Windsong Properties’ Heron Pond Makes Downsizing Easy

ATLANTA - Sept. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Windsong Properties’ Heron Pond makes downsizing from a family home to empty nest easy. Priced from the low $300,000s in a highly desirable Woodstock location, the community offers low maintenance, detached ranch homes with attention to detail, courtyard retreats and lawn maintenance included. That is exactly what impressed homeowners Larry and Teresa Etherton.

“We wanted to downsize, but we were not willing to sacrifice quality and personal touches,” explained the Ethertons. “Our new home is customized and very elegant. We love it!”

The Etherton’s road to downsizing began about two years ago when the West Cobb couple wanted to move closer to their oldest daughter and two granddaughters in Woodstock. At the time, everything was too far away. Then, their daughter told them about Windsong Properties’ building a new community, Heron Pond on Highway 92.

“I remember when she told us that there was a 50-plus community being built near her,” said Teresa. “I felt like we weren’t ready for a retirement home, but the lifestyle sounded really great. We were tired of living in a typical neighborhood, where the homes are bigger, the traffic is heavier and there is just more to maintain.”

After receiving a positive referral for Mark Carruth, co-owner of Windsong Properties, from their former builder and meeting with Steve Romeyn, co-owner, Andrew Coles, builder at Heron Pond, and Kris Johnson, the onsite agent, the Ethertons were impressed and knew they were in good hands.

Selecting the Carson floor plan, the couple worked with the team to incorporate the courtyard patio into the main living area to make room for a game room with pool table. Their outdoor living area is still large enough for a fire pit, pavers and water feature. Additionally, the home is easy to entertain friends and family. Their kitchen sits across the billiards room and makes it optimal to socialize with others in the living area.

“We had to part with a lot of stuff when we went from 5,600 to 3,100 square feet, but it felt really good to let go of stuff we had been holding onto,” said the Ethertons. “Our biggest concern was how to get our life into a smaller home, but it hasn’t been as awkward as we feared. We love this place and how spacious this plan is.”

Along with a gorgeous ranch home, the Ethertons are enjoying being able to lock-and-leave when traveling. “We set the alarm and go – with yard maintenance taken care of and a no-maintenance courtyard, we are free to travel and have an adventure,” commented the Ethertons.

In addition to low maintenance living, amenities at Heron Pond include a clubhouse (coming soon), a pond-side walking trail and landscaped parks. Residents are also close to Downtown Woodstock, Historic Roswell, The Outlet Shoppes of Atlanta, specialty groceries, original eateries and more.

“Even Emma, our English lab, is really happy with this home, and we are excited to see how this community comes together,” said the Ethertons. “We finally live ‘Where Life’s a Breeze!’”

For more information about Heron Pond, call the sales office at 770-516-3678 or visit www.windsonglife.com.

Locally owned, Windsong Properties was founded by Mark Carruth and Steve Romeyn. The two bring more than three decades of local building experience to Windsong Properties, ‘Where Life’s a Breeze.’ As empty nesters themselves, Mark and Steve have firsthand knowledge of the desires of active adults and are passionate about creating communities and homes for empty nesters. From the design of the community and its amenities to the floor plans and the unique customer service approach, every decision made at Windsong Properties is targeted to the 50-plus, empty nester group. Windsong Properties has been awarded numerous OBIE awards from the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association including 50+ Community of the Year in 2010 for Somerset in Woodstock, Ga. Windsong Properties invites you to visit one of its communities to see how easy living the Windsong lifestyle can be. For more information on Windsong Properties and its homes, visit www.windsonglife.com or call 770-516-3409.