$525,000

Downsize the maintenance and upgrade everything else with this impeccably cared-for residence within the Wellstone Middlecreek community.  Whether your goal is to move closer to family (but not too close ;) ), or you want to maintain the flow and space of a detached home, but free up your weekends from endless yard work, this three bedroom, three bath home lives grande.  It features an extra deep two-car garage, a large conditioned storage room, walk-in pantry and a screened porch perfect for morning coffees, afternoon cocktails and chatting up neighbors as they walk their dogs.  Speaking of neighbors, you're going to need a bigger contact list.  The Clubhouse comes with a chef's kitchen and seating for all types of engagements, a salt-water pool with spa, grilling area, billiards room and fitness center — all of which anchor a brimming social calendar that recently hosted a community event for 70 people.  There is a community garden for the green thumbs to tend, and they graciously let the black thumbs partake in it's beauty.  This home is easily walkable to all of the amenities.  Wellstone is also located near many great shopping and dining destinations within the fast-growing business district of Cumming, as well as being conveniently located near Northside Forsyth Hospital, lovely walking trails at Haw Creek Park and only 10 minutes to Lake Lanier.  This is not your grandparents' retirement village.  This is a premiere 55+ lifestyle upgrade.  Retired or not, your next chapter has a better social calendar.