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Jim Chapman Communities to Begin Accepting Pre-Sales in June at Brookhaven of East Cobb

Jim Chapman Communities is pleased to announce its first venture into the Cobb County active adult new home market with the opening of Brookhaven of East Cobb. Welcoming adults ages 55 and older, the 96 step-free ranch condominium homes at Brookhaven of East Cobb are priced from the mid $200,000s. Jim Chapman Communities will begin accepting pre-sales in June.

Using his experience as a builder of million dollar custom homes, Jim Chapman, Jr., President of Jim Chapman Communities, began building elegant yet affordable active adult homes in 2005. Jim Chapman Communities focuses on building gated communities where active adults can make the step to maintenance-free living while still occupying their own spacious, private homes. Jim Chapman Communities is developing across metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett, Douglas, Cobb, Forsyth and North Fulton counties.

“At Brookhaven of East Cobb, Jim Chapman Communities set out to create a community where adults can truly enjoy life after their careers and raising their families,” said Jim Chapman, Jr. “Located in popular East Cobb County, the community will offer homeowners access to an abundance of dining, entertainment and shopping outlets, as well as Kennesaw State University. Many residents may find they are now closer to their own families and visiting with children and grandchildren will be important. That is why we have included an abundance of amenities such as a 2,400 square foot clubhouse and a 20 ft. x 40 ft. pool.”

The 96 two- and three-bedroom homes at Brookhaven of East Cobb will offer elegant details such as brick exteriors with stacked stone accents, custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers. Offering ample space, the homes range in size from 1,625 square feet to 1,875 square feet. Built with the active adult in mind, the homes will also provide ample space to entertain, and include such features as kitchens with breakfast bars, GE appliances, custom cabinetry, two-car garages, large front porches with columns and back patios for grilling. At their option, home buyers may select a screened porch to take advantage of Atlanta’s wonderful climate or a bonus room over the garage with permanent stair access and a full bath.

Homeowners will also have the opportunity to enjoy the community’s fantastic amenities, including a 2,400 square foot clubhouse with an exercise room and kitchen and a 20 ft. x 40 ft. swimming pool. The full-time Lifestyles Director will host parties and get-togethers at the clubhouse.

All of the homes at Brookhaven of East Cobb will also meet wheelchair access standards – with a step-free entrance and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for all occupants.

Located 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta, Brookhaven of East Cobb in Kennesaw is within close driving distance to many area attractions such as the Gone With the Wind Movie Museum, Sun Valley Beach, Six Flags White Water and American Adventures.

Brookhaven of East Cobb is located at the intersection of Chastain Road and Bells Ferry Road. From Atlanta take I-75 North to I-575 North and take exit #3 (Chastain Road).The community will approximately one-half mile on the left. For more information, call (770) 319-7474.




Jim Chapman Communities Creates New Active Adult Community – Brookhaven at Johns Creek

Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta’s leading active adult developers, is pleased to announce its first endeavor into the North Fulton active adult new home market with Brookhaven at Johns Creek. Welcoming adults ages 55 and older, the 144 step-free ranch condominium homes and 47 single-family homes at Brookhaven at Johns Creek are priced from $265,000 to $450,000. Jim Chapman Communities will begin accepting pre-sales in June.

Using his experience as a builder of million dollar custom homes, Jim Chapman, Jr., President of Jim Chapman Communities, began building elegant yet affordable active adult homes in 2005. Jim Chapman Communities focuses on building gated communities where active adults can make the step to maintenance-free living while still occupying their own spacious, private homes. Jim Chapman Communities is developing across metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett, Douglas, Cobb, Forsyth and North Fulton counties.

“Johns Creek has become one of the most popular areas in metro Atlanta,” said Jim Chapman, Jr., president of Jim Chapman Communities. “The city of Johns Creek truly has fantastic amenities, such as wonderful shopping, great restaurants and access to world-class health care with the new Emory at Johns Creek Hospital nearby.”

“We truly believe life begins after age 55 and constantly strive to build communities where our homeowners can relax and spend time with their friends and families while still remaining close to their churches, social activities and neighborhood shopping. We want our community to enhance our customer’s lifestyle while allowing them to be near their loved ones and other touchstones they have grown accustomed to,” said Chapman, Jr.

The spacious, private homes at Brookhaven at Johns Creek range from 1,625 to 1,875 square feet for the condos and 2,200 to 2,400+ square feet for the single family detached homes. The two and three bedroom condos and homes offer elegant details such as brick exteriors with stacked stone accents, custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers. The detached homes will be one and one-half stories with both slabs and basements being offered.
Built with the active adult in mind, the homes will also provide ample space to entertain, and include such features as kitchens with breakfast bars, GE appliances, custom cabinetry, two-car garages, large front porches with columns and back patios for grilling. At their option, home buyers may select a screened porch to take advantage of Atlanta’s wonderful climate or a bonus room over the garage with permanent stair access and a full bath.

The homes will also meet wheelchair access standards – with a step-free entrance and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for all occupants.
Homeowners will also have the opportunity to enjoy the community’s fantastic amenities, including a 3,000 square foot clubhouse with an exercise room and kitchen and a 20 ft. x 40 ft. swimming pool, lighted tennis courts, sidewalks and walking and biking trails. The full-time Lifestyles Director will host parties and get-togethers at the clubhouse.

Brookhaven at Johns Creek is located between Peachtree Parkway (GA 141) and McGinnis Ferry Road on Technology Circle. From Atlanta take I-85 North to I-285 West and Exit 31B, (GA 141 North – Cumming/Dahlonega). Bear left on GA 141 North to Johns Creek. Turn right on Johns Creek Parkway, and right on Technology Circle. The community will be on the right. For more information, call (770) 319-7474.




Jim Chapman Communities Announces Forsyth Active-Adult Community – Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge

Jim Chapman Communities, one of Atlanta’s leading active adult developers, is pleased to announce its first endeavor into the Forsyth County active adult new home market with Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge. Welcoming adults ages 55 and older, the 88 step-free ranch condominium homes at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge are priced from the $250,000s to $350,000s. Jim Chapman Communities will begin accepting pre-sales in June.

Using his experience as a builder of million dollar custom homes, Jim Chapman, Jr., President of Jim Chapman Communities, began building elegant yet affordable active adult homes in 2005. Jim Chapman Communities focuses on building gated communities where active adults can make the step to maintenance-free living while still occupying their own spacious, private homes. Jim Chapman Communities is developing across metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett, Douglas, Cobb, Forsyth and North Fulton counties.

“For many, retirement is the beginning of a new chapter in which people want to be able to relax and be active at the same time,” said Jim Chapman, Jr., President of Jim Chapman Communities. “Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is ideal for both retirees and working active adults who are looking for something new but want to stay connected to their friends, children and grandchildren.”

The two- and three-bedroom homes at Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge will offer elegant details such as brick exteriors with stacked stone accents, custom wood trim, 12 to 16 foot vaulted ceilings, great rooms with gas fireplaces featuring decorative wood mantels and master suite baths with large his/her vanities with full-length mirrors and ceramic tile showers. The spacious, private homes will range from 1,625 square feet to 1,875 square feet

Built with the active adult in mind, the homes will also provide ample space to entertain, and include such features as kitchens with breakfast bars, GE appliances, custom cabinetry, two-car garages, large front porches with columns and back patios for grilling. Home buyers may select a screened porch to take advantage of Atlanta’s wonderful climate or a bonus room over the garage with permanent stair access and a full bath.

The homes also meet wheelchair access standards – with a step-free entrance and larger doorways and bathrooms – that make maneuvering around the homes easier for all occupants.

Homeowners will also have the opportunity to enjoy the community’s fantastic amenities, including a 2,400 square foot clubhouse with an exercise room and kitchen and a 20 ft. x 40 ft. swimming pool. The full-time Lifestyles Director will host parties and get-togethers at the clubhouse.

Brookhaven at Lanier Ridge is located at the intersection of GA-20 and Samples Road. From Atlanta take GA-400 North to Exit 14 (Cumming). Turn right onto GA-20 and go approximately two miles. Turn left onto Samples Road and then take an immediate left into the community. For more information, call (770) 319-7474.