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Community Of The Week: Raspberry Falls
June 10th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
When many people think of Virginia at its best they are thinking about mountain views, lush fields, and beautiful streams. Virginia does offer this serene luxury. However, you won’t find it until you get out of the everyday hustle of the beltway. My assumption is that if traffic didn’t create such a problem here that many of you would find yourself moving further west.
Today I want to share with you a beautiful community that has captured a piece of this dream right outside of the hustle of Northern VA. The community that I have chosen this week is called Raspberry Falls (Golf And Hunt Club) in Leesburg VA.
Raspberry Falls is a Van Metre Community built by one of Van Metre’s companies Marquis Homes. The community was built around 1996. The beauty of the community is the spacious lots, wide roads, gorgeous views, and the golf and hunt club. The lot sizes range from 1/2 acre to 25 acre lots depending on how much you want to spend. Homes range from the 800K’s in to the millions.
The community can be found only 3.5 miles north of the Leesburg Outlet Mall on Route 15N. Raspberry Falls was designed preserving all of the natural features of the land. The goal of the golf course designed by Gary Player was to follow the style of many courses in Scotland.
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Community Of The Week: Pulte’s Windermere In Ashburn
May 13th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
A few months ago I wrote a post on Pulte Home’s new project in Ashburn called “Windermere.” Pulte had just begun the project at that point so I wanted to give an update since my last post.
Windermere is a smaller community featuring only 187 homes built for smaller families. The community is nestled on a premier lot off of Ashburn’s newest cut through, Croson Road. Directly to the south is the Broadlands, north is Belle Terra, east is Amberliegh, and west is also the Broadlands. Since we still have faith that Ashburn will one day host the metro, living in Windermere will be location gold mine only a couple of blocks away from the silver line stop.
To be honest, I am at times a little reluctant with selling brand-new construction that is new on the block. There is simply a lot of price cut risks, financing limitations, and a messy construction environment until the community has matured. I held off on showing Windermere in the beginning. Once I caved, I quickly found out that they are currently the fastest selling community in Ashburn and Pulte’s quality of construction had me thinking of buying myself. I didn’t pull that trigger but I did sell one of their town homes to some of my good friends. They are set to move in within 2 weeks.
I would quote you some of their incentives but truthfully they change all of the time. As a base, you can typically expect Pulte to give at least 10k toward closing along with paying the 1% loan origination fee. The great part about Pulte’s homes are that they come standard with sooooo many great upgrades that you may find that the bare minimum is enough for you without paying extra for them. I.E… granite counters, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, granite in bathrooms, GE profile appliances, and more. Not a bad deal when you realize that a comparable re-sale goes for the same with few to no upgrades.
Townhomes (103 being built) - 3 floor plans (Westley II, Tyler, Stratford). Prices range from $427,900 to $462,900. Square footage ranges from 2,369- 2,855.
Singles (84 being built)- 4 floor plans (Ashford, Kenley, Wynnewood, Jamestown II). Prices range from $537,900 to $627,900. Square footage ranges from 2399-2,972.
Schools
Legacy Elementary, Eagle Ridge Middle, and Briar Woods High
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Community Of The Week: Leesburg’s Selma Estates
April 22nd, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
Tuesdays are all about great communities, and this week I want to highlight a new community in Leesburg called Selma Estates.
Land comes at a premium price in Northern VA, but once you see the views in this community you will understand why. Only about 5 minutes out past the Leesburg Outlets off of Route 15 North past Raspberry Falls and White’s Ferry you will find yourself in a land flowing with milk and honey. I’m not sure its Heaven but it feels a little more like it than your average cramped and busy life style of Northern VA.
Selma is being built by 3 luxury builders in the area; Craftmark Homes, Winchester Homes, and Edgemoore Homes. The community will consist of 278 homes built on mostly 1/2 acre to 3/4 acre home sites. 40 of the sites will be offered on 10+ acre home sites. Only a handful of homes have currently been built but there are a few gorgeous models to look through. Each builder has multiple floor-plans to choose from ranging from around 3,000 square feet to some plans close to 6,000 square feet.
Base Prices:
$669,000- $999,000 (Varies By Builder)
Amenities:
Pool, Clubhouse, Tennis Courts, Tot Lot, Gazebos, and Scenic Walking Trails
Schools:
Frances Hazel Reid Elementary, Smart’s Mill Middle School, Loudoun County High School
Location:
10 Minutes from MD MARC Train, Easy Access to Route 7, 15, Greenway, and Whites Ferry
If you would like to learn more about Selma or other communities contact me here.
All information is deemed reliable but should be verified for accuracy. Jonathan Bunn does not represent the builders of this community but works directly for buyers. Prices and other information may change at any time without notice.
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New Construction Cutbacks
April 9th, 2008 categories: New Construction
Here is NVAR’s prediction on the cut backs of new construction through the next year.
Before you read too closely in to this and assume that builders are going to begin giving homes away, it is important that you understand that when you see this chart and hear the news say that builders are struggling, they are are referring to national statistics.
If you have spent much time in Loudoun County you will notice that there are are still new projects popping up all of the time. Builders have adjusted their prices here and for the most part are doing okay. I am not in denial that some have struggled, so we can discuss that in a later post.
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Community Of The Week: Ashburn’s Loudoun Valley Villages (Carriage Homes)
April 1st, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
If you have looked in more than a few neighborhood’s in Ashburn, there is a good chance that you have seen a home built by Toll Brothers. In Ashburn, Toll Brothers built Farmwell Hunt, Belmont Country Club, Belmont Ridges, Belmont Green, Belmont (you name it), Loudoun Valley Estates, and a few more.Loudoun Valley includes a few neighborhoods combined… The Estates, The Executives, The Glen, and The Carriages.
So that I don’t bite off more than I can chew, this week lets cover the ”The Carriages.”
You may have seen the carriage homes built in Belmont Country Club. I sold one there last year. If you don’t know what a carriage home is, think of it as a SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED home, NOT a town home. Yes, they are town homes in the sense that you are attached to another dwelling. But they are anything but small. Hopefully, you can get an idea in my slideshow how large these homes are. In fact, if you are looking for an Ashburn town home yet you want more space, this is the perfect fit.
The Loudoun Valley community is a 10-12 year project that will have around 2,800 total homes including 346 Carriage Homes. When the project is complete there will be beautifully landscaped walking paths, pools, tennis courts, and 3 community centers.
What sets the Carriages Apart?!?
- SPACE (2,500-2,600 square feet /// homes also include 2 car garages, with the optional basement)
- MASTER BEDROOMS ON THE MAIN LEVEL OF TWO FLOORPLANS (The Andover and Grandview) …try finding this in a Loudoun Home that is not in an adult community.
- 4 DECORATED MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM (the Victorian model is not available to see).
- LOTS OF LIGHT!! (the drawback to many interior town homes is the lack of light compared to an end unit. You will be very pleased to see that these units have large windows which fill the room with plenty of sunshine so you will never feel closed in.
PRICES
- The issue of buying of home always comes down to price. You can move in to The Carriages for prices ranging around the mid $500’s.
- HOA fee’s for The Carriages are $97 monthly for traditional amenities and future pools, etc….
If you are looking for more information on Ashburn’s Loudoun Valley Villages or Estates you can check out Toll Brother’s Website or contact Gisella Parker (the sales manager) at 703-729-1906 (don’t forget to tell her that Jonathan Bunn from the Real Estate Bakery sent you!
I am very familiar with this development and would be happy to give you a tour of the community and represent you when working with Loudoun Valley Villages or Estates. You can contact me directly by clicking here.
All information is deemed reliable but should be verified for accuracy. I do not represent Toll Brothers but work strictly for buyers.
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Grenata Preserve: Community Of The Week
March 18th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
There are not a lot of communities that compare with the luxury of Grenata Preserve in Loudoun County.
With lots ranging from around 3-6 acres, there are 2 builders that make up the community; Edgemore Homes and Creighton Homes. If you are looking for anything less than luxury and to pay less than a Million you are looking in the wrong area.
However, if you are model home hunter who just loves to see incredible homes, this one is hard to beat.
Grenata Preserve can be found off of Evergreen Mills Rd. in Leesburg close to Route 15 South, and the Toll Road. Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy.
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Community Of The Week: BIG BRAMBLETON
March 11th, 2008 categories: Brambleton, Community Of The Week, New Construction
Every Tuesday I discuss new communities.
Today, lets discuss one of the best neighborhoods in Ashburn: BRAMBLETON. If you are moving or relocating to the area, Brambleton is worthy of your attention. No matter how often I go through it, which is a lot, I am amazed by the continual work and upgrades going on.
Past And Present
The community will be build across 2,000 acres of land and when finished should have 6,200 housing units. The brain behind the project was Soave Enterprises. In April 2007 at the Northern VA Building Industry Event, Brambleton was named the “Community Of The Year.” Brambleton was also the first community in the states to have Verizon FIOS at homes within the community. Even better, it is apart of the low HOA fee, which also includes 4 pools, tot-lots, walking paths, parks, ponds, tennis and basketball courts,and more. Oh, by the way, Brambleton golf course is across the street.
Currently there are 6 award-winning builders within the community.
- Miller and Smith (A Local Builder)
- Centex
- Gulick Group
- Beazer
- Stanley Martin
- Winchester Homes
These builders have everything from luxury condos, town homes, attached singles, single family homes, and luxury estate singles. There is a re-sale market also available in Brambleton with some great homes. Though Loudoun County has struggled the last couple of years in sales, Brambleton at times has actually seen an increase in the amount of sales within the community.
Whats So Great?
When speaking with Brambleton residents they say that, ”the beauty of the town is that everything you need is right here”. Brambleton is close to everything. It is very close to the Toll Road, Loudoun County Parkway, Belmont Ridge Road, Evergreen Mills Road, Route 50, 7, 28, and possibly the future stop of the Dulles Metro!
Do you have kids? Don’t worry, some of Loudoun’s best schools are in walking distance!
What residents and non-residence love the most about Brambleton has to be “Brambleton Town Center.” It is an amenity in and of itself. This is not your average grocery store with a few shops. This town center has tons of shopping and it is still growing. A few stores to mention:
- Caribou Coffee, California Tortilla, Nicks Corner Grill, Cold Stone Creamery, Froots
- Barnes and Nobles (coming), Go Bananas, The Papery (coming)
- The Next Step, Annalee’s Formals
- Chevy Chase Bank, Harris Teeter, UPS, A&A Music
- MANY MORE
If you are a guy that can’t handle all the shopping like myself, you can knock out a few hours at the new stadium seating 16 screen Fox Cinemas! Be careful or you may find yourself napping on the reclining leather seats instead. To be honest, I can’t imagine driving to Sterling for another movie any longer after watching one at Fox.
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Community Of The Week: Winsbury Of Arcola
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Community Of The Week: Winsbury Of Arcola
March 4th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
Tuesdays are for new construction.
Therefore, I am going to let you in one of the newest projects in the Dulles area. Richmond American who has built all over Virginia including communities like Amberliegh, Ashbrook Village, and Vantage Point in Ashburn has broken ground and is now selling in Arcola, VA. The zip code will show up as Sterling but will be within a couple of minutes from Loudoun Valley Estates and Villages.
The community is called Winsbury. It is nestled perfectly near the corner of Gum Springs Rd. and Evergreen Mills Rd. across from Pangle’s Store. This area still holds the beauty of Old Loudoun with elements of country living with old barns, large tree’s, a country store, and mom & pop shops.
Don’t worry, you will have an easy commute being only minutes from Old Ox Road, Route 50, 28, Loudoun County Parkway, and the Dulles Toll Road. There is currently a lot of road construction in the area that will soon make it very easy to commute quickly between North East Loudoun (Ashburn) and South East Loudoun (South Riding).
Wisbury by Richmond America will host their 50 homes on lots ranging from .25 to .33 acres. They will be building a distinct collection of their Estate and Executive Series homes, i.e… the Princeton II, Amherst, Providence I & II, Vanderbilt I & II, Middleburg, Anderson, and Michaux models.
From my communication with the sales manager, Jim Gallagher, they are currently offering pre-construction pricing starting in the 500’s that will change as the community develops more.
The community will not have a pool or community center for the purpose of keeping the HOA cost at a low $50.
If you would like to view the community, contact me.
If you are looking to purchase a new home in Ashburn, South Riding, Loudoun Valley Estates, Loudoun Valley Villages, Brambleton, Arcola, Sterling, Leesburg, or Landsdowne contact me at any time to represent you as a buyer.
*Other Great Communities*
Community Of The Week: Waterford Ridge
New Windermere Community In Ashburn
(all information is deemed reliable but should be verified for accuracy. Jonathan Bunn does not represent Richmond American)
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Community Of The Week: Waterford Ridge
February 26th, 2008 categories: Community Of The Week, New Construction
It has to be one of my favorite parts of selling real estate. So, I have decided that Tuesdays are now committed to highlighting great communities.
This week, I want to point out one of the most beautiful single family communities I have seen in a while. It is called “Waterford Ridge.” Toll Brothers, who built Belmont Country Club, is the exclusive builder.
Waterford Ridge is right off of the beaten path of 15 North close to Lucketts. To put that in to perspective, it is around 12 minutes from the Leesburg Outlets. This community offers some of the most beautiful landscape in the area.
Each home resides on lots ranging from 3-6 acres of rolling hills and trees. This location is perfect for those who desire privacy along with community, and still want to be in close range of the amenities that Northern VA provides.
Toll Brothers says, “In Waterford Ridge, you will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of country living with superior schools, excellent shopping, and a wide choice of cultural events close to home.”
A few details about the homes:
- Toll Brothers is building their Estate and Signature Estate Series there.
- 3 to 5 car garages
- Prices are ranging from the high 700’s to the 900’s.
- Most homes with Walk-Out Basements
- Some homes have lot premiums
- There are 10 models to choose from
- Toll Brothers is currently offering unbelievable incentives such as: Conservatory bump-outs on 3 levels, finished basement with media room, rec room, and bathroom.
- The Signature Series offers the option of 10′ ceilings on the main level.
(These incentives may change at any time at the builders discretion along with the prices. Check with them for the latest information. You can contact Andrew Cope at 540-882-9600. Tell him I sent you)
Closest Locations: Leesburg- 10 Minutes. Dulles- 20 Minutes. Tysons Corner- 45 Minutes
If you are interested in viewing or purchasing a home in Waterford Ridge I would be happy to assist you. I do not work for Toll Brothers and represent only my buyers best interests at NO CHARGE TO THEM. I would be happy to assist you in the purchase of any home in the area. Contact Me HERE.
*Other Great Communities*
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Ashburn’s New Retirement Community
February 19th, 2008 categories: Adult Living, Community Of The Week, New Construction
In the past few years we have seen the growth of Ashburn’s Active Adult Community. I guess its time to consider moving the family closer which is a good sign that many people are starting to see this area as home.
Erickson Retirement Communities which has developments in locations such as Springfield, VA and Silver Spring, MD have seen the early opportunity to take advantage the growth of Loudoun County. Erickson is opening up a huge 132 acre Retirement Community in Ashburn off of Loudoun County Parkway across from the new water treatment plant called Ashby Ponds.
This is expected to be everything you would need in one place. They are planning such amenities such as an aquatics center, bank, game room, cafe, hair salon, dining room, medical center, fitness center, arts studio, and more.
This photo was taken of Ashby Pond’s new campus currently under construction.
Also Read: Communities Of The Week: Ashburn’s Adult Communities
If you want to find out more about other Active Adult communities in Ashburn contact me.
If you are interested in learning more about Ashby Ponds you can visit their website.
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