Q: Where is Windermere located?
A: Windermere has easy access to GA 400. Take GA 400 north to Exit 14. Go east towards Buford on Highway 20 travel approximately 4 miles. Turn right into Windermere. OR - Take GA 400 north to Exit 13. Highway 141 east travel 4.3 miles, turn left on to Brookwood Road (name changes to Mathis Airport Road and Windermere Pkwy) continue 5.5 miles to Windermere OR - Take 85 north to Exit 111. Turn left onto Suwanee Dam Road travel approximately 8 miles; turn left onto Highway 20, travel approximately 2 miles turn left into Windermere.

Q: How many homes will be built in Windermere?
A: Upon completion, Windermere is zoned for 1,275 homes.

Q: What kind of amenities are featured in Windermere?
A: Windermere amenities include 15 miles of pathways and sidewalks, an 87 acre county park, Village Center Lodge and conference room, two swimming pools, two children's playgrounds, 24 Hour Fitness Center, and 14 tennis courts. All homes are pre-wired with structured wiring for high-speed access, and a community Intranet for all homeowners. A full-time Activities Director will plan events throughout the community such as luau's, holiday events, youth nights, concerts in the park and many other exciting children's activities.

Q: What are the price ranges of the homes in Windermere?
A: Windermere has homes ranging in price from the high $300,000's to 1 Million.

Q: Are lots available for purchase without a home?
A: No, the price of the homes listed by the builder includes both the price of the homesite and the price of the home. All homesites were purchased by one of our builders from Newland Communities. Homesites are not available for individual purchase by an outside party.

Q: Are Windermere residents allowed to place fencing in their backyard?
A: Yes, please see your covenants for detailed instructions on how to obtain approval through the Homeowners Association.

Q: Can the Village Center Lodge be rented?
A: Yes, the Lodge and conference room are available for rent for private parties through the Homeowners Association by residents only.

Q: How can you ensure that only residents use Windermere amenities?
A: After closing the resident will get two access cards per family that allows access to the 24-hour fitness center and the pools. The pools are open from 10am-9pm and have life guards on duty.

Q: Will Windermere be gated?
A: No, the community will not be gated.

Q: Who maintains the common grounds and amenities in Windermere?
A: The Homeowners Association maintains the common grounds and amenities.

Q: When will Windermere be complete?
A: Windermere is planned to be complete by 2008.

Q: Who is the developer?
A: Newland Communities is a privately-owned company that creates residential and urban mixed-use communities from coast to coast. With expertise in creating a special sense of community, we bring to life the unique history, culture and traditions of the land we develop. We believe it is our responsibility to create enduring, healthier communities so people may live life in ways that matter most to them. Newland currently has nearly 40 communities underway in fourteen states. www.newlandcommunities.com

Q: What types of homes are available in Windermere?
A: Windermere offers a variety of single-family home styles and townhomes designed to meet the needs of people at every stage of their lives.

Q: What are the schools serving Windermere?
A: The schools that serve Windermere are Daves Creek Elementary, South Forsyth Middle School and South Forsyth High School.

Q: What are the property taxes?
A: To figure property taxes you can multiply the appraised value of the house by 40%, divide the balance by 1,000 and multiply by the millage rate. The final figure is the estimated property tax. Forsyth county current millage rate is 22.88

Q: What is windermerecommunity.net?
A: It is a private community network for Windermere residents only. It offers Homeowners Association information and neighborhood activities.