Archive for the ‘Communities’ Category

Peachtree Residential is pleased to announce two metro Atlanta communities that are nearly sold out with only two opportunities remaining in Tillman Hall and only one in Tavistock! 

For buyers who are ready to purchase their new metro Atlanta home now, Peachtree Residential has the final  homes available at both gated neighborhoods in highly sought after Tillman Hall in Peachtree Corners and Tavistock in Johns Creek in the Northview High School district! Only one home remains in Tavistock!  A gated community that features single-family homes priced from the $600,000s.  A private enclave of only 35 homes on wooded home sites, residents will enjoy being located in a top North Fulton school district, including the Northview High School.  At Tillman Hall, buyers will have the opportunity to purchase one of two new homes that are priced from the high $600,000s. Tillman Hall is a gated community with only 29 homes and common areas for residents to enjoy the great outdoors, and it is located near some of the area’s top private schools, including Wesleyan School.  For more information on the final homes available from Peachtree Residential, contact Tillman Hall Sales Manager, Fran Barnes at 770-365-8000 or Tavistock Sales Manager, Dan Rogers at 678-417-1702.

This Saturday, December 14th  is a event for Milton’s Better Together and Communiteen!  They will work together and host a teen gift exchange, decorate cookies and collect gift donations for North Fulton Community Charities.  This event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bethwell Community Center, in Milton.  All Milton-area high school students are encouraged to attend this event. It encourages and fosters friendships among teens of all abilities. It endorses a feeling of community and togetherness.  Better Together is a volunteer organization of Milton residents looking for unique and fun ways to connect with neighbors. If you would like more information on Better Together or any of its activities, please visit the website.

Also in Milton are two neighborhoods that Peachtree Residential is building in. MILTON IS NAMED BEST OVERALL CITY IN GEORGIA & 9th BEST CITY IN THE SOUTHEAST!   The Hampshires, is a stately established community of 60 homesites. Family oriented estate living with acreage and swim & tennis for the whole family to enjoy! As a resident of The Hampshires you will experience the life style in an area of rolling wooded landscape, spacious wide open wooded acreages and the serenity of a world away from traffic and urban life.  Also in Milton, Peachtree will soon be building five new homes in established Hickory Crest.  Watch facebook and the website for more details!

Have you been searching for a new home in Gwinnett County to call home? If a sought-after location, great schools public & private, luxury new home and a close-knit community sounds appealing to you, then Tillman Hall from Peachtree Residential is exactly the community you’ve been looking for. Only two new homes remain and both of the remaining homes are scheduled to be completed in early 2014.

Located in prestigious Peachtree Corners, Tillman Hall offers home buyers a gated community and homes that feature five bedrooms and four baths, basements and three-car garages. Priced from the mid $600,000s, the final two homes are complete four-sides brick and stone or shake accents, spacious bedrooms, gourmet kitchens with large islands, outdoor living spaces, full basements, fireplaces in the family room and great backyards.

One of the special features of Tillman Hall is the sense of community that the residents have created. Homeowners regularly plan cookouts, tailgates and other themed events throughout the year that allow their families to congregate and enjoy each other’s company. Residents have even created a community directory of information, which allows them to share their experiences and knowledge on which local companies are the best to take care of all of their homeowner needs.

Located in the Peachtree Corners area, Tillman Hall residents are conveniently located near Peachtree Parkway, GA 400, Buford Highway and I-85. The community is also just minutes away from Jones Bridge Park, The Forum at Peachtree Parkway, multiple golf courses and the desirable Wesleyan School. For more information on the final two homes at Tillman Hall, contact sales manager Fran Barnes at 770-365-8000.

Peachtree Residential is excited to introduce their newest team member, Sales Manager, Don Lee who is selling new homes at St. Michaels Bay on Lake Lanier.  As a long-time member of the real estate and construction industry and a previous Peachtree Residential team member, Don is the perfect person to help guide new home buyers through the process of purchasing, building and designing their new home.

Don began working in sales for Peachtree Residential in 1989, shortly after the company was founded, and worked his way up to a sales management position before leaving to start his own home building business in 1995. After 18 years, Don Lee found his way back to Peachtree Residential, where he is now the Sales Manager at St. Michaels Bay in Cumming. According to Don, he chose to come back to Peachtree because of the builder’s flexibility in allowing home buyers to customize their home to make it fit their needs and lifestyle.

St. Michaels Bay provides homeowners with a unique community that offers both a full amenity package, gated community and lakefront access. There is a courtesy dock available for every resident to use, private boat slips for select home sites, nature trails throughout the community and the Bay Club, which includes a clubhouse, Jr. Olympic-sized swimming pool, lighted tennis courts and a playground. This community is one of the only communities in Forsyth County that provides such a wide range of amenities for its residents to enjoy.

For more information on the new Forsyth County homes available at Lake Lanier in gated St. Michaels Bay, visit www.PeachtreeResidential.com or contact the sales office at 678-455-7265.

Home sales are up, setting the highest pace since February 2007 according to Keller Williams of North GA.  Peachtree Residential has numerous homes under construction including inventory homes as well as pre-sales!  There are several which will be ready to close this year.  One Peachtree Residential community in Roswell has a home ready to close this year!

The North Fulton community of Windfaire, in Roswell, by Peachtree Residential has seen a flurry of activity this year, and there are now only a few opportunities remaining.   Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the surrounding areas, Windfaire offers home buyers private, wooded home sites that are located on the edge of an established community.  For home buyers that would like to be in their new Roswell home soon, Peachtree Residential currently has three new inventory homes under construction at Windfaire.  With only 38 estate-sized home sites originally available and 32 of those already sold or under contract, prospective home buyers should act fast to secure their new dream home in this fantastic community.  There are three home sites remaining for presale opportunities in Windfaire. Buyers that select one of these remaining sites will be able to choose from 11 distinct Peachtree Residential home designs that are priced from the $600,000s. The spacious, elegant homes with side-entry garages offer buyers the chance to experience Peachtree tailoring, which will allow them to make design selections that will tailor the home to fit their personal style.

Convenient to GA 400 off of Holcomb Bridge Road, Windfaire is located just minutes away from the Chattahoochee River and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, East Roswell Park, multiple golf and country clubs and the unique shopping and dining that can be found in downtown Roswell.  To visit Windfaire, take GA 400 North to Exit 7/Holcomb Bridge Road. Proceed east for 2 miles and take a right on Eves Road. Take the first right on Eves Circle. Follow Eves Circle through the Woodfield community. Eves Circle ends at Windfaire. For more information on the new North Fulton homes at Windfaire, contact sales agent Sandy Wasovich at 678-461-9307.

Looking to try a new restaurant?  This is a great week to try a new place and experience how awesome Alpharetta is!  Alpharetta Restaurant Week is this week!  November 2-9, 2013

A week-long celebration of food presented by Flavors Magazine!  It’s the perfect time to venture out to a restaurant you’ve been meaning to try for an experience that will please your palate and your wallet.  There are 15 participating restaurants and something to please everyone’s inner foodie!  Participating restaurants include Atlantic Seafood Company, Benihana, Cabernet Steakhouse, The Diner at North Point, Firefly, Haiku Sushi and Steakhouse, La Casa Italian Grill, Mittie’s Tea Room, Pure Taqueria, Ray’s on the Creek, Sage Woodfire Tavern, Spice Brick Oven Kitchen Tapas & Bar, The Tap Room at Chadwick’s, Vinny’s on Windward and Wildflour. Restaurants have a variety of options on prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Pricing is $10, $15 or $20 for lunch menus and $20, $25 or $30 for dinner menus. Reservations are recommended. Browse the menus, pricing and a complete list of participating restaurants at www.awesomealpharetta.com.

Peachtree Residential’s Victoria Square is selling location, lifestyle, and luxury in sought-after downtown Alpharetta, GA .  An incredible sales success story is being written at Victoria Square and selling new townhomes fast!  Peachtree Residential, one of Atlanta’s Top 15 homebuilders is selling three-story all brick brownstone-style townhomes priced from the mid $300’s. The location and lifestyle is perfect. Alpharetta is Georgia’s fastest growing city and the sixth fastest in the country according to the U.S. Census Bureau.  Homeowners are 1.6 miles off GA 400 and within walking distance to countless shopping, dining, entertainment, Wills Park, nightlife opportunities such as Pure Taqueria.  Coming late summer 2014 is a 25-acre Alpharetta City Center which will include a city hall building, municipal parking deck, Town Square, and a five acre park. This will enhance downtown Alpharetta as a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly area that benefits residents and visitors alike. This area is also known for its top rated schools with include Alpharetta Elementary, Northwestern Middle and Cambridge High.

Victoria Square townhomes include covered entrances and individualized home facades create an inviting streetscape. Each home has four bedrooms and three and a half baths, finished terrace level, approx 2950 square feet with hardwood flooring on the main level, ten foot ceilings on the main and a myriad of trim throughout. Each gourmet kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, tile backsplashes, designer islands, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.

The Hampshires new model living room

Peachtree Residential is excited to announce a new model home that features the popular Cambridge plan at their outstanding Milton community, The Hampshires. The community has beautifully wooded, private home sites that range from one to three acres. The community will feature just 60 home sites, and home buyers will have the option to choose from nine distinct home designs that are priced from the mid $500,000s. In addition to the outstanding homes, residents at The Hampshires will benefit from fun amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool, clubhouse, two lighted tennis courts and a playground.

The Cambridge model home is approximately 4,300 square feet of beautifully appointed living space that is a perfect example of “Peachtree tailored” design, which gives home buyers the opportunity to personalize their home to meet their individual style, needs and taste.

Featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home has a natural daylight basement and a three-car garage with an optional mud room that has built-in cubbies, benches and hooks to provide additional organization. A spacious keeping room is adjacent to the kitchen and is complete with a brick fireplace and built-in bookcases. The two-story family room with coffered ceiling, stone fireplace with surrounding built-in bookcases and an awe-inspiring wall of windows. The gourmet kitchen has upgraded cabinetry with stainless steel appliances, five-burner cook top and a hidden pantry that looks like part of the cabinetry. Also located on the main level is the formal dining room, an office or study room and a guest bedroom suite with a full bath.  On the second story, an exquisite owner’s suite features an oversized sitting room that has a morning kitchen with a beverage/wine center and bar sink. The spacious owner’s bath has double vanities and a walk-in closet with a designer island. In addition, there are two secondary bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath and a third bedroom with a private bathroom.

Located in the desirable Milton area, The Hampshires is just a short drive away from GA 400, North Point Mall, Atlanta National Golf Club and several local parks. In addition, there are a multitude of retail, dining and entertainment destinations located along Windward Parkway, which is just minutes from the community.  Students residing in The Hampshires will attend top-rated North Fulton schools, including Birmingham Falls Elementary, Hopewell Middle and Cambridge High.  For more information on the new Milton homes from Peachtree Residential, contact sales agent Debbie Ustrud at 678-566-3179 or visit www.PeachtreeResidential.com.

The South Forsyth community, Westbrook, offers its residents a small-town feel with amazing homes and amenities!  It also has an outstanding Cumming location just off of 141/Kelly Mill Road in a highly ranked school district.

The new homes from Peachtree Residential, which are priced from the high $300,000s to the $400,000s, are distinctively dressed in stone, shake and other classic materials. There are currently two move-in ready homes available at Westbrook, with 10 additional home sites remaining. Home buyers will be able to choose from nine great home designs to build on the final sites.

The two move-in ready homes at Westbrook feature the Trident and Vancouver home designs. The Trident plan, located on home site 79 and priced at $431,000, is a basement home with five bedrooms and four baths. On home site 80, the Vancouver plan is priced at $441,900 and features five bedrooms, four baths and a basement.

Residents at Westbrook will enjoy the state-of-the-art amenity package that includes a clubhouse, sparkling swimming pool, recreational park, tennis courts, playground, sidewalk-lined streets and walking trails. Children residing in the community will attend top-ranked Forsyth County schools, including Kelly Mill Elementary, Vickery Creek Middle and West Forsyth High. Westbrook has a convenient location near GA 400, Windward Parkway, Alpharetta and fine retail selections at The Collection. In addition, residents will find that they are just minutes away from multiple other retail, dining and recreation opportunities. To visit Westbrook, take GA 400 North to Exit 13, Highway 141 West. Turn left onto Kelly Mill Road. Travel one quarter mile to community entrance on right.

To learn more about the new Cumming homes available at Westbrook, contact the onsite Sales Manager, Sandy Wasovich, at 770-855-0130 or visit www.PeachtreeResidential.com.

Getting ready to sell your home or add color to your new home?  The color of a room will go a long way.   Below is a simple guide on how to paint a room.  Painting a room requires a bit of work and a lot of preparation, but the payoff of that feeling of pride and satisfaction will make it worth your while in the end!  The North Georgia Group Realty News shared these tip in the October 2013 newsletter.

A good paint job completely revitalizes a room; but a bad paint job is obvious to anyone. Streaks, drips, and rough spots make the room look sloppy. But you don’t have to be a professional to get a professional-quality paint job. Follow the steps below and your walls should look perfect.

1. Remove all switch and outlet plates. After you remove the screws from the plates, use a small piece of tape to attach the screw to the corresponding plate. This will help ensure you don’t lose those tiny screws, and it will make reattaching them a lot easier later on.

2. Prepare the walls. Carefully inspect each wall from top to bottom. Fill all holes with a bit of spackle and then sand each patch smooth. Use a damp sponge or cloth to wipe the dust off the walls when you’re done.

3. Use painter’s tape. Unless you have a very steady hand, you’ll need to use painter’s tape to protect the surfaces you don’t want to paint such as window sills, door frames, light fixtures, and baseboards. Apply the tape in short (arm’s length) sections. Be sure to put a small piece over exposed light switches and outlets, too.

4. Lay down a drop cloth. Paint drips and splatters are inevitable, so be sure to lay down plastic sheeting or drop cloth over the floor. Plastic sheeting is cheap and disposable, and makes cleanup easy; however, it does tend to bunch up and shift easily as you move around, so it’s a good idea to use a bit of tape to hold it in place.

5. Get your paint ready. One gallon of paint will cover about 400 square feet, and you’ll need to purchase enough for 1-2 coats. Be sure to shake your paint can and use a stir stick to thoroughly mix it. Paint that isn’t thoroughly mixed won’t apply evenly, and can dry leaving unsightly streaks.

6. Invest in good supplies. You’ll need a paint roller and a good, professional-quality paint brush. A brush with long, angled bristles will make it much easier to paint along edges and ceilings.

7. Start with the edges. Use your brush to paint the edging along the floor and the ceiling. Use short, smooth strokes when painting along the ceiling (this is why a high-quality brush is essential!). Keep a damp rag handy to wipe up any mistakes.

8. Paint the walls. Put a plastic liner inside a metal paint tray (another tip for a quick an easy cleanup when you’re done) and fill the well about half full. Load up your roller by dipping it in the well and then rubbing it along the slopped portion to evenly distribute the paint. The trick here is not to overload the roller, and you’ll know when you’ve done it because it will drip and splatter when you bring it to the wall.

9. Next, move the roller up and down in slow, V-shaped, overlapping strokes. Work in sections about three square feet in size, maintaining a wet edge as you move across the wall. This will help ensure smooth, even coverage. If you need to take a break, be sure to finish an entire wall before you do.

10. Apply a second coat if necessary. Once the first coat is dry (which usually takes about 30-45 minutes, or until the paint is dry to the touch), you’ll know whether a second coat is needed. The paint will look thin in some spots, letting bits of the previous color show through.

11. Remove the tape. It’s usually best to remove the tape before the paint dries. If you let the paint dry and then remove the tape, you may find chips of paint get pulled off as well. In which case, you’ll need to carefully go back over some spots with your brush.

12. Clean up. Thoroughly wash your paint brushes, rinsing the bristles until the water runs clear. Lay them flat to dry on an old rag. Dispose of the roller, paint tray, and plastic sheeting, if used. Reattach switch plates and outlet covers.

Founded in 1988, Peachtree Residential Properties has been listening to its customers for 25 years and building homes that meet their needs. During this time, the privately held local builder has maintained a reputation of high integrity and exceptional homes by focusing on not only the best designs and locations, but also a deep respect for our customers and associates.  “Since 1988, we have sold 4,000 homes,” said Borreson. “We take pride in our hard earned customer satisfaction rating, over 98%. Nearly all of our homeowners tell us they will refer others to our communities or buy another Peachtree Residential home themselves.”  Peachtree Residential Properties currently builds in 12 new home communities in Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett and Hall counties. Peachtree  builds luxury residences in some of Atlanta’s finest communities and spends time tailoring each home’s design to suit individual customer needs, ensuring that every home is ideally suited to the family that will live in it.

8th Annual Scarecrow Harvest this Saturday, October 5th, from 10am – 2pm in Alpharetta.  Time to make the Scarecrows! There will be live scarecrows, folksy blue music and fall festival food.  Visit the website for more information, but the fun filled day will include free hay rides, face painting, fall crafts, inflatable’s, storytelling and log cabin tours!

Peachtree Residential is excited to announce they have new home and townhome communities near by.  Stop by and visit the new model home at The Hampshires in Milton or drive by the gorgeous townhomes in downtown Alpharetta at Victoria Square!    The Hampshires community has beautifully wooded, private home sites that range from one to three acres. The community will feature just 60 home sites from the mid $500,000s.  The new model home at The Hampshire’s features the popular Cambridge plan at their outstanding Milton community. The Cambridge model home will include approximately 4,300 square feet of beautifully appointed living space that is a perfect example of “Peachtree tailored” design, which gives home buyers the opportunity to personalize their home to meet their individual style, needs and taste. Featuring five bedrooms and four bathrooms, this home has a natural daylight basement and a three-car garage with an mud room that has built-in cubbies.   The two-story family room also has a stone fireplace with surrounding built-in bookcases and an awe-inspiring wall of windows. The gourmet kitchen has upgraded cabinetry with stainless steel appliances, five-burner cook top and a hidden pantry that looks like part of the cabinetry. Also located on the main level is the formal dining room, an office or study room and a guest bedroom suite with a full bath.  On the second story, an exquisite owner’s suite features an oversized sitting room that has a morning kitchen with a beverage/wine center and bar sink. The spacious owner’s bath has double vanities and a walk-in closet. In addition, there are two secondary bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bath and a third bedroom with a private bathroom. .

Located in the desirable Milton area, The Hampshires is just a short drive away from GA 400, North Point Mall, Atlanta National Golf Club and several local parks. In addition, there are a multitude of retail, dining and entertainment destinations located along Windward Parkway, which is just minutes from the community.  For more information on the new Milton homes from Peachtree Residential, contact sales agent Debbie Ustrud at 678-566-3179 or visit www.PeachtreeResidential.com.