Cobb Real Estate Blog

I haven’t had the pleasure of trying this new Vinings oyster bar on Paces Mill and Cobb Parkway yet. Anyone have some feedback on C&S Oyster Bar for us?

The public meeting held this week to determine whether or not Vinings should take steps towards becoming an actual city left questions still unanswered. The main goal was to discuss the option of Vinings governing themselves or remaining under the control of Cobb County officials.

In a vote of 93-88 Vinings residents decided they should take steps to become a city. However, the two hours of bickering and the photo finish with the vote talley left the Vinings Homeowners Association no choice but to delay making this important decision until after more discussion has taken place.

More info to come when it is available.

Here is a link to a few questions and answers about the topic of Vinings becoming a new city.

The Vinings Homeowners Association has set up a public meeting for October 16th to discuss whether or not to start the process of becoming a city. With the recent development of the historic Vinings area, as well as the Cumberland Mall district, many Vinings homeowners are concerned that they have the future of Vinings closer to heart than the Cobb County Commissioners.

Vinings explores cityhood [ajc.com]

A new 32 unit condo project will be constructed on Overlook Parkway and Paces Ferry Road now that a law suit has been settled. The agreement allows Songy Partners to construct a six story condominium building that will sit on top of two levels of underground parking. The building will have two and three bedroom units as well as penthouse units. Prices will start in the $700’s and go up to $1.2 million.

Part of the lawsuit between Cobb County and Songy Partners, which Vinings residents had opposed in the past, dealt with increased traffic and quality of life issues for residents of Vinings. However, the developers agreed to contribute $32,000 toward improvements to the railroad crossing at Paces Ferry Road as well as decrease the density of the project, which pleased area residents.

Construction will begin some time this summer and should take approximately 18 months to complete.

One of the most popular questions that I get about the new mixed use development, West Village is “What kind of retail is going to be in there?” Here is what I know:

1. The only certainty is Blue Moon Pizza. If you are unfamiliar with this local goodie, here’s a link to reviews of Blue Moon Pizza on atlanta.citysearch
2. There are a number of retailers who have signed letters of intent, but haven’t finalized their leases yet. As soon as they finalize, I will be able to let you know who there are. Until then, we only get basics:
• A local upscale, handcrafted, men’s shoe store
• A children’s boutique
• 2 Ladies boutiques
• A high end salon
• A thai restaraunt
• A sushi restaraunt
• A sports bar
• A high end fine arts and gift shop
3. The first phase of these shops will be open in July or August of 2006

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

I wanted to give everyone a quick update on One Vinings Mountain, in particular the construction schedule.

They expect to be finished with the 3rd floor (which is the first floor of residential units) by September 8th, 2006. This is when the first new owners will be moving in. At that point all the amenities will be open and ready. After that they plan on completing each floor in order going all the way up to the top floor (11th Floor). The 11th Floor should be completed by January 2007.

If you would like more information about One Vinings Mountain please give me a call or use the contact page to find many ways to reach me.

Knox Bardeen
(678) 471-7612

Sitting magnificently above The Village of Vinings, One Vinings Mountain is a premier condominium project with some of the most breathtaking views of the area and downtown Atlanta. Made up of 156 units featuring one, two and three bedroom floor plans and some penthouses, One Vinings Mountain offers luxury and style with prices starting in the $300’s.

If you would like more information about One Vinings Mountain, please call me at (678) 471-7612 or use the contact page to find many ways to reach me.

West Village, in Cobb County, hasn’t finished their first home yet, but they’re still looking to expand their boundaries.
The mixed use development is looking to purchase 5.6 additional acres of land to further grow the planned village community zoning category.

Originally approved in November 2004, West Village is a mixed use development currently under construction in Cobb County. Conveniently located in Smyrna in the I-285 / Oakdale Road corridor, West Village promises to be a community designed around the pedestrian. Residents and visitors will enjoy beautiful landscaping as they take peaceful walks and enjoy sidewalk dining within the community’s borders.

West Village will sit upon nearly 60 acres and include approximately 1,000 residences comprised of single family homes, townhomes and condo flats. Along with the homes, West Village will boast a community library, offices, restaraunts and retail outlets, making this a true live, work and play community.

If you have any questions regarding West Village or would like to learn more, please use the contact form to find a number of ways to contact me either electronically or via phone.