Orchards of Central Park- Cumming Active Adult Community

Orchards of Central Park

Orchards of Central Park is the latest offering by the Orchards Group and is in a great location just off GA 400. Three types of homes are offered, meaning several options for Active Adults considering the area.

Located in Forsyth County, Orchards of Central Park is adjacent to Central Park, hence the name. The county offers significant savings in property taxes for seniors. Once reaching 62, seniors no longer pay the school tax portion of property taxes, resulting in thousands in savings each year.

Forsyth County offers a great property tax incentive for seniors. Once you are 65 you know longer pay the schoold tax portion of your taxes, resulting in a savings of thousands each year. Other counties in Metro Atlanta offer seniors varying property tax savings, though some do not. Here is a county by county chart we created for senior property tax exemptions.

General Info for Orchards of Central Park

Orchards of Central Park will have 160 residences when completed. There are 3 types of housing; they are: Single Family Homes, Ranch Condominiums, and Master on Main Villas, all of which we’ll describe shortly. The community will have a Clubhouse and also direct access to Central Park without driving.

About Orchards Group

The Orchards Group is one of Atlanta’s premier Active Adult builders, having started its first Active Adult community in 1998. Since then, over 2500 homebuyers have called an Orchards community home.

By specializing in the Active Adult market for so many years, the Orchards Group has a great understanding of the needs of seniors. As a result, Orchards homes have open-concept plans for ease of living and entertaining. Other important distinctions include stepless entries and extra-wide doorways.

Orchards of Central Park Floorplans

Single Family Homes

If you prefer a detached individual home, Orchards Group is offering “The Cottages” collection. There are 5 distinct plans with square footage ranging from 1900 – 2450. All plans include a Screen Porch or you can opt for a SunRoom instead.

Ranch Condominiums

Secondly, for those interested in no outside home maintenance, there are 4 floorplan options in the “Southern Heritage” Ranch Condominium collection. The Ashewood plan begins at 1,535 sq ft on the main level and the Charleston plan starts at 1,640 sq ft. Among items of note, both boast a spacious Master Suite, nice Guest Bedroom, 9’ ft ceilings, and lots of windows. The Charleston plan also includes a study/flex room.

Standard included in both is a Screen Porch and partially finished Walk-Up Storage (with staircase) off the Garage. Or you can choose a SunRoom (in lieu of Screen Porch). Also offered is an upstairs Guest/Flex Suite with Full Bath plus storage in lieu of the Walk-Up Storage.

Master on Main Villas

Lastly, “the Arbors” collection offers 3 plans with attached Master on the Main level living with a townhome-style configuration. Each offers a large Master Suite, secondary bedroom, den (per plan), Screen Porch, and 10’ or Vaulted Ceiling (per plan). With each plan, there is a SunRoom option, and also the option to add upstairs living.

Amenities at Orchards of Central Park

The Orchards Group has a reputation for exceptional amenities for Active Adults. Orchards of Central Park is no exception with a terrific Clubhouse boasting an Outdoor Pool.

A Clubhouse favorite is the Vaulted Grand Room with Fireplace, Flat Screen TV, and Gourmet Prep Kitchen. The result is a perfect setting for groups of residents large and small, such as a TGIF bring a dish get-together and other activities.

Additional Clubhouse features include a Fitness Center with great equipment, tables for Cards and other Games, and restrooms that provide for changing to swim or gym wear. Lastly, there is a lovely side room with sofas and side chairs for more intimate space to catch up with your neighbors.

Homeowner Dues at Orchards of Central Park Include

Orchards of Central Park has 2 Associations: one for the Single Family Homes and another for the Condominiums and Master on Main Villas.

Both Associations offer comprehensive landscaping maintenance offering you a care-free lifestyle. Included throughout the community is mowing, edging, fertilization, weed control, and pine straw. Plus, the HOA provides for scheduling and maintenance of sprinkler systems and water for the sprinklers. As a result, you can leave your home for months with no worries!

Also included in both Associations is exterior building painting (as needed), care and use of all amenities, street repairs when needed, and a reserve fund.

Additionally, the Association for the Ranch Condominiums and Master on Main Villas covers full exterior maintenance including Roof and Painting, insurance for Exterior of the buildings, and a Termite Bond.

About Central Park

Central Park is part of the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation system. What’s particularly great about this park for Orchards of Central Park residents is that the community will have a direct walking path to the park itself.

Central Park has a multitude of activities, indoors and outdoors, to partake in. Outdoors you’ll find several a 1.1 mile walking trail, tennis courts, covered picnic pavilions, a playground for grandkids, a Playground for grandkids, and youth sports fields.

There is also a terrific Recreation Center offering 2 Gymnasiums, Cardio and Weight Room, indoor walking track, rooms for fitness and arts classes, and locker rooms. Pickleball is available 4 days a week. Memberships are available with generous discounts for those 55+.

About the Area

Orchards of Central Park is just north of downtown Cumming on GA  400. The location provides quick and easy access to nearby shopping and restaurants. For example, Kroger, Publix, Walmart, and more is about a 5 minute drive. And for Big Box stores and almost any other type of business you need, take a quick 10 minute hop onto GA 400 south to Cumming. Or drive the same distance north to the Outlet Shops and so much more.

Medical Care near Orchards of Central Park

Should you need medical attention, there are many physicians and specialists anchored by Forsyth Northside Hospital, a short 10 – 15 miles away. The hospital opened in the last 10 years and boasts fine care with 304 beds and a directory of more than 2,500 physicians.

Get More Information about Orchards of Central Park

Orchards of Central Park is still in the early stages of new home construction so you can pick a plan and homesite plus personalize your home as you see fit. We have over 20 years of experience in helping clients with new home construction and know the Orchards team of sales and builders very well. Find out why you need our experience throughout the contract and building to the closing process. Call us at 678-252-9477 and we’ll be glad to answer your questions and help you decide if the Orchards of Central Park is the right Active Adult community for you.

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