Two Home Types at The Orchards at Stoney Point

The Orchards Group community The Orchards at Stoney Point provides residents with everything needed to live an active adult lifestyle. The homes in this community feature two unique designs: the Arbors Collection and the Southern Heritage Collection.

The Arbors villa townhomes are a unique and low-maintenance way to enjoy living in this community. These townhomes feature a large master-on-the-main suite, screened-in porch with optional sunroom, vaulted ceilings, a second bedroom, two-car garage and optional main level den. The Arbors townhomes are available in five different floor plans:

• The Birch – three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms
• The Cypress – three bedrooms and three bathrooms
• The Cypress Ranch – two bedrooms and two bathrooms
• The Dogwood – three bedrooms and three bathrooms
• The Dogwood Ranch – two bedrooms and two bathrooms

The Southern Heritage ranch condominiums are spacious two bedroom and two bathrooms homes. Each home includes an activities suite over the two-car garage, vaulted nine-foot and 10-foot ceilings, a screened-in porch, a covered front porch with rocking chair and an optional den and sunroom.  The Southern Heritage condominiums come in four different floor plans: The Ashewood, Beaumont, Charleston and Ellijay.

Homes are selling fast at The Orchards of Stoney Point.  Of the 130 homes, 96 have already been sold. With just seven to eight homes being built per month, The Orchards at Stoney Point is The Orchards Group’s fastest-selling community.

For more information about The Orchards at Stoney Point, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call the sales center at 678-513-8879.

65 Percent of Homes Sold in Cumming Active Adult Community

The Orchards of Stoney Point, located in Cumming, has already succeeded in selling 65 percent of their homes within the first six months of opening. Out of their 130 homes, 84 have already been claimed by homeowners in this active adult community.

Located next to The Orchards of Brannon Oak on Stoney Point Road, this community offers a wide range of options priced from the $270,000s to the $380,000s. Buyers can choose from several signature home designs from The Orchards Group, including the Arbors and Southern Heritage collections.

The Southern Heritage collection features four ranch-style condominiums. These two-bedroom, two-bathroom floor plans include an elegant master suite, den, attached two-car garage, a screened porch or optional sunroom, and an activities suite with a full third bathroom over the garage.

The Arbors collection includes five distinct home designs, each with a luxurious master bedroom and bathroom on the main level, a two-car garage and vaulted ceilings. Homebuyers can also choose between a screened porch and optional sunroom, and a secondary bedroom or den.

Now in its final stages of construction, The Orchards of Stoney Point will offer include numerous amenities for homeowners to enjoy. To complement the active adult lifestyle, the community will soon include a clubhouse with a fitness center, gourmet kitchen, grand room with a fireplace and areas for playing cards and games.

The Orchards at Stoney Point now includes two new model homes featuring the Ashewood and the Charleston from the Southern Heritage collection. In the coming weeks, three additional model homes will be complete for interested buyers to tour. These homes will showcase the Cypress, Dogwood and Birch floor plans from the Arbors collection.

To schedule a model home tour or learn more information about The Orchards of Stoney Point, contact the community sales center at 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

The Orchards Group Presents Two Popular Home Collections at The Orchards at Stoney Point

The Orchards Group is offering an assortment of nine floor plans for both townhomes and condominiums at The Orchards at Stoney Point, an active adult community in Cumming. Five model homes are underway and nearing completion.

Three model homes showcase the Arbor Collection, a set of five “master on the main level” townhome designs. All homes feature a screen porch (optional sunroom), large master retreat with luxurious baths, domed ceilings, secondary bedroom + den (per plan) on the main level, a two-car garage and much more. Open living spaces and abundant windows bring the outdoors in. However, homeowners can also spend time outside in their own backyards.

The other two model homes will display ranch-style condominium designs from the Southern Heritage Collection. These award-winning designs feature two bedrooms or two bedrooms plus a den, each with an activities suite and full third bathroom over the garage. This style also includes gracious 9-foot and 10-foot ceilings, a screen porch (optional sunroom), a covered “rocking chair” front porch, plentiful windows, gracious master retreats and attached two car garages.

“These collections have proven to be a big hit in other North Atlanta communities, and we know our The Orchards at Stoney Point homeowners will fall in love with them, too,” says Mitch Block, sales and marketing director for The Orchards Group. “Forty-five percent of the homes in this community sold in the first 90 days. We encourage home buyers to visit us soon while choices are still abundant.”

Upon completion, The Orchards of Stoney Point will have 130 total homes priced from the $270,000s through the $380,000s. In addition to beautiful homes from these two popular collections, The Orchards of Stoney Point will offer fantastic amenities that go very nicely with the active adult lifestyle. These amenities include a grand clubhouse with a fitness center, card and game tables, a great room with a fireplace, gourmet kitchen and a large salt water swimming pool. Already under construction, the amenities are scheduled to be finished by the time the models are completed, well in advance of the first homeowners moving in.

The Orchards at Stoney Point is located on Stoney Point Road just one-quarter mile south of Peachtree Parkway (Highway 141). For more information on the new active adult homes that are now available, contact Sales Associates Deborah Reahm and Craig Smith at 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Just One Home Remains at North Georgia Active Adult Community

The Orchards Group continues to experience high sales volume in all of its north Georgia communities. The Orchards of East Cherokee is selling its last home before joining its sister community, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farms, as sold out.

The final home at this Cherokee active adult community is a maintenance-free ranch condominium priced at $255,000. Located at 134 Owns Farm Lane, this two bedroom, two bathroom condominium home was the former model home for The Orchards of East Cherokee and features upgrades all throughout the house. A sunroom, site-finished hardwood flooring, carpet, tile, and upgraded plumbing, lighting, trim and paint combine to make this home fresh and attractive at first glance. Extensive kitchen upgrades include granite countertops, a Kohler cast iron sink and stainless steel appliances. With a two-car garage and front porch, this home is a wonderful blend of space and comfort paired with easy home access and convenience.

Additionally, this home includes landscaping and lawn maintenance from the homeowners association, leaving residents free to enjoy their home and community without the hassle of yard work and home repairs. Community amenities at The Orchards of East Cherokee include a spacious clubhouse with a media room, fitness room and gourmet kitchen, complemented by a waterfall plaza and swimming pool outside.

For more information on the final home at The Orchards of East Cherokee, contact the community sales team by calling 678-513-8879, or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.    

Construction Underway on Amenities at The Orchards of Stoney Point

Construction is underway at The Orchards Group’s newest active adult community. Located in the desirable Cumming area, The Orchards of Stoney Point’s clubhouse is already 50 percent complete, meaning it will be fully functional and ready to use by the time the community’s first resident moves in.

“As the focal point of the social scene, we understand the value of having the amenity package operational when the first homeowners move in,” explained Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing with The Orchards Group. “Thanks to the mid-September start date, the amenities will be open by the time the first homes are complete.”

The clubhouse at The Orchards of Stoney Point will have the same features that all of the clubhouses built by The Orchards Group possess. Large community gatherings will be held in the clubhouse’s grand room and residents can enjoy socializing and relaxing in the sitting room. In addition, there will be a kitchen, fitness center and The Orchard Group’s first ever saltwater swimming pool!

The five model homes at The Orchards of Stoney Point are also under construction. These model homes will reflect two designs that have been in previous communities built by The Orchard Group. Two will feature ranch condominium plans from the Southern Heritage Collection, while the remaining three will feature the master-on-the-main townhome plans from the Arbors Collection.

The Orchards Group has sold 28 new homes so far at The Orchards of Stoney Point. This means that more than 20 percent of the homes in this community have already sold! These homes range from the $270,00s through the $380,00s and will showcase both the Southern Heritage and the Arbors collections.

The Orchards of Stoney Point is located just south of Peachtree Parkway (Highway 141). Only one mile east of GA 400 at exit 13, this community is in the sought-after Cumming area. Residents will be convenient to nearby shopping and entertainment including multiple golf courses, North Point Mall, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Lake Lanier and the Collection at Forsyth.

For more information about the new active adult community at The Orchards of Stoney Point, please contact, Sales Associates Craig Smith and Deborah Reahm at 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

Sales Continue to Skyrocket at The Orchards of Stoney Point

Within weeks from being developed, The Orchards of Stoney Point has already begun to sale an impressive amount of homes! The Orchards Group is proud to announce that 23 contracts have been written during the pre-grand opening phase, and sales are expected to keep climbing in this active adult community.

“In addition to the 23 sales, we still have more than 25 home site deposits that will be converting to Purchase Agreements during the next 30 days,” said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing with The Orchards Group.

Located in the charming city of Cumming, the newest Orchards Group neighborhood offers two unique combinations of homes that are priced from the $270,000s to the $380,000s. 

These separate portfolios allow future home buyers to pick the perfect home of their choice.

The Arbors Collection offers a unique villa townhome design that was originally featured in a previous community. With a large master suite on the main floor, these homes also feature a variety of living spaces including a media loft, guest bedroom suite on the second floor, screened-in porch or optional sunroom, and a quaint backyard for outdoor living.

The Southern Heritage Collection design offers an award-winning ranch condominium plan that features two bedrooms, or two bedrooms plus a den, on the main floor that is sure to please any active adult buyer. The second floor offers an extra bonus room and a third full bath. A screened porch or optional sunroom and a covered porch add outdoor living space.

This community also offers its homeowners many amenities. Homeowners have full access to the Grand Clubhouse with its many features, including a large saltwater pool, fitness center, card and game area and a large gourmet kitchen. Active adults may also relax in the grand room by the fireplace or watch a movie on the flat screen television.

The Orchards of Stoney Point is located just south of Peachtree Parkway (Highway 141) and one mile east of GA 400 off of exit 13. Conveniently located nearby are many shopping, dining and entertainment options to choose from including North Point Mall, multiple golf courses, Lake Lanier, The Collection at Forsyth shopping center and Northside Hospital Forsyth.

The homes at The Orchards of Stoney Point are going fast! For more information on this new active adult community, contact Sales Associate Craig Smith and Deborah Reahm at 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

Construction Taking Place at The Orchards Group’s Newest Community

Construction has begun at The Orchards of Stoney Point, a new active adult community from The Orchards Group in Cumming. Scheduled to be completed in December, the clubhouse is the center of social life at all of The Orchards Group’s communities, so it’s only fitting that it’s the first structure under development.

“It’s always enjoyable to drive into the community and see the activity at the clubhouse,” said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing for The Orchards Group. “The clubhouse is the central hub of the social scene and year-round activities and events for our residents.”

At The Orchards of Stoney Point, the grand clubhouse will consist of a large gathering room with a flat screen television and a fireplace, a fitness center, sitting room and a spacious kitchen. Outside, there will be a stunning outdoor swimming pool that will be the first saltwater pool at an Orchards Group community.

Construction will soon begin on the community’s five model homes, which will showcase popular plans from both the Southern Heritage and Arbors collections. The Ashewood and Charleston ranch condominium floor plans will be complete and available for touring in mid-December, while the Cypress, Dogwood and Birch master-on-the-main townhome villas will be complete by early January.

There will be a total of 130 active adult homes at The Orchards of Stoney Point that are priced from the $270,000s through the $360,000s. For more information on this community, contact the sales center by calling 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

Only Eight Homes Remain at Cherokee County Active Adult Community

Active adult home buyers have limited opportunities remaining to purchase a new home at The Orchards of East Cherokee, an active adult community near Canton. With an incredible sales pace seen so far in 2014, these final eight homes are sure to sell quickly.

The final eight homes consist of The Orchards Group’s popular maintenance-free ranch condominium plans. Priced from the low to mid $200,000s, these homes include either spacious screened porches or sunrooms. With the final homes currently under construction, buyers will still have time to make many of the interior design selections, such as paint colors and upgrades.

Like all communities from The Orchards Group, The Orchards of East Cherokee offers a variety of amenities for its residents to enjoy. Residents can spend time outside at the swimming pool or waterfall plaza, or they can enjoy staying cool in the clubhouse, which has a media room, gourmet kitchen and fitness center.

The Orchards of East Cherokee’s convenient location means that homeowners are close to Roswell, Canton, Woodstock and Alpharetta, which all offer a variety of great shopping, dining and entertainment options. In addition, the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta is just a short drive away, providing residents with even more great shopping options.

If you’re ready to make the move to a new active adult home today, then call The Orchards of East Cherokee’s sales center at 770-345-5409 to learn more about these final eight homes. Or, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

Final Homes Available Now at Cumming Active Adult Community

The Orchards Group is down to its final eight homes at its Cumming active adult community, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. With all of the single-family homes having sold, there are only three ranch condominiums and five master-on-the-main villas remaining.

Each of the ranch condominium homes are priced from $299,000 to $320,000, and these homes include a $10,000 buyer’s incentive that can be used any way you want it. Two of the ranch condos are available now and they feature the popular Ashewood and Charleston floor plans, which include an upstairs bonus room with a third bathroom and an abundance of designer upgrades. The final ranch condominium is the community model home and it will be for sale later this year.

The master-on-the-main townhome villas are priced from $300,000 to $345,000 and they also have an outstanding $15,000 home buyer’s incentive that can be used towards closing costs, upgrades and more. Currently, there are four villa homes under construction that will be available in late spring or early summer, while one villa home is move-in ready now. Featuring the beautiful Dogwood plan, the move-in ready home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is priced at $315,225. The new homeowner that purchases this home will enjoy a gourmet kitchen complete with granite countertops, a serene screened porch, extensive hardwood flooring, an upstairs loft and a spacious master retreat.

Homeowners will have access to an abundance of amenities at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm both inside and just outside of the community. The grand clubhouse features a large kitchen, gentleman’s den with a library, fitness center and card and game rooms. There is also a swimming pool, fire pit, barbeque grilling area and a community lawn. The community is also just minutes away from GA 400, the Collection at Forsyth, Lake Lanier, multiple golf courses, downtown Roswell, Alpharetta and the new Northside Hospital Forsyth. In addition to the excellent amenities, residents will enjoy a low tax rate as those over the age of 65 do not have to pay the school tax.

For more information on the final homes at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, contact the community sales center by calling 678-513-8879 or visit www.TheOrchardsGroup.com.

Forsyth County Active Adult Community Down to Final Homes

One of metro Atlanta’s top active adult builders, The Orchards Group, has nearly sold out of homes at its Forsyth County community. With just 13 homes remaining, more than 95 percent of the homes have been sold at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm is home to three distinct home styles - ranch condominiums, master-on-the-main villas and single-family homes. There are 12 condominiums and villas remaining that are priced from the $290,000s while only one single-family home remains. The final home is priced at $319,000 and has three bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Construction will be completed on these final homes within the next two to four months, leaving buyers with time to select many of the interior design features for their home. The Orchards Group is also offering a buyer’s incentive of $10,000 to $15,000 on the remaining homes, making now the perfect time to purchase at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm.

In addition to beautiful homes, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm has outstanding community amenities. Homeowners can enjoy the fantastic clubhouse that is complete with a gourmet teaching kitchen, gentlemen’s den with a library, fitness center and card and game rooms. They can also enjoy a swimming pool, fire pit, community lawn and a barbeque grilling area.

Homeowners at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm will be pleased to learn that taxes are extremely affordable, especially for those owners over the age of 65, who are exempt from the school tax. The Forsyth County location also provides residents with a quick commute to GA 400, Lake Lanier, the Collection at Forsyth, multiple golf courses, downtown Roswell, Alpharetta and the new Northside Hospital at Forsyth.

The Orchards Group has chosen Forsyth County as the home for its next community, The Orchards at Stoney Pointe, due in part to the wonderful response that was seen at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. For more information on this community, which is scheduled to open in the spring, click here.

For more information on the final active adult homes at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, contact the community sales center by calling 678-513-8879 or visitwww.OrchardsGroup.com.

Prime Location Makes Active Adult Community Popular with Home Buyers

The Orchards Group, an active adult home builder in North Atlanta, builds quality homes in outstanding communities that are complete with state-of-the-art amenities. But what makes the The Orchards Groups’ communities so popular with active adult home buyers? According to many of the residents, the location and local amenities are one of the primary factors that helped them decide to live in an Orchards Group community.

“Many of the large active adult builders in metro Atlanta choose locations that are much further out,” said Mitch Block, sales and marketing director for The Orchards Group. “But, at The Orchards Group, we prefer to build smaller, more intimate communities that provide a more convenient location for our residents.”

The Orchards of East Cherokee is located central to four downtown areas that include Roswell, Woodstock, Alpharetta and Canton. This convenient location provides homeowners with an easy community to an abundance of local shopping, entertainment and dining destinations.

One of the newest attractions that has been drawing residents to The Orchards of East Cherokee is the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. This outstanding outlet mall is just minutes away from the community and includes a multitude of popular retailers, such as J. Crew, Columbia Sportswear, Journeys, Nike, Brooks Brothers, Yankee Candle, Le Creuset and much more.

At The Orchards of East Cherokee, prospective home buyers will find two distinct villages that each have their own unique blend of home designs. The Gallery features two to four bedroom single-family homes while the Southern Heritage collection includes two to four bedroom ranch condominium homes. Each of the homes offers residents low-maintenance living, which allows them extra time to enjoy their carefree, active adult lifestyle.

For more information on the new active adult homes that are available at The Orchards of East Cherokee, contact the sales center at 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

Eight Active Adult Homes Closed by The Orchards Group in September

With the recent growth of the Atlanta real estate market, it comes as no surprise that builders all over the metro area are reporting record sales this year. The Orchards Group is one of those builders currently experiencing amazing sales in 2013, and the month of September was no exception. Together, they closed on eight new homes at their two active adult communities!

The Orchards of East Cherokee and The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm each saw four homes close last month. Of the eight home closings, six of those new home buyers were already metro Atlanta residents, providing further proof the market has drastically improved over the last 18 to 24 months. An added benefit of the improved real estate market for The Orchards Group is that they are now experiencing an increased ability to sell their active adult homes, because their target market is finally able to sell their current homes.

“When we were in the depths of the recession, 75 percent of our new homeowners were moving in from out of state,” said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing for The Orchards Group. “The local prospective buyers simply could not sell their existing homes, which was necessary for them to be able to buy new homes.”

Each of The Orchards Group communities have outstanding amenities that complement the active adult lifestyle, including a sparkling swimming pool, barbeque grilling area and a grand clubhouse that is complete with card and game rooms, fitness center and a gourmet kitchen. At The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, you will also find a community lawn, fire pit and a gentlemen’s den with a fireplace in the clubhouse. 

Residents at The Orchards of East Cherokee will enjoy a beautiful waterfall sitting plaza next to the pool.

The Orchards Group allows residents to spend even more time enjoying the community amenities, thanks to a maintenance-free lifestyle. Regular landscaping, including weekly cutting, mulch replacement, irrigation and chemical treatments is included by the homeowner’s association.

To find out more information about the active adult homes from The Orchards Group, contact the community sales center at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm at 678-513-8879 or call The Orchards of East Cherokee at 770-345-5409. You can also visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

New Active Adult Homes Under Construction in Cherokee County

The Orchards Group is pleased to announce that they have begun construction on 19 new active adult homes, 10 of which are already sold, at The Orchards of East Cherokee. Thanks to an incredible sales year so far, this community is now more than 60 percent sold out, and the new construction is being started to keep up with buyer demand.

The new construction at The Orchards of East Cherokee will feature a combination of ranch condominiums and single-family homes. The first construction will be of a ranch condominium building that will be move-in ready by mid-January, and it will consist of four new homes from the Southern Heritage Collection.

The first home will feature the Beaumont plan, a popular two bedroom, two bath home that has an upstairs activities suite. Featuring more than 2,000 total square feet of living space in an open floor plan, this home is priced at $232,000. In addition to the activities suite, highlights of the Beaumont plan include a fireside living room, dining room, breakfast area and a kitchen with a spacious bar.

Two of the homes in the ranch condominium building will consist of the Ashewood plan. Priced at $238,500, the two bedroom and three bathroom plan features 1,700 square feet of living space on the main floor. Both of the bedrooms, a fireside living room, sunroom, dining room and large kitchen make up the main living space of these homes. In addition, the two Ashewood homes have an additional 400 square feet of space in an upstairs activity suite and full bath.

The final home in the ranch building will feature the Charleston plan. Priced at $240,000, this spacious two bedroom, two bathroom home includes a private den, which can be turned into a third bedroom or office space. The Charleston plan features a kitchen with a large bar area, formal dining room, breakfast area and a living room with a fireplace. The home is complete with an extra storage area located above the two-car garage.

All of the gorgeous new homes from The Orchards Group offer residents a low-maintenance lifestyle, which gives them plenty of time to enjoy a host of other activities. Regular landscaping, including weekly cutting, chemical treatments, mulch replacement and an irrigation system are included  the homeowner’s association.

Just a sampling of the other amenities and activities that residents will get to enjoy are the swimming pool, barbeque grilling area, waterfall sitting plaza and the grand clubhouse that is complete with a gourmet kitchen, fitness center and card and game rooms.

The new Cherokee County homes from The Orchards Group are located just minutes away from I-75, I-575, the Cherokee County Library, Sequoyah Park and plenty of dining, retail and recreation venues.

For more information on the new Cherokee County active adult homes from The Orchards Group, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or contact the sales center at The Orchards of East Cherokee at 770-345-5409.

New Single-Family Homes Selling Fast at The Orchards of East Cherokee

Premiere Atlanta active adult builder, The Orchards Group, has seen a drastic increase in home sales over the first six months of the year. To keep up with demand, they recently released six single-family basement home sites, two of which have already sold! With one additional site being used to build an inventory home, this means that there are only three basement sites left at The Orchards of East Cherokee. In fact, they expect the community to be completely sold out of single-family homes by the end of the year.

The inventory home, a Piedmont, is currently under construction with an expected mid-November completion date. This plan offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and the option to turn the den into a third bedroom. The home features a spacious kitchen overlooking the large family room, a formal dining room, oversized master suite with double vanities and a large walk-in closet, as well as a relaxing screened porch. The homeowner will have the opportunity to complete the basement during construction, which would double the square footage of the home and additional storage space, a media room or even more bedrooms.

In addition to the three basement home sites, there are also three non-basement homes available at The Orchards of East Cherokee. Homebuyers will have the opportunity to select the floor plan of their choice, with non-basement homes priced from the mid to high $200,000s and basement homes priced from the low to mid $300,000s. Just like the popular ranch condominiums offered from The Orchards Group, the single-family homes offer homeowners low-maintenance living with regular landscaping and an irrigation system that is paid for by the homeowner’s association. All of the remaining single-family home sites also have beautifully wooded, private back yards.

The Orchards of East Cherokee’s residents enjoy an active lifestyle with an amazing amenities package, including the grand clubhouse with a fireplace, gourmet kitchen, fitness center and card and game room; barbeque grill; community swimming pool and waterfall sitting plaza.

The Orchards of East Cherokee is located in Woodstock near the Cherokee County library, Sequoyah Park, health centers, shops and restaurants. Homeowners also have easy access to major roadways, including I-75 and I-575.

For more information on the new single-family active adult homes at The Orchards of East Cherokee, call 770-345-5409 or visit their website at www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

The Orchards Group Proudly Introduces The Hawthorne

The simplified life is really closer than you think with The Orchards Group. As part of their work to make the home building and buying experience easy and affordable for active adults, The Orchards Group has introduced the Hawthorne plan at its East Cherokee and Brannon Oak Farm communities.

Priced from the mid to upper $200’s, the new Hawthorne plan is a downsized version of the popular Haverford single family detached home plan. In the plan, the builder has eliminated the Haverford's large formal dining room, which reduces the plan's size and price by as much as $25,000. The design transforms the spacious breakfast room into an informal dining room. 

“We were comfortable with this design variation because many of our Haverford owners have actually used the breakfast room as their dining room, it’s that large," said Craig Smith, on site sales counselor.

In addition, homeowners will enjoy the change that moves the fireplace in the living room from the corner to a more traditional end of room wall setting. This new placement has allowed the builder to add optional built-in bookshelves flanking the fireplace. However, residents can still enjoy many perks of the old Haverford plan because the Hawthorne plan retains its two bedrooms plus den, two bathrooms, large gourmet kitchen, 10 foot ceilings and grand foyer.

The Hawthorne is currently being built on homesite 16 at TheOrchards of Brannon Oak Farm  in Cumming, and will be complete by the end of August. Additionally, TheOrchards of East Cherokee in Woodstock will have a completed Hawthorne home with optional screened-in porch on homesite 139 by the end of September. Active adult buyers will love the maintenance-free living, amazing amenities and beautiful locations of both communities!

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879.

The Orchards of East Cherokee Celebrates America

The Orchards Group successfully hosted another homeowner event two weeks ago for their Cherokee County active adult community residents at TheOrchards of East Cherokee. More than 60 percent of the community's residents enjoyed an afternoon celebrating Independence Day!

Current residents, new homeowners and pre-sale buyers decked out in red, white and blue joined together to enjoy delicious barbeque chicken, brisket and all the fixins' at the community pool and clubhouse. Good food, fun and time with friends were had by everyone!

"In keeping with the spirit of friendship and fun, seeing the owners celebrate the 4th of July is just another reason why The Orchards of East Cherokee is such a great choice for today's active adult buyer," said Mitch Block, sales and marketing director for the company.

The Orchards of East Cherokee is well known for its very active social calendar. Homeowners enjoy events and activities hosted at the community year round. Community amenities not only include the grand clubhouse and swimming pool, but also a barbeque grilling area and waterfall sitting plaza. Buyers can choose a to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in either the community's single family homes or ranch condominiums.

The sales office is open daily, and can be reached at 770-345-5409. For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. For more on Atlanta real estate, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Fun Farwell Celebration at Habersham Grove With The Orchards Group

Even in tough economic times, The Orchard’s Group still has every reason to celebrate! Back in March, The Orchards Group sold its last active adult homes in its gorgeous community on Lake Lanier, Habersham Grove. As a final farewell and toast to the community's success, the builder held a luncheon for residents to celebrate and enjoy delicious food.

The event was catered with delicious low country barbecue. Residents enjoyed mingling with other neighbors, while spending time with The Orchards Group staff. Even though this was a farewell luncheon, the staff will stay in touch with residents in this tight-knit community.

"It was great seeing all of the homeowners again. They have really become a part of my extended family," said Stacy Wheelus, social director for The Orchards Group.

Although all of the homes at Habersham Grove have been sold, The Orchards Group still has new home opportunities from the $240,000s at TheOrchards of Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming. This community features single family homes, master on the main villas and ranch condominiums. In addition, the community offers residents a maintenance-free lifestyle, amazing amenities and a great Cumming location.

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879. For more information on Atlanta real estate, visit Atlanta Real Estate Forum.

Seven New Homes Coming to The Orchards of East Cherokee

Seven new homes will soon be coming to The Orchards of East Cherokee, an active adult community in Woodstock. The Orchards Group plans to build three single family homes and  four ranch condominium homes.

The builder has plans for three single family homes. One of these homes will feature the Ascot floor plan with two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor. The home's second floor includes a spacious bonus room and additional full bathroom. The most unique feature of this home is the three-car garage; this is the only home in the community featuring a garage of this size. Two of the homes, one of which has already pre-sold, will feature the extremely popular Piedmont floor plan. This plan includes two bedrooms plus a large den or third bedroom and two bathrooms in addition to a screened-in porch and rocking chair front porch. The single family homes will be priced from the mid to high $200,000s.

The new ranch condominium building will include two inventory homes and two model homes. Two homes will showcase the affordable Ashewood plan, which includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms, walk-up attic storage and a sunroom. The other two homes will feature the spacious Beaumont plan with two large bedrooms and two bathrooms in addition to a covered front porch. The model home will feature a finished upstairs activity suite, and the inventory home will feature walk-up attic storage space. These ranch condominiums will be priced from the high $190,000s with special model home lease back opportunities available.

The Orchards of East Cherokee also offers residents a maintenance-free lifestyle and professionally landscaped yards. Community amenities include a grand clubhouse with gourmet kitchen, fitness center and cards and games room; waterfall sitting plaza; barbeque grill area and sparkling pool.

This community is convenient to downtown Woodstock, Roswell, Canton and Alpharetta. Plus, a wide selection of shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation and healthcare options are all just minutes away!

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 770-345-5409.

Home of the Week Featuring The Dogwood Plan

Brannon Oak Farm’s most popular Villa plan, the Dogwood, is also The Orchards Group’s “Home of the Week.” Brannon Oak Farm is perfectly suited for any active adult seeking a great community.

Need easy living? The Dogwood features master and guest bedrooms on the first floor as well as two full bathrooms. In addition, the main living spaces all boast hardwood floors.

The living room is sure to please with its vaulted ceiling and skylights to allow for plenty of natural lighting. This room also has plenty of built-in cabinet storage for all of your entertainment and media as well as space to display pictures and other items.

All active adults will find a use from cooking to entertaining for the home’s great kitchen. The kitchen contains 42-inch maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances and a large island with flush granite bartop. Have a big family? Have no worries because there is sure to be ample room to seat everyone in either the dining room or the separate breakfast room.

Homeowners will also have a space to house visiting family. The upstairs contains a guest suite as well as a loft area that overlooks the living room. Plus, there’s even more options for storage with the upstairs attic and in the two-car garage.

For those wanting some outdoor living or entertaining space as well, the home features a sunroom and rear patio. These spaces are sure to make enjoying gorgeous Georgia weather even better. The outdoor space is all maintenance-free with included irrigation system, building maintenance, landscaping and trash removal.

The community features amenities such as a clubhouse, two pools, a cabana and the perfect tree-filled background.

If you want to make The Dogwood in Cumming your next home, call 678-513-8879 to schedule a tour. For additional information, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Home of the Week in Cumming Features Popular Design

Built by The Orchards Group, the Ashewood is the new "Home of the Week." As The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm's popular ranch condominium design, the Ashewood has also been reduced from $267,000 to $244,950--making it very affordable. It has never been a better time to buy in this upscale, active adult community with already 120 homes sold.

The home features two bedrooms and two baths with tons of storage. The Ashewood includes a two-car garage with storage area for trash can, tools, etc. and a large, unfinished storage area over the garage accessed by a true walk-up staircase. An automatic garage door opener and key pad are included with the home.

Elegantly designed, the interior of the Ashewood features 10 foot ceilings with trey ceilings in the bedrooms, a gas fireplace in the living room with tile surround and a gourmet kitchen. With 36 inch maple cabinets, undercabinet lighting, granite countertops with tile backsplash and crown molding on the cabinets, the kitchen will impress all guests.

The Ashewood also impresses with upgraded plumbing and lighting fixtures, gorgeous hardwood floors in the foyer and kitchen and upgraded carpet throughout the rest of the home. The screen porch faces a landscaped berm—giving residents extra privacy and ability to listen to the chirping birds. There is also an additional uncovered patio area for grilling out and placing outdoor furniture.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm offers true maintenance free living with landscape maintenance, all exterior building maintenance, landscape irrigation and trash removal.

Residents enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, clubhouse, firepit, arbor, barbecue grill and lawn area.

Live in one of The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm’s most popular homes. Schedule a tour today by calling 678-513-8879. For additional details, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.