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Local Open Houses for Active Adults

Each week House Hunt features the latest homes on the market in Douglas, Paulding and West Cobb counties.

Open houses this week include a four-bedroom home on Pine Valley Court in Hiram priced at $199,000 and a six-bedroom on Ridgelake Drive in Villa Rica for $289,388.

In addition to open houses, House Hunt takes a look at some homes in what are described as “active adult” communities. In layman’s terms, that means homes for Baby Boomers who are "maturing" or retirees seeking specific amenities and features.

For many Baby Boomers, a paid-for home and a pension is not their vision of a satisfying retirement. No, sir. Baby Boomers want all kinds of things; keeping fit is a big priority. Working out, playing golf, swimming and playing tennis are musts for many. Maintaining an active social life is also high on the priority list.

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And today it’s even politically correct to say you don’t want live around kids. Been there. Done that. Or, just don’t want that. Most importantly, being able to do all these things will require homes and communities with features maturing adults need to maintain independence as long as possible.

Builders are getting that message loud and clear and are now offering many types of active adult communities. They include age-restricted, non-age-restricted, age-targeted, “destination” communities and homes with every imaginable custom feature for the senior adult. The following communities are targeted at the 55+ crowd:

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Windsong At Seven Hills in Dallas - Priced From $180,000-$250,000 - Windsong Properties LLC

Lovely maintenance-friendly ranch homes offer front porches, private courtyards to enjoy gardening and privacy, a variety of floor plans to suit your preferences and custom features to suit your needs. Quality construction is important—granite countertops, Timberlake Cabinets, Shaw Carpet, Bruce Flooring, GE Appliances and Velux Skylights reflect Windsong Properties LLC’s commitment to excellence. A private clubhouse offers planned activities for opportunities to socialize. Take a virtual tour of all the available models and floor plans by going to: http://www.windsonglife.com/seven-hills-homes. This is an age-targeted community for ages 55+.

Community address: 22 Social Cove, Dallas, GA 30132 Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p. m. Sunday - Saturday

Agent information: Contact Kris or Joyce at 770-917-8082

Directions: Take I-75 to Glade Road (Exit 278). Turn left. At 3rd light (Hwy 92), turn right. At Hwy 41, turn right. Pass Highway 92 and turn left at light on Cedarcrest Road. Seven Hills is approximately 5 miles on the right. Turn right on Seven Hills Boulevard. Just past the amenities, turn right on Blackberry Run Trail. Follow to the entrance of the Villas at Blackberry Run on the left. Phone: 770-516-3409, fax: 770- 516-8159. www.windsonglife.com/windsong-at-seven-hills

The Haven at Slater Mill in Douglasville - Priced From $159,900-$250,000 - Jim Chapman Communities

Gorgeous single-family homes and villas offer luxury homes at affordable prices. Homes feature two- and three-bedroom spacious floor plans, all-brick and stone construction with optional front porches, vaulted ceilings and oversized master suites. Property is 100-percent fenced for security and gated with remote openers. Amenities include a clubhouse with fireplace, full kitchen and exercise room. Low Douglas County taxes are a big plus. Lawn care is included in HOA fees. This is an age-restricted community— must be over 18 years old to be eligible to reside in community.

Community address: Haven Circle, Douglasville, 30135

Agent information: Debbie Forrester at 404-409-0377. http://www.jimchapmancommunities.com/the-haven-at-slater-mill

Directions: From Atlanta to Douglasville: Interstate 20 west to exit 37-Fairburn Road (Highway 92). At the top of the ramp, turn left and cross over Interstate 20. At light turn right on Shawnee Trail and take first immediate right on Slater Mill Road. The Haven at Slater Mill is on the right after 1 mile.

Note: To view both open houses and featured homes, click on a photograph in the photo gallery. Descriptions, times, prices and need-to-know information are listed with each photo.

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