All Blog Entries by Whitney Wood

I am a REALTOR with Keller Williams Lanier Partners. I am a graduate of Oglethorpe University and worked at Sciele Pharmaceutical prior to beginning my real estate career.  I grew up around Lake Lanier in the Gainesville and Buford areas.

There are currently 9 blog entries published by Whitney Wood.

Vickery Subdivision in Cumming, GA

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 2:18pm. 303 Views, 1 Comments.

Vickery, located in Cumming, embodies the concept of "live, work,play."  

This community is practically a town in itself, utilizing mixed use zoning to offer its residents shopping, dining, and recreation just steps from their front doors.  Recognized by the Georgia Homebuilder's Association as "Community of the Year" in 2006, Vickery continues to live up to this golden standard.  With a mix of single family homes, townhomes, and condos, Vickery truly has something for every buyer.  The 600 homes are priced from the $300s to over $1 million.   

Vickery was designed with 75 acres of public greenspace, offering its residents parks, gardens, and fishing ponds to share and enjoy.  

Located within walking distance to a newly built…

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Polo Golf and Country Club Subdivision in Cumming, GA

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 2:11pm. 209 Views, 1 Comments.

Polo Golf and Country Club is located in Cumming, GA in a beautiful wooded area close to Lake Lanier.  

Only 35 minutes north of I-285 and 2 miles form GA400, Polo feels like it is a world away, yet has a very short commute time to Atlanta. The 1100 homes in Polo are mostly traditional and are priced from the $300s to well over $1 million. Polo Golf and Country club also offers one of the most affordable golf memberships in the metro Atlanta area.  

The private Joe Lee designed golf course is 18 holes and offers its members a two tier driving range and 10,000 square foot putting green to practice on.  

True to its name, Polo is the home to the Atlanta Southeast Polo Club and is host to many polo matches.  Horseback riding and…

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St Marlo Country Club Subdivision in Duluth, GA

Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 2:02pm. 120 Views, 1 Comments.

St Marlo Country Club is one of the premier golf communities in Georgia. 

Located in the newly created city of John's Creek, St Marlo enjoys Fulton county's reasonable taxes and convenient location.  John's Creek is also known for their great public and private schools.  St Marlo is set on over 900 acres of rolling hills and wooded terrain, and is gated with 24 hour manned security.  The homes are mostly traditional and European style, and range from the $600s to over $5 million.  

The 18 hole Denis Griffiths designed championship golf course is the star of St Marlo.  

Recognized by the AJC as one of the top 3 courses in Atlanta and by Golf Digest and one of the top 10 best new courses, St Marlo is a highly sought after playing…

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St. Ives Country Club Homes in Duluth, Georgia

Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 8:06pm. 188 Views, 0 Comments.

St Ives Country Club is the epitome of tradition and luxury in Atlanta's Country Club Homes.   

A well established community that is fully built out, St Ives offers a true country club experience situated among rolling hills and mature landscaping.  

The home styles in this John's Creek community vary widely, and offer real estate options for all types of buyers. Homes are priced from the $400s to well over $1 million.   The John's Creek location offers easy access to both I-85 and GA400 and an attractive tax rate.

The focal point of St Ives Country Club is the English Manor style clubhouse which faces the award winning private 18 hole golf course.  

The Clubhouse has a supremely elegant and opulent feel, and offers the best in…

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Harbour Point Yacht Club in Gainesville, Georgia

Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 11:49am. 61 Views, 0 Comments.

Harbour Point Yacht Club in Gainesville, GA is the place to be if you are looking for luxury lake living!

This gated 250 home resort style community was designed to showcase the 3.5 miles of deep water lake shoreline the neighborhood was built along.  Priced from the $400s to over $3 million, Harbour Point has many options for those interested in lakeside living.  Harbour Point hosted the Street of Dreams in 2001, putting this community on the map as a true luxury hotspot.  Street of Dreams is one of the nation's most popular luxury home tours, and featured 6 custom built showcase homes with amazing landscaping, interior design, and architecture.

The shining gem of Harbour Point is the marina and clubhouse.  

The marina has an…

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Royal Lakes Country Club in Flowery Branch, Georgia

Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 10:41am. 68 Views, 0 Comments.

Royal Lakes Country Club is an exclusive golf community located in Beautiful Flowery Branch, GA.  

Just 5 miles from interstate 985, Royal Lakes is convenient to both Lake Lanier and Atlanta.  Royal Lakes is comprised of about 300 homes, priced from the $250s to $1.5 million.  Many homes enjoy golf course views, or back up to one ot the Country Clubs many lakes.  The lot size in Royal Lakes are large for a country club community-- most homes enjoy 1/2 to 1 acre.  

Golf is king in this luxurious community!  

The Royal Lakes course is an 18 hole semi-private championship course.  Offering a variety of challenges, this par 72 course boasts rolling hills, lakes, and a par 5 island green.  Opened in 1990, with an on-site pro shop and…

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Reunion Subdivision in Hoschton, Georgia

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 12:05pm. 36 Views, 0 Comments.

 

Reunion, a John Wieland community located in Hoschton, GA has a small town look and feel.  

  In an effort to re-create the feel of a simpler time and place, Reunion has become a sought after community for everyone from young families to retirees looking for a hometown feel.  

Reunion Country Club has no shortage of amenities and activities for their residents.

The central area of the "town" is Reunion Hall, with and ice cream shop and cafe, a fitness center, the Americana Grill, and an expansive pool area with a water park and children's area.  There is ample meeting space and park areas, including the Town Green, for community events, planned by the full time Activities Director.  The Adventure Play Park is…

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Sterling On The Lake Subdivision - Flowery Branch - Lake Lanier, GA

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 12:02pm. 64 Views, 0 Comments.

If you are looking for a large, family friendly and park-like community, Sterling on the Lake is the place for you.

Located in Flowery Branch, GA, Sterling on the lake is huge in comparison to other communities int he area.  They have 1,700 home sites nestled among 200 acres of open green space.  The focal point of Sterling is the 45 acre Lake Sterling, which features a lake island, a community dock, and "catch and release" fishing.  There are also a number of smaller lakes in the community, totaling about 30 acres.  

With this many residents, you can be assured that Sterling on the Lake has a lot going on!  

There is truly a community feel here, and the year round special events such as summer concerts, fall…

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Marina Bay on Lake Lanier - Gainesville, GA

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 11:53am. 45 Views, 0 Comments.

Marina Bay is nestled in a secluded deep water cove along the northern shore of Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA.

This gated resort style community features 399 home sites situated around numerous park areas and beautiful landscaping.  Homes in Marina Bay are priced from $500,000 to $2 million.  Residents of this community truly get the feel that they are on permanent vacation!

As it's name would indicate, Marina Bay has a 280 slip marina with 36 slips for day use by residents or friends.  

The panoramic views from the clubhouse and marina are spectacular and could rival any on Lake Lanier.  The New England style clubhouse is yet another jewel in Marina Bay's crown-- with 14,000 square feet of space for their…

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