Battleground Realty

Strategy Shift Keeps Construction Alive

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:18:18 +0000

There are several examples of new subdivisions in Williamson County that were stalled by the recession, but 2-year old Sunset Park isn’t one of them.
There are now 17 families living in this Nolensville neighborhood on Sunset Road, and there are seven active home construction sites, which almost seems like a building boom.
Of those seven homes under construction, four are under contract, according to sales agent McClain Holloway of Battle Ground Realty.
Getting this far with the project in a weak economy has taken some ingenuity on the part of the main builders, brothers Jimmy Franks of Tennessee Valley Homes and Justin Franks of Encore Construction.
“When everything began to slow down, we were just beginning here and we had no momentum to carry us through when it got really slow, in the fall of ‘08,” said Chris Franks, Jimmy’s son and construction manager at Sunset Park.
“We were lucky enough to time it right with some inventory homes at the beginning,” he said, “so we could get a start.”
In fact, a house that was built as a model home for the neighborhood sold rather quickly, and the sales operation was moved into a modified trailer across the street.
As the economy slowed down even more in 2008, the builders adjusted their business plan to fit the times.
The original plan for Sunset Park called for homes with prices starting in the $500,000s, with home sizes up to 4,500 square feet.
To offer a more affordable product, the builders went to smaller floor plans in the spec homes in a range that is now from 2,800 to 3,500 square feet. Buyers can now get into Sunset Park for $450,000 if they buy one of the smaller homes.
Most of the homes are priced in the high $400,000s and the $500,000s, but the builders are willing to customize homes, and the half-acre lots provide enough space to build bigger if the customer wants.
Variety is part of plan
Determined to avoid curbside sameness, the Sunset Park homes have varied elevations. It’s a plan that the builders are sticking to.
Many of the homes are stone and brick, with covered front porches and traditional architectural details. Toni Morgan just moved from Grand Rapids, Mich., into a 4,100-square-foot house in Sunset Park with her husband and children. She said they had anticipated buying a resale home here but ended up buying in this new neighborhood because they liked the look and size of it, the location within Ravenwood High School’s attendance zone, the completed swimming pool and cabana amenity, and the open interior floor plan of the house. “I think the biggest draw was the style of the house and the open feel of it on the inside,” she said. “I liked the fact that the styles of the houses were different, too.”

One-stories find market
There are a lot of single-story or 1½-story floor plans, with big bonus rooms over the garages.
“Not that many builders are building one stories right now. We’ve branded ourselves as a one-story neighborhood,” Holloway said. “We can’t build them fast enough, which is a good thing.”
The entrance to Sunset Park is a stone’s throw from the Brentwood city line, but because it is in Nolensville, Brentwood’s one-acre lot requirements do not apply. That’s another factor permitting the builders to sell a more affordable product here.
While adjusting the housing product and the prices, the builders also went ahead and put in the neighborhood swimming pool and cabana.
They also stayed with a plan to fill their homes with high-quality interior finishes. The kitchens, in particular, are fully loaded and feature raised-panel maple cabinets, granite countertops, tile backsplashes and professional stainless steel appliances, including gas cooktops and double ovens.
The homes have true sand-and-finish white oak hardwood floors in the foyers, dining rooms, kitchens, breakfast rooms, great rooms and first floor powder rooms and 7¼-inch baseboards throughout.
The homes are also being built to meet Energy Star program standards and the National Association of Home Builders Green Building program.
Warranty covers job loss
To keep the ball rolling, the builders began offering an additional perk to buyers this month: a job-loss protection warranty that provides the homeowner with up to six months of payments up to $2,500 per month if the homeowner loses his or her job.
Franks said the builders are paying for that warranty to give “a little peace of mind” to people considering buying a home in Sunset Park.
“It’s going to be part of our builder’s warranty,” he said.
Sunset Park will have 93 homes in it when it is finished. As of this week, there were four homes listed for sale in Sunset Park on Realtracs.com.
The most expensive is a 3,328-square-foot English country, two-story design with four bedrooms listed for $519,900. The least expensive is a one-story French country type with 2,982 square feet and four bedrooms, for $469,900.

4545 Peytonsville Road

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:41:40 +0000

MLS: N/A
City: Franklin
List Price: $4,500,000
Square Footage: 8,400
Bedrooms: 5
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 2
Land: 50 Acres

Thronride Farm is a private, gated, & fenced Equestrian Estate. The 50 acre park-like setting consists of two ponds, an active stream, gently rolling fields, and mature trees. The main home is a 8,400 sq.ft. New England/ Cape Cod stlye residence formaly owned by a well known Country Music singer. Upon arrival you will notice the beautifully cobblestone arrival court, cedar shake exterior, copper gutters, and beautiful gardens.

3 car garage

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I-65 to Peytonsville Road Exit. Take a Left off the exit ramp, heading East. Stay on Peytonsville Road for approx. 2.5 miles. Turn Right into Private Gated entrance with stained concrete driveway. Call agent for gate code.

1185 Meadow Bridge Lane

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:13:07 +0000

MLS: 1127940
City: Arrington
List Price: $499,900
Square Footage: 3,203
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3.5

Once you enter into this beautiful home you will notice the Quality & Craftmanship you expect from Tennessee Valley Homes. The Jamestown offers a Chef’s Kitchen with handmade, custom built and glazed cabinets, granite, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and tumbled stone backsplash. The large Great Room with fireplace and custom built-ins is open to the breakfast room, kitchen, & dining room…making this home perfect for entertaining friends and family! The Great Room also overlooks the covered porch, patio, & outdoor fire place…an extension of this home! This floor plan features all bedrooms, baths, and living areas on the first floor with a bonus room upstairs. The Jamestown also offers granite throughout, wood shelves in all closets, 2 custom built-ins, extensive trim work, tray ceilings, crown molding, 3 car garage, & lots of storage.

Built by Tennessee Valley Homes
Energy Star Certified
National Association of Home Builders Green Certified
All Brick
3 Car Garage
Designer Finishes
Raised Panel Cabinets
Hardwood Floors
Granite
Tile

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I-65 to Franklin Exit Hwy 96 EAST, go approximately 8 miles on Hwy 96 to Kings’ Chapel on left. Turn Left & Pass thru the gates of Kings’ Chapel. Meadow Bridge Lane is the first Right of the Gated Community.

1005 Orchard Hill Court

admin — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:29:45 +0000

MLS: 1125762
City: Arrington
List Price: $469,900
Square Footage: 3,026
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3

This award winning Tudor-style home, named the Manchester, was featured in the Make A Wish Holiday Home Show. The home features Quality & Craftmanship you expect from Tennessee Valley Homes with Designer Finishes from McClain Holloway. This home offers a Chef’s Kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar, & stainless steel appliances-including a gas cooktop, double ovens, & refrigerator. The Manchester also features wood shelves in all closets, 2 custom built-ins, extensive trim work, tray ceilings, crown molding, venetian plaster walls, hand distressed & glazed trim work, 3 car garage, & lots of storage.

Make A Wish 2009 Parade Home
Built by Tennessee Valley Homes
Energy Star Certified
National Association of Home Builders Green Certified
All Brick
3 Car Garage
Designer Finishes
Raised Panel Cabinets
Hardwood Floors
Granite
Tile

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I-65 to Franklin Exit Hwy 96 EAST, go approximately 8 miles on Hwy 96 to Kings’ Chapel on left. Turn Left & Pass thru the gates of Kings’ Chapel. Follow Meadowbrook Blvd to the end – turn right on Orchand Hill lane – and then right on Orchard Hill Ct.

173 Alfred Ladd Road

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:31:42 +0000

MLS: 1136562
City: Franklin
List Price: $479,900
Square Footage: 3,595
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3.5

STUNNING MODEL HOME!~ CUSTOM DRAPERIES, BEDDING & AREA RUGS STAY ~ AMENITIES SUCH AS; AUDIO, DESIGNER INTERIOR LIGHTING, FULL SECURITY SYSTEM, LAWN IRRIGATION, LANDSCAPE LIGHTING, FULL WARRANTY. YOU MUST SEE THIS GORGEOUS HOME TO BELIEVE IT! LOCATED IN THE SCENIC ROLLING HILLS OF WILLIAMSON CO. THIS MASTER PLANNED COMMUNITY HAS 240 DEDICATED ACRES OF OPEN SPACE/PARKS, 10 MILES OF WALKING TRAILS, 2 MILES OF RIVER FRONTAGE, POOL AND CLUB HOUSE, UNDERGROUND UTILITIES.
SCHEDULE YOUR SHOWING TODAY!

Built by Turnberry Homes
All Brick
3 Car Garage
Designer Finishes
Harwood Floors
Granite
Tile
Security System
Custom Drapes
Irrigation
Landscape Lighting

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FROM NASHVILLE: I-65 SOUTH EXIT PEYTONSVILLE ROAD ~ GO EAST (LEFT) OFF OF INTERSTATE ~ APPROX 1/4 MILE LEFT ON LONG LANE ~ APPROX 1 MILE & LEFT INTO “THE HIGHLANDS AT LADD PARK” 2ND HOME ON THE LEFT.

2004 Clifton Johnson Court

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:56:37 +0000

MLS: 1138407
City: Nolensville
List Price: $515,900
Square Footage: 3,328
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3.5

Popular Jackson Plan with wooded & private backyard! Energy Star & NAHB Certified Green Home! This beautiful home offers granite, 8ft’ doors, extensive trim, tray & vaulted ceilings, true hardwood floors, covered porch, SS appliances, & MUCH MORE! Community amenities include pool, hot tub,& cabana!

Built by Tennessee Valley Homes
Energy Star Certified
National Association of Home Builders Green Certified
All Brick
3 Car Garage
Designer Finishes
Raised Panel Cabinets
Hardwood Floors
Granite
Tile
Private Lot with Mature Trees

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I65S, Exit Concord Road East (left off ramp). After approx. 4 miles turn Right on Sunset Road. After approx. 2 miles turn Left into Sunset Park. Second Right onto Clifton Johnson. Home is on the Left.

2109 Eulas Drive

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:27:24 +0000

MLS: 1133998
City: Nolensville
List Price: $475,900
Square Footage: 2,940
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3

The popular Jamestown plan offers luxury one level living at its best! This home has a large kitchen with a breakfast nook which open up to the family room with a fireplace and custom built-ins. The large master bedroom and bath have access to the covered porch. The bonus room is located over the 3 car garage and offers a great place to watch movies!

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I65S, Exit Concord Road East (left off ramp). After approx. 4 miles turn Right on Sunset Road. After approx. 2 miles turn Left into Sunset Park. Take Third Right onto Eulas Way and home is on the Left.

127 Guinevers Retreat

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 23:09:54 +0000

MLS: 1139500
City: Franklin
List Price: $979,000
Square Footage: 5,426
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3.5+

EUROPEAN INSPIRED CUSTOM HOME NESTLED IN THE “EXCLUSIVE GATED SECTION” OF AVALON. GORGEOUS APPOINTMENTS INCLUDING MARBLE & WALNUT INLAY IN FOYER~MAHOGANY PANELED LIBRARY~EXQUISITE MILLWORK~LARGE GOURMET VIKING KIT~PRIVATE WOODED AND FENCED BACKYARD, ETC..

Gated Community
Travertine Floors
3 Car Garage
Designer Finishes
Upgraded Lighting
Hardwood Floors
Granite
Fenced Yard
Private Lot with Mature Trees

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FROM NASHVILLE: I-65 SOUTH ~ EXIT COOL SPRINGS BLVD EAST ~ GO APPROX 1.5 MILES AND TURN LEFT INTO AVALON ~ PROCEED STRAIGHT AND GO THROUGH GATES ~ TAKE FIRST RIGHT, GUINEVERES RETREAT. CALL AGENT FOR GATE CODE.

1612 Sunset Park Drive

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:37:47 +0000

MLS: 1138405
City: Nolensville
List Price: $499,900
Square Footage: 3,199
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3.5

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I65S, Exit Concord Road East (left off ramp). After approx. 4 miles turn Right on Sunset Road. After approx. 2 miles turn Left into Sunset Park. Home is on the Right.

1020 West Sears Road

admin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:03:49 +0000

MLS: 1095435
City: Pegram
List Price: $1,299,000
Square Footage: 5,602
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4.5

WELCOME HOME TO ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE AND INSPIRING PROPERTIES IN GREATER NASHVILLE. SURROUNDED BY 20 MAGNIFICENT WOODED ACRES WITH A 2 ACRE BASS LAKE IN THE REAR YARD, THIS IS AN EXTREMELY PRIVATE SETTING, YET ONLY 22 MINUTES TO MUSIC ROW. CUSTOM BUILT WITH NATURAL CUT STONE AND LOG. DON’T LET THE EXTERIOR FOOL YOU, THE INTERIOR HAS EVERY UPSCALE AMENITY WE HAVE COME TO EXPECT. AND THE OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREAS ARE FABULOUS INCLUDING 3 WATERFALLS, DOCK AND HUGE ENTERTAINMENT PAVILLION. THERE IS ALSO A STUDIO/GUEST HOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION – FINISH IT TO YOUR OWN SPECIFICATIONS ~ DON’T MISS THIS AMAZING PROPERTY.

20 Acres
2 Car Garage
Exposed Post and Beam Ceilings
Stacked Stone Fireplace
2 Acre Bass Lake
19.5 Wooded Acres
800 sq.ft. Studio/Guest Retreat
Harwood Floors
Privacy!
Waterfalls

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FR DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE: I-40 WEST, TAKE EXIT 192 McCRORY LN TOWARD PEGRAM ~TURN LEFT AT STOP SIGN US-70/TN ~ IMMEDIATE RT ONTO OLD CHARLOTTE PIKE, GO 1.2 MILES~ L ONTO SEARS ROAD, GO 1 MILE ~ L WEST SEARS ROAD ~ WHEN THE ROAD FORKS GO RT, PROPERTY ON LEFT.