May 1, 2008 -ATLANTA — As a Resort Spa and Wellness Center designer, Peachtree Residential homeowner Robert “Dean” Langdon often passed the entrance to Sterling on the Lake, an Atlanta new home community, while researching land for projects. Langdon states, “One day I decided to stop in, and I fell in love with the models and the general ‘feel’ of the area.”

Prior to his March 2008 move, Langdon had called Florida home for more than 40 years. The timing of the move coincided with the start of several resort projects in the area, and he felt that it was time to make a change.

Working with Sales Manager Debbie Ustrud at Peachtree Residential made the transaction even easier. Ustrud ensured that Langdon found a homesite that he loved and the perfect floorplan, the Brunswick “E.” Langdon comments, ”Coming from South Florida, where we don’t have basements, third story retreats or an abundance of three car garages, the plan was perfect for me.”

With Peachtree Residential, a luxury builder in Atlanta, the building experience was equally positive. He continues, “Daryl Dennis was my builder, and this was probably the best experience I have ever had with a builder. Between Debbie and Daryl, the home was a joy to work on, and we all got to experiment with new ideas.”

As a spa designer working with four and five star hotels, Langdon wanted to incorporate a spa experience and hydrotherapy (the use of healing water therapies) into the master bath. By reworking the floorplan in the master bedroom and bath, the team was able to include an incredible experience, a Swiss shower. The 6’w x8’d x7’h tumbled marble shower features two 10″ overhead rain heads, two Swiss shower bars with four heads each, chromotherapy lighting (LED lights that change thru the seven Chakra colors), steam, aromatherapy (essential oils diffused throughout the steam process) and marine speakers.

Other luxurious touches were incorporated through out the Atlanta new home including professional GE Monogram® kitchen appliances, and a custom-designed outside porch with a split level deck, fire pit, arched columns and large timbers. Langdon states,”We used as much Fieldstone as we could from the exterior, to the front porch, to the island and Tuscan arch separating the kitchen from the great room.”

The enhanced guest bath includes a custom sink table with a Travertine vessel sink, a frameless glass shower enclosure, and 18″ tile laid on the diagonal.

The home’s three car garage was added with a finished third story retreat which will be Langdon’s design area and office.  He adds, “From my office, I have inspirational views all the way down to the lake.”

“Anything I threw at Daryl, he came back in spades with enhanced ideas and further input.” A custom built-in cabinet to house a wet bar and 46″ plasma TV for the master bedroom with a floor to ceiling stone gas fireplace gives the home a nice finishing touch.

When asked if he would consider building another home with Peachtree Residential or refer them to a friend, Langdon responds with an overwhelming, “Yes!”

Sterling on the Lake is an 894-acre master planned community located in Flowery Branch (Hall County), Ga.  Peachtree Residential builds single-family homes priced from the $400,000s and luxury townhomes priced from the $300,000s in Atlanta area communities. Tailored to fit homeowners’ needs, Peachtree Residential offers an array of spacious home designs.  Rich architectural details are evident throughout, including granite countertops and custom cabinets in the gourmet kitchens; keeping rooms with fireplaces; formal dining rooms; private studies; and master suites with sitting areas and luxurious baths.  The four- and five-bedroom single-family homes range in size from 3,000 to more than 4,000 square feet, and offer side-entry garages.  Town homes range from 2,300 to more than 3,700 square feet.

With its naturally wooded rolling terrain surrounding a 45-acre central lake, and over 30 acres of smaller lakes, residents at Sterling on the Lake enjoy an expansive village center that includes a clubhouse, fitness center, movie theatre, children’s playground, community dock,  lakeside pavilion, swimming pools, lighted tennis courts and a children’s tree house.

To visit Peachtree Residential at Sterling on the Lake, take I-85 North to I-985 North to Exit 12, Spout Springs Road. Take a right on Spout Springs and drive two miles. The entrance to Sterling on the Lake is on the right. For more information, call 770-965-7680.

Peachtree Residential Properties was founded in 1988 with a commitment to build quality Atlanta new homes with meticulous craftsmanship, custom designs and thoughtful touches.   Building homes only in the most desirable Atlanta area communities, Peachtree Residential is a premier luxury builder in Atlanta.  The company prides itself on offering design flexibility and Peachtree tailoring, enabling homes to be individualized to each buyer’s personal style without custom pricing.  In fact, the company has earned a reputation as “the builder who listens.”  A certified professional builder, Peachtree Residential ensures that every home meets the “Foundation to Rooftop” Gold Standard of Approval.  Excellence is something that will never change at Peachtree Residential.  For more information, visit www.peachtreeresidential.com or call 770-622-2522.