Horsin' Around Special Features
Exterior Details
· Low-maintenance Hardiplank siding with a 50-year manufacturer's
warranty has a 5" exposure
reminiscent of old farmhouses.
· Sherwin Williams Durations siding paint has a lifetime warranty
· Brick foundation equipped with automatic foundation vents
· 30-year fungus-resistant Owens Corning Oak Ridge II fiberglass shingles
· Premium Windsor simulated divided lite windows are vinyl-clad on the
exterior to resist rot
· Custom porch railings on front, side and rear porches accent the stained
pine ceilings and heavy
cornice detailing
· Front and rear porches have ceiling fans for year-round comfort
· Mahogany doors are finished with marine varnish on the exterior for
long-lasting beauty
· Deadbolts on all exterior doors for added security
· Beautifully landscaped Charleston-style brick patio surrounded by brick
wall and columns with
wrought iron railing and gates for private outdoor enjoyment
· Stone retaining wall adds a warm touch to the front yard
· 3/4" tongue-and-groove Advantech floor system backed by a 50-year
manufacturer's warranty
· Custom-trimmed insulated garage doors have belt-driven openers for
quieter operation
· Prefinished seamless gutters with oversized downspouts to handle heavy
downpours
Interior Details
· Volume space galore in two-story great room and foyer
and vaulted master bath
· Heavy wood interior trim features 4-1/2" casing and 5-1/4"
base throughout the house and 5-1/4"
crown molding throughout the house
· Santos mahogany treads at front and rear stairs add elegance appreciated
by discriminating
homeowners
· Oversized box newels, wrought iron balusters and mahogany handrail
downstairs on both stairs
· Study is trimmed in stained knotty pine paneling with leather trim
above the windows, has a
coffered ceiling complete with halogen accent lights, and a masonry
fireplace with slate
surround laid in a brick pattern
· Dining room has panel mold detailing below custom chair rail
· Spacious adult-oriented bonus room features a sitting area with home
theater surround sound, a
pool table, and a wet bar
· Great room has a masonry fireplace with dry stack fieldstone surround,
a mahogany box mantle,
and built-in entertainment center
· Tray ceiling with crown molding in the master bedroom is accented with
wallpaper
· Solid core doors throughout the house reduce noise
· Field-finished random width hickory flooring
in the foyer, study, dining room, great room, powder
room, and upstairs hall accent the spectacular open floor plan
· Large cedar-lined closet ideal for clothes storage
· Natural stone flooring in the master bath, kitchen, nook, laundry,
and laundry bath
· Extensive wallpapers and grass cloths highlight the entire home
· Rocky Mountain and Baldwin door hardware offer elegance and long-lasting
quality
· Upgraded insulation package includes blown cellulose insulation in
the walls and ceilings for
noise dampening, soundproofing around the laundry and master bedroom,
and backer rods at
all wall penetrations to minimize air infiltration
· Finished oversized 3-car garage includes additional washer and dryer
and a refrigerator
· Large walk-up attic with 3/4" flooring for storage
Heating and Air Conditioning
· Separate zones for the downstairs, upstairs and bonus
room for comfort and efficiency
· Downstairs gas furnaces are 90% annual fuel usage efficiency
· 12 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) electric central air conditioning
· Humidifier on first floor maintains moisture level of hardwood flooring
and insures year-round comfort
· Gas log lighters at the masonry fireplaces make starting fires as easy
as turning a key
Electrical
· State-of-the-art IBM Home Director panel provides future-proof
cabling designed for high speed
data transmission, satellite connections and ethernet computer networking
· CAT-5 phone and TV in great room, study, bonus room, and all bedrooms
· Home office port in study has separate jacks for phone, fax and modem
· Security system has smoke detectors with battery backup for added safety
and lower insurance costs
· Home theater in great room and bonus room
· Central vacuum system includes toekick dustpan in the kitchen for quick
cleanup
· Whole-house audio system has volume controls in all living areas
· Ceiling fans installed in all bedrooms, bonus, and laundry
· Low profile recessed lighting in kitchen, upstairs hall, and all porches
· Conduit chase from crawl to attic facilitates future electrical wiring
· Dedicated outlet in garage for freezer
Plumbing
· Hot water recirculating system conserves water and insures
instant hot water throughout the house
· Two energy efficient 50 gallon gas hot water heaters
· Rohl faucets throughout the house combine elegance, dependability and
easy maintenance
· Hand-held showers in the master shower and whirlpool make for easy
cleanup
· Pressure balance shower valves increase safety for children and the
elderly
· Cast iron sewer drops between floors for soundproofing
· Three exterior water hose bibs including one bib with hot and cold
water for added convenience
Kitchen
· Exquisite custom pine cabinets are distressed, then
hand rubbed and glazed
· Dovetail drawers with undermount slides for durability
· Island workspace has a stone maple butcher block top with prep sink
· Granite countertops and stone backsplash for easy cleanup
· Extra deep heavy-duty kitchen sink and high-rise faucet accommodate
large pots with ease
· Large built-in pantry with double doors provides plenty of easily accessible
storage space
· Commercial-grade Thermador gas cooktop, hood vent, and double oven,
Bosch dishwasher,
and Subzero refrigerator and refrigerator drawers make the kitchen
a cook's dream
· Miele expresso maker to jumpstart the mornings
Bathrooms
· Stone shower and tub surround in master bath highlight
the 5' Pearl acrylic whirlpool tub
· Custom heavy plate glass shower enclosure at the master shower
· Granite countertops with china vanity bowls in master bath are highlighted
with custom mirrors
· Raised panel vanity cabinets in all upstairs baths for easy maintenance
· Cultured marble countertops with integrated vanity bowls and backsplashes
in secondary baths
· Tile countertop with china vanity bowl in laundry bath
· Durable Kohler cast iron tubs with ceramic tile surrounds in bedroom
baths
· Toto elongated toilets in all baths for comfort and dependability