31st July 2007

Vinings Vineyard Penthouse Homeowner Letter

Vinings Vineyard Skyline View

To: Future Vinings Vineyard Homeowner

Welcome to what could be your new home! We want to tell you what we have loved about living in this area, neighborhood, and home.

VININGS – A GREAT LOCATION

Vinings is a fantastic place to live for a multitude of reasons. The Vinings area has grown exponentially, and has recently added many new restaurants and shops. We always loved the Vinings Village with the great restaurants and shops such as SoHo, The Vinings Inn, Garrisons, La Paz and the unique stores. Recent renovations to the Cumberland Mall have brought the likes of Stoney River, The Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano’s, PF Chang’s, and Ted’s Montana Grill to the area.

There are also numerous family-owned restaurants and retail establishments throughout the Vinings area that we’ve enjoyed exploring. Finally, the Smyrna Vinings area offers a host of retail shopping with anchor chains including Costco, Home Depot, Publix, and Target all located nearby.

Another great thing about living in Vinings is its close proximity to major interstates (I-75, I-285), the airport, and Marta. In just 15 minutes we can travel to the downtown area, Atlantic Station or Buckhead. It’s also great for family or visitors traveling into or out of town. You’ll also enjoy the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area nearby and the Silver Comet Trail.

Finally, we’ve enjoyed watching the Vinings area grow. Over the past few years, Vinings has exploded, and it has been rewarding to watch the area thrive. We believe the local leaders have done a tremendous job in facilitating economic and community development. Vinings is unique in that it offers many conveniences of city living, but nonetheless offers a small-town feel.

VININGS VINEYARD – A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD

Vinings Vineyard is a very peaceful place to live. Although it is close to major expressways and a short drive from downtown, the mood changes entirely as you enter the gated entrance and take in the New England charm. The neighborhood isn’t too small or too big, but is just the right size to make friends while also being able to relax and maintain your privacy. Because the home is located atop the hill, there is minimal traffic. The neighborhood is great for those that want to meet people at social activities, at the lavish swimming pool or while getting some exercise in the fitness center.

And we really appreciated that Paces Properties (a long time Vinings builder, who developed and built Vinings Jubilee in the heart of town) did a fine job on the construction, and came through on promises like the lush landscaping.

4100 PACES WALK #4406 – A GREAT HOME

There is only one. One corner Penthouse at Vinings Vineyard, with this view, and these upgrades. There is only one.

My wife and I bought #4406 in 2002, while our building was under construction. We put in all the upgrades available (granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded carpets, hardwood floors, etc). We are the original owners. In our first year of ownership, we hired a finish carpenter to do substantial upgrades that match NOTHING else you’ll find in Vinings Vineyard.

We replaced all the crown molding with heavier crown molding. We added the judges paneling, and the chair rail molding. We added the “frame” in the Kitchen around the breakfast bar, matching the cabinets. We added the floor to ceiling mirrors in the Dining Room and Master Bedroom. We added the fans and special lighting. We added a GE Advantium oven in the Kitchen.

We originally had a big screen TV mounted in the Master Bedroom, so you could watch, and view the skyline at night as well. In short, we did everything we could think of. We loved the location, in Vinings, and the view of the Atlanta and Buckhead skyline….. it’s simply the best there is, from right over the tree line, since our building sits on the hill.

When the sun rises in the morning, it comes up right over Stone Mountain, and Buckhead; spectacular! When it goes down in the west, the Buildings glisten pink and red! We also have the best 2 parking spots, right next to the mailboxes and elevator. And, we bought an extra storage unit, in addition to the one just outside our unit, and the one on the lanai. We used the pool and the workout facility as well.

It’s a very special place and unique location. The Nantucket Design (unique to our building); the Penthouse, with the 10 ft ceilings; 3 Br; 2 1/2 baths; and that VIEW! We loved living here. It’s with mixed feelings that we leave our home, but we’re very confident that you will love all that this great home and location have to offer! As you can tell, we quite partial, but take a look at the Virtual Tour and see for yourself.

With best wishes,

Jim

A few helpful links:

Penthouse Information

SmyrnaVinings.com

Viningsga.com

Cumberand Mall

Silver Comet Trail

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31st July 2007

Spring Street Village

Spring Street Village in Smyrna

Spring Street Village

Spring Street Village is a 25 home community of craftsman style homes situated next to a Durham Park and just a short walk to Smyrna Market Village. The homes in Spring Street Village began construction in 2007 by John Willis Homes. John Willis Homes is also the builder for Stonegate and Longview at Rivers Call.

Spring Street Village homes include gourmet kitchens with stained cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting. The homes also feature 10’ ceilings on main and 9’ foot ceilings upstairs. Spring Street Village homes for sale start in the high $400s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Spring Street Village homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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30th July 2007

Sherwood Park Homes

Sherwood Park - Smyrna Homes For Sale, Smyrna Real Estate

Sherwood Park

Sherwood Park is a mixed-use development of single-family homes and townhomes located off of South Sherwood Road, south of Concord Road and west of South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. Sherwood Park features 57 townhomes and 36 single family homes for sale in Smyrna, situated among pockets of greenspace and a neighborhood pool.

Built by Monte Hewett Homes, these Earth-Craft certified homes and townhomes are impressive. Monte Hewett Homes is also the builder of Gateway Park at West Village, Town Park at West Village, Stonehaven at Vinings, Rileys Walk, Greenwood and Oak Hills.

The 17 acre development is adjacent to Lake Court Park in Smyrna, which the city will also be renovating using $400,000 of the funds from the Parks and Recreation Bond. That means residents can walk on a private path to access a new dog park, bocce court, volleyball courts and trails. Some residents will even have backyards that border Lake Court Park’s acreage.

Alley-entry garages, sidewalks, park benches and woodland borders give the entire community an atmosphere of sanctuary and respite, while the conveniences and quaint establishments of Smyrna Vinings bustle nearby. Easy access to South Cobb Drive and Atlanta Road makes getting to work convenient, too.

The single-family homes in Sherwood Park vary from about 2,600 to about 3,200 square feet and can be built on basements. Large kitchens, covered patios, front porches and an array of design options await new homebuyers. Exteriors will be finished in brick, shake and stone accents with wooden shutters, columns and architectural details that make each distinctive. Sherwood Park homes for sale start in the $400s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Sherwood Park homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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29th July 2007

Wakefield Estates

Wakefield Estates

Wakefield Estates

Wakefield Estates is a 70 home swim neighborhood in Smyrna Vinings just south of Paces Ferry on Atlanta Road. Built by Williamscraft in 2006 and 2007, Wakefield Estates is an upscale neighborhood of cluster homes. Their plans allow for the homebuyers to choose the interior options that best suit their lifestyle — from dual owner’s suites up and down or finished terrace levels, optional media rooms and so much more.

Low maintenance sites, upscale cluster homes with quality appointments in a superb location with great access to the airport, shopping, business centers and interstates, this neighborhood offers a swim community with a gathering place.

Homes feature 4 and 5 bedrooms and range in square footage from 2700 to 3500 square feet with upscale kitchens. Williamscraft is also the builder for Cooper Lake Estates. Wakefield Estates homes for sale start in the high $500s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Wakefield Estates or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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26th July 2007

Rileys Walk

Rileys Walk in Smyrna

Riley’s Walk

Riley’s Walk is located across the street from Smyrna’s Market Village. The community’s 26 Craftsman-style homes is the kind of neighborhood that your parents or grandparents grew up in. A place where friends come to the back door and neighbors can visit from the front porch.

The large homes in Riley’s Walk, designed specifically for this community, offer plenty of space for a growing family, and many have basements for extra room. A number of homes feature rear-entry garages with alleys, while others line quiet cul-de-sacs.

Tucked inside the community, a beautifully landscaped pocket park provides a private place for neighbors and friends to gather or to watch their children play on the playground. And as always, Monte Hewett Homes is building each one the EarthCraft way, meaning year-round comfort and lower energy bills. Monte Hewett Homes is also the builder of Gateway Park at West Village, Town Park at West Village, Stonehaven at Vinings, Greenwood, Sherwood Park and Oak Hills. Built by Monte Hewett Homes in 2006 and 2007, Riley’s Walk homes for sale start in the $500s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Riley’s Walk homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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26th July 2007

The Estates at Ellis Wade

The Estates at Ellis Wade

The Estates at Ellis Wade

Ellis Wade was an older community built in the 1950s and 1960s that is beginning to see a lot of new construction being built. Adjacent to the Silver Comet, the East/West Connector and the Highland Station shopping complex, The Estates at Ellis Wade has taken the place of the older Smyrna Vinings neighborhood. The homes being built in The Estates at Ellis Wade are luxurious, craftsman style homes with all the amenities. The new homes for sale in The Estates at Ellis Wade start in the high $500s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about The Estates at Ellis Wade or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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26th July 2007

Registry Oaks in Smyrna

Registry Oaks

Registry Oaks

Registry Oaks is located just west of South Cobb Drive and north of I-285. This Smyrna Vinings neighborhood features 13 spacious ½ - 1½ acre wooded homesites. Custom homebuilders, First Choice Builders, Inc & Arborcraft, LLC are highly respected for their close attention to detail as well as their unique floor plans designed for the sophisticated buyers changing needs. Registry Oaks homes for sale are priced beginning in the $700’s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Registry Oaks homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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24th July 2007

Longview at Rivers Call

Longview at Rivers Call

Longview at Rivers Call

Longview at Rivers Call is a quaint enclave of 41 homes that adjoin the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. The Smyrna Vinings neighborhood is part of the million dollar River’s Call neighborhood. Longview at Rivers Call will off a classic country home with the convenience of the Smyrna Vinings Area. The guarded community includes a swimming pool and clubhouse and breathtaking views.

Longview at Rivers Call was built by John Willis Homes from 2004 to 2007. Longview at Rivers Call homes for sale start in the $700s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Longview at Rivers Call homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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23rd July 2007

Gateway Park - West Village

West Village Homes

Gateway Park at West Village

West Village is situated on a 60+-acre oasis tucked between I-285 and Atlanta Road in Smyrna. More than the typical new home community, West Village is a pedestrian-friendly traditional neighborhood development. That means there’s a downtown with restaurants, shops, a coffee bar and one-of-a-kind boutiques. Residents can stroll along seasonally landscaped streets while browsing cafes and boutiques, all within walking distance from home. And for the real exercise enthusiast our miles of walking trails connect to the Silver Comet Trail. West Village is just minutes to Downtown Atlanta, Buckhead, or Midtown.

West Village is the redevelopment of a former industrial and residential tract in Vinings and will include more than 1,100 residential units and 190,000 square feet of retail development. The project includes 292 for-lease condominiums and townhomes, 120 for-sale stacked flats, 115 townhomes, 73 detached cottage homes, and three mid-rise residential buildings with 502 for-sale units, intermixed in both a town square setting and retail lifestyle village. The Pacific Group worked for over a year with community leaders, Cobb County, the ARC, and GRTA to develop a unique pedestrian friendly mixed-use land plan with 17 acres of strategically located green space.

West Village’s amenities consist of a pool, athletic sports center, clubroom with wine tasting lounge, professional chefs kitchen, and executive business center for the Village condominiums; a pool and clubhouse with fitness center and outdoor kitchen and fireplace for the townhomes and stacked flats; and a pedestrian friendly town square retail setting with fountains, green space and extensive landscaping.

The 73 craftsman-style, single-family homes accented with brick, shake and stone add to the traditional atmosphere in the neighborhood. Built in Gateway Park at West Village, the high-standard EarthCraft construction and interior appointments will leave no doubt that these are homes built for today. Built by Monte Hewett Homes, West Village homes for sale start in the $600s. Monte Hewett Homes are also builders at Greenwood, Town Park at West Village, Stonehaven at Vinings, Rileys Walk, Sherwood Park and Oak Hills.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Gateway Park at West Village homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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23rd July 2007

Vinings Gate

Vinings Gate Homes

Vinings Gate

Vinings Gate is a community of 16 homes located just off Paces Ferry with great access to Smyrna and Vinings and to the interstate. The homes were built in 1999 and offer terrific architectural details and fabulous finishes. The Smyrna Vinings neighborhood is across the street from Teasley Elementary School. Vinings Gate homes for sale start in the $600s.

Feel free to contact us if you have any detailed questions about Vinings Gate homes or any of the surrounding Smyrna Vinings neighborhoods.

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