Are you house hunting?  Looking for that perfect home for your family?  Are your kids begging for their own rooms?  You want a home that’s elegant but still comfortable?  With room to grow, great for entertaining, room for the kids to play, but is still in the right area for good schools, great shopping and restaurants and easy access to everything else you need?  Well, The Anderson Group just listed two such homes and you NEED to check them out!

1442 Eastham Drive  -  In the Heart of Dunwoody!

 4 bedrooms;   2.5 baths;  2,969 s/f  -  $439,500

OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY, MAY 20th   2 – 5pm

The new open style Kitchen with its custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, & granite counters, offers the choice of a Breakfast Nook or sitting at the counter.    Perfect for maintaining conversation while busy cooking, the Kitchen opens to the Great Room and a tiled Fireplace sporting enough room above for that large, flat screen TV the family loves.    French Doors in that wall of windows leads to beautiful level fenced Backyard & Patio.

The luxurious Master Bedroom is on the main level with its designer ceiling, large walk-in closet and row of windows.    The elegant new Spa Bath has a large glassed shower and jetted tub with a custom dark wood double vanity and mirror.    The main level is completed by a 1/2 Bath and Laundry Room with cabinets and a sink.

Wander upstairs and admire the wonderful Loft Area perfect for that getaway place.    You’ll also find three large Bedrooms, another full bath plus a bonus office/library/playroom area with French Doors.

Lawn care is included in HOA fee, too!   Walk to the Library, Shops, and Restaurants in Dunwoody Village.

2015 Barrett Drive  -  Cumming:  Not City Living But Not Quite The Country Either

4 bedrooms;   2.5 baths;  2,189 s/f  -  $239,000

You do not want to miss this one.    This house has it all.   The renovated Kitchen has stainless appliances, coordinated granite counter tops, floors, hardware and tile back splash.    The Breakfast Nook and formal Dining Room have bay windows and the Dining Room seats 12 people.    The main level has bamboo hardwood floors.   The Family Room has a painted brick Fireplace and custom shelves & cabinets built into the stairway.    There is also a formal Living Room which the current owner chose to make play area.    The entire home is suffused with natural light from many windows.

The Master Suite also contains bay windows.    The Suite is large enough for a sitting area, has a treyed ceiling and the closet is a room in itself.    The stunning new Master Bath feels like your own private spa.   The custom vanity has granite counters, dark wood cabinets that coordinate with the custom mirrors.    The new shower and step-up whirlpool tub are beautifully tiled.   A serene place to relax!

The private backyard with a walkout Deck for perfect for entertaining and letting the kids play!    The Barrett Downs neighborhood is fantastic with a community swimming pool, tennis courts and playground.    The area has been redistricted into new Kelly Mill Elementary school.

From the custom paint throughout to the all new spray foam insulation in the attic…there are too many details to list!    This one won’t last!

Two GORGEOUS homes just listed from The Anderson Group!!   Don’t wait to lay claim on your favorite – homes with deals like these aren’t on the market long!  Give Tom or Mary Ann Anderson a call and check out your new home!

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Garden Hills has some of the most attractive and historic homes in the Atlanta.   The homes in Garden Hills feature a collection of Craftsman bungalows as well as spacious Georgian, Spanish Revival, and Tudor mansions, in addition to less sizable but still spacious ranch style homes.    Builders are still attracted by the convenient location between Peachtree and Piedmont Road and close to downtown Atlanta.   New homes in Garden Hills tend to run in the $700,000 range, although many listings below and above this price point are active.    Atlanta designated the area a historical district in 1987.

Garden Hills is a neighborhood renowned for winding roads lined with mature trees.    It is often referred to as an urban forest because of the abundance of trees in a setting so close to downtown.    There are numerous parks, several of which include pools and other recreational amenities.   Even the traffic islands are lushly landscaped  and residents enjoy many sites for shopping and dining.    The hustle and bustle of the city is just a short distance away from homes in Garden hills, but can seem a world away in this bucolic locale.

 Phillips McDuffie, an Atlanta lawyer, founded Garden Hills in 1925.    He sought to create a subdivision based around a community center and park with a pool.    His aim was to have all the homes in Garden Hills set along streets lined with trees to give the entire neighborhood the feel of being a well-kept garden.    The homes in Garden Hills developed incrementally in three sections.    The first was the Country Club portion that contained the pool and community center around North Hills Drive and Rumson Road.    The next area developed was the Peachtree portion between Rumson and Peachtree Road with the Brentwood Section along Piedmont Road to North Hills Drive as the last.

 Garden Hills has three sizable, named parks:  Sunnybrook, Alexander, and Frankie Allen.    The last features playing fields, tennis courts, and facilities for barbequing.    Residents here are right to feel pampered.    Granite markers are employed throughout the neighborhood to note structures of historical significance.   The Garden Hills pool is a gathering point for area events.

For more information on this neighborhood and/or other neighborhoods, contact the The Anderson Group!

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Just a little south of Ponce de Leon, east of downtown Atlanta but still west of Decatur lies one of Atlanta’s oldest neighborhoods, Candler Park.   Candler Park is a beautiful neighborhood and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.   This neighborhood highlights gorgeous bungalow homes, beautiful parks and a vibrant business district.    Many of the homes in Candler Park have been remodeled, and they add to the true beauty of this neighborhood.    Candler Park offers residents the unique opportunity -   life here will remind you of what many neighborhoods have lost – a true sense of community.   It also offers easy access to almost all of their needs.   Everything you want is nearby.

The business district is located along McLendon Avenue and DeKalb Avenue and is known for its eclectic establishments.    Many different types of business are located there, including great restaurants, markets that sell a wine for every palate, and a dance studio.     There is even a MARTA station nearby.    That’s how you make and keep a community, when the residents lives revolve around their immediate area it breeds familiarity.   People here know their neighbors and they socialize together.

The homes in Candler Park surround the large park by the same name.   The park has something for everyone: swimming pools, a public golf course, a playground, picnic areas and tennis courts.    Candler Park is not the only park located in this neighborhood, but it is the largest.    Residents can also visit Goldsboro Park, Freedom Park and Iverson Park.

Those who live in homes in Candler Park are a part of the City of Atlanta school district.    Elementary school students can attend Mary Lin Elementary.    Inman Middle School and Grady High School also serve the Candler Park area.    Several private schools are in the vicinity as well.

The Neighborhood Organization for the homes in Candler Park plans many activities for the residents.    There is a free movie night on Friday nights during the spring and fall seasons.    The movies begin at dusk, and every movie is family friendly.    Candler Park provides its residents with a quiet escape from the noise of the big city.

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As we move further into Spring and the weather pulls people out of doors, more and more agents and home sellers present their properties for open houses.   Open houses are great ways for agents to get home buyers in to see the properties they have for sale.    An open house allows the agent to set up the home to its best and be there to answer questions for any number of home buyers who come by rather than showing a home at all hours one by one.

The Anderson Group joins in the Spring fun with an Open House at two of their properties this Sunday, April 29th, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.    1014 Lenox Crest and 4841 Manget Court are each wonderful traditional homes and should not be missed.

1014 LENOX CREST   -   $510,000

4 Bedrooms;     3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms

OPEN HOUSE  -  Sunday,  April 29, 2012.   2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Gorgeous in-town living at its best in the heart of Buckhead!   Beautiful Pine Hills traditional set on cul-de-sac lot.  Very open and bright with a 2 story Foyer, formal Dining Room, elegant Living Room with a double sided fireplace open to the Family Room.    A Chef’s Kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and bar with a wine chiller.   Master Suite with vaulted ceilings and a large Spa Bath.   A finished Terrace Level with a Bedroom, Bath, and a Great Room that opens to a covered, second,  lower Deck.   A fabulous backyard with lots of space for gardening and play, yet private too.   The home offers hardwood floors, transoms, custom moldings, and high ceilings.   The best location in Lenox.    Minutes to 400 and I-85.    Find directions here.

4841 MANGET COURT   -   $445,000

4 Bedrooms;    3 Full | 1 Partial Bathrooms

OPEN HOUSE  -  Sunday,  April 29, 2012.   2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

This is a true jewel!   A gorgeous new Kitchen with custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops.   New solid oak hardwood floors on the main level.   A new Roof with architectural shingles and new hardware and lighting, with new paint throughout.   The Powder Room has been beautifully redone with granite, slate floor and a custom sink.    A Formal Living Room opens to the Great Room with a fireplace and built-in shelves.    The Master Suite has a walk-in closet and Spa Bath.    There are large secondary Bedrooms.   A finished Terrace Level with a Media/Rec Room and full bath and guest bedroom or office and lots of storage.    All systems less than 5 years old.   Set on a large level cul-de-sac lot.   It’s an easy walk to Dunwoody Village!   Find directions here.

For more information, call Tom or Mary Ann Anderson!

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The Emory / Druid Hills  area lies on the east side of metro Atlanta in DeKalb County and is comprised of the Emory University area, the CDC complex and several smaller areas to the north.   It is also known as Toco Hills, Briarcliff and North Druid Woods.

The neighborhood is close to midtown Atlanta and is re-developing across the entire area.   Homes in the neighborhood are generally pricier than other areas of Atlanta and represent an attractive series of communities.   DeKalb History Center in nearby Decatur also provides a variety of resources available to DeKalb residents.

Several homeowners associations exist in the area, each of which has a program of events and community issues that they promote.   North Druid Woods, Woodland Hills, Merry Hills, the Lindbergh-La Vista Corridor Coalition, LaVista Park Civic Association and Clairmont Heights Civic Association each represent a portion of the community and all are active in civic issues.

Emory University, now 175 years old, has been at the heart of the neighborhood since it moved to DeKalb County in 1915.   The University is considered a premier academic institution with over 15,000 students.   Like any university and the surrounding town, the school has a significant impact on the surrounding residents and their activities.   Intercollegiate sporting events are available for local residents to attend.   The Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts hosts professional and student performances throughout the year.   Lullwater Park is over 100 undeveloped acres where automobiles are not allowed.   It has hiking trails and other outdoor facilities available to local residents.   In general, the University is a significant resource for those living in the Emory neighborhood.

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Schools in the neighborhood include Briar Vista Elementary, Shamrock Middle, and Druid Hills High, operated by the DeKalb County public school system, and the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta.   Other private schools include the Cliff Valley School, a private elementary school, and the Intown Community School.

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Virginia Highlands began life as a streetcar suburb at the intersection of North Highland Avenue and Virginia Avenue.    This area has become the center of the business district for the neighborhood.    The homes in Virginia Highlands are famous for their bungalow style and the historical homes are breathtaking.   The original subdivisions included Highland Park, which was located on the north side, and Vineyard Park.    Vineyard Park was constructed on Adair Mansion.

There are three parks in Virginia Highlands.    The New Highland Park underwent major renovations and it is now more eco-friendly.    It also has a rain garden.   John Howell Memorial Park is also located in Virginia Highlands and visitors can enjoy Orme Park and the creek that runs through it.   Residents who have homes in Virginia Highlands are among the few who can enjoy one of the city’s Neighborhood Arboretums—walking trails of trees.    Each route contains information about the trees and there are markers to identify them.

Virgina Highlands is well known for its social scene with many trendy boutiques and popular restaurants and clubs lining the two main streets that give the neighborhood its name.    It is also home to Atkins Park Tavern, Atlanta’s oldest restaurant and bar.    Surrounding neighborhoods usually join in on all that Virginia Highlands has to offer.

Virginia Highlands holds several events yearly. Each event provides residents and visitors the best the neighborhood has to offer.   Summerfest 2012, Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd, is a community event that highlights art, and there is plenty of food and fun at the event every June.   During the summer months, residents can also enjoy movie night, a weekly parade and a dinner.

Virginia Highlands was given a nickname by the local newspaper when it referred to the homes in Virginia Highlands as VaHi.    This was a way to imitate some of New York’s most famous neighborhoods like SoHo, but his nickname did not go over well with the residents.   Most of the homes in Virginia Highlands were constructed in the early 1900s.

The residents take great pride in their investment and every year the homes in Virginia Highlands become part of the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes.

The community is part of the Atlanta Public School System.   The three schools that serve this neighborhood are Springdale Park Elementary, Inman Middle and Grady High School.

[Check out other neighborhoods near the Highlands:

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For more on the Virginia Highlands neighborhood and to see some of its lovely homes, contact Tom of  The Anderson Group, 404-277-9581 / info@tagatlanta.com.

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Have you (or someone you know) been waiting for just that perfect home?  The one that’s elegant yet comfortable.   Has all the space you want and need.   Allows you to relax outdoors.  Is in the perfect location for easy access to EVERYTHING!  Well look no more.  That home is 1014 Lenox Crest!!

This 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath traditional is situated on a cul-de-sac in Pine Hills.  That’s Pine Hills in Lenox/Buckhead.   That puts you in the heart of Atlanta’s best shopping at Lenox Mall and Phipps Plaza.  A quick drive to all those wonderful little restaurants.  Easy access to MARTA stations to take you downtown, mid-town, north, south, east or west or to the airport!  Have to drive?  I-285 and 400 are short minutes away.

Just a few of the features that you’ll love in home are:

The wonderful kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counters, center island and bar with its own wine frig.

The double sided fireplace shared between the family room and the elegant formal living room.

The formal dining room that will seat 12.

The gorgeous master suite with the marble tiled spa bath.

A fully finished terrace level with a bedroom, full bath and great room.

The 2 decks in the back (one for the main level and one for the terrace level) looking out on a beautiful yard.

All in all, what more you ask for?  You can see this beautiful home this weekend!  There will be an open house on Sunday, April 15th from 1pm to 3pm.

For more information, call:

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Ansley Park is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Atlanta but it is also now considered one of America’s 10 Best Neighborhoods!   Due to its central location and the beautiful green scenario surrounding the homes in Ansley Park, it is a perfect place for those looking for suburban life with good access to the city center.   It is a historic neighborhood, which is highly valued and admired in Atlanta.   Its history is reflected in the homes in Ansley Park.    Homes in Ansley Park are lovely and charming with stately architecture in the Georgian, Colonial, English and modern style.   Although prices can be high, as it is a very desirable place, it is an embracing region as homes in Ansley Park offer anything from small cute houses to enormous imposing mansions.

 The neighborhood provides enjoyable areas such as a golf course and nearby Winn, McClatchey and, of course, Piedmont parks with swimming pools, tennis courts, jungle gyms, picnic tables and plenty of grass for outside activities or picnicking.   Residents of Ansley Park can admire waterfalls in those parks, which embellish the beautiful and peaceful green area where people go jogging and biking.   The area even boasts its own community theater.   Homes in Ansley Park are situated in a peaceful area but the community also organizes events such as the Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure and different celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day.

The neighborhood does not have its own schools but there are very good options in nearby neighborhoods such as Morningside Elementary School and Inman Middle School.   Homes in Ansley Park are basically close to any amenities required in daily life but with a considerable distance to the stress and noise of a big city.    In Ansley Park, the neighborhood provides safety, peace, and natural beauty. Living there is a dream and a privilege for everyone including families looking for the best environment for their kids.

Surrounding neighborhoods:

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Morningside, located in the north of Atlanta, is a warm and friendly neighborhood surrounded by natural beauty.   It is an elegant neighborhood and homes in Morningside  are characterized by beauty and tranquility.  Most of the houses have been completely renovated so they have modern amenities and upgrades, but they still maintain the original architectural features and historic character.

Homes in Morningside are right by a forest reserve, which is perfect for cycling off-road, taking a walk, or jogging.  Life in this neighborhood is calm with the Morningside Security Patrol guaranteeing security for all homes in Morningside.

Homes in Morningside are in proximity to amenities that satisfy the needs of its residents.   The Morningside Recreation Center provides indoor and outdoor sports facilities, an arts and crafts room, a kitchen, and recreational classes for which residents can receive discounts.   The city offers good public schools such as Morningside Elementary School, Inman Middle School, and Grady High School.   Their good reputation motivates people buy homes in Morningside just to be able to send their kids to those schools.   It is a great place for children who can grow up in a walkable neighborhood surrounded by nature and tranquility. For those looking for entertainment options, Morningside’s location is perfect to take full advantage of the many events and festivals in Atlanta throughout the year such as the Piedmont Park Summer Arts & Crafts Festival and the Atlanta Jazz Festival.

Everybody that comes looking for homes in Morningside or even only visits the area is impressed with the strong sense of community of this neighborhood.   It makes this neighborhood a high-quality location and definitely adds a lot of value to the neighborhood.    Doubtlessly, such a united community offers the right environment for families seeking a peaceful residency with easy access to the downtown area of Atlanta.

Neighborhoods surrounding Morningside are:

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Here at The Anderson Group, we’re giving ourselves a hearty Pat On The Back.  Exchanging comments like ‘Job well done!’.  And overall, feeling pretty pleased with ourselves.

What’s the occasion for all this joviality?  Well, we’ve got another of our great listings under contract.  While that’s always sure way to put a smile on our faces (and those of our clients), the circumstances behind this one are the cause for the extra big smiles all around.  You see, 140 Knighthood Court went from ‘new listing’ to ‘under contract’ in just 9 days!!

 With the years of bad news regarding the housing market, many sellers have seen their homes listed for months on end.  They usually end up dropping their asking price every few months trying to attract attention and stand out from all those other homes for sale.  For both the seller and the agent it can be a very disheartening procedure.  But, sometimes the right combination of seller and agent come together and in no time at all that ‘new listing’ becomes ‘sale pending’.

So while Tom and Mary Ann Anderson are quite pleased with the news, it really isn’t that much of a surprise.  They’ve done it before.  Under a month is considered pretty great.  Two weeks is something rarely seen since the days of the housing boom 5 years ago.  12 hours (!) is just stunning under any conditions!  Yes, The Anderson Group have gone from ‘just listed’ to ‘under contract’ in all of those time frames.

So the sellers of 140 Knighthood Court, are really happy with their choice of  The Anderson Group as their realtors but then so are the sellers of 2203 Windermere Way and 3540 Horizon Court, who both sold their homes in March.  As are the sellers of  210 Grogans Lake Point and 1933 Lomita Road, whose homes went under contract in the last week.

Have a home you want sold?  Maybe you could be happy with The Anderson Group too!  Give Tom or Mary Ann a call.

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