[getdul981]

Yeah Russ, the Iris does look like it might work. For some reason, we were thinking it was a bit smaller, but it looks like it might actually be larger. The thing we REALLY like about the Begonia is the double master closets. Of course, we've never had that, so we might be able to get by with only one. Also, I noticed that the Iris has a closet in the 3rd bedroom and the Begonia doesn't, which is why it is called a den. I'll have to talk to my wife and see what she thinks.

[Russ_Boston]

You can stretch the Begonia forward 2 feet and get a closet if you have the room on the lot. Not too expensive.

Note you can also extend either by 2 feet on the off garage side which is what we did.

[getdul981]

I did a rough calculation and I think we might have just about 2 feet. Would we be able to extend the garage too, do you know? Our lot is 60 x 90 and I calculated the extreme dimensions of the house to be 47'9" wide and 57'8" long. If we add 2' to the length, that would make it 59'8" That would be tight wouldn't it? What do you think? You've certainly seen more of these going up than I have. Thanks for the tip BTW.

[Russ_Boston]

Best bet is to get the lot map and those little cut outs the agent gives you. They give you 1/8 scale (1 inch = 8 feet) cut outs of the house models with all the extensions possible. That is what we did to determine what type of extension plus what type of extended birdcage/pool we can add later.

Your agent will be the best one to ask about these specifics.

[getdul981]

OK, thanks a lot Russ.

[jmitchell]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Best bet is to get the lot map and those little cut outs the agent gives you. They give you 1/8 scale (1 inch = 8 feet) cut outs of the house models with all the extensions possible. That is what we did to determine what type of extension plus what type of extended birdcage/pool we can add later.

Your agent will be the best one to ask about these specifics.

Russ -

Since you seem to have gone through the "stretch" process, do you know if the dashed lines on the home cut-outs are the wall lines or if they are used as the "cutting lines" and the solid ones are the wall lines? Did you use this cut-out to determine the fit on your lot plan?

Thanks!

[raynan]

Hi Everyone!
We're joining you in the Village of Pennecamp in the near future. We put a deposit on Lot #96, 2170 Markridge Loop and will start building our Gardenia when our house sells here in Attleboro MA. (Hi Russ, we live on the Norton line). We have been sorting, purging and preparing for listing our house next week and hoping someone wants an inground pool in the northeast. Really looking forward to coming down. We were on the lifestyle visit May 6-12 and stayed for a week last year with friends in the Village of Ashland. This website's information has been invaluable to us for the past year. We're Nancy & Ray LaRue and are looking forward to meeting you all.

[kb8tpw]

When i was piciing a lot and house we had a situation with the left versus right aspect of positioning things. Our sales agent, Cherrie StClair placed a call to the design team, proposed the possibility of reversing the side of the driveway, they reviewed the drawings and approved her request. That may be an option to consider. We changed the house model subsequently but the adjusted driveway position stayed the same and it is just like we wanted. Might try that angle..

[swrinfla]

raynan:

The only structural modification I made to my Gardenia when I had it built about 5-1/2 years ago was to add a third window to the masterbedroom. In that room, the additional window was as far from the corner as was the one already in the plan.

Not a h*** of a lot of money to do this, and I love the extra light, especially as this added windoww faces east, so it's morning light.

Just a thought!

SWR

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

raynan:

The only structural modification I made to my Gardenia when I had it built about 5-1/2 years ago was to add a third window to the masterbedroom. In that room, the additional window was as far from the corner as was the one already in the plan.

Not a h*** of a lot of money to do this, and I love the extra light, especially as this added windoww faces east, so it's morning light.

Just a thought!

SWR

Now that is an excellent idea!! If we could have done that, we would have. It would have been a direct view of the golf course. We will remember that if we build another house.

[jaspal]

Kathy,

We are coming down in 1 week. I assume you are in the new section. I'd love to talk with you about the steps you took to your results now.

[jaspal]

Gracie,

Me again (Pat). If you were to build again, would you build a Gardenia? I am looking at the Lily so far. However, I do like the Gardenia. Having been in the homes of your fiends you can now compare homes. Which is your favorite?

[jaspal]

What size lot did you go with? I like a larger lot for an extension on the lanai. However, it has a lot more upkeep which is a concern for the months that we are not there.

[bfeindsr]

Originally Posted by getdul981

Hi Everyone,

My wife and I put a deposit on a piece of dirt in the Pennecamp Village on May 6. We have up to a year to get our home here in VA listed and sold and a new one built down there and moved. We would like to meet some people who live in this village and possibly meet you in person if and when we come back down there. Our lot is on Eldridge Loop. My name is Greg and my wife is Vicki.

Greg

Just read your message. Sounds like Deja-vu. We just vinished building on Pennecamp dr. We bought the lot in Jan same senerio as you and had a home in Chester Va that we had to sell. All fell into place, we started building the end of Mar and will close tomorrow, June 1. The home is beautiful, the service was great, we have rented a place for a week waiting to get into our new home and truly love the experience here in TV.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by jaspal

Gracie,

Me again (Pat). ...Having been in the homes of your fiends...

I just love it when typos turn out fiendishly!

Enough of that. I too am curious, Gracie.