Encore - Kennesaw, GA

About Encore

Encore is a 55+ community in Kennesaw, Georgia with 46 new construction single-family homes available in three models. Buyers can select upgrades and options to create their dream home. The location of this community is hard to beat; it’s just half an hour from Atlanta and close to shopping, dining, downtown, and plenty of parks and golf courses. Encore offers low-maintenance living with an active and affordably priced homeowners' association (HOA) that takes care of everything from landscaping to termite protection.

Homebuyers looking for real estate in Kennesaw, GA will want to check out the homes available at Encore.

Encore Amenities

Residents at Encore have an inviting community clubhouse where they can gather for events, parties, and social activities with their neighbors and guests.

The neighborhood is built around a central commons, which includes a fire pit and a well-landscaped greenspace designed to resemble an English garden. Several walking and bike paths through the community begin at the commons as well.

Encore Homes & Real Estate

Windsong Properties has built 46 single-family new construction homes at Encore. The models have two to three bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half bathrooms, and attached two-car garages. The homes range from 1,968 to 2,922 square feet, depending on upgrades and optional features. Features in most homes include brick or stone accents, front porches, stainless steel appliances, and oversized pantries. Open floor plans and main level living are available each of the four available models, and popular upgrades include skylights, built-in bookcases, and french doors.

The Buckley starts at 1,968 square feet with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a two-car garage. There is an additional flex space that can be a study, den, or third bedroom. The kitchen has a large island and opens to the great room and the dining area, and buyers can choose an optional sunroom or covered back porch. Installing a bay window in the expansive owner's suite is another popular addition.

The Emerson model, similar to the Buckley, has two bedrooms with the option for a third. This models ranges from 1,993 to 2,503 square feet with two to three bathrooms and an attached two-car garage. There are three front porch options available as well as covered patio, screened porch, or sunroom. Homebuyers can also choose a bonus room and extra full or half bath upstairs.

The Allston has two or three bedrooms and two or three bathrooms as well as a bonus room with extra storage. There’s an attached two-car garage, and plans start at 2,069 square feet. The owner’s suite includes a walk-in closet, and the kitchen overlooks the courtyard outside. Buyers can elect to screen in the back porch and patio and also have the option to upgrade to a gourmet kitchen.

The Kensett model starts at at 2,292 square feet with two to three bedrooms. Floor plans have two to three bathrooms, and buyers can choose an extra half bathroom in the second bedroom as an upgrade. There’s an attached two-car garage with extra space and a second floor with additional flex space and plenty of storage. A large corner pantry is included in the kitchen, and the courtyard space can be screened or left as an open patio.

Encore Lifestyle

Residents enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle thanks to the HOA that takes care of professional landscaping and irrigation, which includes weeding and mowing as well as fertilizing and edging. The HOA fee also includes regular trash removal, community upkeep, lighting, and termite inspections and treatments.

With more free time, homeowners at Encore can enjoy exploring new hobbies and shared interests with neighbors. Members of the community can also enjoy the variety of activities offered close to home, such as the weekly farmers market and activities at the North Cobb Senior Center and the YMCA.

Surrounding Area

Encore is located in Kennesaw, putting residents just northwest of Atlanta and in the heart of Cobb County. Residents are also close to daily necessities and fun opportunities.

Local grocery stores and retailers include Target, Walmart, Whole Foods, Publix, and Kroger. There’s also a Home Depot and a Lowes in the area as well as eclectic shops at Brookstone Village and Avenues of West Cobb. Pharmacy needs can be met at Walgreens and CVS, both of which are close to the community.

Encore is also close to multiple health care providers, including WellStar Kennestone Hospital.

When dining out, popular restaurants can be found in local neighborhoods such as Historic Downtown Kennesaw, Historic Downtown Acworth, and Historic Marietta Square. Residents will want to try eating at favorites like Caper’s Restaurant and Bar and Trackside Grill. When residents are looking for entertainment options, they will find them at Smith Gilbert Gardens, AMC Barrett Commons, and Bowlero Kennesaw. Events are frequently held at West Cobb Library, which is also in the area.

Homeowners who want to get outside will find plenty of options to explore in the area. Golfers will also find multiple courses to play nearby, including Marietta Country Club, Brookstone Country Club, Cobblestone Golf Course, and Pinetree Country Club. Lake Allatoona and Acworth Beach are close by as well as parks like Kennesaw Mountain Park and Adams Park.

Residents who want to visit nearby metropolitan areas are in luck. Encore is half an hour from Atlanta, providing easy access to everything the city has to offer. For longer trips, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is only 45 minutes away.