Minimum Amenities

The following is a list of the minimun amentities which we anticipate most of our customers will want in their homes. Beyond this list, there are countless design and finish options which will reflcct the individual needs and taste of each homeowner and which will, in addition to the architecture, define the individuality of each custom home.

FAMILY ROOM & FORMAL AREAS

• Inviting Entry Foyer
• One or Two Story Family Room Per Plan
• Wood Burning Fireplace with Choice of Surround
• Formal Dining Room
• Living Room, Study or Parlor Per Plan

POWDER ROOM

• Pedestal or Drop-In Sink
• Designer Brass Bath Fixtures
• Elongated Water Closet
• Beveled Oval Plate Glass Mirror

INTERIOR AMENITIES

• 9' First Floor Ceilings; 8' Second Floor Ceilings
• Laundry Room w/Electric Dryer Outlet
• Vinyl Coated Ventilated Closet Shelving
• Prewired for 3 Phones & 3 Coaxle TV Outlets
• Flooring Allowance (see below)
• Lighting Allowance (see below)
• Six Panel Hollow Core Colonist Doors
• Polished Brass Interior Door Knobs
• Colonial Oak Stained and Painted Stair Package
• Custom 3" Door Casing and 4" Base Molding
• Prewire for Ceiling Lights in all Bedrooms
• Interconnected Smoke Alarms per Code

GOURMET KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM

• Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry Allowance (see below)
• Island, Peninsula, Desk Area Per Plan
• Appliance Allowance (see below)
• 1/3 HP Garbage Disposal
• Icemaker Line to Refrigerator

MASTER SUITE

• Vaulted or Coffered Ceiling in Master Bedroom Per Plan
• Walk In Closet Per Plan
• Deluxe Cultured Marble Soaking Tub
• Cultured Marble Shower Surround
• Cultured Marble His & Hers Vanities
• Designer Brass Bath Fixtures
• Elongated Water Closet
• Brass & Glass Shower Enclosure
• Large Plate Glass Mirrors

BATH #2 AND ADDITIONAL FULL BATHS

• Cultured Marble Single or Double Bowl Vanity Per Plan
• One Piece Fiberglass Tub/Shower Unit
• Designer Chrome Bath Fixtures
• Elongated Water Closet
• Large Plate Glass Mirrors

EXTERIOR AMENITIES

• Front and/or Rear Covered Porches Per Plan
• Vinyl Siding and Masonry Per Plan
• Double Hung Wood (or Vinyl) Thermal Windows
• Enclosed Vented Vinyl Soffits & Aluminum Fascia
• Pre-Finished Gutters & Downspouts
• 10' Wide Concrete Drive (Edged with swirl finish)
• 30' Wide Turnaround for Side Entry Garages
• Eight Panel Insulated Overhead Garage Doors
• Two, Three, Four Car Garage (Side Entry Per Plan)
• 25 yr Class A Roof Shingles with Full Felt
• Extra Wide 4' Private Walkways
• 14X10 Concrete Rear Patio or Deck Per Plan

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

• 100% Wood Sheathing All Exterior Walls
• Double Sill Sealer Between Foundation & Plates
• Finish Grade - Sod Front - Seed Side/Rear Yard
• Glued and Ringshanked Subfloor
• Full Basement Reinforced Wall Foundation
• Precise Form Vinyl Foundation Windows
• Hydro Control Basement Drainage System
• Lennox Energy Efficient 10 Seer Air Conditioning
• Lennox 80% Efficient Furnace (zoned as needed)
• R-19 Exterior Wall/R-40 Ceiling Insulation
• Energy Efficient Water Heater (min 50 gallon)
• Minimum 200 amp Electric - All Copper Wiring
• One Year Builder Warranty

Optional Amenities

Some of the following features listed as "optional" may be considered as standard features in the home you are considering, depending on price range. Please inquire of builder for details.

OPTIONAL FEATURES TO CONSIDER

• Finished Lower Level, Atrium and/or Bonus Rooms
• 9'-10' Foundation Pours and 9'-10' ++++ Ceilings
• Choice of Oak, Cherry, Maple, etc.
• Choice of Interior & Exterior Door Styles, Sizes and Types
• Full Range of Cabinetry and Countertop Choices
• Laundry Room Cabinetry and Sink
• Custom Trim and Moldings
• Sloped/Vaulted or Coffered Ceilings
• Built-In Bookcases and Wet/Dry Bars
• Home Management/Security System
• Central Vacuum/Intercom System
• Home Theater System
• Architectural Roof Shingles
• Leaf Protection for Gutters
• Humidifiers and Electronic Air Filters
• Gas Lines to Cooktop/Dryer
• Whirlpool Tubs and Deluxe Shower Systems
• Prewire and Brace for Ceiling Fan
• Recessed and/or Track Lighting
• Lawn Irrigation Systems
• Landscaping and Fencing
• Masonry Wing Walls/Retaining Walls
• Screened Porches, Decks, Paver Patios...
• Garage Door Openers with Transmitters/Keypads
• Skylights and/or Glass Block
• Optional Hearth Rooms
• Full Range or Fireplaces including Full Masonry, Prefab Inserts, Gas Logs and Gas Fireplaces
• Termite Treatment
• Third Party Extended 2/10 Warranty
• Future Rough-In's incl. L/L Bath

We offer a full range of development and construction services...on our lot or yours. Bring your ideas and plans...or choose from ours.

Specializing in Kirkwood, Des Peres, Webster Groves, Town & Country, Glendale, Frontenac, Clayton, Crestwood, and University City.

Specializing in new custom homes in established neighborhoods in the St. Louis County area. Building houses in Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Des Peres, Frontenac, Town and Country, Sunset Hills, Manchester, and other surrounding towns and cities in suburban St. Louis, Missouri.

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