community, and the Stonewood model will serve as the sales center for Blackwater Creek. The 2,400-square-foot Winston II floorplan, offering four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is representative of the homes available in Blackwater Creek.

Highland Homes is also expanding into its sixth Central Florida county, Manatee County, where they will build homes in South Oak in Ellenton. Located near the Ellenton Prime Outlets, South Oak will extend affordable options and Highland Homes’ signature quality and value to a new group of Florida new home buyers. The three- to five-bedroom homes, with up to almost 2,700 square feet, are priced from the $100,000s.

The Ridge at Quail Run, Homes Now Starting in the $180s

2010-08-29T13:56:00.000-07:00

Your Southern dream-home just got more affordable. Greater Valley Group recently announced the new section of its master-planned community, The Ridge at Quail Run. Quail Run is located just five miles north of West Point, making it an ideal location for those looking for new homes in West Point Ga. Homes in this section of Quail Run will begin in the $180s. The community also contains The Park at Quail Run, where homes begin in the $200s.

Quail Run has terrific amenities. A recently completed pool, pavilion and tennis courts are the perfect place to hang out with the family. The community also contains a multipurpose sports field and fishing pond for residents to enjoy.

The community is located near the new Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia plant and is a perfect location for Kia team members or employees of suppliers to call home. Quail Run is also great for retirees, who enjoy property taxes of under $1000 a year.

For more information on Quail Run, visit the Greater Valley Group website.

Bowen Family Homes Extends Move-In Packages at Cypress Springs and Kensington Creek Manor

2010-08-27T10:26:00.000-07:00

Buying a new home is exciting, but moving in can be a daunting task; especially when you have to outfit your new house with all of the essentials. However, moving into your new home just became easier now that Bowen Family Homes has extended its move-in package offer for new contracts that close by Sept. 30 at its Gwinnett County communities of Kensington Creek Manor and Cypress Springs. The move-in package has everything you'll need to get your home up-and-running including a side-by-side refrigerator, washer, dryer and blinds.

Plus, Kensington Creek Manor has two move-in ready homes starting at $169,900 and Cypress Springs has one move-in ready home priced at $165,325. Now, you can quit renting and immediately move into your dream home.

Kensington Creek Manor is located in Lawrenceville and features 4 and 5 bedroom floorplans that range from 2,216 to 2,888 square feet. However, spacious homes are not all that this community has to offer. Residents can experience all of the fun amenities that Kensington has to offer including a neighborhood pool, mushroom play fountain, cabana, playground and lighted tennis courts.

Located in Sugar Hill, Cypress Springs homes range from 2,007 to 2,488 square feet and feature four-bedroom floorplans. The available, move-in ready home at Cypress Springs features a formal dining room, spacious kitchen and four large bedrooms.

For more information about Bowen Family Homes' move-in packages at Cypress Springs and Kensington Creek Manor, visit the website.

New Floorplans and Community Manager at Whitemarsh

2010-07-30T14:46:00.001-07:00

Home buyers coming to Whitemarsh will be treated to two brand new features: additional floorplans and a new community manager, Declan Conroy.

Homes in the Leesburg new homes community of Whitemarsh begin from the $120s, and can be purchased with as littles as $99 down through Highland Homes' special promotion. With the addition of the new plans, there are now 35 available designs to choose from.

The model home in Whitemarsh is the Winston II floorplan, one of Highland Homes' most popular plans. With 2, 350 square feet and four bedrooms, the home comes with many luxury items standard, including; wood cabinets, tiled tubs and showers, landscaping with irrigation and a screened lanai. The home also includes plenty of storage with over-sized areas and walk-in closets in all of the bedrooms.

Whitemarsh is located next to Dilly Marsh, offering fabulous views from many of the homesites. The community also makes an easy commute, located near the Florida Turnpike. The community is also close to recreation activities such as hiking, kayaking, golfing and fishing or near fabulous restaurants and shopping.

For more information, visit the Highland Homes website.

Move-In Package Keeps Lawrenceville GA Home Buyers Cool and Clean

2010-07-27T11:15:00.000-07:00

Kensington Creek Manor home buyers who write a contract by August 31 will stay cool and clean with a special move-in package from Bowen Family Homes, which was ranked a top Atlanta homebuilder. The package includes a complimentary side-by-side refrigerator, washer, dryer and blinds – just the items a family needs for a new start in a new home.

For buyers of inventory homes in Kensington Creek Manor, Bowen Family Homes has also reduced prices by $5,000. Already priced right, these homes will now provide an even more outstanding value for home buyers who are ready to move in quickly.

One of the inventory homes, located at 716 Westmoreland Lane, offers four bedrooms and three baths in 2,500 square feet. Trey ceilings make the owner’s suite feel extra large, while the garden tub and separate shower pamper with the extra touches of luxury home buyers want. Bowen Family Homes doesn’t save all the good things for the owners, though. Details throughout the home provide the finishing touches and high quality finishes that are signatures of this Atlanta based builder.

Kensington Creek Manor offers plenty to do outside, too. The neighborhood is convenient to the Mall of Georgia and other Gwinnett County shopping, dining and recreation. For play, there’s plenty to do right at home. A pool with mushroom fountain, a playground and tennis courts provide opportunities for fun, sun and exercise.

Visit the Bowen Family Homes website for more information on Kensington Creek Manor and available homes.

McGinnis Reserve Perfect for Active Families

2010-07-01T06:29:00.000-07:00

Does your family like to spend the weekend hiking, biking or fishing? If so, McGinnis Reserve is the perfect place to call home.

From the gorgeous 20-acre lake to the walking trails and parks, this Suwanee new homes community is perfect for outdoor novices and pros. The community also features a pool (with mushroom play fountain for the littlest family members), tennis courts and a clubhouse. Another bonus for McGinnis Reserve is the access to the Suwanee Greenway Trail System - perfect for walking, running or biking long distances.

Such amazing amenities can easily be yours, and a move-in ready home is currently available. The home is the Vickery design, and the last opportunity to own that design in this community. Six bedrooms and four bathrooms ensures plenty of space for your family and guests. A large kitchen overlooking the breakfast and family area is designed to perfectly hold all of your kitchen needs. The first floor also features a library, dining room and one of the bedrooms, which can be utilized as a home office. Upstairs, the remaining bedrooms are blissfully secluded from the hustle and bustle of family life below. This spacious home is priced at $319,900.

For more information about McGinnis Reserve, visit the Bowen Family Homes website.

Highland Homes Provides $2,500 Discount on Award-Winning Models

2010-06-29T12:21:00.000-07:00

Time is almost out to use Highland Homes' $2,500 discount offer on the Casa Key II and Treymore models.

Why these specific designs?

As a central Florida home builder, Highland Homes recently participated in the Tampa and Polk Parade of Homes. The Casa Key II cleaned up with awards for best exterior, floorplan, kitchen, master bath, overall quality and home of the year. The Casa Key II features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, perfect for many-sized families.

The Treymore took the award for Grand Prize and is larger than the Casa Key II with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Highland Homes is proud to have such an award-winning portfolio of homes, and strives to be the value leader in central Florida. Highland Homes can be counted on to deliver the best in new home choice, quality, value and satisfaction.

For more information on Highland Homes, be sure to visit the website.

Bowen Family Homes: Kensington Creek Manor

2010-05-27T06:03:00.000-07:00

Kensington Creek Manor is a new homes community located close to Discover Mills, the Mall of Georgia and The Avenues at Webb Gin as well as great family restaurants. However, a great location is not the only benefit of owning a home at Kensington Creek Manor. This new homes community is currently offering presales beginning in the high $150s.

The Amberwood model is currently available for purchase in this community and is the last of its kind available at Kensington Creek Manor. With four bedrooms and two and a half baths, the Amberwood is the perfect home for a family. The sunny kitchen in this home is highlighted with granite countertops and a tile backsplash. The kitchen overlooks the breakfast nook, so the kids can spread out comfortably with their homework and you can keep an eye on them while preparing dinner. The two-story family room with corner fireplace provides an open yet cozy feel to the main area of the home. Upstairs, the large master suite provides a sanctuary as well as ample walk-in closet space. This home is priced at $174,900.

The amenities in this community include a playground, tennis courts, picnic pavilion with a grill and pool with a mushroom fountain. Amenities open Memorial Day weekend, and will be a great place to cool off with the kids all summer long.

For more information on Kensington Creek Manor, visit the Bowen Family Homes website or stop by to tour the model home. The Pottery Barn decorated model is open Friday through Tuesday and by appointment on Wednesday and Thursday.

Beautiful Southern Homes Near West Point, GA

2010-04-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

West Point, GA has been in the news a lot recently for one major reason, the opening of the Kia Motor Plant. The West Point Kia Plant is the only American plant for the Korean automaker, and has turned the sleepy, one-horse town into one of the only markets in the nation with a relatively booming economy. For everyone that is flocking to the Georgia/Alabama border as a result of new employment, there is probably one question you are asking yourself - "Where should I live?"

Quail Run features beautiful new homes in Lanett, Al priced from the $200's. These homes are conveniently located less than 10 miles from the Kia Plant, but with the elegant Southern style architecture and heavily wooded natural setting, they feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Whether you are empty nesters looking to downsize or a growing family that needs a spacious home that will grow with you, Quail Run has a floorplan that will perfectly cater to all of your needs. Homes in this community sit on close to 1/2 acre lots and range in size from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet with a wide variety of design choices available, including ranch, two-story, traditional and craftsman. Standard features include granite countertops, hardwoods in the foyer, front and back porches, crown molding and Whirlpool appliances, these homes exemplify class and dignity.

The master-planned community is currently being developed by the Greater Valley Group and features a long list of neighborhood and community amenities for residents to enjoy, and they include: pool, pavilion, tennis courts, multi-purpose sports field, access to numerous parks and recreation areas, equestrian center, hunting preserve, West Point Lake, Chattahoochee River, Valley Community Center and Sportsplex and Riverside Country Club.

For more information, visit the Discovery Center or call 706-645-7777

Bowen Family Homes' Kensington Creek Manor

2010-03-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

Lawrenceville is one of the most popular places to live in Georgia. After doing a little research it's easy to see why. Lawrenceville residents are just minutes from some of the best dining, shopping and outdoor activities the metro-Atlanta area has to offer including the Mall of Georgia, Lake Lanier Islands, Discover Mills and the Gwinnett Arena. If you've been hoping to move to the Lawrenceville area, but didn't have a neighborhood in mind, you might want to consider moving to the Bowen Family Homes community of Kensington Creek Manor.

Not only does this beautiful, single-family home community offer residents a great location, it also has great community amenities including a pool, mushroom play fountain, tennis courts and playground. Whether you're hoping to spend a Sunday working up a sweat, lying by the pool or enjoying the air conditioning of the mall, this Gwinnett County community is sure to have just what you're looking for.

Standard home features include:

Wooded settings
Brick and stone accent exteriors
Hardwood floors
Gourmet kitchen
Whirlpool appliances
Granite counter tops
Double bowl stainless steel sink in kitchen
Marble bathroom vanities

Homes in Kensington Creek Manor begin in the $150s and range in size from 1,941 to 2,880 square feet. Don't hesitate, come out today to see why so many have chosen to make Bowen Family Homes their Atlanta home builder of choice. For more information about Kensington Creek Manor or any of the Bowen Family Homes communities, visit the Bowen Family Homes Web site or call 1-877MYBOWEN to schedule a tour.

Two-Story Townhome Plan Now Offered at Deerfield Green

2010-02-23T14:18:00.000-08:00

Bowen Family Homes has added a new floorplan to their portfolio at their townhome community in Milton, Ga: Deerfield Green. The Chadwick plan breaks up the community's street scape which has been comprised exclusively of three-story designs.

The three bedroom, two bath Chadwick offers the kitchen, living and dining rooms on the main level as well as a two car garage. Upstairs is a master suite and two bedrooms. At 2000 square feet, this plan offers an active family plenty of room to move around and entertain. Features such as hardwood foyers, marble bathroom vanities and granite countertops exude luxury in this plan.

The community will feature amenities perfect for those who love to go outside: sidewalks, ample green space and a pool with cabana. Other activities are never far from this new home community in the sought after area of North Fulton. Just minutes from GA 400, this community is also near North Point Mall and other retail and dining.

Bowen Family Homes' Deerfield Green community provides a great location, great design and great prices. The Chadwick plan begins at $199,900. For more information on Bowen Family Homes or Deerfield Green, visit their website!

Elegant Southern Charm at Riverside Estates

2010-01-21T08:00:00.000-08:00

With the opening of the new Kia Motor plant, the Greater Valley Area is growing by leaps and bounds. Of course, you don't have to be a new team member of the Kia plant in order to relocate to this burgeoning area, just someone who enjoys spending time in the great outdoors and loves classic southern charm.

When mentioning classic southern charm in the Greater Valley Area, one new home community comes to mind - Riverside Estates, a luxury golf community in Lanett, AL. The beautiful homes at Riverside Estates are available for pre-sale priced from the mid $300's and are situated on home sites at least one-half acre in size. There are a total of 141 homesites with 101 of them overlooking the newly renovated 18-hole championship Riverside Country Club golf course.

As for the homes themselves, you'll find expansive front porches off of the main level and upper level as well as wrap around porches. With so many outdoor living areas, residents will be able to make the most of their beautiful golf views and the mild southern climate. Imagine the comfort of being able to enjoy dinner on the back porch or screened-in porch while watching the sun set behind the rolling green hills of the Riverside Country Club golf course. As a homeowner at Riverside Estates, you'll get a free one year membership to the Riverside Country Club so that you can enjoy playing on the course as well as the views it offers.

In addition to the golf course, residents will be able to enjoy access to the elegant clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis courts that are also part of the Riverside Country Club.

Be sure to make your way over to Riverside Estates to pick out your golf front homesite. As a home shopper, you can choose from, or customize, any one of the 18 fabulous floorplans offered by Southern Place Homes, the preferred community builder. You can also use your own trusted builder by simply submitting your plans to the architectural review board for approval.

New Homes in Lakeland at Oakford Estates

2009-12-23T12:17:00.000-08:00

Oakford Estates features new homes in Lakeland by Highland Homes, a central Florida home builder. Priced from the $140's, these homes are an amazing value. The community is located in the highly sought-after Highland area in Lakeland and offers expansive homesites not commonly found in the area. In addition, home shoppers have the choice of 30 different floorplans, with such a wide variety of options, it would be near impossible not to find exactly what you are looking for. Phase I has already sold out, so Highland Homes is currently selling in Phase II. Any interested home shopper should stop by the community and take a tour of the fully decorated model home, which showcases the Winston II floorplan - one of the most popular plans that Highland Homes builds.

The Winston II has casual and formal rooms with the living and dining rooms offer the large foyer and the family room placed off the kitchen and nook area. This is perfect for entertaining during the holidays. There is a tray ceiling in both the dining room and master suite. The master suite is spacious with sliding glass doors to the lanai and a large luxury bath with huge walk-on closet. The kitchen is also very spacious and has plenty of cabinet space, lots of counter space and a large pantry. The laundry room is located between the garage and kitchen and has additional space for storage. This home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a two-car garage with over 2400 square feet of living space. The lanai has access to the family room and this model home displays a built in pool as well.

For more information about Oakford Estates, call the model center at 863-709-8192 or just stop by for a tour!

Presale Event at Deerfield Green!

2009-12-18T06:41:00.000-08:00

Atlanta developer, Bowen Family Homes has recently announced a presale opportunity in its Deerfield Green community. The quaint and cozy townhome community is ideally located in Milton, Georgia, close to great restaurants, entertainment and shopping.

In order to celebrate the opening of the second phase of the community, Bowen Family Homes will be discounting all five homes in the community, making it easy to find just what you're looking for. With only six presale opportunities available, those interested need to act fast. Email mybowen@mybowenfamilyhomes.com or call 1-877-MY-BOWEN today to reserve your spot on the presale priority list.

Each floorplan offers buyers something different, from the award winning 3 bed, 2.5 bath Shelton model to the cozy and quaint 2 bed, 2 and a half bath Bellview, these Bowen Family Homes offer buyers with a variety of floorplans, customizable finishes, high quality craftsmanship and beautiful, well designed homes.

In addition to offering home buyers with great deals and incredible prices and location, Bowen Family Homes is also offering a mortgage protection plan to all buyers. The Bowen Family Homes Safety Net Program is a mortgage payment relief program designed to protect our homeowners from the most common cause of missed mortgage payments: unexpected job loss. This payment protection program is a great way to keep peace of mind when making one of the most important and exciting investments of your life. Visit the Bowen Family Homes blog for information about the program.

Townhomes in Historic Vinings

2009-11-30T19:18:00.000-08:00

This charming Atlanta townhome is located at 2823 Paces Lookout Lane in the heart of Vinings in the beautiful Avignon at Vinings neighborhood.

The lovely French inspired home features three bedrooms and three and a half baths. The City of Vinings is located just north of Atlanta and is known for their excellent shopping and dining.Vinings residents can enjoy a meal out at Vinings Jubilee before heading over to a play or event at the Cobb Galleria, both located just minutes away from the Avignon at Vinings.

This townhome is a beautiful example of the charming homes that can be found in Avignon at Vinings. Featuring the Le Fleur floorplan, this home has a large entryway that leads into the spacious and airy living room. The dramatic staircase leads downstairs to the lower level, where the inviting and cozy guest suite can be found. This lower level bedroom will provide both privacy and comfort for all who come to stay. If you head upstairs and turn left you’ll enter the spacious master suite. The left hand wall of this room features French doors leading out to the private balcony which overlooks the historic Vinings community. In addition, the master bath boasts marble counters with deep espresso cabinets that complement the faucets and gorgeous mirrors. Complete with a large jacuzzi style tub, this bathroom is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

If you leave the master bedroom and head down the hall, you’ll find yourself near the spacious laundry room and the third bedroom in the home. Conveniently located on the third floor, this laundry area is both roomy and comfortable. The last bedroom features a private bath and a large closet. The windows on the back wall create a bright and airy feel to the warm and inviting room.

The kitchen could possibly be the most beautiful room in the home. Finished in a beautiful shade of green, the cabinets are the perfect complement to the stone backsplash and white marble countertops. The 6-burner stove and other Thermador appliances make this kitchen the perfect place to entertain guests this holiday season. Adjacent to the kitchen is the large butlers pantry. Complete with a sink and plenty of storage, this space will provide you with plenty of room to store groceries and all of your kitchen necessities.

For more information about the Avignon at Vinings community, visit www.avignonatvinings.com or follow along on Twitter @KairosDevCorp

Ashton Woods Hires Boydston

2009-07-29T19:20:00.000-07:00

Ashton Woods USA L.L.C. premier builder of energy efficient, single-family detached, town homes and stacked flat condominium homes, today is pleased to announce that Cory J. Boydston is joining the Company as its Chief Financial Officer, effective August 10, 2009.

Most recently, Boydston was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Starwood Land Ventures, a subsidiary of Starwood Capital Group. For more than 20 years prior, Boydston has been a senior executive officer with two of the nation's largest public homebuilders, Lennar Corporation and Beazer Homes. Former roles included Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for Lennar and Senior Vice President of Finance and Treasurer for Beazer.

Prior to joining Beazer, Boydston had been with Lennar Corporation for over 10 years, having served during that time in various capacities, including Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Administration, Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer of Lennar’s Investment division (based in Atlanta).