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Feature Article
Montalvina
2/1/07
Montalvina
Live the Beautiful Life in North Georgia
If you’ve dreamed of enjoying life under the warmth of the Tuscan sun, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover that the journey to your new home is much closer than you might think. Montalvina is a breathtaking new community that captures the warmth of the Tuscan countryside yet is tucked just outside historic Dahlonega.
“The property itself is just unbelievable,” says Rob Beecham, a partner in Beecham Builders, the community’s exclusive builder. Indeed, Montalvina is nestled on 400 acres of rolling hills, streams, rivers and mountain views sprinkled with vineyards set against the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains.
Yet the neighborhood’s topography is not the only element that reflects the beauty of Italy. “The phrase I use to describe it is La Vita Bella, the Beautiful Life, which reflects what we are trying to produce here. It’s wrapped up in food, wine and art - all the things that encompass that lifestyle of embracing and enjoying life and getting away from a more hectic pace to a place where you can go to truly live again,” Beecham explains. “So in Montalvina, we’ve included all of the components necessary to create that lifestyle, from the winery and spa to the tennis and swim facilities to hiking trails as well as the architecture of the homes.”
Indeed, Montalvina’s homes pay tribute to traditional Tuscan living. Montalvina’s residences reflect the authentic character and ambiance of ancient Tuscany in everything from their designs to their material selections. Gourmet kitchens, large entertaining rooms, outdoor living spaces, Italian clay tile roofing and all masonry construction promise to make every home a place to enjoy for generations to come. To ensure architectural authenticity, Harrison Design Associates is creating all the home plans for the community. Since it was founded in 1991, the award-winning firm has been known for creating singular residences inspired by the best of traditional architecture. They have partnered with Beecham Builders, which has been crafting Atlanta’s premier custom homes for four generations, to create these remarkable residences.
“We’re promoting an exemplary level of quality in the architecture and construction of these homes. We’re being careful to maintain a very high level of detail throughout,” explains Beecham. Along with the grand estate homes that will be right at home in Montalvina, this collaboration creates a perhaps one-of-a-kind opportunity to acquire a more modest residence designed and crafted by this exceptional team. “The smallest cottage houses are two bedroom styles, yet the quality in them is the same as what we put in the larger homes. For example, the appliances will be Wolf and SubZero; the attention to construction detail will remain the same. The quality won’t change, only the size will,” Beecham explains.
What will also remain the same is the access residents will have to the spectacular amenities put in place by the development team, which includes Beecham Builders, Greenway Construction and Bill Harrison. Indeed, one of the key amenities is a state-of-the-art working winery, which will include a gourmet gift shop, tasting room, restaurant and event facility and a roof top Owner’s Club. To relax before you enjoy a glass of wine, pay a visit to the planned day spa, where your worries will melt away as you pamper yourself with a massage or body treatment.
Don’t forget that for your outdoor enjoyment, the neighborhood is adjacent to the Chatahoochee National Forest and boasts almost one mile of shoreline along the scenic and pristine Etowah River. Montalvina itself boasts creekside and riverside parks and walking trails, as well as a 10-acre recreation park with a Swim and Tennis club.
Whether your passion is savoring fine wine, treasure hunting at the neighborhood’s frequent art exhibitions and Farmers Markets or entertaining in your inviting new residence, you can enjoy it all at Montalvina.
“This is really an incredible lifestyle,” Beecham says.
For more information, call 800-251-4385 or visit www.montalvina.com.
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