Cherokee and Cobb County Neighborhoods

Cherokee County was recently listed as the 18th fastest growing county in the country.  There are many reasons for this with the 2 biggest being low taxes and affordable housing.  There is so much development going on in northern Cherokee it is hard to list it all, but I will mention some of the more exciting things coming soon.  The Bluffs at Technology Park, located in Canton, is a beautiful 700-acre office park that features professional office and business space in low and mid-rise buildings.  One of two new buildings is now completed and the first tenants are moving in this month! Another exciting addition to the Canton area is being billed as the “largest open-air mall in the Southeast.”  So far some of the anchor stores are SuperTarget, Kohls, Lowes and JCPenney.  Many more will be coming and are slated to open in early 2009.  Downtown Canton is also being noted for its Canton Theatre productions and County Arts Center.  These are both very active programs with productions and workshops going on all year long.  For more information on residential or commercial real estate please contact me - Sue B at 678-549-4949.

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John Weiland is known all over the Atlanta area as an excellent builder/developer. If past sales are any indication, buying in a John Weiland community is usually a very sound investment! And now he is venturing into the active adult arena with a brand new community opening this summer in Canton Georgia. This new neighborhood is called CADENCE - and is part of the Woodmont Golf and Country Club development. Homes will feature main level living, a gated setting, and amenities galore! There will even be a Club Social Director! Prices start in the $400’s. If you are interested in visiting Cadence or any of the many active adult communities in Cherokee County email or call Sue Boughton @ 678-549-4949. Cherokee County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country and once you visit you will understand why!

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Ball Ground Georgia is a little city that is growing quickly. One of the best things about Ball Ground is its location - it is half-way between Canton and Jasper - with easy access to both cities from 575. Canton would be the city of choice to travel to from Ball Ground for medical care, hospitals, shopping and restaurants. From downtown Ball Ground traveling on 575 south would be about a 10 minute trip to Canton. Ball Ground is expecting a renovation of its downtown area soon. In keeping up with the quaint look of the area now - developers will be rebuilding with an eye to keep the historic and small town feel to the city. The area may be a mecca for active adult home buyers soon. Several developments are going up now with plans for golf cart trails, community centers and activities. Of course the area has always been a big draw for families. More house for your money, bigger lots, and good schools have attracted homebuyers to the area for years.

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Cherokee County is getting over 1 million square feet of retail space. Three main centers of development have begun - all are located along the 575 interstate corridor. The shopping centers are expecting to bring in new retailers - many that have never been seen in Cherokee County before. Also restaurants and upscale boutiques will be a part of the construction that is slated for completion in 2008/2009.

The largest of these retail centers will be an open-air shopping mall off of exit 19 on 575. It will be over 800,000 sq feet and is being called the Canton Marketplace. Accessible from GA Hwy 20 and 575 it is already under construction and early openings are expected by Spring 2008. Another great shopping center in the planning stage is The Avenue Ridgewalk. It will be located in S. Cherokee off of exit 8 - generally known as the Towne Lake area. It is too early to know exactly what stores will be opening in this center, but developers are trying to bring in some upper-scale shops, boutiques and restaurants to add to the diversity of what is already available in Woodstock.

The 3rd area of development in Cherokee County is on Sixes Rd - exit 11 off of 575. This area is known as the Bridgemill area or Holly Springs area. Home Depot has already started construction and other stores and restaurants are slated to join in the over 330,000 sq foot retail center. Cherokee Countyis growing rapidly - along with mountain views, rivers and creeks, and Lake Allatoona we will now enjoy several first class new shopping centers. For homeowners and people considering relocation it will definitely add a new level of convenience to have such great retail centers within minutes of home!

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Normally when you want to live in a neighborhood with fantastic amenities - you also have to settle for a huge community with hundreds of homes in it. NOT SO with Little Bear Subdivision. The community will consist of only 86 homes built over a total of 159 acres! Once you see the luxurious clubhouse, pool, picnic pavilion w. outdoor fireplace, play park and miles of walking trails - you will have to remind yourself you are in a very small enclave of homes! Little Bear is truly a conservation subdivision - it is a certified backyard wildlife habitat. The homes lean toward Craftsman-style and there are several builders available with a generous variety of floor-plans to choose from. Luxury upgrades and architectural detail can be found in each unique home. Even though you may feel like you are way out in the country - retail and restaurants are minutes away. Large-scale amenities - estate sized lots - scenic surroundings - Cherokee County low low taxes - the time might be right to drive up and let me introduce you to luxury living in a serene and tranquil setting.

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The first thing you will notice on your way to Stonewood Farms is the gorgeous scenery you are driving past. Horse farms, dogwoods and azaelas galore, white picket fences, and rolling hills will be the backdrop as you travel between Ball Ground and Waleska. Once you get to the neighborhood another very obvious fact will hit you - this is no cookie cutter, overcrowded subdivision. It consists of only 11 homes - some with glorious mountain views - and all with large sections of property very unique and private. In such a small enclave of luxury - it is easy to see why each home feels like a private country estate. All the homes are constructed of hardiplank, stone accents and built on full daylight basements. Gourmet kitchens, custom cabinetry, granite, wrought iron spindles, tile surround jacuzzi tubs–the list of luxury upgrades can go on & on. If you are in need of a little “elbow room” or just tired of “city living” this neighborhood is meant for you. Prices start in the 300’s –an unbelievable value with the country manor acreage, privacy and architectural detail you will find in this small community of upscale living.

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Forest Creek is a gorgeous neighborhood with just about everything for everyone! It is located in Canton GA only 2 miles from the interstate - 575. A new open-air mall is being developed minutes down the road and 2 new schools have been opened that service the area. It is a swim/tennis neighborhood with very affordable HOA fees and is surrounded by a 50 acre nature preserve. There are also walking trails, a nature preserve and open-air pavilion for picnics or family outings. You can still buy a new home in this neighborhood - there are also resales available now too. Homes range in size and price - from stepless ranches with no basement - to 7 bedroom homes with 3 car garages and a full daylight basement. Prices start in the 200’s and because it is located in beautiful Cherokee County you will enjoy very low taxes. If you are a senior citizen (62) you receive a generous property tax discount that will bring your annual tax bill down significantly. Forest Creek is a great family neighborhood with sidewalks, streetlights, and fantastic amenities. Many retirees are finding it a great place to live also because of the affordable prices - there are a variety of ranch home floor plans and many 2-story traditional homes with a master on the main and guest bedrooms with private full bath upstairs. Call or email today for more information or to come out and see this wonderful neighborhood.

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Retirees in this day and age are different than years ago. Hence, the new term “active adult” living has been coined. Cherokee County is quickly becoming one of the best places to retire in the country. Many new active-adult communities are springing up–stepless ranches, amenties rich neighborhoods, luxury architectural details, and locations close to medical and shopping facilities are all top factors that make these developments so great for retirees or active adults nearing retirement age. However the biggest draw to the area is PRICE. Many areas of the country that were retirement meccas have become unaffordable to the majority of the active adult community. Gorgeous homes in Cherokee County can still be found for under 200K! Many new communities have starting prices in the low 200’s and up. Atlanta and the surrounding suburbs are experiencing a big population explosion. Of course much of this influx is moving into the northern suburbs - Cherokee County, Forsyth County and Bartow County. Still affordable and loaded with natural beauty, people find it a great place to live and still less than an hours drive to Atlanta. Some of the great active adult communities available are Seasons at Laurel Canyon, The Orchards, The Lodge at Bridgemill, and The Cottages. Of course prices won’t always be this low - and inventory will not always be this high. Now is a great time to plan a trip to the area and check out the possiblity of relocating for your retirement or semi-retirement. There are so many great neighborhoods to choose from and so many new communities springing up that it is an exciting time to be looking for your new home or second home. Call or email me - I will be happy to send info package, maps, area activities, etc at your request.

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North Georgia is quickly becoming a very sought-after area to live in. There are many reasons for this - number one being the amazingly affordable home prices! I think the number two reason is that it is such a beautiful area - it is hard to find a spot where you can look out at the horizon and NOT see a mountain range in the distance. Of course crystal clear mountain lakes, very low taxes, a great interstate system, state of the art medical facilities, top-notch restaurants and fantastic shopping all add to the appeal too.

Another important attraction is the senior discount on property taxes. I have shown gorgeous homes to clients and been shocked to notice the $350 annual tax fee on the real estate listing! It is a senior-friendly community in many other ways too. But don’t get me wrong - it is also a great area to raise a family. Cherokee

County schools are rated very highly and of course all the new schools are equipped with the best state of the art technology available. Teachers in the county participate in seminar training and have extensive post grad education requirements that must be met. The majority of large neighborhoods in this area have recreational facilities that could compete with vacation destinations. Zero-entry pools, tennis courts, log-cabin clubhouses, safe-play playground equipment, hiking trails, reservoirs, golf, and beautiful lakes with campgrounds galore!

I do consider myself a North Georgia Expert. If I don’t know an answer to a question you may have - I know where to go to find it! I would love to introduce you to “mountain living”, affordable prices and fresh air. Call me or email and let’s plan an outing where I can show you all this fantastic area has to offer.

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River Green is a master developed community in Canton Georgia. It is easily accessible from I-575 –Holly Springs Exit. The first thing that strikes you upon entering the neighborhood is the long-distance view of the Blue Ridge Mountains as a scenic backdrop to the entrance. The second thing that will occur to you is that this community has something for everyone! There are different sections in the development with different price ranges and differing buyer needs.

River Green upon completion will have approx 1100 homes, an elementary school (slated for completion in 2008), a grocery store, CVS drugstore, and a few other sites in discussion. A child care center has already opened in the neighborhood as well as two unbelievably gorgeous clubhouse facilities with state of the art pools, media rooms, etc. In other words, this subdivision is going to be more than just a “development”. It is going to be more like your old-fashioned home-grown town. One where you can walk or ride your bike up to the store - run into neighbors on one of the many nature trails - or enjoy a game of casual tennis or organized round robins arranged by the full-time activities director.

I live in Canton and work in Canton. It is a great place to raise a family or retire! Canton is growing daily - new businesses, shopping centers, schools, people and neighborhoods. Even though it still has a feel of “mountain” living–everything you need is a short drive away–including state of the art medical facilities. Call me or email me and I will be happy to send you more detailed information about this lovely community and the surrounding areas.

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The Seasons at Laurel Canyon offers the best active adult living opportunity in the metro Atlanta area. It is a new development nestled in the North GA Mountains - about a 45 minute drive north of Atlanta. The amenities offered in the neighborhood are endless: golf, tennis on 8 clay courts (state of the art), heated indoor lap pool, heated outdoor zero entry pool, a theatre and performing arts center, a lakeside outdoor amphitheater, fully equipped fitness center, aerobics studio, massage rooms, gourmet cook teaching kitchen, media room, arts and crafts studio, billiards room, card rooms, horticulture center & greenhouse, a fishing lake and extensive open walking trails. Its all here for you to participate in if you wish - if not you can just relax and enjoy the beauty of the mountain vistas that surround the neighborhood.

The Seasons at Laurel Canyon has homes available right now - no waiting on construction. Or if you wish you can view a model home and make the custom changes to fit your “wish list”. Downtown Canton is minutes away as well as interstate 575 and Northside Hospital. Restaurants and shopping are plentiful in the Canton area - several more shopping centers and restaurants are in development and are slated to open in 2008.

Please call or email me for more information on this beautiful community. As your buyers agent I will guarantee that any broker bonus offered will be refunded to you- - right now that is an extra $1000 . Also there are many buyer incentives available - I will make sure you receive them all. GA real estate law can be very detailed and complicated–not being represented by a real estate professional can end up becoming a very costly mistake. Remember the on-site agent represents the builder–not you–it is actually illegal for an agent to practice dual agency (represent both sides). And most importantly it doesn’t cost you anything to use a buyer agent - the builder pays the same commission whether you are represented or not!

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So what exactly is an active adult community? Active adult communities are targeted to those of us who are 55 and older and looking for a social and fun community. Each active adult community is designed differently and may include town homes, single-family homes, condos, or multifamily homes, although the new communities in North Georgia are geared more towards condos and homes. Active adult communities are designed to cater to adults looking for a lively, and active community with opportunities for social and recreational activities. Everything from Golf, to tennis or crafts is covered by the beautiful active adult communities in Cherokee county Canton, GA. A popular type of active adult community is the leisure or resort-style community. In this type of active adult community, one can expect to experience resort-style living, complete with pools, golf courses, tennis, fitness clubs, entertainment and friends. Business centers and ballrooms are on the list of amenities of many of the active adult communities in Canton, GA.

If you are considering retiring in North Georgia you are looking in the right place. The development of new, affordable active adult communities in Cherokee county and the cities of Woodstock and Canton, GA is on the rise. The Seasons at Laurel Canyon is one of the new active adult communities in Canton Georgia / Cherokee county. Why is North Georgia a great place to retire you might be asking yourself? Take a look around this website and you will see all that Georgia has to offer from beautiful lake front property, to log cabin homes nestled away in the North Georgia mountains. Also if you are interested in receiving more information about active adult communities in North Georgia contact me via email or give me a ring anytime at 678-549-4949. Stay tuned for the latest information about active adult communities in Canton and Woodstock, Georgia.

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Haynes Crossing is a one of a kind community in a beautiful North Georgia mountain scenery. Located in Northwest Cherokee county and consisting of three different communities: Amberleigh, Willow Ridge, and Brookfield, Haynes Crossing is a community to remember when thinking of your move to North Georgia. Only 8 miles from I-75, and 5 miles from 575, Haynes Crossing offers a great location nestled in the Georgia mountains. Only 2 miles from lake Allatoona, Haynes Crossing offers Beach and Boat access to all if its residents. The lots in Haynes Crossing are huge from .92 acres and the largest at over three acres. There are two lakes located in Haynes Crossing, one in Amberleigh at 2 acres, and the other in Willow Ridge at 5 acres. If you are looking for relaxation in the North Georgia mountains, Haynes Crossing might be the right place for you.

With custom built homes with many standard upgrades ranging between the $270’s and $400’s, Haynes Crossing offers a lot for the price. The homes are built by seven different custom builders including Fowler Homes, Hunt Homes, and Waters Homes INC, so there is a floor plan for everyone. Amenities will be abundant in this community with a clubhouse, two tennis courts, a swimming complex, and a children’s playground all underway. The Streets in Haynes crossing will be lined with nice lantern style streetlights. Cherokee county schools are among the best in Georgia including Cherokee High School, Liberty Middle School, and Freedom Elementary.  Come back soon for updated pictures and information about Haynes Crossing.

Amberleigh at Haynes Crossing in Cherokee County

Brookfield at Haynes Crossing in Cherokee County

Willow Ridge at Haynes Crossing

• 78 homes covered in hardwoods with fencing and stonework along every driveway
• lake lots available
• 3/4 acres and up!

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Nestled in the north mountains of GA, Great Sky feels like a mountain get-away but is only minutes away from shopping, entertainment and historic Canton. Surrounded by panoramic mountain views the neighborhood sits off of Hwy 140 several miles west of Riverstone Pkwy. Fairgreen Development has reserved 300 of the 900 acres of Great Sky for recreation and open space. There are miles of nature trails, paths and sidewalks, a mountain-lodge clubhouse, and 3 pools including a jr olympic pool and water-slide. You will also find a tennis center, basketball court, and mountain clubhouse play center for the kids.

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Great Sky features different sections of the neighborhood with a variety of floor plans, square footage and pricing. Prices range from the low 200’s to the high $400’s. The Cherokee school system has become one of the top-ranked systems in the state and is expanding yearly with the continued development of Cherokee County. For more information on the schools in Cherokee County visit Cherokee County School Systems.

An overview of the amenities at Great Sky.

• Walking, Hiking, and Biking Trails through natural habitats at the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir.
• Junior Olympic swimming pool with water park and water slide, an adjoining pool for a more relaxed experience.
• The beautiful Fairways Golf Course located across the street from Great Sky.
• Multiple Tennis courts and a tennis pavilion located adjacent from the Great Sky Mountain Club.
• A variety of fun for the kids including a Children’s Adventure Park, special activities, basketball courts, and more!

For more information on this beautiful community contact Sue Boughton via email or call any time at 678-549-4949.

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