A gated golf and country club community set across 700 acres, home to the only Tom Watson designed course in Georgia and one of the most amenity rich private clubs in North Atlanta.
The Manor sits along the Alpharetta and Milton line, carrying an Alpharetta mailing address while falling within the City of Milton. Built out in the early 2000s, the community has become known for large custom estates, a nationally recognized golf course, and a clubhouse experience that rivals resort properties well outside the Atlanta area.
Homes & Architecture
The Manor is a fully gated community of 399 homesites spread across roughly 700 acres of rolling terrain, and it includes two distinct types of living within the same gates.
The majority of the community sits on homesites of an acre or larger, offering the space and separation buyers expect from a North Atlanta estate neighborhood. Architecture throughout draws from classic European and American traditions, with French Provincial chateaus, stately English manors, and Georgian style estates built in stone, brick, and slate. Homes range from move-in ready resale properties to fully custom estates built by a hand selected group of local luxury builders, including Loudermilk Homes.
Within the gates, The Cottages at The Manor offers a different feel: a collection of 62 custom homes set on smaller, closer-together lots in the Forsyth County portion of the community. Built for buyers who want the same club access and gated security with less land and lower maintenance, Cottage homes typically run from about 3,600 to 5,500+ square feet plus a terrace level, with builder pricing generally in the $1.9M to $4M range. Construction in the Cottages is still active, with a limited number of custom build opportunities remaining on the last available lots, alongside a mix of recently built and resale homes already in place.
New construction continues elsewhere in The Manor as well, with several "to be built" and recently completed homes coming to market alongside older resale properties from the community's original 2000s buildout. Buyers should expect meaningful variation in home age, lot size, and finish level even between neighboring streets, and should confirm which section, and which set of covenants, applies to any specific address.
The Golf Course
The Manor's golf course was designed by World Golf Hall of Fame member Tom Watson, the only course he designed in Georgia and one of just sixteen Watson designed courses anywhere in the world. Opened in 2006, the par 72 championship layout stretches to 7,177 yards, with a course rating of 74.9 and a slope of 142, built across natural elevation changes that rise more than 200 feet from the lowest to highest points on the property. The Manor has been recognized as a Distinguished Club of America and has hosted Georgia State Golf Association competitions.
Since taking over the club in 2025, Arcis Golf has committed significant capital toward course and amenity enhancements across its Atlanta area properties. As of this writing, there is no active renovation project underway at The Manor specifically, though that can change as Arcis continues investing across its portfolio, so it's worth a quick check with the club before publishing if time has passed since this page was drafted.
Club Ownership
The Manor Golf & Country Club has been owned and operated by Arcis Golf since June 2025, when Arcis acquired the club along with White Columns Country Club in Milton and The Country Club of the South in Johns Creek. Arcis Golf is the second largest owner and operator of golf facilities in the country, with more than 70 private, resort, and daily fee clubs nationwide, and has committed significant capital toward continued upgrades across its Atlanta area properties.
Pool, Tennis & Clubhouse Amenities
The Manor's amenity package is built for families who want every part of the club experience close to home.
Pool. Members have access to both an outdoor Junior Olympic pool with an interactive children's water area and an indoor heated pool with a jacuzzi, giving the club a true year round swim option beyond the typical summer season.
Tennis and pickleball. The Manor offers sixteen professionally maintained courts, six hard, six clay, and four indoor, along with dedicated pickleball programming. The Manor Elite Tennis Academy is built for competitive players, with a stated goal of developing nationally ranked juniors, alongside team lessons, clinics, and league play for members of every level.
Clubhouse, restaurant, and pro shop. The roughly 32,000 square foot clubhouse overlooks Lake Manor and is finished with dark mahogany paneling and stone fireplaces throughout. Under the direction of an executive chef, the club offers multiple dining venues spanning casual and fine dining, along with men's and women's locker rooms and banquet space for private events. The clubhouse also houses a full golf pro shop as well as a tennis pro shop for equipment, apparel, and racquet service. A Kids' Club, for ages 3 to 12, is available during dinner service and club social functions, offering supervised activities, movies, and summer camp options. Additional amenities include a state of the art fitness center, spa services, and sand volleyball.
Membership Options
Club membership at The Manor operates separately from the neighborhood's HOA. Current membership categories include:
- Golf Membership, with unlimited access to the course, practice facilities, and a full calendar of tournaments and leagues
- Sport Membership, focused on the fitness center, group classes, and the resort style pool
- Racquet Membership, built around the tennis and pickleball program, with pool, dining, and social access included
- Social Membership, centered on dining, the pool, and the club's year round calendar of family and social events
Members also gain Arcis Access, which extends reciprocal privileges to other Arcis owned clubs around the country. Exact dues are not published and vary by membership type, so the most accurate next step for an interested buyer is scheduling a tour or contacting the membership office directly.
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Downtown Alpharetta & Local Lifestyle
The Manor sits roughly 8 miles from Downtown Alpharetta, home to locally owned restaurants and shops such as Citizen Soul on S. Main Street, along with year round events like the Alpharetta Street Fest, Taste of Alpharetta, and the weekly Alpharetta Farmers Market. The Ameris Bank Amphitheatre brings national touring acts to the area throughout the warmer months.
Avalon is about 10 miles away for upscale retail, dining, and entertainment, and Halcyon offers a newer, walkable mix of restaurants and shops at a similar distance. Residents also have quick access to GA 400 for commuting into Atlanta.
For a broader look at the surrounding area, explore our full guides to Milton real estate and Alpharetta real estate.
Schools
The Manor is served by Fulton County Schools, including Summit Hill Elementary School, Hopewell Middle School, and Cambridge High School, consistently among the top rated in the state and a significant draw for families relocating to the area.
Families seeking a private option also have King's Ridge Christian School nearby, a Christ-centered, college preparatory school in Alpharetta serving Pre-K through 12th grade.
The Manor Real Estate Market
Finished homes on The Manor's larger estate lots typically range from roughly $1.8M to $6M and above, with the largest custom estates on premium golf front or lake view lots commanding the top of that range. The Cottages section runs on its own scale, with resale and new construction generally landing in the $3M to $4M range, reflecting the smaller lots but comparable finish quality and full club access. A limited number of vacant, buildable homesites also come up for sale outside the Cottages, generally priced from the high $500,000s to around $900,000, offering one of the few remaining paths to build new on a full-size lot within the gates. As in most golf communities, lot type drives much of the pricing story. Golf course frontage, lake views, and clubhouse proximity command a premium, while wooded interior homesites offer strong value for buyers who want the gated setting and full amenity package without paying for a specific view.
Because homes here range from resale properties built in the 2000s to new custom construction still being completed today, buyers should expect real variation in age, finish level, and price per square foot even on the same street.
Working with a Local Manor Expert
Doug Harden has represented buyers and sellers throughout Milton and Alpharetta for over two decades, including within The Manor Golf & Country Club, giving him firsthand insight into how homesites, builders, and club proximity affect value across the community. With more than $175M in career sales, he helps buyers understand where value truly lives within the community and helps sellers position their home to the right audience.
Every client works directly with Doug, supported by a highly organized team behind the scenes to ensure a seamless experience from the first conversation through closing.
Guidance for Buyers and Sellers
Is The Manor in Alpharetta or Milton? Both, in practice. Homes in The Manor typically carry an Alpharetta mailing address, but the community falls within the City of Milton, and The Cottages at The Manor, a smaller custom home section within the same gates, sits across the line in Forsyth County. Buyers should confirm which jurisdiction and school zone applies to a specific address.
What is the difference between The Manor's main section and The Cottages? The main section of The Manor is built on 399 homesites of an acre or larger, with pricing and finish driven heavily by lot type and location. The Cottages at The Manor is a smaller enclave of 62 custom homes on closer-set lots within the same gates, offering full club access with less land to maintain. Construction in the Cottages is still ongoing, with a limited number of build-ready lots remaining.
What price range should buyers expect in The Manor? On the larger estate lots, finished homes generally run from roughly $1.8M to $6M and above, with the largest custom estates on premium lots commanding the top of that range. In The Cottages, homes generally run from about $3M to $4M. A small number of vacant homesites also come available from time to time outside the Cottages, typically priced from the high $500,000s to around $900,000, for buyers who want to build new.
Is club membership required to live in The Manor? No. Club membership operates separately from the neighborhood HOA. Buyers can choose from Golf, Sport, Racquet, or Social membership depending on how they want to use the club, or opt out of membership entirely.
What should I consider when buying or selling in The Manor? Lot type and location within the community drive much of the value story here. Golf frontage, lake views, and proximity to the clubhouse typically command the highest prices, while interior wooded homesites offer strong value for buyers prioritizing space and privacy over a specific view. Because The Manor includes both resale homes and ongoing new construction, comparing recent sales of similar age and finish level is essential to pricing correctly.
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