SDH Happenings
Women Build Week 2014
The Southern Development Homes team participated in the annual National Women Build Week this year. Thanks to our team members for giving back to our community. Check out their work on this Fluvanna, Virginia home! (Thank you Virginia Hamrick Photography for the great images!!)
Vote for us!
We are currently tied in 2nd place as Best Homebuilder. We need your help to help us take home the win!
We’ve made it easy for you — just click the links below
C-VILLE Weekly “Best of C-VILLE 2014”
Since it’s award season, we’ll also put in a plug for a vote in a few other area polls. We have won these in past years, and would sure appreciate your vote here as well!
Daily Progress “2014 Reader’s Choice”
Charlottesville Welcome Book “Welcome Awards 2014”
Thank you for all your support.
Old Trail Village Unveils New Details!
Yesterday, the Southern Development Homes team ventured to Restoration at the Old Trail Golf Course to hear from Old Trail’s developers on new details and plans of the development.
It was great to catch up with the local Realtor community, and helpful to hear what’s coming next in this great Central Virginia neighborhood.
Have you seen our three Quick-Move-In homes in Old Trail and the adjacent community of Haden Place? If not, we encourage you to tour them online then reach out to community expert Charif Soubra (434-245-2238 or csoubra@southern-development.com) for more information. Have questions about current homesites and floor plan offerings, and what’s coming next in Old Trail?
Charif can fill you in on those details as well!
Rescheduled! Dunlora Forest Open House and Press Tour
Want to learn more about what makes our Dunlora Forest community so special? Join us for an open house to celebrate the certification of our Dunlora presence as the state’s first residential EasyLiving Community!
Here are the event details:
When: January 28, 2014 at 1:00 – 3:00
What: Virginia’s first residential development with multiple certified EasyLiving Homes will be open to invited guests and the media. A brief ceremony will precede a neighborhood walk and include interview and photo opportunities.
Where: 1592 Sawgrass Court, Charlottesville
Who: Speakers include Charlie Armstrong, Southern Development Homes; Steve Thomas, President, EasyLivingHome.
Directions: From Route 29, turn onto Rio Road East. Turn left at traffic light near CATEC to continue on Rio Road. Dunlora Forest will be on your left. From Richmond take I-64 West. Exit to Rte 250 West at Shadwell. Right exit onto Park St. Park St becomes Rio Rd. Right onto Dunlora Forest Drive. Model home is located at 1592 Sawgrass Court.
Not only will attendees learn more about the benefits of Universal Design, but they will also get to speak with representatives of EasyLiving Home, Southern Development Homes, and some Dunlora Forest EasyLiving Home residents themselves.
Can’t make it? Be sure to contact Southern Development Homes’ Dunlora Forest expert Judi Antobus for deatails on remaining opportunities in the community!
MEDIA ADVISORY
Contacts: Charlie Armstrong, Southern Development Homes, (434) 245-0894 x108
Teri Barker Morgan, EasyLiving Home, (804) 475-1461
- The first EasyLiving Home Community in Virginia
- Open house and press tour of Dunlora Forest development in Albemarle County.
- Tuesday, January 28, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., 1592 Sawgrass Court, Charlottesville.
(CHARLOTTESVILLE)— EasyLiving Home, a nonprofit organization, certifies multiple homes in Dunlora Forest development — the state’s first residential development to make EasyLiving Home certification a standard feature in a community. Located in Albemarle County, Dunlora Forest offers multiple EasyLiving Home certified residences. Three features are necessary to be certified as an EasyLiving Home:
- Stepless entrance
- Easy passage inside with ample hallway space and door widths
- A first floor that includes the master bedroom, kitchen, entertainment area and bathroom with ample maneuvering space
“EasyLiving Homes are designed to be convenient for the entire lifetime of the owners,” said Stephen Thomas, president of EasyLiving Home, a non-profit organization, and the builder of the first certified EasyLiving Home in Virginia. “This program influences how architects and builders design and construct new homes,” added Teri Morgan, EasyLiving Home Board member.
Dunlora Forest is a 22 acre residential development project of Charlottesville based Southern Development Homes. Located on Rio Road in the urban ring of Albemarle County the community features a mix of styles, including a heavy focus on one level living. Of the 99 homes being built, 36 will be certified EasyLiving Home. 31 of the 36 homes to be certified are already sold or under contract, demonstrating the market appeal for the convenient lifestyle offered by an EasyLiving Home.
When asked about Southern Development Homes’ decision to include multiple certified EasyLiving Homes Charlie Armstrong, Vice President of Land Development with Southern Development, said “The decision to build EasyLiving Homes was a no-brainer. These are features our customers want, and the certification allows every single customer to apply for a $5,000 tax credit. Why wouldn’t we provide this great benefit to our customers?”
EasyLiving Home will host a Dunlora Forest press tour of the community on Tuesday, January 28, from 1p.m. – 3p.m. Representatives of EasyLiving Home, Southern Development Homes, and some Dunlora Forest EasyLiving Home residents will be present. Learn more at www.elhomes.org.
Hyland Ridge Grand Opening – 9/21-9/22
Join us for the Grand Opening of our decorated model at Hyland Ridge/ Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd from Noon to 4 PM. Enter to win a $100 Artful Lodger gift card. View the full flyer with directions.
Realtor Open House – Old Trail
Please join Southern Development Homes for
TASTES OF CROZET
a Parade of Homes preview & kickoff party
featuring LOCAL food & drink from your Crozet favorites
Tuesday, September 27th, 4-7 pm
Preview our Parade of Homes entry at 6909 Windmere Lane
in Creekside at Old Trail.
Featuring stylish furnishings by The Artful Lodger!
Southern Development Homes is proud to partner with these LOCAL Crozet businesses to bring you Tastes of Crozet!
Featuring refreshments and door prizes from:
Anna’s Pizza, da Luca Cafe & Wine Bar, Starr Hill Brewery,
Green House Coffee, Chiles Peach Orchard, Trailside Coffee,
Pollak Vineyards, Face Value Studio & Salon,
Over the Moon Bookstore & Artisan Gallery
Directions to 6909 Windmere Lane: take 250 West towards Old Trail. Right on Old Trail Drive. Continue on Old Trail Drive, going straight through both roundabouts until you reach Creekside on your left. Take a left on Welbourne Lane, then take first Right on Millstream Drive to a left on Windmere Lane. The home is on the corner of Windmere Lane and Millstream Drive. Questions? Southern Development Homes’ Sales Manager, Judi Antrobus, can be reached at our Old Trail model home at 434-245-2238.
Kids Swing Tournament
Southern Development Homes was proud to sponsor The Albemarle County Rotary, Kids Swing Golf Tournament on Monday June 17th at Old Trail Golf Course. The event was in support of Albemarle County Rotary Club Foundation and Piedmont Futures. The Foundation awards five scholarships each year to deserving students in Albemarle County to continue their education. Piedmont Futures engages area businesses in the career education of K-12 students in Albemarle, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene and Nelson School Districts. By building regional partnerships between the school districts and business and industry, Piedmont Futures serves as a bridge between commerce and classrooms in our community.
Preparing for Severe Weather
High winds and heavy rains are a possibility in our area over the next several days due to Hurricane Sandy. Taking a few precautions will help you weather the storm. Areas to focus on include making sure all windows and doors, including garage doors, are properly closed; keeping gutters clean to prevent overflow; and cleaning and checking sump pumps. Secure outside furniture and be aware of damaged trees and branches near your home that could fall in high winds. Fill bathtubs to manually flush toilets if needed. Should you lose power, keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve temperatures. If you have a refrigerator with an ice maker, empty the ice maker to prevent leaks.
Additional storm preparation ideas from Albemarle County and Dominion Virginia Power.
