Mr Williamsburg, Revolutionary ideas on real estate!Hampton Roads Virginia

Homerama 2009-Take a trip back in time as you explore 12 custom showcase homes in Culpepper Landing, Chesapeake VA, a  traditional neighborhood development designed to take you back to Main Street America, with porches and sidewalks that create a sense of community, and classic architectural styles that display quality craftsmanship and character.

See innovations in home design, energy efficiency and new products as our Homearama builders put their creativity and talent to work to create a show you won’t forget – with value that will make you want to move right in.Or, stop by the exhibit center to find products and services to update your home.

Three types of homes are features in this years Homerama. They include:
Cottages: capped at $350,000 range from 1,800 to 2,000 square feet.
Heritage homes: capped at $425,000 range from 2,000 to 2,600 square feet
Legacy homes: capped at $500,000 range between 2,400 square feet or larger.

Among the showcase homes will be the region’s first “Easy Living” certified home, designed to be adaptable to a homeowners changing needs. Also, a certified green modular home and other green features throughout the community and the homes.

The Charity House will benefit Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters. Other homes are designed to showcase traditional family themes, such as Thanksgiving House, a Christmas House and a Bright Idea House, among others.

The site is reminiscent of classic neighborhoods of the past, said Tim Culpepper, whose family has owned the property since 1926. It will include a “mercantile district” with commercial amenities, a pool and clubhouse, as well as a canoe landing and walking trails that take advantage of the natural amenities nearby.

The 488-acre site includes 150 acres designated as a dedicated conservation area. The community, which borders the historic Dismal Swamp Canal on the east and the 111,000-acre Great Dismal Swamp wildlife refuge on the south, recently earned a River Star designation from the Elizabeth River Project, one of only two communities ever to receive this designation.

Featured Homes for Homerama 2009
	The Easy Living Home, built by The Walters Company Inc., showcases features that allow a home to be easily adapted for older or handicapped family members
	The Sydney Lambert, named for a 5-year-old cancer patient, serves as this year’s Charity House, also built by The Walters Company Inc., with proceeds to benefit the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters.
	The Welcome Home, built by SGB Homes, is Homearama’s first green certified off-site engineered homes. Constructed in modules in a Pennsylvania factory, the home is being assembled on site and will not be distinguishable from the other Homearama homes
	The Chesapeake House, built by Widener Corp., with products and décor that reflect the city’s culture and heritage
	The Christmas House, built by WATAB Construction, decorated for the holiday celebration
	The Virginia Living House, built by Stephen Alexander Homes, will reflect the style of the state’s premier lifestyle magazine.
	The Thanksgiving House, built by Definitive Homes, ready for the family celebration

 Click here for more information on Culpepper Landing

More information here for Homerama 2009

Directions and Map to Homerama 2009 Culpepper Landing

Main Directions Take I-64 to Chesapeake Take the Rt 17 South, Deep Creek exit  (Exit # 296-B) At stop light with 7-11 on corner continue straight, you will be on Mill Creek Parkway Stay on Mill Creek Parkway through the Mill Creek Development Upon reaching Culpepper Landing follow signs for Homearama parking The site is approximately 2 miles from I-64

This post was authored by local resident and REALTOR, John Womeldorf.  John is known around town and Hampton Roads as Mr. Williamsburg, for both his extensive knowledge of the historic triangle, and his expertise in the local real estate market.  His websites, www.WilliamsburgsRealEstate.com  and   www.MrWilliamsburg.com, were created as a comprehensive resource about living in Williamsburg and Hampton Roads, with the hopes of selling a house now and again.  You can reach him at 757.254.8136 or John@MrWilliamsburg.com.

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