Boone Homes Introduces Redesigned Hampworth Plan at Tarrington on the James

No maintenance Richmond new homes at upscale community 

Boone Homes introduces the newly redesigned Hampworth floor plan at the Tarrington on the James Courtyard Homes in Chesterfield County; an intimate enclave of luxury no maintenance Richmond new homes.

The Hampworth home design features three bedrooms, 3.5 bath and 3,000 square feet. The home offers many popular finishes including a formal dining room, a first-floor study or formal living room, first-floor owner’s suite with jetted tub and designer ceramic tile, loft, finished optional game room and designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances.

The home also boasts many ENERGY STAR® features to reduce energy bills and increase the comfort level of the home such as low-e windows, high efficiency HVAC system, conditioned crawl space, upgraded insulation package and the option of adding a tankless gas water heater.

The Orchards of East Cherokee Going Strong

The Orchards Group is exited to announce 12 planned or under construction active adult homes at The Orchards of East Cherokee, an active adult community in Woodstock. With 11 homes sold since January, the builder has begun building again to meet buyer's demand.

As buyers are selling their old homes and looking for a new one, The Orchards at East Cherokee offers them an opportunity to purchase move-in ready homes. “Our buyers were having difficulty selling their existing home, which was quite frustrating to them.  But, recent improvements in the 'resale' market have catapulted our business, as these buyers can now move forward," said Mitch Block, sales and marketing director for the company.

With low to zero maintenance with gorgeous appointed interiors, The Orchards of East Cherokee is a community of 92 ranch condominium homes and 48 single family homes. Residents can also enjoy the grand clubhouse, pool, waterfall sitting plaza and grill area. Just imagine how much simpler your life could be with one of these homes.

Located across the street from the largest Kroger in Cherokee County, The Orchards of East Cherokee is also close to additional shopping, dining, recreation, healthcare and entertainment options. “We are not in downtown anywhere, but still just 15 minutes or less from four local downtown areas: Alpharetta, Roswell, Historic Woodstock and Canton," said Craig Smith, sales counselor for the company.

For more information, please visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 770-345-5409.

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Celebrate Memorial Day Near Your Cobb County Luxury Homes

Memorial Day is right around the corner. Do you know where you’re spending the day yet? If not, we have several suggestions of fun activities for you and your family, right around the corner from your Atlanta and Cobb County luxury homes. From day trips to the lake and fun outings at the park to live music, there’s something for everyone this Memorial Day weekend.

Tuneful Time: If enjoying beautiful weather and taking in some smooth jazz sound like your kind of outing, then the Atlanta Jazz Festival is the event for you. The 35^th annual free festival will start on Saturday, May 26 at Piedmont Park and will feature Kathleen Bertrand, the Lionel Loueke Trio and the Grace Kelly Quintet.

Family Fun: If you have kids to entertain, then Stone Mountain Park is the place for you on Memorial Day weekend. The park will offer fun-filled activities including Geyser Towers, adventure courses, mini-golf, the Laser Show Spectacular and special fireworks Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day.

Educational Experience: If history and learning are your passions, then head over to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park on Monday, May 28 for a bevy of free events including an artillery demonstration, display of veteran’s uniforms and the Kennesaw Mountain High School NJROTC drill team.

Lounge at the Lake: And, no Memorial Day celebration would be complete without a trip to the lake. A tried and true destination, the lake is a go-to for many families who enjoy boating, swimming, grilling out and camping. You can choose Lake Allatoona and Lake Acworth in Cobb County or Lake Lanier in Buford. Starting on Friday, May 25, Lake Lanier will offer Memorial Day events and will feature fireworks on Sunday night.

Traton Homes has been building luxury homes near exciting events and destinations such as these for more than 40 years. For more information, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com. 

The Orchards Group Knocks One Out of the Park

The Orchards Group really hit a grand slam with their baseball meet and greet event. This event was held at The Orchards of EastCherokee and The Orchards of Brannon Oak Farm during the month of April.

Both communities had great home team attendance at the event. Attendees enjoyed delicious food fresh off the grill while they watched live baseball games and mingled with other residents. In addition, residents at East Cherokee tested their baseball knowledge with trivia questions about Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth and other baseball greats.

“Talking to some of our neighbors who recalled some of their favorite childhood baseball heroes  made the events even more fun and interesting," said the Orchard’s social director, Stacy Wheelus.

The Orchards Group loves putting on events, such as the baseball meet and greet, for all of their active adult residents. All of their homeowners enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle in beautiful homes plus amazing amenities including pools, clubhouses and more! Additionally, The Orchards Group has communities where you want to live, close to shopping, dining, healthcare, entertainment, recreation and more.

For more information on all of these communities, visit www.OrchardsGroup.com or call 678-513-8879.

New Floor Plan Under Construction Now at Villas at Grey Oaks

A luxurious, maintenance free home is being built in the brand new Winbrook floor plan, the newest addition to the elegant new homes at the Villas at Grey Oaks. The Villas at Grey Oaks is a no-maintenance community of Richmond new homes in the desirable Glen Allen area of Henrico County.

“We’re excited to add the Winbrook to our new home offerings at the Villas at Grey Oaks,” said David Owen, president of Boone Homes. “The Villas at Grey Oaks is a most popular new home communities for both active adults and busy professionals because of its wonderful no maintenance lifestyle. Without the added chore of exterior maintenance, our residents are free to enjoy the community amenities, as well as many other fun spring activities.”

Priced from $488,000, the Winbrook is a 3,000 square foot, three bedroom, 2.5 bath home that has a first-floor study, formal dining room, designer kitchen and an abundance of storage. The first-floor owners retreat offers two walk-in closets, private bath with walk-in shower and elegant soaking tub. Buyers can choose to add an additional bedroom and bathroom to the Winbrook plan.

An elegant Short Pump community of three and four bedroom homes, the Villas at Grey Oaks is priced from the $400,000s. These well-designed floor plans offer up to 3,800 square feet and luxurious interior features like two-story foyers, hardwood floors, three-piece crown molding, 42-inch cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. 

The Villas at Grey Oaks has not only beautiful Richmond no maintenance homes but also has top-notch amenities like a pool and tennis court. Residents there also enjoy a no maintenance lifestyle that includes lawn maintenance, seasonal treatment and aerating, irrigation, exterior painting, gutter cleaning, roof maintenance, snow removal and trash service 

Just go to www.boonehomes.net or call 804-708-5130 for information about this fantastic new home community. 

Traton Homes’ Top Agents Recognized for Providing an “Altogether More” Experience

Over the past 40 years, Traton Homes has established their reputation in the metro Atlanta area as a company providing homebuyers with results and service beyond their expectations. The company highlights their strategy of “Altogether More” through their experience, eye-popping architecture, dazzling features and gratifying lifestyles in desirable locations. Traton Homes also offers a wide collection of homes in metro Atlanta ranging from the $180,000s to the $700,000s in exceptional areas including Cobb, Cherokee, North Fulton, Paulding, and South Fulton.

To add onto their impressive resume, Traton Homes’ agents are being recognized left and right for their superb success. Ed Olwine, who has been a Traton Home agent for 8 years, was acknowledged for being in the top 10 new home agents in the Atlanta Board of REALTORS®. Olwine had impressive sales of $8.8 million in 2011.  The Cobb Association of REALTORS® recognized Steve Lee, another Traton Homes agent for the past 2 years, for being a top 5 agent. Lee was also honored for being the only new home sales agent in the top 5. Stacie Williams and Kirk Ricketts were both honored by the Cobb Association of REALTORS® as members of the Million Dollar Club.

In multiple aspects, Traton Homes has redefined the meaning of “Altogether More.” The company is supplying homebuyers with more than just new homes; they are offering rewarding lifestyles in attractive locations, along with making the home buying experience more enjoyable.

For more information about Traton Homes and their agents, visit http://www.TratonHomes.com.

The Orchards of East Cherokee Offers Great Values in Condo Living

If you've been looking for the perfect active adult community, you're not going to want to miss out on The Orchards of East Cherokee. The Orchards Group has been experiencing a strong sales pace over the past few months, and they want to keep the momentum going, so they are offering short-term special pricing on the five remaining ranch condos at East Cherokee!

The Asheville home has been reduced from $224,925 to $185,900! This home has a fabulous patio for enjoying warm weather, convenient access to storage space and a gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and white cabinets.

The Ashewood model home is now only $234,900! Originally priced at $263,840, this home has great living areas including a second level activities suite and covered porch. Plus, this home is filled with an array of upgrades since it was the community's model home!

The Ashewood home is a great value at $199,000 from the original $239,900 price. This duplex home has a gourmet kitchen, convenient access to storage and a screened-in porch.

The Charleston home has been reduced from $326,515 to $269,900. This duplex home has plenty of upgrades as well as an activities suite and morning room!

The Durham home is a great value at $249,900 from the original $293,755 price. This stone home has an added activities suite with bathroom on the second level as well as gourmet kitchen with extra hutch, sun tunnel, glazed maple cabinets and granite counters.

Residents love the maintenance-free lifestyle of The Orchards of East Cherokee. Plus, the community has great amenities such as a waterfall sitting plaza; large community swimming pool; barbeque grilling area and grand clubhouse with fitness center, games and cards room, gourmet kitchen, fireplace and entertainment center. Woodstock, Canton, Roswell and Alpharetta are all just a short drive away!

This special pricing and these homes won't last long, so buyers should act now! Once the remaining condominium inventory is gone, the builder plans to begin a new phase of construction in this great community.

More information about The Orchards of East Cherokee can be obtained by calling Craig Smith , the on-site agent, at 770-345-5409. For more about The Orchards Group and its communities, see the company website at www.OrchardsGroup.com.