Category Archives: North Carolina

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Designer Model Wins a 2015 Aurora Award

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BridgeMill Living RoomJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is excited to announce that its Chesapeake Designer Model at BridgeMill in Fort Mill was a recent Best of State: South Carolina winner at this year’s Aurora Awards for interior merchandising. Presented at the Southeast Builders Conference Black Tie Gala event at the Rosen Center in Orlando, FL on July 18, 2015, the competitive award competition recognizes achievements in building design. The Chesapeake Designer Model features an innovative floorplan from the builder’s Signature Portfolio with interior merchandising design by Maryland-based Builders Design.

The Florida Home Builders Association, one of the largest associations of its kind, sponsors the competition. The Aurora Awards are presented to outstanding builders, planners, architects, developers, designers and interior merchandisers within a twelve state southeastern and eastern Caribbean region.

Since its inception 35 years ago, the design competition continues to grow and honor residential and commercial designers and builders in 135 categories. Categories consist of Commercial, Residential, Price Point, Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Merchandising, Interior Design and many more. The winners in these categories also recognize major team members that contributed on the project.
An Aurora Award can be awarded to one entrant in each of the 135 categories. In addition to the 135 categories, there are Grand Aurora Awards based on sub categories and one (this year there was a tie) Golden Aurora Award for the whole competition. For a complete list of all winners, please visit www.TheAuroras.com.

Below is the award that The Chesapeake at BridgeMill won at this year’s event:

2015 Aurora Award
Interior Merchandising – $750,001 to $1,000,000
Merchandising Firm: Builders Design
The Chesapeake
Fort Mill, SC
Team Members Include: Builders Design, John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods, JWHN Architectural Design Studio

To learn more about BridgeMill and The Chesapeake, call 803-548-2866 or visit www.jwhomes.com/bridgemill.

Two New Designer Model Homes at BridgeMill in South Charlotte

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BridgeMill living roomJohn Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is celebrating the completion of two new designer model homes at BridgeMill, the company’s popular club neighborhood in convenient Fort Mill. For the first time, home buyers are able to get a look at The Chesapeake and The Mayer, two inspiring new designs from the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio. The designer models are now open daily for home buyers to tour.

BridgeMill offers an innovative and diverse collection of new homes along with activities and amenities for all ages and interests. The Chesapeake Designer Model is part of the John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Signature Portfolio’s Heritage Collection combining traditional architectural detailing with an innovative, open interior design highlighted by its large open living areas and flexible bonus spaces. The Mayer Designer Model comes from the Signature Portfolio’s Manor Series and is set apart by its distinctive brick exterior and its unique gourmet kitchen design which features not one but two large working islands – perfect for entertaining and every day.

The Chesapeake and Mayer models are located just across from BridgeMill’s new Summer Club, the latest addition to the Amenities at BridgeMillneighborhoods extensive club amenities. The Summer Club adds another swimming pool, inviting club pavilion and children’s playground for homeowners to enjoy.

To learn more about BridgeMill and these designer homes, call 803-548-2866 or visit www.jwhomes.com/bridgemill.

Essex Homes Offers Lake Lifestyle for Home Buyers in Charlotte and Columbia

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dock for 113 EastshoreEssex Homes proudly builds new home communities in the areas of Columbia, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. The builder constructions its homes with consideration given to the type of lifestyles enjoyed by today’s home buyers, as well as the need for living space and functionality.

Lake Wylie and Lake Murray were major influencers in the location chosen for several of Essex’s new home communities. The lake is a sought-after attraction by home buyers for many reasons, including the opportunity to enjoy endless summer activities. These communities offer a lake lifestyle that just can’t be beat. Amenities at the lake communities vary but often include convenient waterfront storage for your canoe or kayak, private boat ramps, nature trails, parks and playgrounds, community pools and clubhouses, fire pits and cook out areas. Find your lake oasis with Essex Homes today!

Essex Homes has three communities located near Lake Wylie, just a short drive from Charlotte. On the builder’s interactive map, you can see where each community is located:

  • Handsmill: This extraordinary, gated waterfront community is located just 30 minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Designed to preserve the natural setting on which it’s built, this community offers amenities like the LEED-certified clubhouse, pool, nature trails and playground. At Handsmill, homes start in the mid-$300,000s.
  • Tullamore: Offering a relaxed pace of life at an exceptional value, homeowners at Tullamore enjoy recreational activities on the lake just minutes away from the state line. Homes at this community start in the low $200,000s.
  • Woodlands: Located in Rock Hill just south of Charlotte and within walking distance from the nationally-recognized India Hook Elementary is the Woodlands community. These homes feature granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, hardwood flooring, a smooth top range in the kitchen, tankless water heater, gas log fireplace and a sodded yard with prices starting in the $200,000s.

There are also four Essex Homes communities located along the shores of Lake Murray just outside of Columbia, South Carolina. Take a look at the builder’s interactive map for its Columbia communities:

  • Foxchase: A major bonus of this community is the convenient access to the lake and nearby boat ramp! These estate-sized home sites feature semi-custom designer homes with stunning open-concept designs and all-brick exteriors. Homes will offer three to five- bedroom plans ranging in square footage from 2,400 to more than 4,000 with prices starting at $238,900. Only TWO homes remain in this community!
  • Turner’s Pointe: Nestled on a secluded peninsula on the shores of fabulous Lake Murray lies the Turner’s Pointe community. Jasmine exterior at 113 EastshoreHomeowners benefit from the luxurious lake life amenities that include a boat ramp, community pool and clubhouse; in addition, all interior and lake-view homes have their own private boat slip. Homes start in the high $300,000s.
  • The Oaks at SummerLake: This active lifestyle community has an abundance of activities to enjoy including a community pool, lakeside clubhouse, pocket park, nature trails, and of course the lake. Homes here start at $263,700.
  • The Enclave at Silver Creek: Located minutes away from Lake Murray, the homes at The Enclave at Silver Creek start at $200,000. With a new home in this community, residents will be just minutes away from endless summer activities that can be enjoyed on the lake.

If you’re ready to enjoy the ultimate lake lifestyle, visit one of Essex Homes’ lake communities in Columbia, South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information on any of these communities, visit www.essexhomes.net.

John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods Introduces Designer Model Home at Traditions

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Dawson Exterior from John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods is pleased to announce the opening of its newest designer model home, The Dawson. Located in The Groves at Traditions in historic Wake Forest near Raleigh, North Carolina, this latest addition from the builder’s Signature Portfolio’s Heritage Collection offers classic charm in a highly regarded, sought-after area.

The Dawson provides more than 2,500 square feet of gracious living space to both relax and play. The inviting front porch and traditional foyer give way to the formal dining room and private guest room on either side, while the modern kitchen with breakfast area is open to the main living area and great room. Upstairs, a luxurious owner’s suite complete with spa bath is an inviting retreat. Three additional spacious bedrooms are proximate to the oversized bonus room and offer easy access to even more flexible space in the finished third floor walk-up. Homeowners can also enjoy the screened back porch for year-round entertaining. Continue reading →

Essex Homes Gives Back to Local Heroes

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essex_HTH_300x250Firefighters, police officers, teachers, medical personnel and members of the military spend their life helping others. Essex Homes would like to thank these local heroes for their services by offering them $2,000 toward the purchase of a new Essex home in Columbia, South Carolina or Charlotte, North Carolina.* This incentive may be used toward closing costs or design upgrades with a purchase of a new home.

“These local heroes serve us every day with unwavering dedication, and this incentive is our way of saying thank you,” explains Mike Cancilla, Columbia Division Manager with Essex Homes. “They have taken care of us, and now we want to take care of them by making it easier to purchase a new home.”

Essex Homes offers many single-family homes in both Columbia and Charlotte. Currently building in more than 40 communities, buyers in Columbia can choose new homes priced from the $100,000s to more than $700,000, while buyers in Charlotte can purchase a new home priced from the $200,000s to more than $500,000. With many communities to choose from in sought-after locations, there is a perfect home for all of our local heroes!

For those searching for a home available now, Essex Homes has quick move-in homes ready throughout both Charlotte and Columbia. Also available to home buyers is the option to select a home site, floor plan and design features for their new home.

For more information on the Homes for Heroes incentive from Essex Homes, call 844-456-2020 or visit www.EssexHomes.net.

*Homes for Heroes includes military, firefighters, police, medical personnel and teachers. The $2,000 incentive can be used for closing costs or designer upgrades. This incentive is not available in combination with other offers, incentives or discounts. Certain conditions and restrictions apply. Prices, rates and terms subject to change without notice. See a New Home Advisor for details.