Beautiful Southern Homes Near West Point, GA

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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