Cherokee and Cobb County Neighborhoods

There is good news for active adults interested in moving to NW Georgia.  More and more communities are being built and prices are lower than ever!  The Villas at Riverstone are great homes that are now being offered in the low 100’s — many of these have full basements.  Lawn care is taken care of, medical facilities are around the corner — as well as grocery stores, restaurants, and lots of shopping!

The Seasons at Laurel Canyon continues to attract many active adults with the emphasis on ACTIVE.  Their amenities and activity calendar is hard to beat!  If you want to stay active with your tennis skills this is also the community to consider.  Their clay courts are easy on the bones and they have full time tennis pros, lessons, tons of teams at all levels, and lots of tennis always going on.  Of course there are other active adult communities that also would please the active tennis players and I will be happy to send you all the info on those too!

Cherokee County has become a great place for active adults to “retire” to for many reasons.  The medical facilities are abundant and growing - great communities at even better prices– and don’t forget the property tax break (up to 75%) when you turn 62 years of age.  Many active adults are buying their future retirement homes now with prices so low and using them as second homes until they sell their present home.  For more information or to see what NW Georgia has to offer please call or email me — I would love to help you find your next home surrounded by the beautiful North Ga mountain scenery.

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I have written about Lake Arrowhead several times - about all the great amenities and the beautiful mountain and lake setting that the neighborhood is built around.  Now I just want to update you on what is new in this mountain community.  The Great Festival Park is almost completed and work on the new Clear Water Park has begun.  Clear Water Park will be a recreation area on the lake for swimming, fishing and summer picnics.  Construction on the clubhouse and restaurant is getting close to completion and the updated golf course is getting rave reviews.  Several builders are working with lending institutions to offer a great finance program for new construction –possibly with rates as low as 3% for some homes!  So - it is time to come on up and check out Lake Arrowhead for yourself.  It is a gated community so be sure and call me and I will be happy to give you the grand tour!

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With all the building that is taking place in Cherokee County - just 45 minutes north of Atlanta, GA - it is easy to forget about the beautiful neighborhoods and horse farms in the NE corner of the county.   Brannon Estates is one of the new neighborhoods being developed and has new construction, resales and builders ready to custom build your dream home.  This neighborhood is right in the middle of horse country - and from many of the homes your view will overlook rolling pastures full of horses!  My two favorite things about this neighborhood are the lot sizes (all over 1 acre) and the fact that no two homes look alike.  Brannon Estates also has great amenties with a beautiful pool and tennis court area.  Located in Cherokee County means lower taxes, but you have the convenience of being only 5-10 minutes away from the Roswell/Alpharetta area.  Many horse farms and boarding facilities surround Brannon Estates–but you don’t have to be a horse lover to move there — the new schools, big lots, and beautiful homes are enough reason on their own!

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If you live in the Atlanta area one of the closest getaways is the Blue Ridge Mountains.  From Canton, GA you can be hiking the waterfalls of the Toccoa River or riding horseback on mountain trails within 90 minutes.  Lake Chatugue and Lake Blue Ridge are beautiful mountain lakes that offer boating, fishing, canoeing, and just plain relaxing.  If you want a more action packed getaway there are horseback riding trails, whitewater rafting and don’t forget about a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.  A quieter day could be spent exploring mountain art, weekend festivals, art galleries or one of the many antique shops that line the mountain towns.  For more information you can visit www.blueridgemountains.com.

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John Knox Elementary School opened this past August, 2008.   The school is located in the River Green subdivision in Canton, GA.  The neighborhood motto “home is where the heart is” follows the vision of a planned  community with everything you need located within the boundaries.  River Green has different sections of homes - with varying sizes and pricing.  Townhomes are also available.  The elementary school and child care center are now open and operating.  Two beautiful clubhouses with pools, fitness center and tennis courts are also completed.  Almost all of the walking trails are finished and several of them meander along the Etowah River for a very scenic outing.  Coming soon are a drugstore (CVS) and a grocery store - their opening dates have been moved up due to the building slow-down.  Also other retail and restaurant shops will be coming to the community but have not been determined yet.  “Home is where the heart is” is a great concept with the idea that once you make your commute home from work you do not have to leave your gorgeous neighborhood (RIVER GREEN) because everything you need is right where you live!

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The North Georgia area is loaded with wonderful communities with fantastic amenities and reasonably priced homes.  In this article I am going to highlight some of the neighborhoods that cater especially to the avid golfer and tennis player.  All of these neighborhoods are approx 30 - 45 minutes from Atlanta and have fairly good interstate access.  Here is my list of favorites.

1.  Bradshaw Farm.  This is a gorgeous neighborhood closer to Woodstock than Canton.  It has a golf course, clubhouse and very active tennis center.  There is no new construction in this neighborhood, but resales do well in this established community and there is a great variety of homes to choose from.

2.  Bridgemill.  Bridgemill is a huge development with mega-amenities.  There is a gorgeous golf course with a clubhouse, restaurant, and grill that is a favorite of neighborhood residents.  The tennis center has its own pro & pro shop and there is a fitness center, volleyball fields and picnic pavilion along w. the usual goodies.

3.  Woodmont.  Woodmont is still building new homes, so you can purchase a resale home here or pick out your lot and floor plan and add your own custom touches.  The golf course is a favorite in the area - and they are host to many tournaments throughout the year.  The tennis players have their section of the clubhouse and there is also a restaurant available year round to residents of this community.

4.  Eagle Watch.  This subdivision is in Towne Lake and is one of the first neighborhoods to offer all the amenities right inside the neighborhood.  This is an established area that is still a favorite with many buyers because of the sought after schools, convenient shopping & restaurants & access to interstate 575.

5. Towne Lake Hills.  Also located in the Towne Lake area, this community shares many of the advantages of Eagle Watch.  Homes in this neighborhood are generally larger and pricier - the golf course and club house and tennis facilities are top notch.

6. Lake Arrowhead.  Lake Arrowhead is unique because besides the wonderful golf & tennis amenities it also has a 500+ acre lake with a marina and horse stables with horse back riding trails.  This community is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns and offers new construction homes,  resales homes, villas and townhomes.

7. Laurel Canyon.  Laurel Canyon is a beautiful new development in Canton, GA in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mtns. It is comprised of different neighborhoods, and has a few resales but is mostly new construction at this point.  The clubhouse and golf course have just opened and the amenities include an olympic size pool, clubhouse and amphitheatre.  One of the sections in this neighborhood is a gated active adult community - great for parents who want to live close to children & grandchildren.

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Laurel Canyon is a 978 acre development located in the rapidly growing city of Canton GA. The community is made up of several diverse neighborhoods - (including an active adult for 55+) and is nestled in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Laurel Canyon’s amenities are second to none! The Gathering Cottage features a stone fireplace in the huge great room–perfect for get-togethers and meetings and also offers a state-of-the art fitness center. The wrap around deck and gorgeous kitchen make this clubhouse perfect for planning parties and events. In addition residents can enjoy a junior olympic pool and water park, 4 lighted tennis courts w covered pavilion, childrens play park and an all sports court with outdoor fire pit and grilling patio.

The Fairways of Canton golf course at Laurel Canyon is an 18 hole, 6600 yard - par 71 course that is open now! It is a challenging course with a wonderful clubhouse - both developed by Rocky Roquemore golf course architects.

HORIZON–is a new community in Laurel Canyon that is located on the highest elevation within the development. There are 88 home sites with lot sizes ranging up to 1 acre. Many sites have golf course and long range mountain views. Buying a lot now guarantees you a place in a mountain/golf community and allows you up to 30 months to build your dream home. Lots are priced in the $150’s and up.

High Point–is another new community nestled in the lush landscape of Laurel Canyon and only accessible over a bridged entry.  High Point features 37 custom built homes from a selection of Atlanta’s finest builders. Many will have golf course or mountain views as well as access to all the fantastic Laurel Canyon amenities. These custom homes are priced from the $500’s.

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Did you know that lake view and river view lots are available just 45 minutes north of Woodstock? Beautiful Carter’s Lake has a community being developed with lots varying from 1 to 5 acres. It is a gated community and will have access to the Carters Lake Marina. For more information please email or call me at sueboughton@remax.net or 678-549-4949.

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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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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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Why are so many people moving to Northwest GA? The main reasons are: 1. cost of living 2. weather 3. proximity to Atlanta 4. gorgeous mountain scenery. Many Floridians that cannot put up with the astronomical cost of housing or the incredibly high taxes & insurance are heading to the mountains, literally! We call them half-backs here — because they do not move all the way back home up north — just half-way back. Many new home communities are springing up in the area–developers are managing to build beautiful homes at affordable prices while keeping the natural beauty surrounding the neighborhood. Most of the new home communities have a 20-40% ratio of land that they keep as green space, to be used for nature trails, picnic grounds or just as a scenic buffer for a more private community. Creekside Estates, Little Bear, Silver Creek, Great Sky, Governors Preserve, River Green and Wolf Creek are just a few of these “green space” developments. Your home-life can be tranquil and serene yet you may actually be only 5-10 minutes from shopping, schools and interstate. Cherokee County is working hard with developers to keep the area’s natural beauty but to allow some room for growth and development also. Canton, GA is getting ready to welcome two very large developments in the near future. The Bluffs Technology Park is a 740 acre mixed used community for business, residential and retail. It will also include a 370 acre reservoir with 15 miles of shoreline. Another new addition coming soon is billing itself as the largest open-air mall in Georgia. Many name-brand stores will be coming along with some great restaurants and entertainment venues. Southern hospitality reigns - even if many of the residents are recent transplants. Featured in this article is a 5 bedroom/3bath house in Creekside Estates. This neighborhood is surrounded by a backdrop of mountain vistas, creeks and waterfalls. If you are needing some “elbow room” this is the neighborhood for you. No lot is under 1 acre and the trees and natural topography have been left alone as much as possible. Call me to see this beautiful home - or other homes in Creekside Estates or neighborhing communities.

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5bdrm/3bath home for sale in scenic Creekside Estates

Creekside Estates is a scenic development surrounded by gorgeous mountain vistas in Ball Ground GA. Located in northeast Cherokee County - it is the perfect solution for the family or homeowner that wants to get away from the congestion and stress of “city” living. Each home has at least a one-acre lot, trees have been lovingly spared in the building process, and each time you enter or leave the neighborhood you are in awe of the gorgeous mountain scenery that paints the backdrop of the subdivision entrance. The developers have created several nature trails and they lead back to creeks, waterfalls and mountain streams. You might start thinking that all this relaxation and beautiful scenery comes at a high price. Not so! Even though the homes are very large and loaded with architectural details and upgrades - they are priced comparably with other Cherokee neighborhoods. Also the schools are fantastic! The middle and high schools are brand new and loaded with state of the art media and computer equipment. On a final note - to enjoy this peaceful and serene development one does not have to do without the convenience of shops or restaurants. Literally minutes away are groceries, drug stores, restaurants, banks and the interstate (575). Come on up and ride through the neighborhood - or better yet call me and I will be happy to show you the neighborhoods and all the homes available at this time!

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