Sanctuaire Farms Development Near Ball Ground Reports 70% of Lots Sold

BALL GROUND, Ga. — A new luxury “farmstead” community on the northern edge of Metro Atlanta is selling at a rapid pace, underscoring strong demand for large-acreage living in Cherokee County.

Sanctuaire Farms, a 461-acre development located just outside Ball Ground and roughly an hour from downtown Atlanta, has already sold about 70 percent of its roughly 50 available lots. The project broke ground in July and has quickly become one of the fastest-moving residential offerings in the region.

Lots range from 5 to more than 20 acres, with entry prices starting in the high $290,000s. Home plans run from roughly $1.4 million to nearly $3.9 million, including a 5,000-square-foot farmhouse on 11 acres at the top of the price range.

The community is built around a “farmstead” concept featuring a working farm area called The Grange. According to project plans, the site will include an orchard, greenhouse, community garden, livestock areas, beekeeping stations, and educational features for families. Residents will also have the option to participate in farm-to-table dinners and subscribe to on-site produce, dairy, and meat programs.

Developers say the project’s agricultural amenities and large tract sizes are driving the strong sales. The property’s location next to the 200-acre McGraw Ford Wildlife Management Area has also boosted interest among buyers seeking privacy and outdoor recreation close to home.

Cherokee County continues to see rising demand for exurban properties as Atlanta-area families look for more space and premium amenities. Despite broader economic uncertainty, the swift sell-through at Sanctuaire Farms suggests that high-end rural-suburban hybrids remain a strong draw for buyers in the northern arc of the metro.

For North Metro Atlanta’s housing market, the project is another signal that acreage-based communities with lifestyle features are gaining ground, even with elevated construction costs and persistent affordability concerns closer to the city.