Smart, Stylish Homes for First-time Homebuyers
June 12, 2009
RUTHER GLEN, VA - When you first see the two-story Cottage Series homes at Ladysmith Village, it's hard not to miss the charming architecture. Clapboard siding, bay windows, shutters and sizable front porches call upon memories of simpler times.
A first reaction may be that these charming single-family homes by homebuilder The Christopher Companies are for seasoned home buyers. However, they are in fact built with the first-time homebuyer in mind and priced accordingly starting from just $189,900.
The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Cottage Series homes impress with nine-foot ceilings, eat-in island kitchens and a spacious great room perfect for family get-togethers. An unfinished basement is included in the base price and an optional detached garage can be added.
In addition to great design features, the homes are built to environmentally sound standards. The Christopher Companies offers Energy Star® Certified homes, the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. Some of the green features included in the homes are Low-E windows, extra-heavy enhanced insulation in the ceilings and walls and Energy Star certified appliances.
Traditionally designed neighborhoods
The homes' sustainable design is a perfect fit for the thoughtfully planned community of Ladysmith Village. The community's neighborhoods incorporate a modern and minimalist take on traditional styling. For instance, Ladysmith's town center features a freestanding old-fashioned clock, exuding small-town charm.
Ladysmith Village's quaint streetscapes are designed for walking and outdoor living with garages positioned at the back of the homes, leaving wide sidewalks and white picket fences at the front. Ladysmith Village also boasts a traditional public library, an old-fashioned open-air amphitheater for live performances, a dog park, Residents' Club and the Lewis and Clark Elementary school. Finally, surrounding Ladysmith Village is the South River Sanctuary, 120 acres of protected woodlands, meandering streams and miles of trails.
"When we first looked at building homes at Ladysmith Village we saw the need for an affordable home with great craftsmanship for first-time homebuyers," explains Deborah Rosenstein, VP of The Christopher Companies. "After much research we designed the Cottage Series homes which live big and deliver in both style and functionality. They don't look or live like a starter house."
The Christopher Companies' Cottage Series Homes at Ladysmith Village
Home Size: From 1,465 to 1,667 sq. ft.
Bedrooms/Baths: 3-bedrooms 2.5 baths
Priced from: $189,900
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