This fall, we’ve again created our mini tour to showcase our newest Parade of HomesSM feature: Lifestyle searches.
Why all these lifestyles? Because everyone’s dream home is different. For every family there is just the right home that combines a layout that fits the way they live, a style that reflects their tastes, and features, both inside and out, that make life more enjoyable and convenient every day.
The dream home for a family that consists of working parents, a mischievous toddler and a hockey-mad tween plus a dog and hamster will look quite a bit different than one for a professional couple of 30-somethings who spend their evenings entertaining clients or indulging in the latest music venue. Then of course there’s grandma and grandpa who spend winters in Arizona and summers on the golf course whose dream home will definitely exclude lawn care and snow removal.
Even two families that look pretty much alike don’t often live the same way. One family’s exercise might be biking to the neighborhood swimming pool while another prefers Wii tournaments in the family room.
But no matter what your family looks like, plays like, or lives like, there’s a new home out there that will be just perfect. And now you’ll find it more easily than ever during the Parade of HomesSM by looking for just the right combination of lifestyle options in this Guidebook or online at www.paradefhomes.org.
UNIVERSAL DESIGN / ADULTS ONLY / EASYSTREET:
Perfect for anybody
Comfort and Convenience in a Great Setting
The Historic Rum River District is David Bernard’s newest offering for sophisticated condominium living, this time set along the Rum River in downtown Anoka and chock full of Universal Design features. Combining the best of today's most livable neighborhoods, rich with walking and biking trails, the Rum River District centers on the little things that make everyday life a pleasure. But more than anything, it was designed for people.
Here, the single-level, condominiums for the 55-plus crowd boast fabulous features (gas fireplace, four-season porch, private deck, finished laundry, lovely views of the Rum River and new riverfront park) plus community amenities (private entrances, underground heated parking, community exercise room, party room, guest suite, beautifully landscaped courtyard). Welcome home!
David Bernard Builders and Developers
Historic Rum River District
#190 | 2200-2nd Avenue N., #109, Anoka
$279,900
AFFORDABLE ABODES:
Benefits of new, priced right
Your Best Value and Then Some
Need real affordability, a single-family home, and a vacation-living lifestyle? Look no further, Hawthorne Homes has it all. Their ranch-style home, #251, may be perfect for an active adult couple while their split entry home (priced even lower at $149,900) could be just what a young family has in mind. These are homes that offer comfort, livability, and of course, all the benefits of today’s construction, from energy-efficiency to durability — and you get it all in an incredible lake-access neighborhood set in a true Minnesota small town.
Whether you’re raising a family or ready to enjoy an active retirement, Lindstrom is a great place to live. Safe, friendly, and right in the heart of a recreational Mecca where nearby you’ll discover 70-plus lakes, two ski areas, a number of golf courses, and the St. Croix River. Parents will never worry about sending the kids off to school in the highly regarded Chisago Lakes School District (I.S.D. #2144) offering a tradition of excellence in academics, fine arts, community education and extra-curricular activities.
Then there’s this delightful neighborhood. Morning Sun is a master-planned community with 170 acres dedicated to permanent open space. Three active parks will keep the youngsters happy, and the trails and sidewalks make for great walking and biking while connecting you to Lindstrom’s commercial hub and nearby recreation. But the real star of this neighborhood is the adjacent Sunrise Lake. Well known for its natural beauty and superb fishing, the preserved, dedicated shoreline right within the neighborhood will beckon homeowners to its peaceful banks all year round.
Hawthorne Homes, Inc.
Morning Sun
#251 | 31745 Meadowlark Lane, Lindstrom
Rambler Design from $209,900
Split-Level Design from $149,900
CONDO LIFE at this URBAN RETREAT:
Distinctive, Sophisticated
Where Your Heart Belongs to the City
Your lifestyle says it all. You’re hip, fun, a center-of-the-action sort of person. And this incredible condominium set in the heart of the Minneapolis Mill District is just your kind of place. Your home says comfortable sophistication with great views and distinctive styling. Your neighborhood has everything from fine dining to friendly bars and coffee shops, world-class theater to a green riverside park. A short stroll to the Light Rail and you’re off to the airport for that business trip, or stock up on organic produce from the farmers market just down the block. This is what city living is all about. Learn more at www.zenithcondos.com.
Sherman Associates, Inc.
Zenith
#78 | 901-2nd Street S., Minneapolis
$759,000
EARTH-FRIENDLY:
Green and Gorgeous
Ideas to Inspire
This cottage-inspired home began its life as an idea. It was the Idea Home at last spring’s Home and Garden Show, demonstrating that design, technology and energy efficiency can go together beautifully. Now this gorgeous four-bedroom home has been reincarnated at the beautiful Woodland Preserve in Inver Grove Heights.
With ENERGY STAR® certification and an eye to the environment, you’ll discover grace and elegance that truly epitomizes the Earth-Friendly lifestyle.
McDonald Construction, Inc.
Woodland Preserve
#310 | 11599 Avery Drive, Inver Grove Heights
$629,900
LIFE IS SWEET ON EASYSTREET / VACATION
LIVING / ADULTS ONLY:
This is the life!
Who Needs Time Share?
Your own single-family home... set into a resort wonderland... with no maintenance worries? It’s all here at Four Seasons at Rush Creek, your ticket to EasyStreet. Instead of mowing the lawn or shoveling snow, spend your time enjoying the indoor and outdoor pools, activities/craft room, tennis court, fitness center and more at your own clubhouse. You’ll often find the guys shooting a game of pool in the billiards room or playing in the cards room. Check out the yoga room, perhaps followed by a soak in the indoor or outdoor spa. No matter what, you’ll almost always find something going on in the event/ballroom. All that plus main-level living with fabulous floor plans you’ll feel right at home in. Yes. This is the life!
K. Hovnanian Homes
Four Seasons at Rush Creek
#156 | 7530 Shadyview Lane N., Maple Grove
$472,466
LUXURY HOMES:
OOOh, AAAh
Simply Stunning
Luxury comes in many varieties, but this incredible home is our favorite. Graceful, elegant, dramatic, you’ll be enchanted at every turn. Unique architectural details combined with livable spaces, top-line materials, and simply gorgeous finishes.
Words can’t do this home justice so we bring you several photos to whet your appetite. See more online at www.swansonhomes.com (click on the first Riley Creek model) and better yet, make this your first stop during this fall’s Parade of HomesSM.
Swanson Homes
The Woods at Riley Creek
#82 | 9607 Sky Lane, Eden Prairie
$1,595,000
MOVE IN NOW / FAMILY-FRIENDLY:
Pack your bags, it’s ready now
No Waiting for This Family Home
Are you looking for a new home that’s move-in ready? Then look no further. This family home from Key Land Homes is just perfect. Key Land has been building homes for families for over 25 years with a strong commitment to quality and value. They are a local, family-owned company that takes pride in not just building a house but providing families a home they can be proud to own.
This one offers four bedrooms, a generous owners’ suite with luxury bath and a convenient laundry room on the bedroom level. The 2,520 finished square feet has everything you need now, plus an unfinished lower level for future expansion. And, it’s located in popular Stonemill Farms, a fabulous neighborhood with its own pool, community center and plenty of additional family-friendly amenities. Welcome home!
Key Land Homes
Stonemill Farms
#291 | 11301 Traverse Road, Woodbury
$347,900
POOLS PATIOS & LAKES:
A Neighborhood Pool and a lot more
Rare Amenities Are Standard In Mattamy’s Heritage Park.
Mattamy Homes is a strong believer in creating communities that offer great neighborly features. In Heritage Park, for example, not only have we created a nice variety of architecturally designed homes but we have also planned a community with an amenities center and a swimming pool at its heart. These are rare features to most. But to Mattamy, they’re almost standard procedure.
Heritage Park is a special place with great shopping and several golf courses close at hand. It’s also just down the road from the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. The community is located close to major roads and highways into the city.
Mattamy communities are recognized for their devotion to park spaces, walking/biking trails and playgrounds that help neighbors become friends. Heritage Park features homes in a diversity of styles to suit the needs of all homebuyers.
Mattamy Homes is building great communities right now in the Twin Cities. We are Canada’s largest new homebuilder and have built more than 46,000 homes in over 100 communities in Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa, Phoenix, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. We are committed to building for many years ahead in Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Thank you.
Mattamy Homes
Heritage Park
#296 | 11724 Independence Way, Woodbury
$389,900
#297 | 11646 Prospect Curve, Woodbury
$266,880
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