from Charlottesville Business Journal
Monday, September 9, 2013
by Jim Brewer
The new community, Hyland Ridge, is creating lots of excitement in the real estate community. And why not? With fantastic EarthCraft homes and quality construction from local, established homebuilder Southern Development Homes, what’s not to like? And location? Couldn’t be better.
Hyland Ridge is conveniently tucked away between Fontana and Ashcroft. The new community is less than two miles from downtown Charlottesville, Martha Jefferson Hospital and Interstate 64.
Hyland Ridge will have 97 homes in all with spacious half-acre lots. Plus, there will be 7 preservation lots ranging from three to twenty-one acres. The community was strategically designed to provide generous rear yards, many of which back up to the wooded preservation areas, streams and walking trails. The tree-lined streets and sidewalks add more appeal to the convenient neighborhood. Many of the homes will be constructed by proven, local homebuilder Southern Development Homes, who has been part of the community for many years and will be around for years to come. Service after the sale is part of the legacy of Southern Development Homes.
Hyland Ridge offers a mix of open floor plans, with gourmet kitchens and special features such as sunrooms, screened porches, mudrooms and reading nooks. The exterior elevations will include both Traditional and Craftsman styles. The plans range form 2,500 to over 5,000 square feet.
Priced from the $490s, there are several one level living plans (Westlake II and Cypress II models) which feature both the master suite and a guest bedroom on the main level, with 2 additional bedrooms above. Also offered in the low $500s is the popular Hamilton family plan with 4 bedrooms all on the 2nd level. The Sutherland and Waverly models can be built to provide up to 6 BRs/5 1/2 baths offering over 5,000 square feet of finished living space. And there are models in between sure to satisfy the most discerning homeowners.
All Southern Development Homes will be EarthCraft-certified, which means lower utility costs, enhanced indoor air quality, increased comfort, added resale value and a greatly reduced home maintenance cost. Each Southern Development home packs a big punch with standard features that many would consider upgrades. The well appointed homes have distinctive Hardiplank siding exteriors and Trex Transcends front porches. The gourmet kitchens feature stainless steel 36″ cooktops with hood vent/wall ovens, granite countertops, genuine maple cabinetry with full overlay doors, with soft-action closing system. There are hardwood floors throughout the main level common areas and ceramic flooring in all the full baths – plus frameless shower doors in the master bedroom.
The Decorated Model Home in Hyland Ridge will have a Grand Opening event on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 21st and 22nd from Noon until 4 PM.
Come tour the model and enter to win one a gift card to Artful Lodger or Pottery Barn.
From downtown Charlottesville, take 250 East to Pantops, and turn left on Stony Point Road. Go approximately one-half mile and take a right onto Fontana Drive. Continue through Fontana to the Hyland Ridge community, model home is located at 1708 Hyland Creek Circle.
Southern Development’s Sutherland Model – Grand Opening Sept. 21/22
