A Summer Day in Founders Pointe, a Waterfront Community Near Smithfield

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Relocating to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia? Check out our Furnished Model Homes This Weekend in Founders Pointe! Located just 10 minutes to historic Smithfield, and only 10 minutes to I-664 (Harbour View) and the Peninsula. Discover Quality Custom Homes and Resort Style Amenites in this Award Winning Waterfront Community.







Founders Pointe is located on Batten Bay, along the shores of the James River. Residents enjoy three miles of trails and walkways, including a community pier which offers panoramic views and access to the water. The Founders Pointe Residents' Club also offers a resort style swimming pool with a 112' water slide, a Craftsman style clubhouse, volleyball court, and a children's playground.







Tour three furnished models and 8 different homeplans available for sale from $449,900 to $659,900. Founders Pointe offers quality homes, convenient location, and great schools. East West Realty Information Center is open 7 days a week. Visit www.founderspointe.com for more information.









Visit www.founderspointe.com to find out more about the central location and excellent school system in Isle of Wight County. Contact Donita Frantz or Mark Edwards with East West Realty for more information, (757) 238-9009.

Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West is also celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club, a riverfront club/restaurant and pool complex with a 68 slip marina adjacent to the town of Smithfield,Virginia. Visit an East West Realty Sales Center today. 

    

7 Reasons to Buy a Home in The Riverfront at Harbour View

What's unique about the best selling new home community in the Hampton Roads area in the last decade?

The Riverfront at Harbour View, a master planned community developed by East West Communities, was recently awarded the Stanley Hall of Fame award from the Tidewater Builders Association for having the best quality community development and achieving unprecedented success in our region. The golf course waterfront community has received multiple "Community of the Year" awards and numerous other awards for its new homes and amenities.



What are some of the reasons the community has attracted over 1,000 families since it's grand opening in the spring of 2000? Seven of the unique reasons are listed below:

1. Location- Besides the natural beauty of the property, it has it all from a community development standpoint. It has the hottest location in the Hampton Roads area, if not in all of Virginia. It has shopping, restaurants, and an increasing number of employment centers nearby (located in the heart of Hampton Roads, central to both the Peninsula & Southside) with easy access to I-664.
The Harbor View region has become one of the fastest growing areas for population and job growth increases in the past decade.



2. Resort style amenities - Golf course, two swimming pools, two riverfront parks, and Residents' Club with programmed activities year round. A full time Activities Director oversees our club operation.

• 18-hole championship Riverfront Golf Course with breathtaking views of the Nansemond River
• Elegant Residents' Clubhouse with indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and gazebo Cabana Bar
• The Riverfront Swim Club with Junior Olympic swimming pool, and 100 foot water slide
• Two waterfront parks with piers and gazebos
• 43-acre lake with walking / jogging paths
• Two tennis courts and volleyball courts
• Lakefront amphitheater with gazebo and picnic area
• Two children's playgrounds
• Leisure / biking trails connecting lakeside amenities through an underground tunnel
• Lakeside infinity pool, overlooking 26-acre Eagle Lake
• Village Square Park, a two-acre landscaped park with waterfalls and babbling brook

3. Diversity in housing styles, type, and price range- There is something for everyone.From one of the single family condominium homes at Gables at The Riverfront, with prices starting in the $270's range to one of the custom homes from 8 quality homebuilders with new home values ranging in price from the $500's to over $2 million. Lots in the new Village Square Place and Summerhouse Drive section start in the $130's, several lakefront lots remain from $200,000. and a few select golf course and riverfront lots are available for a limited time.



4. Distinctive Architecture- The Riverfront has one of the most distinctive streetscapes in our region for offering a unique blend of new home styles, from the French County, English Cottage, and Craftsman styles, to timeless Traditionals and Transitionals with European architectural influences. Homebuyers can build the dream hoem they've always wanted or selct one of the Showcase Model Homes built for sale. Currently Sasser Construction and ABT Custom Homes have two furnished models available. Norman Miller, Birdsong Builders, Les Ore Construction, Sadler Building Corporation, and Rowe & Weldenfield Custom Homes have new homes in varying stages of construction.



5. Beauty- It is truly a spectacular parcel of land which borders the Nansemond River, with unparalleled views up the James River. Nearly two thirds of the property also offers a premium view of the water (lake, creek, marsh, or river) or the golf course. Highly elevated land, the waterfront lots offer panoramic views, with scenic sunsets on the river.

6. Memorable experiences- One of the unique benefits is the access to water that we give our residents. You don't have to live on the water to appreciate it. Two parks with gazebos and piers have been built at prime riverfront locations for residents to enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, or just sit back and watch the sun set. We've also built two other waterfront amenities- the second swimming pool with an inifinity edge, and the lakefront amphitheater (which also has a playground). An underground bike tunnel also connects the pool to the lakeside park.

7. Timing-
It's a last chance opportunity to custom build your dream home in The Riverfront. We've just opened our last section of single family homesites- the last golf course and riverfront lots are now available. Only 8 riverfront lots remain, and a handful of golf course and lakefront lots remain. With over 1,000 new homes built, the last lots just released, and interest rates still near record lows, now's a great time to explore your new home construction choices and achieve your goal for the dream home you've always wanted.

The East West Realty Sales Team- Tina Manrique, Priscilla LeMoine, Mark Edwards (single family custom homes) and Jasmine Feliu & Jeni Millikin (Gables at The Riverfront condominiums)
Information Center is open daily. (757)-638-9100

           

Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West is also celebrating its 25th anniversary of the Gatling Pointe Yacht Club, a riverfront club/restaurant and pool complex with a 68 slip marina adjacent to the town of Smithfield, Virginia. Visit an East West Realty Sales Center today.

Founders Pointe Craftsman & Coastal Cottage Homes

What are the Top 10 Trends in New Homes Today?

If you haven’t been shopping for a new home lately, like in maybe over 5 years or so, you might be surprised in some of the hot, new trends that homebuyers are finding in a brand new home today. As the old saying goes, if the homebuilder is building the same old floor plan for at least five years, then it’s time for a change.

At several of our East West Communities like Founders Pointe, you can tour a dozen new homes under construction, six are already under contract, and six are being built for sale. You’ll see some of the recent changes in new home design that reflect the changing needs and wants in today’s homebuilding industry.

1. Kitchens with larger center islands, more emphasis on more granite counter space, more energy efficient appliances. More floor plans are featuring a floating island connecting to a larger grand room- the old family room is looking like more of a “great room”. The islands are often a different color and wood and resemble an old piece of furniture, also positioned closer to the Grand Room where families can connect easier. Bench seating is often found along the breakfast room window area to create a warm, inviting place to eat. Builders are also including unique pendant lighting and smaller chandeliers. Shelves and extra storage is also finding the ends of cabinets and the backside of the island.

 
Sasser Construction's Coastal Cottage Model (Above). Stephen Alexander Homes (Below)
 

2. Drop zones- Drop zone areas are usually found between the Kitchen, utility Room, and the garage door- making it easy to catch the clutter the moment it enters the home. It also becomes a convenient area to charge your cell phone, usually features mudroom seating, cubbies, and nooks – all helping make a house feel more like a home. Homebuyers today are responding well to this new "old" feature.



3. Pocket Offices. Builders are finding practical spaces throughout the home to outfit for a home office. Pocket offices don’t have to be big spaces, and they usually feature built-in desks and shelving. It can be an alcove or convenient niche near the kitchen or located in a transition space off the upstairs hallway. Often, the smallest bedroom upstairs is customized and setup as a home office. Flex spaces are very popular and often found on the second level and are being used for multiple uses.

4. Enhanced Outdoor Living Spaces. “Outdoor Rooms” are the new FAMILY RETREAT. There’s an increased interest in entertaining friends and family at home. Outdoor living spaces with fireplaces and outdoor cooking are usually located off a back porch or patio. Builders are incorporating outdoor spaces with the overall home design by placing a fire pit or fireplace connecting to the pation or porch area- accented with bench seating and planter boxes. The yard and garden become a part of the floor plan when sliding glass doors lead to patios and decks. “Outdoor rooms" may even include kitchens with sophisticated sinks and grills.

 
A Twilight Porch and a covered back porch by Sasser Construction (above) Southern style back porch by Stephen Alexander Homes (Below)


5. More Casual Living- There’s been a trendrecently for less formal living. Homebuyers, for years, have been transforming old floor plans into how they want to live. For example, take the typical two-story Traditional house plan- Families have been retrofitting the dedicated living room into an office or study. Builders have finally caught on- that space has now been taken away from the front of the home and added to the back of the home where you actually live.



6. Home for Entertainment- The media rooms don’t have to be a huge room anymore. Home designers have paid attention to how people live. Just take a well appointed gathering place with comfortable furniture, a place for technology, and home entertainment centers- a place for the whole family to enjoy. The room can be an open room upstairs, a bonus room over the garage, or an extra bedroom. Builders will sometimes stage these rooms for a Children’s Retreat or a Family Entertainment Center.

7. Multi-generational Rooms. The country’s leading new home designer, Frank Betz Associates, Inc, has it figured out. More and more families are living in the same home and builders have requested more floor plans for their customers that caters to this growing demographic. In today’s economy, many young adults have returned to their family’s home and they’re interested in having their own space. With more families taking care of an older family member, they’re also looking for better living arrangements on the main floor. Builders are starting to feature new homes with a separate “multi-generational suite”. This redraw of an older plan shows how you can enhance a guest bedroom on the first floor.


8. Energy Efficiency. New homes built today are built at a higher standard than homes built even five years ago. Some of the options homebuyers are interested in are geothermal heating systems, LED bulbs, tank-less water heaters, Techshield roofing material, foam insulation, and solar energy. We’re seeing homes built with a much tighter construction. Sasser Construction recently reported at a Hampton Roads REALTORS Association seminar that their new homes built today are around 30% more efficient than one built just 5 years ago. Today’s technology allows the builders to test their homes better- i.e. moisture meters, thermal imaging, & duct blasters. Other energy efficient measures are:

• Programmable digital thermostats, LED and halogen bulbs
• Caulked and sealed openings, Thermo-shield sealed and insulated voids.
• Mastic duct, duct blaster or visual inspection, properly sized and designed duct system
• HVAC systems- Higher minimum SEER and AFUE ratings
• Low water usage devices – toilets, faucets, irrigation
• Homes are also constructed at higher standards for better support and structure – all homes built today must be designed to resist racking, heavy wind uplift and attachment failures

9. Curb Appeal Matters! Homebuyers today are also tired of the same old “cutter cutter” neighborhood look. If they’re going to make a move into a new home, they want a neighborhood with more character and everlasting quality- that includes the exteriors of homes and the overall streetscape. Craftsman and Coastal Cottage style homes are often featured in new home communities like Founders Pointe and The Riverfront. Distinctive architectural guidelines help shape new home communities and helps with the overall sense of community. Homebuyers are pickier than they were ten years ago and they’re interested in exteriors that offer character and a more classic, timeless feeling. Detailed front gables, deep front porches and porticos help give a feeling of warmth and is reminiscent of older homes from the past – giving a feeling of comfort and quality.



10. Where You Live is as Important as How You Live. Today's consumers consider the importance of lifestyle and community over their perfect home, says a 2013 survey from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. The survey shows that most new home buyers are willing to sacrifice square footage to live in a better neighborhood with easy access to amenities such as schools and entertainment. This helps explains the sales success in a planned community like Founders Pointe and The Riverfront at Harbour View where many homebuyers have felt comfortable buying a quality, custom home in recent years. Pocket parks, walking trails, resort-style swimming pools and clubhouses are all a part of the whole attraction in this communities. Homebuyers today are paying as much attention to where the home is located as to what's included their new home.



Celebrating our 40th year creating Virginia's Best Places to Live and Play. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week on-site.

 

 

Discover Quality New Homes in Founders Pointe- a waterfront community in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia

Discover Quality New Homes in Award Winning Community in Hampton Roads                              

Founders Pointe - an award winning waterfront community in located in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia

In addition to enjoying a resort lifestyle in a peaceful natural setting, Founders Pointe residents benefit from the community’s central location between the Peninsula and Norfolk, in the Carrollton area of Isle of Wight County - just 10 minutes from the historic town of Smithfield and an easy commute to anywhere in Hampton Roads. Nicely removed from the city, Founders Pointe offers a quiet enclave for family living with all of life’s conveniences close by. Located off Route 17 on Sugar Hill Road, Founders Pointe is...

• 3 miles from the James River Bridge

• 9 miles to I-664 and the Harbour View area in northern Suffolk

• 10 minutes to Newport News on the Peninsula

• 25 minutes to downtown Norfolk 

 Eleven Of The Area’s Finest Homebuilders Are At Founders Pointe

Surrounded by natural beauty and thoughtful community amenities, Founders Pointe homes provide the ideal setting to live your dreams. Classic architectural styles, offered by 11 of the area’s finest builders, allow for personalized touches that give you the custom home you’ve always envisioned. Or, select from a variety of showcase homes already built. Either way, you’re sure to find the perfect home for your family.

 

Beautifully crafted homes from these highly acclaimed builders grace the streets of Founders Pointe. The use of brick and stone exteriors, front porches, columns, rear and side entry garages, and front yard fencing accents make this community uniquely different from any other in Hampton Roads. New homes range in price from the $390's to over $800,000.

 

 

ABT Custom Builders • Allen Parker Builder Birdsong Builders • Emerson Builders • E.R. Lenz Contracting Hohmann Builders • Newhall Construction Norman Miller Builder • Sadler Building Corp. Sasser Construction • Stephen Alexander

  
 Resort-Style Amenity & Recreation
 The Founders Pointe recreational amenities offer year-round events for the residents. 

• Residents’ Club with lakefront swimming pool and 112’ water slide

• 844' Observation Pier offering views of Batten Bay and the James River in the distance

• 3 Miles of biking/leisure trails and sidewalks

• Playground and sand volleyball court

• Full-time activities director coordinating year-round events 

 

The clubhouse serves as the social hub for the neighborhood and is constantly bustling with activities, kids camps, holiday celebrations, themed social events for adults and special interest clubs. A full-time activities director keeps the community’s social calendar full year-round.

  

Celebrating our 40th year creating Virginia's Best Places to Live and Play. Discover the best in lifestyle communities at Founders Pointe, Eagle Harbor, Liberty Ridge, and The Riverfront at Harbour View. East West Realty Sales Centers are open 7 days a week on-site.