River Brooke Features Options to Accommodate All Families

There is no better time to buy a new home, and the River Brooke community in Cherokee County is ideal for families of all sizes. Phase II is now open with ranch and two-story homes priced from the $150,000s under construction by Atlanta home builder Smith Douglas.

River Brooke is a growing community in Canton situated close to I-575 where new families and empty nesters can find the right sized home for the right price. Buyers can select from a wide range of floor plans with three to five bedrooms and two or two-and-a-half bathrooms. With nine floor plans, the perfect one is out there for everyone.

The Pruitt floor plan is a single-floor home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. A patio outside the dining room makes a great place for cookouts in the summer, and the open kitchen with an optional island provides plenty of room for chefs who need a lot of space for cooking large meals.

A second-floor bonus room makes a great playroom for the kids or a fourth bedroom in the Belmont floor plan. The first floor features an open kitchen adjacent to the large family room where everyone can relax together after a day of work and school. The owner’s suite includes a large walk-in closet and a bathroom with a garden tub and shower. The Belmont stretches across up to 1,927 feet depending on the options and is priced at $171,900.

Families that need more space will love the five bedroom and three bathroom Buffington floor plan. It’s spacious at 2,508 square feet, but still feels cozy. The gourmet kitchen includes a breakfast space, and an optional fireplace in the oversized family room will offer some welcome heat in the winter. The owner’s suite upstairs features his and her walk-in closets and a beautiful bathroom that has an option for a dual vanity sinks. The Buffington is priced from $178,900 and has several other options to ensure buyers get exactly the home they want.

Learn more about newCherokee County homes in River Brooke by calling 678-880-8795 or by visiting www.smithdouglas.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.

Rolling Meadows: The Perfect Family Community

Don’t miss out on a home in Rolling Meadows, the newest community by Keystone Custom Homes. The community is full of family-friendly amenities and features that make it a great place to find your new home.

There is no doubt one of the many floor plans available will be perfect for your family. The Belmont floor plan with Traditional elevation includes a porch where children can play while parents chat with neighbors. An open family room is great for parties, and moms who love to cook will enjoy the gourmet kitchen with breakfast space. The Belmont is priced at $166,236 and also includes a two-car garage.

Stretch out in front of the fireplace and stay warm in the cozy Hamilton floor plan with Heritage elevation. Three bedrooms, a study and spacious family room allow the whole family to have plenty of personal space in this home starting at $162,235. Don’t worry about fighting over closet space, because the owner’s suite includes two large walk-in closets.

Four bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms in the Windsor floor plan with Heritage elevation are great for larger families. The main floor includes a study, formal dining room and kitchen with an island. A beautiful fireplace anchors the large family room. The owner’s suite upstairs includes a walk-in closet and a bathroom with garden tub, shower and dual vanities. Prices for the Windsor plan start at $183,236.

The Rolling Meadows community includes a swimming pool with clubhouse and tennis courts. The community is just minutes away from great shopping and dining off of Routes 30 and 283.

Contact Barb DiBrito at 717-368-9831, or visit www.keystonecustomhome.com for more information about Lancaster new home builder Keystone Custom Homes.

Run Fast to Woodstock’s Fun and Fast-Selling Cornerstone Estates

Stay active in Cherokee County’s best-selling community, Cornerstone Estates. Located in an area that’s bursting with activity and homes priced from the $160,000s, it’s easy to see why home buyers are flocking to this community built by Woodstock home builder Smith Douglas Communities.  Be sure to act now, because only a few homes remain.

Start your day with a run along paved paths, and challenge friends to a few tennis matches on the community’s courts. Cool off in the pool and hang out in the cabana during the summer. If golf is more your game, courses are only a few minutes away, as are local parks and Lake Allatoona.

In addition to these great amenities, Cornerstone Estates is never far from all that Woodstock has to offer. A 15 minute drive to Olde Rope Mill Park opens up a world of outdoor fun, including bike trails, walking paths, fishing and canoeing. Also, shoppers can spend a full day at the Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta, the closest major outlet mall to Atlanta. Brooks Brothers, Kate Spade, Talbots and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5^th are all must-visits in the shopping center.

Of course, homes are the primary reason to pick a community. The ones at Cornerstone Estates include plenty of features to make the buying decision easy. Ranch and two-story floor plans are available and offer two-car garages, beautiful owner’s suites and large kitchens with breakfast areas and islands. Sit out on the patio or deck in the evening, and watch the sun set before relaxing in the big family room.

Smith Douglas Communities prides itself on well-constructed homes. Sub-floors are built to reduce squeaking, shingles have a 25-year warranty and 14” floor joists minimize bouncing. Energy efficient windows, a 50 gallon electric water heater and insulated front and rear doors put an additional emphasis on keeping down power bills.

To see why new homes in Woodstock’s Cornerstone Estates are selling so well, visit the model home at 440 Parkstone Drive Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Call 770-592-3160 to schedule an appointment, or visit www.smithdouglas.com. 

New homes Available in Stonehenge Reserve

Central Pennsylvania’s largest home builder is starting off 2014 with new homes in Stonehenge Reserve, a community located in Lititz near the Bent Creek Country Club. Homes in the new community built by Keystone Custom Homes are priced from the $300,000s and feature unique floor plans.

Each Lancaster new home at Stonehenge Reserve’s with the Windsor floor plan and Traditional elevation includes a gorgeous study, a formal dining room, a kitchen with an island and space for a breakfast table. The family room’s fireplace rounds out the spacious downstairs. Walk-in showers, garden tubs and dual vanities make the large private bathroom shine in the owner’s suite. A side load garage and a full front porch have Windsor homes looking good inside and out.

The Augusta floor plan includes a first floor owner’s suite, study and a gourmet kitchen with breakfast space and island. The family room boasts a fireplace too. Three bedrooms with walk-in closets and a loft fill the top floor.

Stonehenge is surrounded by plenty to see and do. A wide variety of eateries, entertainment and shopping are just a few minutes away. Bent Creek Country Club is a great place to spend an afternoon golfing or playing tennis. The club also features a fitness center with a gym and swimming pool.

Tour the model home today in Keystone Custom Homes' Worthington Community. Take Oregon Pike North from Route 30 and make a left after one-and-a-half miles into the Worthington Community on Royer Drive. The model home is the last home on the right after taking a left on Prescot Street. The home is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend hours are Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Call Barb DiBrito at 717-368-9831 for more information.

Model Home Opens with Award-Winning Floor Plan

Smith Douglas is proud to open its newest model home at Cherokee Reserve in Canton. Featuring the builder’s OBIE award-winning floor plan, the Chestnut, the model is sure to be a buyer favorite!

The Chestnut has 3,377 square feet, five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths with an option for a sixth bedroom and fourth bath. With an open layout, the main level has tons of space and is perfect for entertaining guests. The foyer is adjacent to a living room with a kitchen and dining room just down the hall. A large family room is great for watching the big game with plenty of room to cheer on that favorite team.  There is also a half bath that can be upgraded and a study that can be converted into another bedroom.

Upstairs, enjoy a luxurious master suite with his and hers walk-in closets and a large master bathroom. There is also a loft and three bedrooms.

Additionally, the home has a two-car garage and a gorgeous outdoor living space. Outside, a patio is ready and waiting just off the kitchen. Grab a coffee and sit outside to watch the sunrise. It’s the perfect way to start the morning.

These Cherokee County homes for sale are also surrounded by great amenities. The Cherokee County School System is one of the best in the state, with strong test scores at every level. Restaurants, both chain and local, are just a few minutes away. Catch a football game on one of the many TVs at locally-owned Bedoe’s Bar & Grille, or enjoy breakfast at Sugar Pike Junction.

Prices for homes at Cherokee Reserve start in the $190,000s and are available for pre-sale now. Find more information at www.smithdouglas.com, or call agent Kelley Boatwright at 678-316-3776 to see how you can reserve your lot today.

Pennsylvania and Maryland Homebuilder Supports Nonprofits

Homebuilders change the lives of people every day by providing them with a place to live. Homebuyers trust in their builder to create a home that is not only a solid investment, but somewhere they will enjoy living and creating memories for years to come. However, some builders are working to change more than just the lives of their residents, as many also donate their time and skills to helping the less fortunate through charities such as Habitat for Humanity and Homes for Hope.

One Pennsylvania and Maryland homebuilder that has gone above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to giving back is Keystone Custom Homes. Not only does this company donate a percentage of every home sale to Homes for Hope, a nonprofit organization that builds homes nationwide to raise money for HOPE International, but they also run campaigns at least once or twice a year to help with fundraising efforts.

The latest campaign from Keystone Custom Homes is entitled "People of Hope." During this campaign, the builder is shedding light on the various partner companies who donate their time and efforts to Homes for Hope, including builders, suppliers, subcontractors and consultants through blog posts and updates on its social media outlets. Keystone Custom Homes is also encouraging people to donate directly to Homes for Hope through a special landing page created on their Facebook page.

To meet the People of Hope and to find out how you can make a difference, visit www.KeystoneCustomHome.com/Blog.