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. 

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.  

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sales Totals Reach New High at North Atlanta Active Adult Communities

The Orchards Group, a premier active adult builder in North Atlanta, has seen a dramatic increase in sales throughout each month of 2013. Both of its active adult communities have seen a high annual rate of home sales, with 36 at The Orchards of East Cherokee and 54 at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm. These numbers, which are close to pre-recession sales numbers that were reported by many of Atlanta’s top-selling communities, are further proof that the Atlanta real estate market is on the mend.

“We are very proud to be consistently ranked as one of Atlanta’s strongest builders solely dedicated to the active adult target audience,” said Mitch Block, sales and marketing director for The Orchards Group. “The Orchards Group has typically marketed just two properties at a time, enabling us to keep our subcontractor base consistent, our workload manageable and everyone geared towards delivering an exceptional product with an extraordinary value.”

At The Orchards of East Cherokee, located in Hickory Flat, monthly sales have averaged three homes sold while The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, located in Cumming, has seen monthly sales through October reach an average of 4.7 new homes sold. 

Every community from The Orchards Group provides its homeowners with an unmatched active adult, maintenance-free lifestyle. Regular landscaping is taken care of for the residents, which includes mulch replacement, weekly cutting, chemical treatments and irrigation.

With the maintenance-free lifestyle that is offered at both of The Orchards Group communities, homeowners have more time to enjoy the community amenities. At each community, residents can enjoy spending time together in the grand clubhouse, which has a fitness center, gourmet kitchen and card and game rooms. In addition, they can head outside for fun in the sun at the swimming pool and barbeque grilling area. At The Orchards of East Cherokee, residents will also be able to relax poolside on the waterfall sitting plaza. And, at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, residents can gather on the community lawn or in the great gentlemen’s den with a fireplace that can be found in the clubhouse.

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

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.

Active Adults Enjoy Amazing Amenities at The Orchards Group’s Communities

Are you looking for a home in a community that has more than just plain, boring amenities? Then, look no further than the new homesin Atlanta active adult communities from The Orchards Group! Their pools are now open for the summer, which mean residents are ready to have a good time!

The grand clubhouse amenity centers are always a focal point of their communities, and all of them feature large entertaining areas, fitness centers and of course, amazing outdoor pools. Plus, each pool area also provides a gas barbeque grill perfect for community-wide events or a family cookout. At The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, women are invited to attend the weekly water aerobics class taught by a professional instructor, and at The Orchards of East Cherokee, residents can lounge by the water at the waterfall sitting plaza.

“It’s always great to see our homeowners making their way to the pool this time of year,” said Deborah Reahm, a sales associate for the builder. “It reconfirms the fun times that they experience when living at any of The Orchards neighborhoods.”

At The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm, which is located in Cumming, buyers will love the selection of master on the main villas, single family homes featuring main level living and ranch condominiums. In addition to the grand clubhouse area with swimming pool, this community also offers a bocce ball green and an arbor with a fire pit. Homeowners will also enjoy living minutes from a wealth of shops, restaurants, medical facilities, recreation areas, entertainment venues, GA 400 and more.

The Orchards of East Cherokee community offers beautiful maintenance-free ranch condominiums and maintenance-friendly single family homes, all of which come in spacious floor plans. Residents benefit from a prime location convenient to shops, restaurants, healthcare, entertainment, recreation and more in Woodstock, as well as the nearby communities of Holly Springs, Canton, Alpharetta and Roswell.

For more information on Brannon Oak Farm, please call 678-513-8879. For more information on East Cherokee, please call 770-345-5409. To learn more about The Orchards Group, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.

Atlanta Active Adult Communities Selling Last-of-their-Kind Homes

Atlanta active adults interested in buying a single family basement home at The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm or a courtyard home at The Orchards of East Cherokee need not wait any longer, as the last of each of these style of homes are now selling!

If single family basement home living is what you're after, head on over to the Hawthorne plan home priced at $359,265 on lot 21 at Brannon Oak Farm. Inside this home, you'll not only find a basement, but also two bedrooms, a den or third bedroom, two bathrooms, dark maple kitchen cabinets, a living room with built-in cabinets, screened porch and heavily wooded yard.

Residents enjoy plenty of amenities including a grand clubhouse, two swimming pools, arbor, lawn with barbeque grill and a firepit.

Want the convenience and style of a courtyard home? Visit the Belmont plan home priced at $269,350 on lot 102 at East Cherokee. In addition to offering a lovely courtyard, this home includes two bedrooms, a den or third bedroom, two bathrooms, granite countertops and light maple cabinets in the kitchen, separate breakfast and dining rooms and large covered and uncovered patios.

At this community, residents will find an amenities package which includes a barbeque grilling area, swimming pool, waterfall sitting plaza and grand clubhouse.

Both communities offer excellent locations with healthcare, major roadways, shops, restaurants, recreation and entertainment nearby.

With both homes now move-in ready, interested buyers are encouraged to visit these communities today to take advantage of these last-of-their-kind homes.

For more information on Brannon Oak Farm, call 678-513-8879. For more information on East Cherokee, call 770-345-5409. To learn more about us, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com.