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House Hunt: New Homes in New Communities

Each week we feature homes for sale in West Cobb.

This week House Hunt presents brand new homes in West Cobb communities,  ranging in price from the mid $100s to the mid $400s. Quality builders, including David Weekley Homes and Peachtree Communities have created beautiful new communities and energy efficient, award-winning, family friendly neighborhoods. With great schools and nearby shopping and restaurants, these new homes feature many custom upgrades at value pricing.

Also, check out the Open House this weekend on Wilderness Drive in Powder Springs. It’s loaded with upgrades including and boast its own pond.

Click on a picture in the photo gallery to see a listing description. Click on an address listed below and get directly linked to AOL Real Estate or the builder for complete listing information. In addition to helpful home buying tips, maps and contact information for the listings you choose, you will also be to calculate a monthly mortgage payment, check your credit and get prequalified.

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Open House:

3321 Wilderness Drive, Powder Springs  30127. $242,500. OPEN HOUSE: 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday August 12.  4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms. Great neighborhood, wonderful house! In the neighborhood is a 24 acre community lake, just across the street.  Home boasts of new paint, inside & out new HVAC, new oven, new garage door & remote, new carpet throughout. It has 2 masonry fireplaces, one with a wood burning insert (that can be removed) & the other with gas logs. The fenced, wooded private backyard is inviting & cool. Fabulous pond & patio for entertaining and  a deck off the master. Master has a sitting area and a large bonus room downstairs as well as a wet bar. Directions: From Marietta Square, take Whitlock/Dallas Hwy west to left on Casteel Rd (right past the Ave at W Cobb). Left on Friendship Church Rd. Left onto Wilderness Dr. House is on the right, a corner lot. Brokered By Harry Norman Realtors.

New Homes – New Communities:

Vineyards at New Macland by Peachtree Communities Powder Springs 30127.  From $184,990 - $209,990. Wonderful family neighborhood in West Cobb. Homes include refrigerator, washer/dryer and custom blinds – custom features at value pricing. Homesites accomodate playgrounds, picnics or family reunions.

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Call To Schedule A Showing: (770) 222 -7373

Directions: 4193 Groveland Park Drive, Powder Springs  30127. I-20 West to Thornton Road, keep right at fork and follow sign for Sun Valley Beach. Merge onto Thornton Rd / GA-6. Continue 8.8 miles and turn right onto Richard D Sailors Pkwy. Travel 1.3 miles and turn left onto New MacLand Road. Vineyards at New MacLand will be 1.3 miles on the right.

DeFoors Farm by Peachtree Communities, Powder Springs  30127. From $149,990 - $194,990. Enjoy the pool, tennis courts, and green belt open spaces in this family-oriented West Cobb community. Homes include refrigerator, washer/dryer and custom blinds included. Call To Schedule A Showing: (770) 222-7373 DeFoor's Farm is conveniently located in popular West Cobb County. Defoors Farm offers homesites that accommodate playgrounds, picnics or family reunions. Neighbors enjoy. With few opportunities remaining, Defoors Farm is the place to be. provide you a home that is move in ready! What makes Peachtree Communities at Defoors Farm different? We offer custom features at value pricing everyday!

  • 5412 Stirrup Way, Powder Springs  30127. $188,990.  4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 1 Half Bath. Concorde plan: 2 story family room. Open kitchen with view to breakfast area and family room. Hardwoods on the main level. Granite counter tops in kitchen and master bath.

Call To Schedule A Showing: (770) 222-7373

Directions: 5455 Stirrup Way, Powder Springs  30127. I-20 West to Thornton Road, turn Right and go approximately 8 miles to Hill Road and turn Left. Travel 1 mile to Hiram Lithia Springs Road and turn Right. DeFoors Farm will be on the Left.

Walnut Grove by David Weekley Homes, Marietta,  30064. From $419,990 - $429,990  2976-3103 Sq  Ft. David Weekley’s new collection of homes, Custom Classics, offer town charm, a great location and rich history. Located just ½ mile from the historic Marietta Square, this picturesque community is surrounded by stately brick wall bordering quaint alleys and beautiful landscaping. Walking distance to shopping and restaurants and close to Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield State Park. This private, gated community boasts tree-lined streets, pedestrian sidewalks and lots of open space for the whole family.

  • 120 Walnut Circle, Marietta  30064.  (Featherstone) From $419,990. 4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms 1 Half Bath  2,976 Sq Ft. Beautiful 2 story home with 2 car garage. Master bedroom on main level. Available November 2012.

Call To Schedule A Showing: (678) 812-2055

Directions: Sales office located at Rockford Commons: Going North on I-75 take exit 265 (N. Marietta Pkwy, 120 Loop. Turn left at the exit. (Turn Right, if travelling South on I-75.)
Continue West on N. Marietta Parkway for approximately 2.3 Miles. Turn right at the light at Whitlock Ave. Follow Whitlock Avenue approximately 1/2 mile to Whitlock Drive.  Turn left and make an immediate left turn into Walnut Grove.  GPS: USE 120 Walnut Circle SW, Marietta, GA 30064

Rockford Commons by David Weekley Homes Marietta  30064. From $222,990 - $258,990  2186-2947 Sq. Ft. Located in desirable Old Marietta, this private, gated community offers award-winning homes in a beautiful setting. One-quarter mile from the 25-acre Laurel Park with 13 lighted tennis courts, one-mile paved track, shuffleboard, volleyball and basketball courts, picnic tables and a duck pond.Features include pool with cabana, tot lot and outdoor fireplace, easy access to shopping and restaurants at the Marietta Square, The Avenues and Town Center Mall. Kennesaw National Battlefield Park is close by. Convenient to Downtown Atlanta.

Call To Schedule A Showing:(678) 812-2055  

Directions: 842 Rockford Commons Drive Marietta  30064. Going North on I-75 take exit 265 (N. Marietta Pkwy, 120 Loop). Make left at bottom of hwy ramp. Make right if coming Southbound. Go West on 120 Loop for 2.3 Miles. Turn right at Light at Whitlock Ave (still going West on 120 Loop). Follow Whitlock for 1 mile to Manning Road Light ( McDonalds on right). Make left and follow Manning Road for 1/2 mile - Rockford Commons’ gated entrance is on right. Model home is second home on left.

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