Briar Chapel Now on Google Maps

Google Maps just made it easier for folks to get directions to Briar Chapel.

Although the "Street View" feature is not yet available, nor are the satellite photos up-to-date, it is possible to find specific addresses within the development. To get directions to the information center, for example, click here.

Before you head out, be sure to contact Peter Winkler to setup a private tour of the community.

Briar Chapel's Pool is Open!

Briar Chapel's pool facilities opened yesterday for its second season!

A number of residents and non-resident members (sorry, memberships have sold out already) enjoyed themselves under the watchful eye of the lifeguard staff. Meanwhile, the younger ones enjoyed the splash pad and zero-entry pool.

I plan to take my first dip of the season tomorrow, although I hear the water is a bit "refreshing" at the moment. I'm referring to the temperature, of course, but I could just as easily be referring to the fact that Briar Chapel uses salt-water chlorination. The water feels smooth, is softer on your skin, and has no chlorine odor.

Briar Chapel has hired a new pool management company this year. East West Partners Club Management will be overseeing the pool maintenance as well as staffing. Also new this year, there will be a gate attendant to check all access cards and sign in guests.

If you would like to see the pool, and experience what life is like at Briar Chapel, please schedule an appointment to take a private tour of the community with me. I would be happy to show you around.

Triangle Green Home Tour Coming to Briar Chapel in May

The 5th Annual Green Home Tour is coming up! This free, self-guided event will feature 31 entries in six counties, and will be held on May 15-16 and May 22-23.

As usual, the tour will allow you to examine a number of green building features in a wide variety of homes in all styles and price points -- ranging from Habitat for Humanity and entry-level homes to custom luxury entries.

This year, Briar Chapel will have four homes on the tour, which are listed below. However, it is important to remember that ALL homes in Briar Chapel are required to achieve at least the bronze-level of certification upon completion. So, if there is a particular home for sale that you like, I would be happy to arrange a private showing for you.

1686 Briar Chapel Parkway (McNeill-Burbank)
1243 Great Ridge Parkway (McNeill-Burbank)
1177 Briar Chapel Parkway (McNeill-Burbank)
1256 Great Ridge Parkway (Vanguard Homes)

To learn more about the tour, visit the HBA-DOC website.