It may be hard to believe, but even buyers of previously completed million dollar homes accept compromises. Inevitably, there is some detail that they would have done differently, had they been in on the planning before and during construction.
That is what makes this planned home at 15 Parsons Way in Avon exceptional.
“This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to build your dream home,” said Cathy McCahill of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.
Construction on this approximately 3,500 square foot country colonial farmhouse has not yet started, meaning that the buyer “will be able to influence many aspects of the design, including the floor plan, kitchen layout, primary suite amenities, and architectural details, such as the wood species for flooring, kitchen cabinet design, and counter material. And this is just the beginning,”
McCahill said of the design options. “The builder, Brook View Developers, LLC, does not do cookie-cutter homes. They do custom work.”
The builder plans on constructing a classic colonial farm house on this four-plus acre plot of land on Parsons Way. This is a style that has been a favorite for years and continues to be in high demand today. “Country farm house colonials sell very quickly,” McCahill said.
The exterior of the home planned for this location has front-facing gables with precisely aligned roof angles and a large wraparound front porch supported by columns that please and intrigue the eye. The interior, however, awaits the buyer’s touches.
“An open floor plan is in the initial design and it will be stunning,” McCahill said. “It will be an entertainer’s dream. The beautiful chef’s kitchen will be open to a breakfast area and family room. It will be perfect for hosting holiday events.” The sense of space that comes from an open floor plan will be enhanced by high nine-foot ceilings, while generously sized windows will ensure plenty of natural light.
In addition to being able to design the perfect kitchen, and select the appliances with the performance and style to fit their wants and needs, elsewhere in the home, “People can also do what they want. If they want coffered ceilings, we’ll do it. If they want a den or home office with French doors, we can do that too. Matt [referring to Matthew Reale of Brook View Developers] is a custom builder. He uses the best craftsmen in the area and he takes the time to do things right,” McCahill said.
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As initially planned, there will be a home office on the first floor. Then, there are additional details to be determined. A buyer could opt for oak flooring on the first floor with three coats of oil-based polyurethane. “We often use 3 ¼ inch wide boards, but we can also use wider boards and different wood species, if the buyer would like, such as 5-inch oak character grade, 6-inch boards, or hickory, to name a few,” McCahill said. Other options include a primary suite on the first or second floor, design modifications that can accommodate intergenerational living, and features that can deliver a spa-like experience in the primary bedroom’s bath.
This primary bedroom suite is slated to have ample space, a very large walk-in closet, and a luxury bathroom. Its features will include a large tiled walk-in shower and dual sinks set off by a vaulted ceiling. Three additional bedrooms and a second full bath are also planned for the second floor.
The builder specializes in delivering homes with dry basements, which means the lower level can be easily upgraded. Popular options include a rec room, hobby area, home theater, or a gym. A second set of stairs, from the three-car garage to the basement, can be selected by the buyer.
Adding to this home’s appeal is the location. “It’s a four-acre lot on Parsons Way, which is a beautiful cul-de-sac,” McCahill said. “And it’s on the east side of Avon. It is literally on the West Hartford line, so it is ultra convenient to go to the Avon town center, all the restaurants in West Hartford, and walking and bicycle trails down the road. Renbrook School is also down the road,” she added.
McCahill believes that, “There’s going to be a gorgeous sunset view. If you cleared this land, which sits on a knoll, I think you will have a beautiful view to the west, It’s in a million dollar neighborhood currently with five beautiful homes.”
Adding to this home’s appeal will be its energy efficiency and “low, or no maintenance exterior,” as McCahill described it. “The home will have state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems and ample insulation, so the energy cost should be very reasonable,” McCahill said. Low maintenance clapboard siding will deliver a traditional New England look.
Rarely do home buyers get to specify exactly what they want in their next home. It is rarer yet for this option to be available on a home that is to be located on a lovely private four-plus-acre lot on Avon Mountain that is close to a wide range of retail establishments, restaurants, and services, including high quality medical facilities. Bradley International Airport is also just a short drive away, using back roads. “This is one of the last opportunities for a buyer to be able to have exactly what they want in this area,” McCahill said. “The buyer will enjoy a fine home in a neighborhood of fine homes.”
Info Box:
Built: New construction
Price: $1,250,000
Style: Country Colonial Farm House
Rooms: 9, or per plan
Bedrooms: 4, or per plan
Baths: 2 full; 1 half
Square footage: ca. 3,500
Acreage: 4.01
Mill rate: 29.66
Best Feature: Creating a beautiful home that is just the way the buyer wants it, with no compromises.
Contact: Cathy McCahill or Svetlana Chkolnik
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
860-480-6760
