[hotrodgirl]

I think the builder is Tim Hurst but am not quite sure as I can't access my papers at the moment. My build began today, so you are not far behind. Now will be the true test. Waiting for completion!

[bonrich]

We have a Whispering Pine built last year, and are very happy with it. We did a 2' stretch in the two front bedrooms, and hall entry which really makes a difference on the inside. Also did a stretch on the lanai, wanted 2' but was only able to get 1' because of lot size. Didn't get a golf cart garage, but would consider it if we ever make another change, otherwise plenty of room for auto (SUV), golf cart, storage cabinet and cabinet bench at back of garage.
My advice is take advantage on any stretches that is offered on a model. Make sure you ask if something passes through your mind, because changes made at a later date is not free.

[jimbo2012]

I think at this point we are going with the WP, we love the lanai, I really can do w/o the golf garage. I can stay within my budget goal and have extra to put into options or decorating and landscaping.

The Lilac while we both liked it aside from a few $ bucks more because we must have a left drive on this lot the east side of the lanai is closed off meaning no morning sunrise on the lanai, the WP is unrestricted.

We can also build a spa with all the room on the lanai, can't do that on the Lilac really.

Our lot has 2' to play with, I realize the lanai is big on the WP, about 9x32 and I can build a birdcage an additional 18', so maybe big is an understatement, huge is a better word. Therefore, to bump the back out is kinda crazy.

Maybe better to take the garage forward 2' and do a bow window on the 3rd bedroom.

The dining area is not something we would get much use out of and will build a home theater into that area using the 3rd bedroom wall for the screen, the closet behind can house the equipment and speakers allowing them to be flush mounted on that wall.

I'm going to do an actual measurement on the garage today, I think it's larger than the plan which tends to rounds things off.

I also noticed the windows are different height in the cedar and WP about 6" lower in the cedar, need to measure that out?????

.

[shcisamax]

Home theatre? Where are you housing the popcorn machine?

[graciegirl]

My advice is NOT to save dollars for landscaping. They do GREAT job on landscaping that just comes with the house. We liked our landscaping on our designer and We liked it on our premier. If you want a couple of palm trees, you can have them put in for under a thousand for two good sized palms aftermarket. Jenifer Thiemann at Southern Lifestyles can guide you to very beautiful and very reasonable furnishings and Bargains and Treasures has WONDERFUL like new Bargains and Treasures in accessories and pictures and end tables, etc.. Home Depot has WONDERFUL lanai furniture and nicely priced.

Get as big a footprint as you can afford.

That is my two cents. Waiting for the penny back.

Thrifty and proud of it.

[shcisamax]

Yes, I would without reservation say, bigger is better. Normally I am a "less is more" kind of person but it is much easier to have a little too much space than the reverse. We stretched quite a bit and have no regrets. Frankly, the stretches really don't cost as much as originally thought. A fancy front door can really run the price up (as I believe Keith Wand reported) proportionately more. That's my two cents but, these days, I am expecting nothing back

[bonrich]

When we stretched the front of the house, we had bow windows put in the smaller bedroom, putting our computer and desk in there along with a queen sleeper sofa, which when opened I still have enough room to walk around it. Enough room for desk, wood file cabinet, sofa end table and wall table to hold the TV. (didn't want to wall mount it). As far as stretching the depth of the lanai, it does help with table setting and chairs if you are not going to do extensive adding on.
Our master bedroom is large, especially since we decided to go with a Queen bed instead of King. We picked up an extra foot and a half of width by doing that. Did the same in the front bedroom, and could easily have a second night stand if we want to.

[jimbo2012]

Originally Posted by shcisamax

Home theatre? Where are you housing the popcorn machine?

I have to setup a consulting schedule with Bill

[jimbo2012]

Just confirmed a December 13th design date, (someone canceled)

So I guess the end of Feb we should close.

That sure beats the February date first quoted and we get the 3.5% discount or about $7,000.

Noticed that the window height off the floor in the WP are 6" higher than the Cedar and Iris. Confirmed that today and the windows themselves are the same size 60" tall.

Anyone notice that?

Also the garage is about 2' deeper than the regular plans state, about 22' 7"


There are 6 spec built WP that we are looking at today at 4pm with our rep to see if we missed anything.

Tomorrow nurseries and spas

.....were getting there.

[kgentile1010]

Originally Posted by jimbo2012

I think at this point we are going with the WP, we love the lanai, I really can do w/o the golf garage. I can stay within my budget goal and have extra to put into options or decorating and landscaping.

The Lilac while we both liked it aside from a few $ bucks more because we must have a left drive on this lot the east side of the lanai is closed off meaning no morning sunrise on the lanai, the WP is unrestricted.

We can also build a spa with all the room on the lanai, can't do that on the Lilac really.

Our lot has 2' to play with, I realize the lanai is big on the WP, about 9x32 and I can build a birdcage an additional 18', so maybe big is an understatement, huge is a better word. Therefore, to bump the back out is kinda crazy.

Maybe better to take the garage forward 2' and do a bow window on the 3rd bedroom.

The dining area is not something we would get much use out of and will build a home theater into that area using the 3rd bedroom wall for the screen, the closet behind can house the equipment and speakers allowing them to be flush mounted on that wall.

I'm going to do an actual measurement on the garage today, I think it's larger than the plan which tends to rounds things off.

I also noticed the windows are different height in the cedar and WP about 6" lower in the cedar, need to measure that out?????

.

I also loved the Whispering Pine. My only concern was that if you put bar stools, it felt narrow between the kitchen/bar and the living room. We went with the Lilac, but to get a little more room, we added two feet width to the laundry - kitchen - breakfast nook, and then brought the kitchen bar into the kitchen with those two feet. The bar doesn't go up to the carpet, you have some space there. You can go look at it on my page, there's a picture in week 6 where you can see it.

[graciegirl]

I just hope and wish that you and your lovely wife will find just the right house on just the right lot with all the right stuff and the right golf cart and that you both enjoy your life like most of us are doing.

Welcome home Mr. and Mrs. Jimbo.

[jimbo2012]

Thanks much

[jimbo2012]

I learned that a new design center is under way, the current one will be sold off starting Dec.

There will be changes on many models that will be interesting, on the WP the laundry room was relocated.....it is a super nice change along with the entry wall into the kitchen.

Drove thru the area looks 80% done.

[hotrodgirl]

I thought as much since they will building more specs. Perhaps changes that many of us have made (are making) may be incorporated? Good for your WP! you will have one of the new ones!! You know that means wee'll all be over to see the changes! Get the beer and wine ready!

[jimbo2012]

Come on over, I'll have beer on tap