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Inglenook Development & Construction Update 5.9.12

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

As of today we have four cottages complete with three (3) of those sold and two (2) cottages are reserved.  In addition we have four others where the exterior of the cottage is built and we have started the interior build out.

Site 8 is a completed Coho cottage constructed on an unfinished basement.

Site 9 is a Madrona cottage that is constructed on an unfinished basement.  Plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems have been roughed in.  This cottage will be completed in 6 weeks.

SOLD – Site 10 is an Ellis cottage that is constructed on an unfinished basement.  The interior finishes have not been started.

Site 11 is a Plumrose cottage that is constructed on an unfinished basement.  Mechanical and electrical systems have been roughed in.  Insulation and drywall installed.  Interior trim and cabinets are currently being installed.  This cottage will be completed in 4 weeks.

SOLD – Site 15 is a completed Plumrose cottage that is sold and occupied.

SOLD – Site 16 is a completed Madison cottage that is constructed on an unfinished basement.

Site 17 is a completed Ellis cottage that is constructed with a finished basement. Plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems have been roughed in.  This cottage will be completed in 5 weeks.

Site 18 is a Betty Rose cottage that is constructed with an unfinished basement.  Mechanical and electrical systems have been roughed in.  Insulation and drywall have been installed.  Cabinets and interior trim have been set.  The cottage is currently being painted.  This cottage will be completed in 3 weeks.  Please note that this is the only Betty Rose cottage that is planned for neighborhood.

Please feel free to come visit us and do a “dusty boot tour”.  This will allow you to see the quality of our construction.   We are open this Saturday from 1 to 4.  We are not having open houses on Sunday due to Mother’s Day.  Mom you are the best!

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Indianapolis Parade of Homes: Cottage Style Homes at Inglenook

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Last week’s turnout for the first weekend of the Indianapolis Parade of Homes was a huge success for both traffic and sales at Inglenook!

The Parade of Homes is a great way to see many different types of Indianapolis new homes, and we were excited to introduce so many new people to the pocket neighborhood concept and our cottage style homes designed by award-winning architect Ross Chapin.

This weekend is sure to be a big turnout as well! Here’s a few reasons why Inglenook is a must-see on the Parade of Homes Tour:

Cottage Style Homes Designed by Ross Chapin

Inglenook features the only new home community of cottage style homes designed by award-winning Ross Chapin in the entire Midwest! The cottages combine the charm and quality of 1920’s cottage-style bungalows with all of the conveniences and energy efficiency of a new home to create a “new traditional neighborhood.” Each cottage features a large front porch, detailed woodwork, tall ceilings, and generous light and storage.

The homes also feature flexible spaces you won’t find in other Indianapolis new homes such as finished attics, mudroom/office, upstairs bedrooms with skylights and walk-out terraces, and more (varies per plan).

The Midwest’s Only New Pocket Neighborhood

Inglenook is the only pocket neighborhood of Ross Chapin designed cottages currently being developed in the entire Midwest. Pocket neighborhoods are a concept that have been featured in national press including USA Today for their emphasis on sustainable land use and creating a sense of community and belonging for residents. In his book “Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Living in a Large-Scale World,” Ross Chapin explains, “…a resident will feel a sense of arriving home, an invited guest will feel welcome, and a stranger will feel they’ve crossed into private territory. This is the first layer of personal space.”

Limited Opportunity, Limited Time

Inglenook features 27 cottage style homes and many have already been sold. In fact, traffic and sales have tripled in the first 3 months of 2012!

Experience Inglenook for yourself. Visit this weekend during the Parade of Homes tour on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Inglenook is located on the south side of 99th Street between Westfield Boulevard and Keystone Avenue at the intersection of 99th and Hodges Drive in Carmel, Indiana.

Want more information about pricing and availability at Inglenook? Contact Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or complete the contact form below.

 

 

 

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2012 Indianapolis Parade of Homes Features Inglenook in Carmel

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

We’re excited to be included in the 2012 Indianapolis Parade of Homes Tour this year, and our team is busy getting our newest cottages ready for dusty boot tours this Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

What makes Inglenook a must-see on this year’s Indy Parade of Homes Tour?

Ross Chapin Designed Cottage Style Homes

The moment you walk into one of the cottage style homes at Inglenook you know that these are no ordinary new homes. Designed by award-winning architect Ross Chapin, author of Pocket Neighborhoods: Creating Small-Scale Community in a Large-Scale World. Each cottage is designed around the idea of simple living in exceptionally designed spaces. Each home is filled with light from privacy-enhancing skylights, finished with custom woodworking and built-ins, and designed to make everyday spaces feel special: a built in kitchen nook, a loft attic, a walk-out terrace.

Our well-designed homes enable families to function with less space when there is ample light and adequate storage space, saving families time and money.

Pocket Neighborhoods Offer Sense of Community

At Inglenook, the outside areas are as integral to the home as the interior spaces. Each cottage features a “porch room,” a generously sized front porch ideal for impromptu neighborhood gatherings and lazy summer afternoons. Porch areas look out over common courtyards designed to inspire conversation, interaction, and community.

But our beauty is more than skin deep. Our low-impact site centralizes the landscaped areas with native and drought tolerant plants that create a beautiful garden setting with minimal maintenance and resources compared to other single family homes.

Get 2012 Parade of Homes Tour Details

Come and visit Inglenook this weekend between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to tour the cottages and find out more about the pocket neighborhood concept. Inglenook is located on the south side of 99th Street between Westfield Boulevard and Keystone Avenue at the intersection of 99th and Hodges Drive in Carmel, Indiana.

For information about all of the homes on the 2012 Indianapolis Parade of Homes tour, visit the website.

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Strong Interest in Carmel, IN Cottage Style New Homes

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

The New Year is off to strong start at Inglenook – interest in our cottage style homes has nearly doubled in the last two weeks!

We’re excited to see many groups tour our Open Homes each weekend from 3p – 5p and even more schedule tours during the week. Now that our first phase of homes is complete buyers are able to walk through our move-in ready homes and feel the difference inglenook offers in design, quality, and features.

From the gleaming maple hardwood floors to the open kitchens and generous front porches, it’s clear that Inglenook offer something very special for Carmel, IN real estate.

Have you visited Inglenook yet?

Here’s a few good reasons to visit Inglenook this weekend:

A Limited Number of Cottage Style New Homes

Inglenook includes just 27 homes in the entire neighborhood with just a few choices for each floor plan. Find your ideal home early for best selection of location.

The Only Midwest Pocket Neighborhood of New Homes

Inglenook offers the only opportunity in the entire Midwest to purchase a cottage style new home designed by award-winning architect Ross Chapin in a pocket neighborhood. This unique blend of traditional architecture with modern innovation in design is achieving attention nationwide as a leading housing trend, which is creating increased demand at Inglenook.

Housing Prices are on the Rise

The average price for a sold home rose 19.1% (will link to Tuesday’s blog) from October to November and inventory of homes on the market fell 8.8% (source). As the economy continues to strengthen, the historically low prices of Carmel, IN real estate may not last. Purchasing a home at Inglenook that is still under construction means that you can lock in your price now, even if home prices continue to escalate.

Don’t wait! Contact us today to request a showing. Simply fill out the request below or contact Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or by email at sam@talktotucker.com

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Indianapolis Real Estate: Location and Lifestyle

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Looking for a new home in Carmel, IN?

There are many choices for buyers who are shopping for Indianapolis real estate, but for those who are truly looking for something special, Inglenook offers cottage style homes in a pocket neighborhood in Carmel, IN, which was recently voted one of the best cities to live in.

At Inglenook, we understand that lifestyle is about home, neighborhood, and community. It’s about finding a place that offers exceptional living any time of year.

Inglenook is a great place to savor a summer day, but our exceptional location is also conveniently located close to some of the area’s best shopping, dining and entertainment for warming up on a winter day:

Indianapolis Shopping

From a hot cup of coffee at Starbucks to the hottest fashion at Saks Fifth Avenue, you can find anything you need at The Fashion Mall at Keystone Crossing, a shopping center featuring dozens of stores just a few minutes from Inglenook. The Fashion Mall at Keystone Crossing has something for every age and every interest.

Indianapolis Dining

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick lunch with the kids or a feast fit for a foodie, at Inglenook you’re just minutes away from some of the most popular restaurants in Indianapolis. From a fresh sandwich at Panera or burrito at Chipotle to a glass of wine at Divine Wine Bar or a good Italian meal at Maggiano’s, at Inglenook you can select from dozens of family favorites and inspired date-night delicacies.

Indianapolis Entertainment

Looking for fun ideas with the kids on a cold day? How about a matinee of the latest blockbuster? Maybe a few games of bowling to burn off some energy. At Inglenook, you’re just minutes from some of Carmel’s most popular entertainment attractions, with choices suitable for all ages.

Indianapolis Fitness

Need something a little more serious, like a good workout? At Inglenook, you can enjoy easy access to a variety of fitness options, even in the middle of winter. From a run on a treadmill to a pilates class, Carmel has lots of ways to burn calories and have fun.

Indianapolis Spas

Reward yourself after a good workout with a manicure, a trip to the hair salon, or a visit to one of several day spas. Need something more manly? There’s even a barber shop.

Visit Inglenook this weekend between 3p and 5p and discover how our cottage style homes offer exceptional location and lifestyle any time of year. Need to schedule a showing during the week? Simply complete the form below and one of our Sales Associates will be happy to schedule a tour.

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Indianapolis Featured New Home: The Coho Cottage at Inglenook

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

Discovering the right home – that aha moment that you feel when you first walk in – is one of life’s great joys. Like finding the love of your life, sometimes you just know.

It’s about more than bedroom and bathroom counts or square footage – although those things do matter. It’s about how you feel in the home. How you envision your life there: the countless memories that you will create with family and friends.

Your home is the place where you feel most inspired.

A good home will make you feel that way with the right décor. A great home will make you feel that way even when it is completely empty; a blank canvas for you to fill in.

That’s the way you’ll feel as soon as you walk in to our Coho cottage, a very unique Indiana new home.

Small in Size, but Big on Charm

Our Coho cottage style home is a two bedroom, two and a half bath cottage with gleaming maple floors, a spacious kitchen, a dining alcove, a full bedroom and bathroom on the main floor, and a large front porch.

It’s a home that is reminiscent of the charm of a 1920’s bungalow, but with all of the conveniences of modern design: skylights, gas fireplace, walk-in closets, and an attached garage.

The Coho features a private second floor retreat with bedroom, bathroom, and generous closet space, perfect for a master suite, an office, a craft room, or a kid’s room.

Discover your own aha moment this weekend. Visit the Coho between 3p and 5p this Saturday and Sunday. You can also schedule a showing by contacting Same Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or sam@talktotucker.com.

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View photo gallery, watch virtual tour, and download floor plan: http://www.inglenookcarmel.com/homes/coho/

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Carmel, IN Real Estate Trends: Time to Upgrade?

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

If you’ve been looking for a good time to sell your existing home and move into a new home in Carmel, IN, we’ve got great news. Recent trends in Carmel, IN real estate indicate that now may be a great time to sell and consider a move into a new home like the cottage style homes at Inglenook.

Whether you want to move up to a larger home, move down to a smaller home, or just move into a better neighborhood, here’s a few key trends in the real estate market that may work in your favor:

Inventory of Existing Homes is Down

Inventory of existing homes for sale in Carmel, IN was down 8.8% in November (source), indicating that there are fewer homes for buyers to choose from. Selling your home when inventory levels are lower means that you have less competition for buyers and your home may sell more quickly.

Prices are on the Rise

The average price for a sold home rose 19.1% in November from $314,000 to $374,000. As inventory levels of available homes go down, supply and demand can drive prices up – and that can mean good news for Sellers. Maximizing the price on your current home increases your purchasing power for a new home. This can translate to a bigger home, more upgrades to personalize your home, or just an extra financial cushion.

Home Prices Are Still Historically Low

Of course, the right timing for selling your home also depends on the value of purchasing a new home. As prices on existing homes rise, prices for new homes in Carmel IN are still at historical lows, so you can make the move to a new home much more affordably than a few years ago.

There are additional advantages as well: buying a new home can often mean a lower cost of ownership once you move in. Fewer repairs, lower monthly energy bills, and low maintenance costs can help your new home purchase pay off in the long term and the short term.

Find out more about if now is the right time to consider a new home purchase. Visit Inglenook and tour our brand new homes this weekend and speak with an experienced real estate professional. Our homes are open from 3p – 5p.

Can’t make it this weekend? No problem! We’re happy to schedule a tour of our homes at a time that fits your schedule. Simply complete the request below and we’ll call you to confirm your appointment.

You can also call Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or email sam@talktotucker.com.

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Looking for an Indianapolis Condo? Cottage Style Homes Offer…

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Looking for an Indianapolis condo for sale? Condos offer many advantages, from low maintenance living to affordability and a sense of community.

But there are downsides to Indianapolis condos as well: lack of storage, little or no outdoor space, noise from neighbors, and uninspired floor plans.

What if you could enjoy all of the advantages of condo living, with none of the downside? At Inglenook, you can!

Cottage Style Homes

At Inglenook, our pocket neighborhood of 27 cottage style homes are designed by award-winning architect Ross Chapin and include gleaming maple wood floors, skylights, walk out terraces and porches, and lofts. Each home features generous storage space including walk-in closets, built-ins, garages and basements.

A Sense of Community… and Privacy

The detached cottages at Inglenook are built with reinforced exterior walls to minimize noise from neighbors and create a sense of privacy and quiet. But Inglenook is also about community. Inglenook is a pocket neighborhood that is designed to promote interaction with neighbors and the feeling of a traditional neighborhood.

Investing for the Long Term

Unlike a condo, at Inglenook you won’t need to worry about outgrowing your home too quickly. Inglenook features homes that range from approximately 1,060 to 2,176 square feet. Inglenook is within the Carmel, IN school district and features easy access to downtown Indianapolis.

Affordability

Whether you are looking to move up from an apartment or down-size from a larger home, Inglenook offers affordability with energy efficient homes that keep monthly costs low. Inglenook also enjoys Clay Township taxes – the lowest property tax rate in Hamilton County and one of the lowest in Indiana.

Discover why the homes at Inglenook are a smart alternative for low maintenance living without compromise. Schedule a tour today by contacting Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or by email at sam@talktotucker.com.

Schools are determined by the Carmel Clay school district and subject to change. Please contact the Carmel Clay School District with any questions.

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Carmel Indiana Real Estate: Cottage Style New Homes

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Are you feeling overwhelmed by looking for a new home? Are you having a hard time remembering one kitchen from the next? Do all of the family rooms look the same?

If house hunting is leaving you feeling uninspired about making a move to your next home, we’ve got good news. The cottage style homes at Inglenook offer an escape from the ordinary with designs that are as unique as they are functional. One look at Inglenook and you’ll wonder why everyone doesn’t build homes this way.

Here are just a few of the features that you won’t find in any ordinary new home:

Charming Cottage Curb Appeal

When driving through a neighborhood of ordinary new homes for sale in Carmel, IN, do they all seem to look alike? Big garage-fronted homes feel boxy and uninspired. The homes at Inglenook are designed with garages in back so when friends and family come to visit they see your home, not your cars parked in the driveway.

Bright, Sunny Interiors

Don’t let the winter blues set in. At Inglenook, each home is designed to provide maximum natural light all year long for bright spaces in almost every room. Rise and shine with bedroom skylights or share a morning cup of coffee in a sunny kitchen nook.

Privacy By Design

Ordinary neighborhoods feature homes with peek-a-boo windows that offer little privacy. At Inglenook, each cottage style home is positioned to maximize privacy between neighbors with layered windows and skylights throughout each home.

Beauty By Design

Few things make you feel as special as owning a beautiful home. At Inglenook, we understand that true beauty is not about how you adorn a home, but how it feels before you have moved in a single box. The cottages at Inglenook feature details you won’t find in an ordinary home such as gleaming maple floors, exquisite woodwork detail, and spacious front porches that live like another room of your house.

Neighborhood

Ordinary neighborhoods focus on streets as thoroughfares. Neighbors drive in and drive out, sometimes without ever learning the names of people who live around them. At Inglenook, streets and open shared courtyards are designed to create a connection between neighbors without compromising privacy.

The homes at Inglenook are classic, charming cottage style homes that inspire exceptional living. Visit Inglenook today for information about a limited number of immediate move-in homes. Contact Sam Hawkins at (317) 580-7854 or email sam@talktotucker.com to schedule a showing.

After all, you can’t live an exceptional life in an ordinary home.

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Where to Retire: New Cottage Style Homes in Carmel, IN

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

There are dozens of articles to help you find the right city to retire in, but what about finding the right home?

For many empty nesters, finding a new home is about more than a smaller space or a more ideal location. It’s about find the home that fits a whole new set of priorities and lifestyle changes. This may include more time for travel, lower maintenance, taking up new hobbies, volunteering, or spending more time with family.

Finding a house that fits your priorities as an empty nester is as important as finding the right city. Here’s a list of things to consider when looking for a new home:

Spaces That Make Sense

Is your formal family room and dining room saved for “special occasions” just a few times a year? Many empty nesters have discovered that they no longer need the additional space of a larger home. The homes at Inglenook have generously sized cottages that focus all of the square footage on the spaces that you use everyday: open kitchens ideal for family gatherings, casual family rooms with fireplaces, and flexible loft spaces (perfect for new hobbies or visiting grandchildren).

Smart Storage Options

Right-sizing doesn’t have to mean getting rid of everything you own. The cottage style homes at Inglenook feature walk-in closets, built-ins, and optional basements (finished or unfinished) to create organized spaces. Everything is close at hand (no digging through a musty storage shed) but neatly out of site. Ideal for storing away holiday decorations or an extra set of guest towels for when the kids come home to visit.

Shared Outdoor Spaces

Want to spend more time enjoying outdoor spaces, and less time maintaining them? Pocket neighborhoods offer the best of both worlds. Inglenook features homes with generous porches and shared courtyards that are designed to promote more time spent with friends and neighbors and less time pushing a lawnmower.

 Lower Ownership Costs

Of course, keeping energy costs lower throughout the year is important. The light filled spaces of the homes at Inglenook mean that you’ll use less electricity during the day. Fireplaces, efficient design, and construction built to the latest energy efficiency standards means lower winter heating bills as well.

Discover for yourself why the homes at Inglenook offer a great lifestyle inside and out. Contact us today to schedule a showing or request pricing information:

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