The Retreat Features...

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Interior Features
Exterior Features

Interior Features:

  • Welcoming front entry
  • Nine and ten foot vaulted and coffered ceilings, per plan
  • Smoke/fire detectors
  • Energy efficient furnace and programmable thermostat
  • Central air conditioning
  • (2) 40 gallon water heaters
  • Direct vent gas log fireplace(s)
  • Copper electrical wiring throughout
  • 100 amp electrical service disconnects
  • Ground fault interrupt circuits for kitchen, baths and garage outlets
  • Security system pre-wired
  • Bedroom, kitchen and great room pre-wired for cable tv and phone
  • Great room pre-wired for surround sound
  • Ceiling fan in great room, pre-wire in master bedroom
  • Generous lighting allowance
  • Two panel knotty alder interior doors
  • Choice of finish hardware
  • 3 1/4 inch knotty alder door trim
  • 4 1/2 inch knotty alder baseboard trim
  • Large hard surface flooring allowance
  • Large selection of upgraded carpet and pad
  • Appliance allowance
  • Tharp cabinetry with crown mould
  • Slab granite counter tops in kitchen
  • Tiled bathroom floor and bath surrounds with use of glass block detail
  • Choice of satin nickel door hardware
  • Custom wood handrail
  • Knockdown wall and ceiling texture
  • Large closets in master with design shelving
  • Base and upper cabinets in laundry
  • 5 piece master bath
  • Raised "backsaver" vanities
  • American made bath fixtures (Kohler - Delta)
  • Choice of white, almond, or biscuit colored bath fixtures
  • Elongated bowl toilets in all baths
  • The safety of pressure balanced valves in showers
  • Choice of Ash, Birch, Oak, Maple or Alder cabinets
  • Full tile backsplash
  • Choice of kitchen sinks
  • Choice of counter top materials
  • Low E glass on all above ground windows
  • Highly efficient wall system
  • Pre-wire for ceiling fans
  • Decorator rocker switches

Exterior Features:

  • Designed and built to insure privacy and best sun exposure
  • Sun catching private courtyard with iron gate per plan
  • Stamped concrete patio in courtyard
  • Professionally landscaped grounds with sprinkler system, Association maintained
  • Energy efficient Pella wood windows or Amsco vinyl windows
  • Completely insulated and finished garage with epoxy/coat floor
  • Custom wood garage doors with openers and remotes
  • Low maintenance siding system
  • Exterior environmental stone, many styles and color choices
  • 40 year dimensional asphalt roof shingles
  • Craftsman inspired soffit and fascia
  • 2x6 exterior walls for superior strength and insulation
  • R-19 building insulation
  • R-38 blown insulation in all ceilings
  • Central air conditioning
  • Generous front door allowance
  • Foam sealant around all mechanical exterior penetrations
  • Passive radon mitigation ventilation systems-rough in
  • 5' wide x 4' tall egress basement windows
  • Engineered foundation for the specific site conditions - a licensed engineer reviews soils report, foundation plans, and performs an open foundation hole inspection
  • Damproofing of foundation walls
  • 220volt service for range/oven and dryer hookups
  • 200amp service for home
  • Weatherproof GFI exterior electrical outlets
  • Full seamless gutters and downspouts
  • Covered deck
  • Low maintenance deck materials
  • Water faucet in garage
  • Address sign with light