Model

Modeling: The Courtland Gate struts its stuff

We were lucky enough to find model homes in two other communities.  Neither have a finished attic but Model#2 does have the luxury owner's suite.  We have yet to find a house with Elevation D with a double-columned porch.

Model #1

Courtland Gate - Elevation A with full front porch.

BASEMENT

The entrance for the steps is between the foyer and kitchen.

At the bottom of the stairs and to the right, is typically the "Exercise Room."

Opposite the entrance to the Exercise Room are (starting from the right side of the image) a full bath, utility room, and opposite the large frame and vent is a closet. Bathroom options include:  none, rough-ins, half, and full.

In the panoramic image above, the basement entrance and closet are to the left.  To the right of the game table is a double-patio door with double-welled exit. 

optional wet bar under the optional morning room

To the right of the bar, is the coveted media room.  This room includes the four-foot extension from the family room above.

The model also includes stadium seating, although it's difficult to see in the image.

FIRST FLOOR

I've fallen in love with the direct set balusters with the stained steps and white risers.

The two-story foyer will be lost with the addition of the attic to make room for the second flight of stairs.  At least now I'll be able to easily clean the window.  Judging by the elevation picture, the window will drop and be arched.  Looks like a perfect place to put a bench!

The half bath is just beyond the foyer and prior to entering the kitchen.

Beyond the kitchen on the left is the dining room; to the right is the morning room. These two windows (only one is visible here) are optional--we opted!

Open floor plan - the kitchen, morning room, and family room. With the addition of the luxury bath, you lose the peaked morning room and half-round window. We're willing to compromise for a dual-headed shower and a larger laundry room.

Our fireplace will look much like this and match our exterior stone veneer. We're also adding windows on either side of the fireplace.

The garage leads into a small mud room with a seating nook and closet.  The floor plans suggest an actual seat but we're not sure if that's an option or not.  The sales office (garage) is just down the steps to the left.

As you enter the house, the study is to the right.  I love the look of the French doors with the transom.

Opposite the study is the living room, which connects to the dining room located at the back of the house.  The columns between the two rooms are optional.

The two side windows, bay window, and tray ceiling are all options. in the dining room.

The two side windows are optional in the living room as well.

SECOND FLOOR

There are two front-facing windows in Bedroom 2, which sits directly above the study.  The roof of the garage can be seen through the window.  Bedrooms 3 and 4 have similar closets (not shown in the pictures below).  This room can have an optional connected bathroom which then adds another walk-in closet in the Owner's Suite.

Bedroom 3 is what I call the obligatory Pink Room. This room is the reason why I am going through numerous paint chips trying to find not one, but two perfect shades of pink for my little girl's new room.  (thank you for the extra work, future accent wall)  This room is also at the front of the house and the single side window is optional.

Bedroom 4 is the rear bedroom.  with an optional single side window.

Next to Bedroom 4 is the secondary bath, which is long and narrow.  The second vanity is optional.

On the right side of the bathroom is a decent-sized laundry room -- the right-hand wall is just on the other side of the doorframe.  With the luxury suite, the right side opens up enough to fit another washer/dryer set.  We need to verify if the cabinets are floor- or wall-mounted.  A utility sink is optional with the upgrade.

From the hallway, beyond the French doors is the owner's suite.

To the left, is the rear of the house.  The bathroom is through the door on the left in the picture.

The bathroom pictured is part of the standard layout but with an upgraded corner tub.  In the image above, the bathroom also features a linen closet (not available in the luxury suite), private toilet, and walk-in closet

Corner tub with optional jets

Just opposite the bed, is the sitting room and to the right of this area is another walk-in closet.  With the luxury suite upgrade, the bathroom is moved over the morning room to make room for a larger laundry room and a singular walk-in closet.  The sitting area moves next to the bathroom entrance.

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Model #2

Courltand Gate - Elevation E with flat porch

I didn't take quite as many pictures of this model since the layout is very similar.

BASEMENT

Wet bar beneath the morning room

additional living space.  Note the lack of exit (no egress window, welled exit, or walkout) and the bulkhead for the HVAC duct

Instead of a media room, this area was left unfinished for massive amounts of storage

FIRST FLOOR

angled hallway from the foyer to the family room

Study

Family room with various options:  4-foot extension, center window (rear), 2 side windows, fireplace

Mudroom bench (note: You can ask your PM to not build this)  To the right of the bench (not shown) is the coat closet.

Reinforced shelving in the kitchen pantry

Options:  double wall ovens, extended island

Morning room (note:  if the luxury owner suite is chosen, the ceiling goes from vaulted to flat.

SECOND FLOOR

Secondary bathroom (note: the second sink is an option)

With the luxury suite, the other side of the laundry has cabinets and counters.  Cabinetry should match the kitchen selection but you might be able to get a nonstandard request to get a different finish (in the same price category).

View into the owner suite

Note:  You only get the 2-ft bump (and second walk-in, not shown) on the left with the full bathroom option in the second bedroom.

Sitting room (note:  this is much smaller than with the standard suite)

Sink #1 (entrance is via the door shown)

Corner tub and Sink #2

Beyond the archway to the left, is a towel bar (not too exciting).  To the right is the toilet enclosure (WC).  The shower comes with two corner seats and two shower heads.  (Note, you cannot have corner shelves over the corner seats)

Itty bitty window in the toilet room (WC) for some natural light