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Dunston Hall in Gloucester VA is open for business

Posted on August 3, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg

Dunston Hall in Gloucester VA is under construction once again.

A custom builder out of Urbanna, VA ( Butch Liverman) is putting the finishing touches on 14 homes that were left unfinished by the previous builder , Regent Enterprises.. The subdivision near the intersection of Rt 17 and Short Lane Road went into foreclosure after developer George Woodhouse failed to make payments last year to EVB. The subdivision is now owned by EVB ( Eastern VA Bank ) who is working with Liverman to get the houses ready for sale. EVB is working on the homes first and will then tackle the clubhouse and pool and possibly build more homes in Dunston Hall.

The outcome of the foreclosure sale in August of the remaining 46 lots, clubhouse and property will determine what EVB does next.

There have been a few recent sales in Dunston Hall. All have been at prices way below the assessed values.

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Location map of Dunston Hall in Gloucester VA

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Gloucester VA to get it’s own New Town/ Oyster Point ?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg

Planned for approximately 18 acres in the Hayes area of Gloucester County, VA, Coleman’s Crossing will offer a multiuse, master-planned community that has a mixture of commercial and residential properties. This new community is located on the west side of George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17), close to the intersection of Crewe Rd. and Route colemancrossingcommercial 17. With 86 single-family, exterior and grounds maintenance-free townhomes and nearly 40,000 square feet of retail, restaurant, and office space, Coleman’s Crossing will bring a town center living, shopping, and service experience to the Gloucester area.

If built, the mixed-use development could be the first of its kind in Gloucester, VA.
Zandler Development Co. is the billing the community, dubbed Coleman’s Crossing, as a small-scale version of such nearby examples as Oyster Point’s City Center in Newport News and New Town in Williamsburg.

colemancrossingresidential The development will be located off Route 17 near Crewe Road.
If approved, it will feature two-story town houses — between 1,100- and 1,700-square-feet — that have two- or three-bedrooms and a garage.
Prices will vary, but they will generally sell between $160,000 and $219,000, according to paperwork filed with the county Planning Department.
Zandler will market the houses to retirees, single-professionals and small families. There will be no age restrictions.

Children would attend Abingdon Elementary School and Page Middle School

The Gloucester County Planning Commission is expected to discuss Coleman’s Crossing next month, after it receives reports about how the development would affect traffic and cultural resources.

The project is being designed by the award-winning architectural and engineering firms of Guernsey-Tingle Architects and AES Consulting Engineers. The homes will be built by Zandler Development Company which Barrack and Records co-own.

Patsy Hall is a local real estate broker and Owner of Patsy Hall Realty and has developed a number of communities in Gloucester County, including Ashdan Woods, a high end custom home neighborhood at Woods Cross Roads in Gloucester. Keith Barrack is a contractor that has been building custom homes in Gloucester for over ten years and is the owner of K.B. Custom Landscaping, Inc. in Middlesex. Charles Records is a Professional Engineer and served as the civil engineer, while working with AES Consulting Engineers, for Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg, the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News and has designed many communities within the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck area. All three of the developers live in Gloucester County.

Coleman’s Crossing would be a very unique, pedestrian friendly development within Gloucester County, similar to, but of a much smaller scale than Newtown in James City County and the City Center in Newport News. The project has more than double the open space and a much lower density than allowed and required by Gloucester County Ordinances. Hall, Barrack and Records envision their project as being a potential catalyst to redevelopment and revitalization efforts in the Hayes area of Gloucester. The property is currently zoned to allow single family homesites and a traditional office center development.

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Gloucester VA Real Estate “Timberneck Farm” Waterfront

Posted on December 11, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Timberneck Farm a planned unit development proposal gets Gloucester Co. VA planners’ backing.

The Gloucester Planning Commission unanimously agreed last Thursday to recommend that the board of supervisors approve an application for Timberneck Farm an 1000 acre development that will create a 49-lot planned gated community The rezoning application will now be sent to the board of supervisors, who will have until August 2009 to decide on approval.

A local resident , who grew up near the farm, was impressed with the “high tech, high-value development” planned for the site.

Another neighbor said that the proposed project is the next best thing to leaving the land as it is. “This is one of the most well planned subdivisions of property I’ve ever witnessed,”

During the commission’s discussion of the proposal, members generally agreed that the project is “a model development.”

“This is the first time I’ve seen a subdivision that actually preserved the goals of the comprehensive plan,” said Keith Belvin. “There’s some growth, but it’s within the capacity of the county.”

The developer is proposing primary residences of between 3,500 and 7,500 square feet per lot, but a maximum of two guest houses of up to 2,500 square feet each per lot. Other possible buildings mentioned by the developer would be detached garages, office, studio, tool sheds, workshops, storage shed, pump house, barns, stables, pens, tennis courts, pools, bath houses, gymnasiums, potting sheds, cabanas, gazebos, conservatories, pergolas, wells, etc.

Home prices are to average around $1 million. Timberneck Farm is bordered by Timberneck and Cedar Bush creeks. Most of the wooded lots will be water-view or waterfront. Piers will be allowed to be built on the waterfront lots while a community pier will be built for other lot owners. There maybe as many as 20 slips on the community pier along with an area for boat launching.

A protected easement in the interior of the community will continue to be farmed in winter wheat, corn and soybeans using a no-till method, Homes will encircle the property that will continue to be farmed, with other sections planted in pine forest.

The developer plans to give the Catlett Islands, which are the farthest points into the river, to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science for preservation and study, and to ensure they won’t be developed, he said.

It is estimated that lots would go from $400,000 to up to $1.5 million for a 14-acre parcel where Timberneck Hall sits near the confluence of Timberneck Creek and the York River.

Home prices should range from $800,000 to $1.2 million+

Equestrian trails and facilities are also going to be offered as part of the development.

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Affordable Housing proposed in Williamsburg Virginia

Posted on October 4, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

AS a REALTOR in Williamsburg VA I have always been frustrated at the lack of new homes available under $200,000. Yes the market has increased the inventory but currently the least expensive detached homes are priced at $240,000 those are located in Michelle Point a new development in the growing western part of James City County in Toano. Currently the least expensive new town homes/ condos are located at Pocahontas Square a Health E Communities development in lower James City County off of Rt 60 east of Busch Gardens Townhomes there start in the $190’s .You can also buy a condo or town home in Liberty Crosssing in Norge ( RYAN Homes ), Braemar Creek, Warhill Green or Williamsburg Village at Norge. Prices for these range from $209,000 to $227,000. The RYAN Townhomes are currently the least expensive three bedroom new town home available in Williamsburg/ James City County. Most of the builders are offering some sort of closing assistance. Be sure to use a buyer’s agent to represent you with any of the new home builders. It won’t cost you anything for them to represent you. I have successfully negotiated great deals with most of the new home builders in the Williamsburg VA area.

Henderson INC DBA Candle Development has submitted plans to build workforce and affordable homes behind the Candle Factory Shops in Norge. They are proposing to construct thirty percent of the 175 homes as either workforce or affordable. The affordable homes are projected to be priced at less than $160,000. Wile the workforces homes should be priced around $190,000.

Most of the developers in James City County have claimed that affordable or workforce housing is simply too expensive to construct.

Bill Strack of Henderson is attempting to prove them wrong. Knowing that affordable housing is a key factor in attracting and keeping people coming to the greater Williamsburg/ James City County area of Virginia.

Henderson a longtime builder/ developer ( 50 + years) in the Williamsburg area is sacrificing profits to make the project work. Having been in business for over 50 years

The company is hoping that by offering a large quantity of affordable housing the county will be more likely to approve the project.

As part of the revised plan Henderson has increased the buffers surrounding the development, and implemented green building design principles and other improvements.

Plans call for 33 detached patio homes and 142 will be attached patio homes. They will be arranged in small, single-floor groups around open-air patios. This design which is very common throughout California, Arizona and the West, has the advantages of being less dense without stacking homes on top of one another. They’re also less labor-intensive as yards are shared with common area maintenance. One-floor living with no stairs also makes them more appealing to active adults.

Also in the works are an 80,000-square-foot assisted living facility next door, for 96 seniors being jointly developed and managed by Crosswalk Church. Planned also are a mix of retail and office space. Details for that are still in the works.

I am very familiar with Henderson’s recent residential development. Their Patriots Walk development has to be one of the nicest new home developments in the area. Located in Gloucester VA you would be amazed at the quality of the homes and development especially give that it has a starting price of under $260,000. Huge 3/4 acre wooded lots, open floor plans, and much more

I applaud Henderson for trying to solve a longstanding problem in the county. They definitely have my vote to move forward on this proposed project !

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Gloucester Va Real Estate Patriots Walk Update

Posted on September 11, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Built by Patriot Builders a local company with over 60 years experience in home building. Patriots Walk in Gloucester VA offers 9 different home models to choose from. With sizes ranging from 1700 to 2900 Square feet Both one & two story homes are available. Wooded lots range in size from approximately 3/4 – 1 acre. . Introductory pricing starts at $255,000.00… . Low Gloucester VA real estate taxes are only .57 per $100.

All of the following are standard features in the new homes at Patriots Walk in Gloucester VA ( Specifications are subject to change)

Interior Features : Electric Hot Water Heater, Wall to Wall Carpeting, 6 lb. Re-bond Carpet Padding, Hardwood Flooring in Entries, Staircase Painted Spindles & Stained Handrails

(Per model), Builder Select / Designer Lighting Package , Ventilated Shelving in all Closets, Decorative Interior Doors, Smooth Sheetrock , Pre-wired for (2) Telephone and (2) Cable Outlets, Electrically Operated Smoke Detectors w/Battery Backup, Pre-wire & Switch for Over Head Light and Ceiling Fan in Master Bedroom, (some models) and All Bedrooms (fans not included), Overhead light fixture in all Bedrooms , Choice of 4 colors of tile for master bath surround, Choice of Nickel or Brass Fixtures and Hardware.

Exterior Features : 2 Car Garage Sheet rocked, Pre-wired for Garage Door Opener, Rear Exterior Door(s), Wood Railing on Front Entries of Selected Models

Two Exterior Water Faucets, Two Exterior Weatherproof Electrical Outlets, Underground Utilities, Crawl Space, Protective Overhang on Front & Rear, Maintenance Free Foam core Insulated Fiberglass Garage Door, Maintenance Free 50-Year Warranty Dutch lap Vinyl Siding – Choice of panels – Double 4 – Traditional / Double 4.5 Dutch lap Weather Resistant – Hail Resistant – Fade Resistant , Maintenance Free Aluminum Wrap Trim, Choice of Maintenance Free Raised Panel Or Louvered Shutters , Seamless Aluminum Gutters & Downspouts .

Choice of Exterior Front Door Color or Coordinated Paint or Factory Baked on Finished Color of Shutters. Aggregate Driveway and Sidewalk, Professionally Landscaped Yards.

Sod front and sides only and 2 zone irrigation system. (Up to 3000 Sq Ft) 9 shrubs included , 25 Year Self Sealing Shingles, Builder Exterior Wrap

Kitchen & Bath Features: Choice of Laminate Counter Top in Kitchen, Energy Star Dishwasher, Self Clean Smooth Top Electric Range, Stainless Steel Double Kitchen Sink, Microwave Range Hood (Vented to Outside), Upgraded Crafted Cabinets , Ice Maker Hookup, Master Bath – Decorative Jetted Tub or Tub/Shower Combos (per floor plan) Powder Room with Oval Mirror (Varies per Model), Bathroom Exhaust Fans Vented to outside, Cultured Marble Tops on Vanities, Choice of Double Bowl Vanity or Double Vanity Top With One Single Bowl & Knee Space Area in Master Bathrooms (per floor plan) Tempered Glass Window in Baths – Size vary per Bath of Select Model (Master Bath Only)

Earth Friendly Feature include: Energy Efficient Insulation Package, Batted and Blown, Energy Efficient Heat & Water Heater , Central Air Condition-SEER 13 ,R-38 Insulated Ceilings (Blown) R-19 Insulated Floors (Batted), R-13 Insulated Exterior Walls (Paper Backed), Polyseal Infiltration Barrier in crawl space, Steel Clad Exterior Doors with Dead Bolts, Double Pane (single hung) Energy Efficient Vinyl Windows & Screens

Select Builder Features : One Year Builder Warranty, Framing Inspection, Pre-Settlement Walk-Through Inspection, 2×8 Pressure Treated Sills & 2×10 Pressure Treated Girders

7/16” OSB All Exterior Walls, ¾” TNG Advantech Flooring w/50 Year Warranty, Engineered Sub Floor System (Second Story Only), Deck 12X12 Salt Treated Wood (Not on all models)

Continuous Foundation Footing under All Piers, House Wrap, Mailbox on Wooden Post with House Numbers

*Items Subject to Change

9/11/2008

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New Waterfront home development

Posted on June 7, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

A Newport News development company plans to build 47 homes in a gated community on 1,000 acres along the Gloucester side of the York River, with home prices averaging around $1 million.

The property juts into the river and is bordered by Timberneck and Cedar Bush creeks. Formerly owned by the Catlett family, it features a two-story farmhouse built in 1805 that the developers intend to renovate and move elsewhere on the property before giving it to the Gloucester County Historical Society.

Timberneck LLC paid $11 million for 1,034 acres last August, Gloucester County property records show. The land and buildings have an assessed value of $4.2 million.

Ben Williams, president of the development firm, told the Gloucester County Planning Commission Thursday night that the project is a “preservation development.” The firm intends to seek a rezoning on 650 acres of the property to allow it to build a planned-unit development.

No formal application has been filed yet. Thursday night’s presentation was a pre-application presentation.

Large swaths of the property’s interior will continue to be farmed in winter wheat, corn and soybeans using a no-till method, Williams said. Homes will encircle the property that will continue to be farmed, with other sections planted in pine forest.

The company plans to give the Catlett Islands, which are the farthest points into the river, to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science for preservation and study, and to ensure they won’t be developed, he said.

Preliminary drawings show 47 lots on the property, many of them waterfront. Williams said lots would go from $400,000 to up to $1.5 million for a 14-acre parcel where Timberneck Hall sits near the confluence of Timberneck Creek and the York River.

Home prices would range from $800,000 to $1.2 million, Williams said. Sizes would range up to 5,500 square feet.

Members of the commission questioned Williams extensively about Timberneck Hall, the 19th-century farmhouse that will be moved and renovated. Williams said it will be cheaper to move the home than leave it where it is and remodel it.

Commission member Hal McVey said he is disturbed that developers plan to move the house.

“I don’t see how for the life of me it can be less expensive to move it across the whole piece of property than leave it where it is now,” he said.

Williams said it is a valid concern and something the developers haven’t taken lightly. He said it will cost $500,000 to move the building and restore it to a condition that will preserve it. It’s far cheaper than trying to remodel it to make it inhabitable, he said.

“I’m not sure there’s anybody who’d want to live in it,” Williams said. “It’s not a plantation house. It’s not a Warner Hall.”

Commission member Keith Belvin, who lives across Timberneck Creek from the property, said he is excited about the project “as far as setting a precedent for preservation development.”

The Thursday night meeting was continued to June 28, when members of the commission will meet at the property at 9:30 a.m. for a tour by Williams and other members of the development team. The tour is open to the public because it’s a public meeting.

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

Dunston Hall in Gloucester VA is open for business

Gloucester VA to get it’s own New Town/ Oyster Point ?

Gloucester VA Real Estate “Timberneck Farm” Waterfront

Affordable Housing proposed in Williamsburg Virginia

Gloucester Va Real Estate Patriots Walk Update

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