Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Final Home Now Available at The Orchards of East Cherokee

The Orchards of East Cherokee is now selling the final home in its active adult community located between Canton and Woodstock. Residents at The Orchards of East Cherokee enjoy a community of individuals and couples in similar stages of life. With these maintenance-free homes including lawn care and landscaping from the homeowner’s association, residents also enjoy a beautifully simple life.  

The final home at The Orchards of East Cherokee showcases the Ashewood design, featuring two bedrooms and two baths, as well as a sunroom and extensive upgrades to appliances, flooring, and décor finishes. Located at 134 Owens Farm Lane (home site 1204), this home is the former community model home. Priced at $255,000, this home is sure to sell fast, completing The Orchards of East Cherokee and leaving just one community from The Orchards Group with available homes.

The Orchards Group prides itself on creating homes uniquely suited to the 55-plus community, incorporating sidewalks, no-step entrances and low maintenance appliances to best fit residents’ needs. In addition, the community itself is low-maintenance thanks to the homeowner’s association. With the purchase of this final home, the new owners will also enjoy pre-paid condominium association dues for the first year, which is valued at nearly $3,000. 

Beyond the comforts of their own homes, residents can enjoy a fitness room, gourmet kitchen, outdoor swimming pool and media room at the community clubhouse. In addition, the staff at The Orchards of East Cherokee works hard to create an active social scene including a variety of resident events, activities and social clubs.


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.  

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

The Orchards Group Announces Construction at New Active Adult Community

Construction has begun in The Orchards Group’s newest active adult community, The Orchards of Stoney Point. Now, nearly 50 percent of the clubhouse has already been completed, meaning the amenities will be fully functional and ready to be used by The Orchards of Stoney Point’s first residents.

“As the focal point of the social scene, we understand that 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.”

There are many features residents will get to enjoy at the new clubhouse. A grand room will be available to host large community gatherings and a sitting room will allow for more intimate gatherings or just relaxing. Other features include a spacious kitchen that may be used to accommodate preparations for a party, a fitness center and The Orchards Group’s first saltwater swimming pool!

The Orchards Group has also begun construction on The Orchards of Stoney Point’s five model homes. Two unique design collections will be featured among these homes. The Southern Heritage Collection includes ranch condominium plans for two of the model homes, while three will showcase the master-on-the-main townhome plans from the Arbors Collection.

In total, The Orchards Group has sold 28 new homes at The Orchards of Stoney Point. This means that more than 20 percents of these charming homes have already been sold! Prices for homes in this community will range from the $270,000s through the $380,000s. More information about the model homes under construction and the available floor plans will be including in future posts.

The Orchards of Stoney Point is located just south of Peachtree Parkway (Highway 141) and only one mile east of GA 400 at exit 13. The sought-after location in Cumming means residents will be conveniently located near multiple golf courses, North Point Mall, Northside Hospital Forsyth, Lake Lanier and the Collection at Forsyth.

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

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Final Homes Remain at Cherokee County Active Adult Community

New homes are in short supply at The Orchards Group’s Cherokee County active adult community, The Orchards of East Cherokee, as just four homes remain! The final four homes showcase the builder’s popular ranch condominium floor plans, which are priced from the $220,000s through the $250,000s. With construction on the last building of ranch condominiums already underway, all of the homes will be complete and homeowners moved-in by the end of December!

The final four homes feature a combination of the Ashewood, Charleston and Beaumont plans.

The Charleston plan is a two bedroom and two bathroom home that also has a flexible den space. This ranch condominium will be move-in ready in mid-November.

Featuring a screened porch perfect for enjoying the cooler fall weather, the Ashewood plan has two bedrooms and two bathrooms on the main level. The second level has an activities room with a full third bathroom. The Ashewood plan will be available in mid-October.

The final two homes showcase the Beaumont plan, a two bedroom and two bathroom plan. The first Beaumont plan will be available in mid-November, while the second home will be completed by the end of December.

The new homeowners at The Orchards of East Cherokee will be able to enjoy low-maintenance living, as all landscape and exterior building maintenance is taken care of. This will give them plenty of extra time to participate in the community’s active social scene, which includes a variety of resident events, activities and social clubs, as well as enjoy the many amenities available that perfectly complement the active adult lifestyle. Amenities at The Orchards of East Cherokee include a spacious clubhouse, which is complete with a gourmet kitchen, media room and fitness center. Outside, the community features a swimming pool and a relaxing waterfall plaza.


For more information on The Orchards of East Cherokee and the final four active adult homes that are currently available, contact the community sales center by calling 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Final Eight Homes Remain at The Orchards of East Cherokee

Prospective home buyers are running out of time to secure their place as a resident at The Orchards of East Cherokee, an active adult community near Woodstock. With an incredible sales pace seen so far this year, the community is now down to its final eight homes.

These final active adult homes all feature The Orchards Group’s ranch condominium home plans, which are priced from the low- to mid-$200,000s. The remaining eight homes showcase a variety of floor plans that include either sunrooms or spacious screened porches, as well as low-maintenance features . With all of the homes in various stages of construction, buyers will still have time to make selections for some of the homes features, such as interior design choices and upgrades.

As with all of the active adult communities built by The Orchards Group, The Orchards of East Cherokee offers an array of amenities that perfectly complement the low-maintenance active adult lifestyle that residents enjoy. The amenities at this community include a sparkling swimming pool, waterfall plaza and a grand clubhouse that is complete with a gourmet kitchen, media room and fitness center.

Conveniently located between Roswell, Canton, Alpharetta and Woodstock, The Orchards of East Cherokee provides residents with easy access to some of the metro area’s best shopping, dining and entertainment options. Another advantage of the community’s great Cherokee County location is the affordable taxes that residents get to enjoy. Those homeowners aged 62 and wiser aren’t required to pay the local school tax, which can amount to a significant savings.


To learn more about the final active adult homes that are available at The Orchards of East Cherokee, contact the community sales center by calling 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com

Thursday, July 31, 2014

The Orchards Group to Lay Streets at The Orchards of Stoney Point in Forsyth

Active adults looking to buy at The Orchards of Stoney Point in Forsyth County during the community’s pre-grand opening deposit program will soon be able to walk the home sites with builders. By the end of July, The Orchards Group, one of Atlanta’s premier active adult builders, expects the community to move into the land development and road installation phase of construction, meaning the builder will start building streets and marking out specific home sites on the community property.

The community’s already hugely successful pre-grand opening deposit program started just eight weeks ago and allows home buyers to reserve their lot and floor plan before the community officially opens. When the roads are laid, home buyers participating in the program will have an even better view of the site of their future dream home.

The Orchards of Stoney Point is the 16th community built and developed by The Orchards Group, a surefire indication that The Orchards Group’s stunning homes and varied amenities are widely popular with active adults. The 130 planned homes in The Orchards of Stoney Point will be split between 64 ranch condominiums from the builder’s Arbors home collection and 66 Southern Heritage ranch condominiums.

The Arbors collection consists of five different elegant villa townhome floor plans, each with master retreats on the main level, two car garages and two to three bedrooms, as well as optional skylights. The Southern Heritage Collection’s four floor plans feature two bedrooms, an above-garage activities suite with third full bath, dens, breakfast nooks and gracious nine and 10-foot ceilings. All homes come with screened porches and optional sunrooms and are priced from the $270,000s to the $380,000s.

Residents of The Orchards of Stoney Point will be able to enjoy the large outdoor pool and community clubhouse, with its exercise room, elegant kitchen, grand fireplace, game tables and flat-screen TV with enhanced audio. Nearby attractions in Forsyth include Lake Lanier, Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Stone Mountain, Chattahoochee River Park, South Forsyth Library, The Collection at Forsyth and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center and several lush golf courses. The new Northside Hospital Forsyth is also close.

For more information about the home site deposit program and specific floor plans at The Orchards of Stoney Point, contact the sales office at 678-513-8879 or visit the sales team at nearby The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. Also, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com to learn more.



Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Home are Being Sold at Incredible Pace at The Orchards of East Cherokee

Active adults are snatching up the new homes in The Orchards Group’s northwestern metro Atlanta community, The Orchards of East Cherokee. Less than 20 of these award-winning, luxurious homes are still up for sale, and, if sales continue at the rate they are going right now, this premier active adult community could be sold out and completed as early as December.
Featuring two distinct villages with their own unique floor plans, The Orchards of East Cherokee sold 38 homes in 2013 and has sold 24 homes in the past five months alone, six of those in the only the past two weeks! At that rate, the community could be sold out in a matter of weeks rather than months.

This is a perfect example of the general rule that sales tend to pick up as an active adult community nears the final 10 to 15 percent of available homes. And that means that active adults looking for a beautiful and ideally-located place to live only have a little more time to buy their dream home in The Orchards of East Cherokee.

The community has 16 more ranch condominiums available that are priced from the $210,000s through the $270,000s. The Orchards Group takes great pride in its award winning two- or three-bedroom ranch-style homes, and it has decked each out with wide and inviting “rocking chair” front porches, vaulted ceilings, plenty of windows and activity suites with optional full baths over the attached two-car garages. Construction on the final three ranch condos will start in the next month and finish between August 2014 and January 2015.

Two single-family, detached homes priced in the low $300,000s also remain at The Orchards of East Cherokee. Buyers can move into one of the homes as soon they cross their T’s and dot their I’s, while the other home will be ready for move-in by mid-September. These stand-alone homes offer buyers the luxury of their own home site without any of the yard work to go along with it.

In addition, the community’s location in Cherokee County means that residents ages 62 and older are exempt from the school tax, resulting in a 70 percent discount on their taxes.

The community’s location near Lake Allatoona and Red Top Mountain State Park gives residents endless opportunities to fish and picnic surrounded by Georgia pines and the small foothills of the North Georgia Mountains. The nearby downtown areas of Alpharetta, Canton, Roswell and Woodstock provide wonderful shopping opportunities, such as the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock.

And, when residents are done exploring the surrounding communities for the day, they can relax by the community pool, play cards at the clubhouse or keep in shape at the community fitness center.

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

Friday, May 30, 2014

Final Home Now Available at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm

The final sale at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm is about to be made. Of the original 218 homes in this Forsyth active adult community, only the model home remains to be sold, humbly priced at $315,000.

Originally chosen as the gatehouse floor plan from which to welcome buyers to The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, the home’s Ashewood condominium plan features two bedrooms, two baths, an upstairs bonus room and a sunroom. And The Orchards Group spared no expense making this home both chic and highly functional, installing granite countertops in the kitchen and hardwood flooring and new paint throughout the 2,200-square-foot house. The condominium also features the builder’s signature lighting and plumbing package, as well as a fireplace with built-in bookshelves, an avid reader’s dream come true.

When the homeowner finally wants to step outside this beautiful home, they can head to the community’s clubhouse, which contains a gourmet kitchen, fitness center, a gentlemen’s den complete with library and card and game rooms. The community also offers a refreshing swimming pool, a leisure lawn, a fire pit and a barbeque grilling area, all perfect locations to socialize with friends and family.

Mere minutes from Lake Lanier and just a short drive away from the Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Stone Mountain and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm is a gateway into some of Georgia’s best natural features with easy access to GA 400. And, when you are done exploring nature for the day, the Collection of Forsyth will provide you with excellent shopping. Also nearby are the New Northside Hospital Forsyth and several world-class golf courses.

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

Friday, April 11, 2014

Brighten Up Your Home with These Spring Cleaning Tips from Smith Douglas Communities

Spring has officially arrived in metro Atlanta, making now the perfect time to get your home in tip-top shape! Smith Douglas Communities, a new home builder in metro Atlanta, has compiled this great list of tips to help you clean the often overlooked areas of your home:

1.       Wait to wash your windows on a cloudy day. If it’s too sunny, the cleaner can dry too quickly and leave your windows streaky.
2.       To clean up the mess in your microwave that weeks of reheating food can leave, heat a bowl of vinegar and water inside for about 10 minutes. Then, wipe down the inside of the microwave for a sparkling clean finish.
3.       To refresh a hard working washing machine, run it without clothing or other items inside with bleach. Then, run it a second time with vinegar for a sparkling clean machine!
4.       Refrigerators accumulate dust just like any other item in your home. The condenser coils, which are usually located in the back of your refrigerator or behind the toe grill, can collect too much dust, causing them to overheat. Clean the coils with your vacuum cleaner attachments or a long-handled bottle brush.
5.       If your coffee cups have built up brown stains after years of use, don’t get rid of them. Instead, wet the cup, sprinkle on baking soda and mix them together to form a paste. Continue to rub the paste to allow it to release the stains, then rinse and wash the cups as usual.
6.       If your stove burners have blackened after lots of use, don’t waste your time and energy scrubbing them. Instead, place them in large zip-lock bags and add enough diluted ammonia to immerse them. Be sure to wear gloves to protect your hands when you are handling the ammonia. Set the bags outside overnight to keep the smell outdoors, and then rinse them in the morning.
7.       Although you regularly change your sheets, have you ever thought about cleaning your mattress? Mix baking soda with lavender oil and spread it all over your mattress. Wait an hour and then vacuum the baking soda up. Your mattress will be like new, and it will smell heavenly when you lay down for bed!
8.       Don’t try to dust your lampshades with feather dusters or damp cloths. Instead, just rub a lint roller across it. It will easily pick up all of the dust without spreading it around or damaging your lamp shade.
9.       Cabinets and baseboards can be a chore to clean in any home, no matter how big or small it is. Use a sponge or sponge map and dishwashing soap to scrub them clean, and then dry the insides with a clean cloth.
1.   If your ceiling fan is caked in dust, take an old pillowcase and slip it around the fan blades. Rub it back and forth until it has collected all of the dust, and then toss the pillow case in the laundry.


If you are searching for a new home in metro Atlanta, then Smith Douglas Communities has a wide variety of homes to choose from. Backed by more than 40 years of experience, Smith Douglas Communities is committed to providing home buyers with quality-built, affordable homes that showcase stunning designs and luxurious features. For more information on the new homes from Smith Douglas Communities, visit www.SmithDouglas.com

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

The Orchards Group Offering Buyer’s Bonus at Cumming Active Adult Community

The Orchards Group is pleased to announce that it is now offering a buyer’s bonus on the remaining homes at its Forsyth County active adult community, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. With only six homes remaining that feature the fantastic incentives, these homes are sure to sell quickly.

There are currently master-on-the-main townhome villas and ranch condominiums remaining at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. Some of these homes have just begun construction while others are nearly completed, meaning they have varying completion dates from now through the end of the summer.

Each of the remaining ranch condominiums at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm are priced from $299,000 to $320,000 and include a $10,000 buyer’s bonus that can be used towards additional upgrades, closing costs or as a straight price reduction. The ranch condominiums offer two and three bedroom designs that include an activities suite over the garage.

The final master-on-the-main townhome villas are priced from $300,000 to $345,000, and each home includes a $15,000 buyer’s bonus that can also be used towards upgrades, closing costs or as an overall price reduction. These homes feature a covered rear porch, optional sunrooms, large master retreats, two-car garages and much more.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm has a state-of-the-art amenity package perfect for the active adult lifestyle. Outdoor amenities include a sparkling swimming pool, barbeque grilling area, community lawn and a fire pit. The grand clubhouse has card and game rooms, a gourmet kitchen, fitness center and a gentleman’s den complete with a fireplace. In addition, homeowners can enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle at this community.


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

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Big Homes for Great Prices in Lawrenceville

Smith Douglas offers several great floor plans for buyers interested in purchasing a new home in Lawrenceville. Each plan is unique, and families are sure to find the right home for them in this fast-growing city. Buyers who act now can reserve their home site and take advantage of special pre-construction prices in Silver Oak, an established community that features excellent amenities like a pool, tennis courts and more.

Floor plans like the Macland are great for families that love to customize their new home to fit their needs. The home spans 2,510 square feet and has three different options for the first floor living room. The Gwinnett County home builder can convert the floor plan as needed into a study, guest bedroom or dining room. The overflowing owner suite upstairs includes his and hers walk-in closets plus a large bathroom with a garden tub and walk-in shower. The Macland is priced from $194,900 and can include up to five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

Families in Silver Oak who want to scale back will appreciate the Bayfield floor plan with options for 1,638 and 2,010 square feet. Three bedrooms, including the owner suite, are located on the first floor, along with a spacious living room and kitchen with an island. The second floor can be used as a bonus room with walk-in closet, a bedroom and bathroom combination or just left unfinished. Prices for the Bayfield floor plan start at $179,900.

If space is what a buyer needs, they need look no further than the 3,549 square foot Parkwood floor plan with up to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms. Large families will appreciate the big family room adjacent to the kitchen that includes a breakfast space. Buyers can convert the living room into a study, if desired. Four bedrooms, including an oversized master suite fill out the second floor. The Parkview plan is priced from $229,900 and can be customized in a variety of ways so families move into the home they want.


Learn why Smith Douglas is one of the most popular home builders in Gwinnett County by visiting www.smithdouglas.com, and call 470-268-7547 to get more information about Silver Oak. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Eye-Catching Buyer’s Incentives for The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm

Along with beautiful homes and great amenities, The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm community is offering impressive buyer incentives. Only eight opportunities remain in this community, and you don’t want to miss these deals.

Five of the eight homes remaining are townhome villas. These homes are priced from $300,000 to $345,000 and come with a $15,000 incentive for buyers. Since four of these homes are still under construction, buyers can choose to put the money towards upgrades for the home, towards the overall cost or use the money as they please. The three bedroom, three bath villas are great options that offer residents a spacious floor plan, a fireplace, and cathedral ceilings.

The other three opportunities are condominium homes with three bedroom, three bath floor plans, two of which are move-in ready. The third home is featured as the model home and will be available for purchase towards the end of this year. The buyer’s bonus for these homes is $10,000 and can be used however the buyer chooses.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm residents enjoy the luxurious clubhouse that boasts an indoor fitness center, a cards and games room, gentlemen’s den with fireplace, grand room with fireplace, large gourmet kitchen, restrooms, a large covered rear veranda and a sparkling outdoor pool. Residents can also get to know one another around the clubhouse’s outdoor fire pit, arbor, barbecue grill and lawn area.

Residents in Forsyth County over the age of 65 do not have to pay the school tax, which means many residents at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm pay lower taxes. This community is conveniently located near GA 400, Lake Lanier, Alpharetta, downtown Roswell, golf courses and the new Northside Hospital Forsyth.


Contact the community sales center today by calling 678-513-8879, or visit www.TheOrchardsGroup.com for more information about these great homes and incentives.

Monday, February 17, 2014

RSVP Now for Tomorrow’s Grand Opening

See why Cherokee County home builder Smith Douglas Communities’ Chestnut floor plan took Gold at the 2013 OBIEs by attending our Cherokee Reserve open house luncheon Tuesday, February 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a gourmet lunch catered by Bear’s Best and discover why Cherokee Reserve is the right community for your family.

Cherokee Reserve has large, open homes that feature gorgeous views while still just being minutes from all that Canton offers for dining and entertainment. Homes are priced from the $190,000s with four to six bedrooms available in five unique floor plans.

The Chestnut plan used for the model home presents homeowners with five bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms, which gives everyone a space to call their own. Growing families can also utilize an option for a sixth bedroom and a fourth bathroom.

Family meals cooked in the gourmet kitchen can be enjoyed in the nearby breakfast space or in the more formal separate dining room. For those who love to entertain, the large family room is perfect for gatherings, parties or cheering on your favorite team. The hallway leading from the foyer is the perfect place to display family photos or art. Relax after meals in the living room or catch up on a book in the study.

Upstairs, two walk-in closets give the owner’s suite an abundance of storage space, and there’s no better way to relax than in a bubble bath in the garden tub. A walk-in shower and dual vanity sinks round out the luxurious owner’s bathroom. Four bedrooms and two more bedrooms finish out the second floor.


See it all yourself Tuesday, but don’t forget to RSVP! Call 678-316-3776 or email CherokeeReserve@smithdouglas.com. The model home is located at 125 Cherokee Reserve Circle, Canton, GA, 30115. Find out today why these new homes in Cherokee County are so in demand by calling the community sales agent, Kelley Boatwright, at 770-213-8953, or visiting www.SmithDouglas.com.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

The Orchards Group has Successful 2013 at Cherokee Community

Last year marked a record-breaking sales year for The Orchards Group, a metro Atlanta active adult builder. The success seen by the builder in 2013 can be traced back to both the outstanding homes that are offered and the brand name that The Orchards Group has created. Over the past 16 years, The Orchards Group has built and finished more active adult communities that any other builder in the area, a fact that the builder is very proud of.

The Orchards of East Cherokee provides its homeowners with a unique location that is not specifically in any one downtown area. The community is located in between four distinct towns, including historic Roswell, Canton, Alpharetta and downtown Woodstock. In addition, the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta are just minutes away from the community, providing residents with even more great shopping opportunities.

Homeowners residing at The Orchards of East Cherokee have the benefit of paying lower property taxes than those living in many nearby counties. Cherokee County taxes are very affordable for residents over the age of 62, as they receive a 70 percent discount on their taxes thanks to the school tax exemption. This tax break can ultimately lead to homeowners in Cherokee County saving thousands of dollars.

More than 100 of the community’s 140 total homes have been sold, with more than 30 homes being sold in 2013. Due to this quick sales pace, the builder expects this fantastic community to be sold out by the end of 2014.

The homes at The Orchards of East Cherokee are affordably priced from the low to mid $200,000s, and each home is a ranch condominium floor plan. All exterior building maintenance and landscape maintenance is taken care of for residents living in these homes, which allows them to spend more time enjoying the outstanding community amenities and living the true active adult lifestyle.

Prospective home buyers will find two model homes to tour at The Orchards of East Cherokee that are open seven days a week. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact the sales center by calling 770-345-5409 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Few Opportunities Remain at the Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm

Are you looking for the perfect active adult community? The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm is a beautiful community with only a few opportunities remaining. Buyers can choose from ranch condominium plans, attached villa homes and one remaining single-family detached home.

Priced from the $290,000s, the community has 12 maintenance-free ranch condominium homes and master-on-the-main villas available with spacious floor plans. The condominiums feature hardwood floors and granite countertops, while the villas have beautiful patios in the back of the home.  Each home is designed to make everyday living simple and enjoyable.

Additionally, only one single-family detached home remains at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. This beautiful home, priced at $319,000, features three bedrooms and three bathrooms in a spacious floor plan.

Resident events and activities abound at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, and these events take place at the grand clubhouse, which offers residents an outdoor pool and a large, furnished social area inside.

Located only half a mile from GA 400, this community has convenient access to the new Northside Hospital Forsyth and the wonderful shopping and dining experiences that can be found at the Collection at Forsyth. In addition, thanks to the community’s Forsyth County location, residents at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm will enjoy a low tax rate for home owners over age 65.


For more information or to visit to the model home at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm community, please call the community sales office at 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Food and Fun Never Far Away at Woodstock Village

For home buyers looking to live near the best that Cherokee County has to offer, Smith Douglas Communities provides beautiful homes conveniently located off of Highway 92 at its Woodstock Village community.

Priced from the $150,000s, these new homes in Woodstock are situated near some of the best shops, restaurants and schools in metro Atlanta. The new Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta, a 370,000 square foot, open-air outlet center is a 10-minute drive up I-575. Additionally, downtown Woodstock, known for its eclectic mix of unique restaurants and locally-owned shops, is less than five miles away from Woodstock Village. What better way to spend a Saturday than shopping and dining with friends just 10 minutes from your front door?

Children living in Woodstock Village attend River Ridge High School in the award-winning Cherokee County School System. The system was named a top 10 district in the nation each of the last six years.

Spacious homes at Woodstock Village feature three to four bedrooms with two-and-a-half bathrooms. The elegance of each home is apparent upon entering with vaulted ceilings, arched entryways and crown molding. Gorgeous kitchens are great for cooking large meals while friends and family mingle in the spacious family rooms.

Exteriors of the homes are just as stunning with brick or stone accents that perfectly complement the glass front doors. Fully sodded yards add to the beautiful curb appeal and are perfect for kids to play outside after school.

Homes in Woodstock Village are also built to be energy efficient. Two-zoned heating and air conditioning units with separate thermostats for each floor and solid vinyl insulated windows are just a few features that will keep power bills lower throughout the year.


Those interested in these Woodstock homes for sale are encouraged to check out the model home today at 130 Village Trail in Woodstock. It’s open Monday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. For more information on available new homes at Woodstock Village, visit www.smithdouglas.com.

Monday, January 13, 2014

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.