Appalachian Country Magazine presents

North Georgia’s Top Communities

by Rebecca Conn of Appalachian Country Magazine

It’s no wonder more and more people desire to live in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. With an abundance of natural beauty, warm people and rustic mountain charm, our region offers a better way of life.

While some communities are developed strictly around nature, others are packed with amenities.

We’ve compiled 10 of our favorites in the area and we are showcasing Bent Tree. To see the other 9, please visit our web site at www.acmagazine.org

Bent Tree - Jasper, GA
Home Styles: Varied and diverse
Home Price Range: from $200,000 – $750,000+
Lot Price Range: $10,000 – $75,000

Amenities:
Gated Paved Roads Underground Utilities Private Lake
Large Home Sites Community Park and Pavilion 18-Hole Championship Golf Course
Tennis Courts Event Facilities Stables Horseback Riding Pools Restaurant
Hiking Trails Family Play Areas Public Safety Department On-site Convenient to Atlanta

Exceptional amenities and the wonders of nature—Bent Tree has it all. It is an active gated community in the North Georgia Mountains that spreads out across 3,500 acres of rolling hills, coves, streams, cliffs, and waterfalls, reaching an altitude on Mt. Oglethorpe of 3,300 feet. Here you can relax and unwind with your loved ones. Bent Tree’s hiking trails lead you into the calm of nature where you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, wildlife and the slower pace that comes from living in “the First Mountain Town” of Jasper, Ga. Approximately one hour from Atlanta, the community contains a mix of retirees, working families, and work-at-home or telecommuting professionals.

Bent Tree offers many group activities and a comprehensive array of amenities that include 110-acre Lake Tamarack with beach, playground, excellent fishing and boating. Unlike many communities around, Bent Tree is home to the Bent Tree Equestrian Center which offers lessons, boarding, trail and arena rides, horse shows, special events and summer camps. Bent Tree also includes a much acclaimed 18-hole golf course developed by renowned course designer Joe Lee, complete with practice range, putting green and practice bunker.

Life in Bent Tree is full of social events and activities available to residents. It is also convenient to the many charming local shops in Jasper and Ellijay. Residents are a short drive away from fall entertainment like the local Marble Festival and nearby Apple Festival. They also enjoy the peace of mind provided by their Public Safety Department. Manned 24/7, Bent Tree’s Security, Fire and Medical departments are on-site to handle any emergencies that may arise within the community.

Contact: Mike King, 770-893-2629; Ben Torrey and Don Martin, Brokers, Torrey Mtn. Properties 678-452-2100.
Website: www.bent-tree.com

Bent Tree Tennis Center courtesy of www.bent-tree.com

Welcome to the Bent Tree Tennis Center

Bent Tree has one of the finest tennis centers in north Georgia. The Center features a total of six courts, both indoor and outdoor, clay and hard surfaces. It has been recognized by the USTA with its Southern Section Georgia Outstanding USA League Tennis Facility Award.

Residents and members enjoy a full schedule of lessons, clinics, year-round league play, Round Robins, plus camps and activities for juniors. Bent Tree tennis teams participate in USTA league tennis play throughout the year via the Mountain Tennis Association and have many division titles to their credit. Currently there are more than 100 active tennis members in an ever-growing tennis community.

Head Pro / Director of Tennis