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SOUTHERN LIVING SHOWCASE HOME
AT THE RIVERFRONT
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here to view the model home)
Tired of hearing bad news about the economy? Escape from your every day life and soak in some old world charm without spending a dime. Beginning in May, enjoy a tour of the brand new, fully decorated Southern Living Showcase Home at The Riverfront in northern Suffolk.
Visitors will notice immediately that it is a home unlike any they have ever seen. Before stepping in the front door, a front courtyard living area with a fireplace and outdoor seating evoke old-world charm with exquisite stone work, a trellis with a wooden chandelier, and wrought iron detailing. Tastefully tucked away from the view of the street, it is the perfect private outdoor retreat.
The stunning entry sets the tone for this Southern Living Showcase Home, built by local builder, Sasser Construction, one of the featured builders in The Riverfront, an East West Community off of I-664 in northern Suffolk. The home plan melds the best of Southern Living style with features that Sasser Construction has built their reputation on in Hampton Roads, such as meticulous attention to detail and superior craftsmanship.
Along with maximizing outdoor living space, the home brings the outdoors in with an array of finishes typically found only on the exterior. Stone details, wooden beam work in the ceilings, and cedar shakes used in a first floor family work station all blend to create an understated, elegant atmosphere. Eric Sasser, president of Sasser Construction, commented, “I like to bring the outside in by using exterior finishes inside and making sure there is a lot of natural light.”
The four bedroom, four and a half bath home, called the Falkirk Ridge has over 5000 square feet of inside living space which includes 1367 of finished basement space and 1166 finished outdoor space. On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, including the master. There is also a guest suite with a balcony overlooking the stunning vaulted family room which features an entire wall of glass doors that fold open to connect the room to the covered back porch. The home also features smart state-of-the-art components such as a family organization center which includes a pet area, coat hooks and storage cubbies, laundry facility and even a cell-phone docking center just as you enter from the garage. A full basement with a home theater has separate elevated seating and gaming areas.
Southern Living Showcase Homes provide a unique opportunity for visitors, and a tour through this home will be invaluable for the DIY (do it yourself), or anyone building or remodeling a home. Unlike the usual parade model, visitors will leave with complete details on the home, an extensive undertaking for a builder. Specifics range from the exact shade of color used on the wall to lighting fixtures, appliances and furniture information.
Sasser Construction, a Southern Living Custom Home Builder, is up to the challenge and the team is looking forward to seeing the reactions of visitors. As the featured plan of the month in Southern Living magazine, the Falkirk Ridge will debut in the May edition.
This Southern Living Showcase Home will be open to the public
Friday through Monday from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm. To tour this home, come to 3002 North James Drive in The Riverfront. The community is located in the Harbour View area of northern Suffolk, off I-664, just south of the Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel. And remember, all you have to spend is your time – no spare change required.
For more information on the Southern Living Showcase Home or The Riverfront, call (757) 638-9100 or visit the community’s website at
www.the-riverfront.com. |
