Cheers,

Heather

New home builder M/I Homes has opened for business in Kincaid Forest, with new construction garage townhomes coming on what is probably the last piece of land available in the community (at the corner of Kincaid Boulevard and Battlefield Parkway). There are very few new construction townhomes in Leesburg at the moment, and the last set of townhomes built in Kincaid Forest was about five years ago (the Robert B. Jordan townhomes just across Kincaid Boulevard from this site.)

The luxury townhomes are a generous 24 feet wide, and feature brick facades, two car garages, nine foot ceilings on all levels, home security system, and master bathrooms with soaking tub and separate shower. The first homes are expected to be finished in May and June, although the builder representative said they may be able to work with folks hoping to get into a home using the new homebuyer tax credit (which will expire before then). At this point it looks like they have one floor plan, the Callaway III, which is over 2300 square feet on three levels. The base price for one of these homes is $359,990.

The ground level has the garage, mechanical, and recreation rooms, plus options for a powder room, four foot rear extension, or sunroom extension.  The main level has a combined living/dining room, powder room, and kitchen with breakfast area and attached family room. The upper level has the owner’s suite with a large walk in closet, two more bedrooms sharing a hall bath, and an option for an upstairs laundry (you need to have either the sunroom extension or 4 foot bump out to add this.)

If you would like more information or want to set up a time with me to go take a look, feel free to email, call, or text me. You can also use the chat function or the Ask Heather button at the top right of this page.

Cheers,

Heather

I don’t typically post market data here on LoCoMusings now that I have LoCoMarketStats up and running. However, I wanted to give you some links to this week’s market update posts so you can click on through if you are interested…

• At LoCoMarketStats… Western LoCo Looks Like This

• At AshburnMarketStats… Nothing Shocking, Stability is Good

• At LeesburgMarketStats… No Signs on Your Street?

• Also, last week’s post from LoCoMarketStats… Eastern LoCo Looks Like This

Cheers,

Heather

photo credit~~ phatman

Happy Halloween!

If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, the Loudoun Museum is once again doing their Hauntings tours of downtown Leesburg, on Friday the 23rd and Saturday the 24th from 6 to 10 pm.  Meet at the Town Hall to tour historic homes, businesses, and town buildings, getting the ghost stories from each site. Included on the tour is the Lynch House (where a ghost named Eliza is reported to show up on the second floor in a white dress), the Town Hall and the courthouse. Tours are an hour and a half long, and are geared to ages 12 and up. Tickets are $20 at the door; you can call 703-777-7427 or email hauntings@loudounmuseum.org for more information.

Happy haunting!

~Heather

(photo credit…it’s not a Leesburg house, but Shane Gorski took it, so it rocks.. <smile>)

Van Stemple Wins Inaugural LoCo Open at Westpark

Van Stemple was crowned the champion of the Inaugural LoCo Open Amateur Championship at Westpark Golf Club, with a two day total score of 153.  Second place in the championship flight went to Rex Close, at 161.   Mike Lucchino placed third, finishing at 165.  Jonathan Ford won the first flight, Butch Parish took the honors in the second flight, and Bobby Stowers claimed the title in the third flight.

The two day tournament was organized by PGA Head Professional Michael W. Elias Sr (yes, that’s my husband!) and was proudly sponsored by LoCoMusings.  Proceeds from the event will be donated to support junior golf initiatives in Loudoun County, a cause near and dear to both of our hearts.

The tournament included two days of golf, lunch, a Saturday shootout sponsored by Cheers Sports, won by Nigel McWilliam, closest to the hole contests sponsored by Mid Atlantic Settlement Services, and a Sunday putting contest.

Flights were determined by Saturday’s scores; here are the final results:

Championship Flight

1. Van Stemple          153
2. Rex Close              161
3. Mike Lucchino        165

First Flight

1. Jonathan Ford        161
2. Andy Smigelski       168
3. Bill Kakuka             169

Second Flight

1. Butch Parish          172
2. Paul Boyer             175

Third Flight

1. Bobby Stowers      208
2. Pavan Anumula      219