An Area of Fun Around The Orchards of Stoney Point

The Orchards of Stoney Point is nestled in a perfect location just north of Atlanta in Cumming, Georgia. The Cumming area provides residents seclusion from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Atlanta and boasts beautiful landscapes and outdoor recreation with numerous options for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Just down the road from The Orchards of Stoney Point is Lake Lanier offering activities such as boating, kayaking, fishing and other water sports. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club offers programs for all ages to have fun and stay fit. For boat owners and fishing enthusiasts, the Port Royale accommodates any size boat suitable for the lake. Open seven days a week, year-round, Port Royale offers a wide variety of amenities such as 24-hour services, WIFI accessible docks, a heated bathhouse, private launch ramps, food and drinks at the Pelican Bar and Grill and much more! For those looking to rent, Port Royale also accommodates boat rentals. When residents finish a day at the lake, they can enjoy a movie by evening at one of the nearby cinemas.

The movie theaters can be found at Avalon and in North Point Mall, located minutes south, so if a movie isn’t appealing, residents can peruse the multitude of shopping opportunities. Another nearby shopping, dining and entertainment venue is The Collection at Forsyth. This all-in-one entertainment area boasts retail shops, restaurants, events and a movie theater. With its location just miles from The Orchards of Stoney Point, residents will be minutes from anything they can imagine in the way of food and fun.

The Cumming area only improves the already relaxed and active adult lifestyle at The Orchard of Stoney Point. For more information about The Orchards of Stoney Point, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call the sales center at 678-513-8879.

New Model Homes Open Now at The Orchards of Stoney Point

The Orchards Group is pleased to announce it now has five model homes open for touring at The Orchards of Stoney Point, its newest active adult community in Cumming. Professionally decorated, these model homes showcase the builder’s popular Southern Heritage and Arbors collection of homes.

Buyers have been able to tour two Southern Heritage ranch condominium model home showcasing the Charleston and Ashewood plans since mid-January, allowing them to see the many options and features available from The Orchards Group. Now, with the addition of three model homes from the Arbors Collection, buyers can also tour the Dogwood, Birch and Cypress villa townhome plans.

The villa townhome plans in the Arbors Collection offer three bedrooms and either two-and-a-half or three bathrooms, as well as a screened porch or optional sunroom. Because they’re attached side-by-side, each townhome features a semi-private rear yard. In addition, each interior townhome features three skylights in the living room and kitchen, while end-unit townhomes include additional windows.

“Our Arbors Collection homes were first introduced at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, and were seen by buyers as an extraordinary value for the price and available square footage,” said Mitch Block, sales and marketing director for The Orchards Group. “These homes range from 2,400 to more than 3,000 square feet, and they also include additional space such as a media room or loft.”

With more than 95 homes already sold in this sought-after active adult community, buyers are running out of time to purchase one of the 130 total homes. To learn more about these homes or to schedule a tour of the five model homes at The Orchards of Stoney Point, call the sales center at 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com. 

The Orchards of Stoney Point in Beautiful North Georgia

The Orchards of Stoney Point is an active adult community located in Cumming, Georgia offering residents low-maintenance living and resort-style amenities. Located north of the Atlanta metro area, Cumming provides residents seclusion from the hustle and bustle of downtown Atlanta while also boasting a beautiful landscape and endless options for shopping, dining and entertainment.

Located close to Lake Lanier, Cumming also offers endless opportunities to enjoy lake activities such as boating, kayaking, fishing and other water sports. The Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club offers programs for all ages to have fun and stay fit. For boat owners and fishing enthusiasts, the Port Royale on Lake Lanier accommodates any size boat suitable for the lake. Open seven days a week year-round, Port Royale offers a wide variety of amenities such as 24-hour services, WIFI accessible docks, a heated bathhouse, private launch ramps, food and drinks at the Pelican Bar and Grill and much more! For those looking to rent, Port Royale also accommodates boat rentals.

For shopping, dining and entertainment, Cumming offers The Collection at Forsyth. This all-in-one entertainment area boasts retail shops, restaurants, events and a movie theatre. With its location just miles from The Orchards of Stoney Point, new residents will be minutes from anything they can imagine in the way of food and fun.

Resort-style amenities and low-maintenance lifestyle combined with the Cumming area make The Orchards of Stoney Point a perfect spot for active adults to call home. For more information on The Orchards Group or new homes at The Orchards of Stoney Point in Cummings, call 678-513-8879 or visit The Orchards Group online.

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. 

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 16^th 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.

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.

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.

Final Single-Family Home Remains at Cumming Active Adult Community

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, an active adult community in Cumming, has only one single-family home remaining. Of the 58 single-family homes, 57 have been sold and closed, leaving active adult buyers just one final opportunity to call The Gallery neighborhood of this stunning community home.

The available home features the Magnolia plan, a three bedroom and three bathroom home. Priced at $319,000, it also includes a $15,000 buyer’s bonus that can be used for additional upgrades, closing costs or a discount on the total price. The first floor of this beautiful home showcases the master suite, a secondary bedroom and bathroom and a large screened porch. Upstairs, there is a third bedroom and bathroom, as well as a spacious bonus room. The new homeowners will enjoy luxurious touches that can be found throughout, including espresso cabinetry in the bathrooms, Sienna maple cabinets in the kitchen, upgraded tile, paint and extensive hardwoods throughout the main level.

Residents at every Orchards Group community have the pleasure of enjoying a low-maintenance lifestyle, as regular landscaping is taken care of by the homeowner’s association. This includes weekly cuttings, mulch replacement, chemical treatments and an irrigation system.

Thanks to the low-maintenance living that can be found at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, residents will have plenty of time to enjoy the outstanding community amenities. They include a grand clubhouse complete with a gourmet kitchen, gentleman’s den with a fireplace, card and game rooms and a fitness center. In addition, the outdoor amenities feature a sparkling swimming pool, community lawn, barbeque grilling area and a fire pit.

In addition to the remaining single-family home, there are 12 maintenance-free ranch condominium and master-on-the-main villas that are priced from the $270,000s at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. For more information on these final active adult homes, contact The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm sales center by calling 678-513-8879 or visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

The Orchards Group Continues to Break Sales Records in September

The Orchards Group is pleased to announce that they have continued to break sales records this year with the closing of eight new metro Atlanta active adult homes in the month of September.

The Orchards of East Cherokee in Hickory Flat and The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming each saw four home closings last month. As further evidence that the Atlanta real estate market has made drastic improvements over the last 18 to 24 months, six of the new home buyers were current metro Atlanta residents.

“When we were in the depths of the recession, 75 percent of our new homeowners were moving in from out of state,” said Mitch Block, director of sales and marketing for The Orchards Group. “The local prospective buyers simply could not sell their existing homes, which was necessary for them to be able to buy new homes.”

The improved Atlanta resale market has contributed to TheOrchards Group’s recent sales success, because they can sell to home buyers in the local active adult market, as they are now able to sell their home.

Residents at both of The Orchards Group communities will enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, as regular landscaping is taken care of by the homeowner’s association. The weekly landscaping includes cutting, irrigation, mulch replacement and chemical treatments.

Thanks to the maintenance-free lifestyle, residents will have more time to enjoy the plethora of amenities that are provided by The Orchards Group. At both communities, the outstanding amenities include an inviting swimming pool, barbeque grilling area and a clubhouse complete with a fitness center, gourmet kitchen and card and game rooms. At The Orchards of East Cherokee, residents will also enjoy a waterfall sitting plaza by the pool. And, at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, the amenity package is rounded out with a community lawn, fire pit and a gentlemen’s den in the clubhouse.

For more information on the new active adult homes from The Orchards Group, contact the sales center at The Orchards at East Cherokee at 770-345-5409 or at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm at 678-513-8879. Or, you can visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

The Orchards Group Sells 200th Home at Cumming Community

If you’ve been considering moving to an Atlanta active adult community, time is running out at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. This popular community, located in Cumming, has recently sold their 200^th and 201^st home. With only 218 total homes, the final 17 homes are sure to sell quickly.

The active adult homes that remain at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm are priced from the $270,000s through the $340,000s, and they are expected to be move-in ready by the first quarter of 2014. Currently, there is one single-family detached home available, four ranch condominiums and 12 master-on-the-main townhome villas.

While the homes from The Orchards Group are a hit for home buyers, the amenities that are available at the community are a draw as well. Amenities at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm include a swimming pool, barbeque grilling area, community lawn, fire pit and a grand clubhouse complete with card and game rooms, fitness center, gourmet kitchen and a gentlemen’s den with a fireplace.

Residents will benefit from a low-maintenance lifestyle at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, giving them plenty of time to enjoy all of the amenities and activities at the community. Regular landscaping is included as part of the homeowner’s association, so residents do not have to worry about cutting their grass or trimming bushes, replacing mulch, watering their lawn or taking care of chemical lawn treatments.

With The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm nearing sell-out status, The Orchards Group has actively been searching out new property to build on in the popular Cumming area. They currently have one parcel of land that has been submitted for rezoning, and they have their sights set on other areas nearby. To stay updated on the future developments from The Orchards Group, be sure to visit their website.

To find out more information about the new active adult homes that are available at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, contact their sales center at 678-513-8879.

Only Six Single-Family Homes Remain at Two Active Adult Communities

The Atlanta real estate market is continuing its steady climb, and active adult homes have been a large part of the new construction that is underway across the metro area. According to a recent article in KNOW Atlanta magazine, the metro Atlanta area is one of the top places to retire.

The Orchards Group, a premier active adult home builder in Atlanta, has seen a huge increase in sales this year. Director of sales and marketing for The Orchards Group, Mitch Block, says he expects both of their metro Atlanta communities to be completely sold out of single-family homes by the end of this year.

The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, located in Cumming, has only one single-family home remaining. With 2,400 square feet of living space, this Magnolia plan has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus an additional activities suite upstairs with a full bath. Construction on the home has just begun, leaving the new home owner plenty of time to make interior design selections for the home, including flooring, countertops, lighting and paint colors.

At The Orchards of East Cherokee in Hickory Flat, there are only five basement sites still available for single-family homes. All of the non-basement home sites in the community have already been sold! According to Block, many of the new homeowners have chosen to finish the basements in their home, providing them with extra living space that is perfect for a media room, additional guest bedroom and activity or party rooms. The basement home designs at The Orchards of East Cherokee are priced from the low $300,000s.

All of the communities built by The Orchards Group provide maintenance-friendly lifestyle for their residents. Regular landscaping, including mulch replacement, weekly cutting, chemical treatments and an irrigation system are all part of the services provided through the homeowner’s association.

Both active adult communities also feature an amazing list of amenities, including a swimming pool, barbeque grilling area and a grand clubhouse with a gourmet kitchen, fitness center and card and game rooms. In addition, each community has unique outdoor living areas, such as the waterfall sitting plaza at The Orchards of East Cherokee and the fire pit at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm.

For more information on the single-family active adult homes available from The Orchards Group, visit their website at ww.OrchardsGroup.com, or contact The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm at 678-513-8879 or The Orchards of East Cherokee at 770-345-5409.

Good Books and Great Homes at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm

How many times have you wanted to read a good book, but don't want to drive to your local library or bookstore to find one? Residents at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm in Cumming are lucky enough to have their own little library located right within the community clubhouse.

Homeowner Giselle Warner recently took on the task of creating a community library based on the honor system from the community's overflowing cabinet. In addition, she volunteers her time to manage this "library" by making sure the books are organized by category and author.

This "pet project" of Giselle's is just one of the many benefits of choosing this charming active adult community from The Orchards Group. In addition to the library, residents enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, two cards and games room, fireside grand room, large gourmet kitchen, gentlemen's den with fireplace, covered veranda, grilling area, lawns, two swimming pools and a fire pit.

Homebuyers enjoy a selection of beautiful single family homes, master on the main villas and ranch condominiums all with floor plans and features designed for aging in place.

Like many of the community's residents, Giselle choose the community to be closer to family, and its Cumming address makes this possible. Located in Forsyth County, Brannon Oak Farm is just minutes from major roadways and interstates, as well as local shopping, dining, medical centers, entertainment and recreation.

With 160 homeowners already enjoying the community's simplified lifestyle and only a few homes remaining, it's time you make your move today!

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879.