Cobb Real Estate Blog

The have been many rumors surrounding the re-development of the Belmont Hills shopping center. I blogged about it back in November of 2006, but now the plan that the developer has submitted has changed a bit. Here’s the new info:

1. Demolishing and rebuilding the shopping center will be completed in 2012
2. 344 Stacked condos will be included
3. 274 Apartments
4. 286 Townhomes
5. 8 Single family homes
6. 121,000 Square feet of retail

I’ll get more info out to you when I get it.

As you know, I’ve been harping a lot on the new restaurants and retailers in West Village in Smyrna. I’m just really impressed with the way things are shaping up over there, and you all know how I feel about Blue Moon Pizza.

I’d like to thank Dina, who is the Director of Marketing over at Monte Hewett Homes, for sending me a bunch of photos of the buildings in West Village. These go very well with my construction pictures I snapped back in December. Dina sent me many pictures (I’ll share the rest with you later), but these first few are of the retail shops near the Atlanta Road entrance.

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• Westbury at Vinings: Inside the perimeter right off Atlanta Road sits this Pulte townhome community. There are 4 different floor plans with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Large master suites, large kitchens with center islands and two car garages are just a few of the features included in these 3 story townhomes.
• Terraces at Park Avenue: A master planned community of just 39 townhomes. This project was built on what used to be part of the “River Line” during the Civil War.
• Views at Park Avenue: Another portion of the master planned community that the Terraces at Park Avenue are a part of. This portion of the project has 165 townhome units.
• Sherwood Park: Sherwood Park is just west of South Cobb Drive on Concord Road and is a mix of townhomes and single family homes. There will be 57 three story townhomes and 36 single family homes when this project is completed. The townhomes should start in the $400’s.
• Covered Bridge at Barnes Mill: Starting in the $219’s, these three sided brick or stone exterior townhomes are under construction now. There are 8 plans to choose from with at least 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garages and bonus rooms.
• Verandas at Barnes Mill: Here’s another part of Barnes Mill mixed use development in the Concord Covered Bridge District off the East/West Connector. Priced from the $300’s, the Verandas will consist of 72 townhomes.
• Kensington Green: This is an exclusive townhome community made up of 28 residences. Kensington Green is located right outside I-285, just off S. Atlanta Road. The all brick facades give this the look and feel of turn of the century brownstones. Prices start in the upper $500’s.

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I was walking around West Village the other day and took some pictures of the ongoing construction. After seeing them, maybe I need to invest in photography lessons.

Here are a few in no particular order.

 

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Smyrna, over the last few years, has been a hotbed for real estate revitalization and growth. It’s hard to turn without seeing a new residential development being built or a new retail center opening its doors to shoppers. What I wanted to mention today is a five mile stretch of road that, when the dust settles in a few years, will be the most exciting stretch of real estate in Smyrna.

The stretch of pavement is Atlanta Road. And the 5 miles that I speak of begins at the perimeter and heads north to the intersection of Atlanta Road and Windy Hill Road. Let me discuss of few of the landmarks on the way (starting with the southernmost part of the trip):

• West Village: The mixed use development sits at I-285 and Atlanta Road, and boy has it been the talk of the town over the last year. I get more searches on this blog for West Village than anything else. This mix of condos, townhomes and single family homes all mixed in with retail and restaurants is desired for many reasons. The live, work, play philosophy which is gaining momentum as of late added to the fantastic location makes West Village a great spot.
• One Ivy Walk: Just a little bit north on Atlanta Road is another mixed use development. This one is a John Weiland community with a residential, commercial and retail mix. And although they are still building many portions, the restaurants and other businesses within are in full swing. One of our favorite restaurants, South City Kitchen, has finally moved closer to us. We no longer need to make the journey to Midtown to enjoy this Southern Cuisine with a hip flare to it.
• Stonehaven at Vinings, Wakefield Estates and Whitestone: And a tad further north just south of Paces Ferry Road you find three luxury, infill communities that are just beginning their rise. These three residential communities are all right next to or across the street from one another and the three builders will surely add a touch of class to Atlanta Road with these homes.
• Vintage Square: This new residential project will consist of 132 upscale townhomes. The builder is trying to keep traditional values while projecting a feel of warmth and comfort. The townhomes will start in the low $400’s and will be within a gated community with lots of greenspace, iron benches and lit sidewalks.
• Jonquil Village: The redevelopment of Jonquil Plaza has been a much talked about event lately in Smyrna. Now that it’s all said and agreed upon, the 350 new condos and 185,000 square feet of office and retail space will be a welcome addition to the Smyrna area.
• Market Village: You already know that my wife and I enjoy South City Kitchen tremendously. But our all time favorite Atlanta restaurant is Atkins Park. And boy are we glad they opened up a new location in Market Village. Along with Atkins Park, Market Village features 40,000 square feet of retail space, 18,000 square feet of office space, 6 other restaurants and 16 townhomes, which sit over the retail portion of this mixed use development.
• Belmont Hills: The final portion of our 5 mile journey up Atlanta Road is the new redevelopment of the Belmont Hills shopping center. This 47.5 acre project will feature 344 condos sitting on top of retail space, 274 rental apartments and 10 buildings consisting of 121,716 square feet of office and retail space.

There it is. What a fantastic stretch of Smyrna real estate. If you would like more information about any of these projects or would like to see any of them first hand, please let me know.

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I posted a while back when the tenant picture at West Village was a bit fuzzy and we knew what kinds of retail tenants would occupy West Village, but not exactly who. After receiving an e-mail from a reader who asked if there would be a sports bar included, I figured I would, once again, give you a West Village update.

Three restaurants have signed on so far:

• Blue Moon Pizza
• Five Guys Burgers
• McCray’s Irish Pub
• Starbucks Coffee
• Yuraku Japanese Restaurant

Here is the shopping list:

• Akberet Welde Spa
• Carr’s Barber Shop
• Colonial Bank
• Je Belle’s
• Nora’s Art Gallery
• Palo Shoes
• Pashmere Ladies Boutique (Now Open)
• Sweetie Pie Children’s Boutique
• Vantage Staffing

I also have a few construction photos I will post later. As always, if you have questions about West Village, please call me.

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You may have eaten at one of the fabulous eateries at One Ivy Walk like Doc Chey’s Noodle House or South City Kitchen. Or maybe you’ve shopped at one of the retailers of switched to a doctor within this mixed use development. But right now, I want to talk a little bit about the residential portion of this 20 acre, John Weiland project.

Back in 2004, Weiland introduced One Ivy Walk at Vinings, which sits on the corner of S. Atlanta Road and Cumberland Parkway. 34 courtyard homes are included here, with price tags starting in the $500’s. There are also 146 townhomes being finished ranging from the $400’s to the $700’s. With more than 8 floor plans to choose from and with these homes situated among 64,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant, many options await the homeowner who wants to live, work and play all in the same place.

If you would like to talk about the current homes available in One Ivy Walk at Vinings, please call me.

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Whitestone is an infill community made up of 14 custom homes. It is on Atlanta Road, right outside the perimeter situated right along side the two other infill communities I posted about earlier, Stonehaven at Vinings and Wakefield Estates.

Homes in Whitestone will start in the $600’s

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Vintage Square recently had its groundbreaking in Smyrna, on Atlanta Road. This lighted and gated community of 132 townhomes has a private clubhouse, professionally landscaped grounds with an area for outdoor activities.

These 132 units will be made up of 5 different floor plans, all of which are 3 stories with garages on the bottom level. Also on the lowest level with the garage units will have an office or a bedroom or in some cases both. You will find 2 and 3 bedroom layouts amongst the different floor plans.

Prices will range from the low $400’s to the low $500’s.

If you would like more information about Vintage Square or any other Smyrna townhomes, please call me at any time.

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Here’s an infill community, also on S. Atlanta Road, just outside the perimeter. Stonehaven at Vinings is made up of 71 luxury homes with a mix of traditional styles with craftsman style accents. The neighborhoos is made up of curved streets, many cul-de-sacs and pleasantly hilly terrain.

With more than 15 floor plans to choose from you can be sure to get the design that you want. You can decide between master on the main or upstairs bedroom suites with comfy sitting rooms or oversized his and her walk in closets. Look for a kitchen island with eating space, a convenient mudroom for organization or relaxing keeping rooms. And be ready for lots of space. The homes are all built to EarthCraft specifications too. So your utility bills will stay as low as possible.

This community is also in build mode, so you can always see the progress when you drive by. Please call me if you would like to see more of Stonehaven at Vinings.

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