The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake Opens to Warm Reception

Atlanta GA

02 February, 2021

1:04 PM

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New Gated 55+ Section of Master-Planned Community in FLowery Branch Showcases Luxury Low-Maintenance Ranch Floor Plans and Dedicated Amenities for Active Adult Residents Atlanta, GA (February 2, 2021): In the weeks since its highly anticipated opening in December 2020, The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake has been well received by Metro Atlanta active adult homebuyers.  Encore by David Weekley Homes – the 55+ active adult lifestyle division of David Weekley Homes – has teamed up with Sterling on the Lake by Newland to bring a collection of luxury, low-maintenance ranch homes to the highly sought-after master-planned community. Upon completion, The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake will showcase 214 Hall County homes for sale, innovatively designed for active adult homebuyers. In just the first month, David Weekley Homes has sold nine homes in the new gated 55+ section, priced from the Mid-$300s. “We believed we were on to something very special with The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake, and the response from homebuyers solidifies that belief,” said Adam Cornett, David Weekley Homes’ Atlanta division president. “In addition to an excellent product in an extraordinary master-planned community, the amenity package and professionally decorated model homes are really resonating with our prospective new neighbors. It also helps that we’ve got an award-winning, knowledgeable and highly attentive team on-site to help buyers find or build their vision of the perfect home. We are excited to see this momentum continue, particularly as the weather warms up and we draw closer to the premiere of our clubhouse later this summer.” Crafted to provide the ultimate in one-level living, homes at The Retreat will boast open concepts that are ideal for entertaining, elegant Owners Retreats that offer an undeniable sense of tranquility, chef-inspired kitchens where owners can expand their culinary skills, professional lawncare maintenance, and more. The Retreat’s two professionally designed model homes – featuring the Gilmore and Meadowhill floor plans – prove excellent representations of homes within the community and are now open for the public to tour. Exquisitely merchandised by Kathy Andrews Interiors, the Gilmore and Meadowhill floor plans represented in the model homes are two of 12 available floor plans at the community. Ranging in size from 1,694 to 2,684 square feet, several offer the option to add a second floor. As seen in the Meadowhill model, the option of a walkup attic with full staircase proves a terrific benefit for couples who require added storage. Tailored to the active adult lifestyle, Encore by David Weekley Homes offers residents 55+ an ideal balance of livability and outstanding design in communities created to celebrate the active adult years. In addition to planned amenities exclusive to residents of The Retreat – including a security gate, adult lap pool, 4500-square foot clubhouse with fitness center, dedicated HOA, yoga lawn and tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts, Sterling on the Lake presents a broad assortment of amenities to its residents throughout the master-planned community. Just a few of them are: Lakeside Clubhouse with fitness center, movie theater and catering kitchenSeveral swimming poolsGreen spaces and community lake with lakeside walking trailsPlaygrounds and play areasFull-time activities director Amenities specific to The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake have an anticipated opening of late Summer 2021. Sterling on the Lake’s location provides ease of access to I-985 and I-85, with Gainesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains to the north and Downtown Atlanta to the south. Situated within 10 miles of the shops and restaurants of the Mall of Georgia, this up-and-coming 55+ section of the community also boasts convenience to Northeast Georgia Medical Center, a number of local golf courses and the waters of Lake Lanier for fishing, boating, swimming, sunning and water sports. David Weekley’s active adult lifestyle division currently has a presence in North Carolina, Florida, Arizona, Texas and Georgia. The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake joins Heritage at Towne Lake in Cherokee County and Marietta Township in Cobb County as Encore by David Weekley Homes debut communities in Metro Atlanta. For contracts signed between now and February 28, 2021, David Weekley Homes is giving 50% off Design Options up to $20,000 on presales and $10,000 in Flex Dollars to be used towards a Home Discount or Closing and Financing Costs on Quick Move-In Homes. Homebuyers who sign by February 28 also enjoy $5,000 off closing costs with preferred lender. To schedule a tour of available homesites and learn more about The Retreat at Sterling on the Lake, real estate professionals and prospective active adult homebuyers can call (404) 789-3033 or fill out the online contact form at the community website.