Living in The Hermitage

The Hermitage is a swim and tennis community of 69 homes on lots of one to five acres, in the western shadow of Lost Mountain near Powder Springs. Its first 1984 ad promised lots along Allatoona Creek, some with views of the mountain, under a cover of pines and hardwoods.

Where is The Hermitage?

The Hermitage is in unincorporated West Cobb with a Powder Springs 30127 address, and the HOA's address is 5210 Hermitage Drive. West Cobb Avenue on Dallas Highway, Lost Mountain Park and the Silver Comet Trail are all nearby, and Town Center is within about 12 miles.

For the wider area, see Living in Powder Springs and Living in West Cobb.

What is the history of The Hermitage?

Jimmie "Hal" Ayer developed The Hermitage as a small community of custom homes on wooded lots. The original plan called for 57 lots of two acres or more plus a clubhouse, and the subdivision was turned over to the homeowners as a covenant community in 1985. The HOA's history also notes that Hardee's Corps held the Confederate line at Lost Mountain in June 1864.

What amenities does The Hermitage have?

• A clubhouse with a full kitchen, a large room with a fireplace, a smaller multipurpose room and a wraparound porch upstairs, plus a lower level with a kitchenette, restroom and grill area
• A pool with loungers and shaded tables
• Two lighted tennis courts, striped for pickleball
• A playground fort, a basketball half-court and a footbridge to a small walking trail

Residents reserve the clubhouse through the homeowner portal. The HOA holds a yearly calendar of events, including the November annual meeting.

How does the HOA work?

Dues are billed quarterly, in January, April, July and October, and can be mailed or dropped in the clubhouse mailbox. New owners fill out a form to get a homeowner login and amenity access codes. There is no contracted trash service, so owners choose their own hauler, and power comes from Cobb EMC. The covenants and bylaws are posted on the HOA site.

Which schools serve The Hermitage?

The Hermitage is in the Cobb County School District. Confirm the assignment for the exact address with the district's Bus Route Finder.

FAQs

How many homes are in The Hermitage?

The Hermitage has 69 homes on lots of one to five acres.

How often are HOA dues paid in The Hermitage?

Quarterly, in January, April, July and October.

What amenities does The Hermitage have?

A clubhouse, a pool, two lighted tennis courts striped for pickleball, a playground, a basketball half-court and a small walking trail.

Who developed The Hermitage?

Jimmie "Hal" Ayer, with homeowners taking over the association in 1985.

Own in The Hermitage and wondering what your home would bring today? Start with a home valuation, or call (470) 990-4414.

Sources

• The Hermitage HOA, Home: 69 homes, 1 to 5 acres, swim and tennis, clubhouse with wraparound porch, pool, tennis, playground, basketball, 5210 Hermitage Dr, Powder Springs 30127. https://www.hermitage-hoa.com/ (checked Nov 2, 2026)
• The Hermitage HOA, About: developed by Jimmie "Hal" Ayer, 1984 ad, Allatoona Creek, Lost Mountain views, turned over to residents in 1985, original plan of 57 two-plus acre lots plus clubhouse, Hardee's Corps at Lost Mountain June 1864, West Cobb Avenue, Lost Mountain Park, Silver Comet Trail, Town Center within 12 miles. https://www.hermitage-hoa.com/about (checked Nov 2, 2026)
• The Hermitage HOA, Amenities: clubhouse rooms and porch, lower kitchenette and grill, two lighted courts striped for pickleball, pool, playground fort, basketball half-court, bridge to a small walking trail, annual events incl. November annual meeting. https://www.hermitage-hoa.com/amenities (checked Nov 2, 2026)
• The Hermitage HOA, New Homeowners: new homeowner form, login and access codes, dues billed quarterly (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct), no contracted trash service, Cobb EMC, covenants and bylaws. https://www.hermitage-hoa.com/new-homeowners (checked Nov 2, 2026)
• Cobb County Tax Assessor parcels (subdivision 2379): 73 parcels, 69 improved, tax district 9 (unincorporated). https://gis.cobbcounty.gov/gisserver/rest/services/tax/taxassessorsdaily/MapServer/0?f=pjson (checked Nov 2, 2026)
• Cobb County School District, Bus Route Finder (check by address). https://www.cobbk12.org/bus-route-finder (checked Nov 2, 2026)