Saturday, April 12, 2014

MARRANO GRAND OPENS NEW ELMA PATIO HOME

Marrano is introducing a new model patio home at 7 Lakeview Ct. which is in the final phase of Springbrook Shores in Elma this weekend.
Set in a quiet valley, surrounded by nature, the charm of Springbrook Shores is evident as you pull into the community. The homes — set on gently curving roads or quiet cul-de-sacs — demonstrate the character of an Elma country setting.
In addition, more than 160 acres of conservation land on the west side of the community, three sprawling ponds (one with an island) and three landscaped cul-de-sacs add to the pastoral scenery.
“The latest patio home model highlights Arts & Craft styling with a covered porch, shake shingles, brick accents and earthy color tones, and continues the country theme,” began John Manns, vice president of sales and marketing.
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A full-view, leaded-glass front door opens to a foyer with hardwood flooring. There is a  direct view to the great room with its loft overlook, custom window treatments and gas-burning fireplace.
Hardwood flooring from the foyer also leads into the kitchen to the left the foyer. The U-shaped kitchen work area is created by maple cabinets, a custom pantry cabinet, ceramic tile backsplash, granite countertops and “Black Ice” appliances.
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An arched pass-through opening connects the kitchen with the dining area and great room. The kitchen’s eating area — at the front of the home —  is brightened by three windows. It is an ideal setting for morning coffee or casual meals, noted Manns.
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The home’s first-floor master bedroom suite is tucked away for privacy in the rear of the home. It features a walk-in-closet and the master bathroom with a five-foot, walk-in-shower; a double-sink vanity; a linen closet; and a pocket door for ease of access.

The guest bedroom in conveniently located near the main bathroom.
The loft is a multi-function space stressing the flexibility of the plan. “With large windows and a walk-in-closet, the loft could be used as a home office, computer or entertainment room, or a third bedroom. Home buyers have the option of adding a full-bathroom to this versatile plan,” added Manns.
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In addition to these amenities, the patio home also includes a first-floor laundry, an attached two-car garage and a full basement.
Residents in Springbrook Shores enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle allowing them to relax or travel at anytime with no worries. A homeowners’ association takes care of all the lawn cutting, landscape maintenance, snow removal, garbage pick up, and more. All homes come fully landscaped with underground sprinklers, sodded front and side yards, and seeded rear lawns.
The Elma location provides the serenity of a country setting, yet is only minutes from East Aurora and West Seneca for more shopping and dining options.
Homeowners also enjoy hiking and nature trails — as long as two miles — that wind through the preservation land. Unique LifeTraii fitness stations have been installed on the trail where residents can perform up to three different exercises in one station, enabling them to add an exercise plan to their walking routine.
“This final phase of Springbrook Shores consists of 21 lots on a cul-de-sac — every lot has either a view of woods or water. Ten lots remain for homes starting in the $240s.
The model at 7 Lakeview Dr., is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday. To visit, take Rice Road between Seneca Street and Bowen Road; . follow Waterfront Lane to Lakeview Court. For more information, call Steve Converse 809-8676. 
Article originally publisehd in the April 4th Home Finder, written by Dennis Aures
Photos by: James Lesinski

Saturday, March 29, 2014

MARRANO OFFERS NEW PRIVATE HOME SITES IN HAMBURG



Marrano announces its newest phase of the ever-popular Deer Springs community in Hamburg.  Development is scheduled to begin soon on the new phase, which features 32 private home sites.  “This phase is designed to take advantage of the adjacent wooded area which gives homeowners privacy and the beauty of nature in their backyards,” said John Manns, vice president of sales and marketing for Marrano.  “Visit our beautifully decorated and furnished model center and take advantage of Marrano’s introductory pricing for this new community.”
Deer Springs is one of Marrano’s most affordable communities in the Southtowns, with prices starting in the low $200s.  This family-friendly neighborhood provides easy access to shopping and the Thruway while maintaining the feel of a quiet, country setting.  Residents enjoy their own private picnic shelter and playground, plus curved roadways, common wooded areas and scenic ponds.
Manns continued, “Don’t wait and miss this rare opportunity to select the perfect, exclusive property for your new Marrano home.  With today’s low mortgage rates and Marrano’s ‘Think Summer’ incentive offering free front yard landscaping and patio or a partial finished basement, this phase is sure to sell fast.”  
Deer Springs visitors should ask about Marrano’s available inventory of completed homes; all are ready for immediate occupancy.  One of the homes is a two-story Colonial plan with four bedrooms, two and a half baths, affordably priced at $239,900.  Marrano is also featuring a hard-to-find ranch plan that is fully decorated and open for viewing.
For more information on this exciting new section of Deer Springs, please visit Steve Converse at the model home at 2384 Hobblebush (off Southwestern Blvd., just before Lakeview) Saturday through Wednesday, 1 to 5 p.m. or call 809-8676.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

MARRANO OFFERS NEW DESIGN IN EVERGREEN LANDING, AMHERST


Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation has introduced a new, two-story design for 2014 in Evergreen Landing, the new, high-demand community in Amherst.
Featuring almost 2,200 square feet of living space, this new design shows an open-concept layout, a requirement for most new home buyers. 
As you approach this model, note the full front porch, a standard feature with this design. Follow the hardwood foyer into the spacious country kitchen which features a huge center island with breakfast bar, granite countertops and upscale maple cabinets. Set off the kitchen is a south facing sun room which floods this home with natural light. Also featured on the first floor are a large great room with gas fireplace and a private home office. The second floor of this home shows four spacious bedrooms, two full bathrooms and the ultimate in convenience, a second floor laundry.
Other amenities in this model include central air, full basement with eight foot ceilings, ideal for your future rec room, energy efficient Pella windows and more. Available immediately, this home is priced in the low $300’s. Best of all, there is still time for you to make your final color selections.
“Introduced during the summer of 2013, Evergreen Landing has become one of the hottest selling communities in Western New York,” said Steve Converse, New Home Construction Professional for Marrano. “With only 22 lots in the first phase of construction and with many lots under contract, only a handful of sites remain.”
As you enter Evergreen Landing, off Tonawanda Creek Road just East of Niagara Falls Blvd., you immediately realize that you’ve arrived at something special. The community features winding, low-traffic streets surrounded by nature. Located on the site of the former Evergreen Golf Course, neighborhood streets follow the lines of the former fairways and will feature of number of shimmering ponds throughout.
Evergreen Landing’s location near Niagara Falls Blvd. puts shopping and restaurants just a stone’s throw away. The area also marks the midpoint between Buffalo and Niagara Falls, making commuting very convenient. Located in the highly-rated Sweet Home School District, Evergreen Landing offers new home buyers will the added benefit of lower taxes compared with surrounding areas.
Marrano is building ranch and two-story homes with introductory pricing starting in the mid $200’s, a price point not offered in Amherst for many years. New ranch designs have also been introduced for Evergreen Landing to meet the demands of today’s patio home buyers. All new home buyers during March will be able to take advantage of Marrano’s Spring Promotion. This incentive allows the home buyer to have a portion of their basement finished at no charge, or they can select a free patio and landscaping.
To schedule an appointment to view homes in Evergreen Landing, call Steve Converse at 809-8676.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

MARRANO OPENS NEW MODEL AND COMMUNITY IN LANCASTER

“Marrano is celebrating twice the excitement this month with the grand opening of a new, affordable community and a new model home in Lancaster,” began John Manns, vice president of sales and marketing for the builder. 
 
Creekside in the Pleasant Meadows community in Lancaster features 23 single-family home sites situated along gently curving streets with trees and ponds dotting the landscape. 
 
“Private, deep lots back to federally preserved land for homes with starting prices from the $220s to more than $280s,” noted Linda VanNortwick. “This community is already becoming one of our most popular in Lancaster.”
 
The decorated model at 27 Sterling Place illustrates a two-story design with approximately 2,300 square feet of living space. The country cottage façade features a combination of gables, coordinated siding schemes, custom trim, stone accents and a full front porch.
 
Inside, the two-story foyer showcases hardwood flooring. “The perfectly sized den is located at the front of the home for convenience and privacy,” VanNortwick added.  In the model, it is decorated as a formal dining room – demonstrating the versatility of the plan. (Below: third image)
 
The first-floor layout includes a country kitchen with hutch island work station and granite countertops, which are standard, Manns said. (Below: first image)
 
An energy-efficient, gas-burning fireplace warms the family room.
 
The tour of the home moves to the second level: visitors find four bedrooms including a private master bedroom suite with spa bath and walk-in closet, a full main bath, plus a convenient second-floor laundry. (Below: second image)
 
“This model is available for immediate occupancy,” continued VanNortwick. “We already have seven sales (in this new phase) prior to the grand opening.”
 
In addition, Marrano’s “Think Spring” promotion – available for a limited time – offers a choice of additional square footage, landscaping, patios and appliances. 
 
Pleasant Meadows offers the perfect location – a country setting while still convenient to everyday needs and services. Just minutes from the New York State Thruway and a short drive to downtown Buffalo, homeowners can enjoy the quiet comforts of home and still benefit from a short commute to work. 
 
“Marrano can assist in selling your current home and allow you to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates,” she continued. “Our exclusive ‘Safe & Sold Program’ has helped hundreds of families move into their new Marrano home.” 
 
For more than 20 years, this one-of-a-kind program has provided new home buyers the services of an experienced staging specialist and real estate professionals to prepare he home and provide the proper marketing tools to sell their existing home faster. Marrano also reimburses one percent of the commission that is paid to the real estate company. “The Safe & Sold Program saves homeowners thousands of dollars and provides additional peace of mind while building their new home,” she said. 
 
The model at 27 Sterling Place is off Pleasant View and Juniper Lane in Lancaster. It is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 
 
Prospective buyers may also visit a second furnished model home nearby in The Cove at Pleasant Meadows (one block away) at 17 Jonquile Ct. It is open from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday. 
 
For more information, call Steve Converse at 716-809-8676.
 
Article originally published in the February 21 Home Finder, written by Dennis Aures 
Photos by: James Lesinki 
 

Saturday, February 22, 2014

CLOSE-OUT OPPORTUNITY AT EAGLE HEIGHTS

Eagle Heights close out offer

Marrano/Marc Equity Corporation is now offering close-out savings to customers building new homes on the five remaining home sites in the current phase of Eagle Heights in Orchard Park.

“Every lot in Eagle Heights fits this requirement with many homes backing to a wooded preservation area, which will never be developed,”said Steve Converse, New Home Construction Professional for Marrano.

Marrano is currently offering a home for sale at 32 Redbrick priced at $499,900. This spacious two-story home includes all of the amenities expected in a home of this caliber starting with the gorgeous front elevation including a full front porch with stone accents.  As you step into the grand two-story foyer, with curved staircase, you will appreciate the sense of space.  

Set across the back of the home to maximize the view of the wooded backyard, are a great room with gas fireplace and a gourmet country kitchen with huge center island. The sun room with three full walls of windows is set off the rear of the kitchen.  A formal dining room and private home office complete the main floor.

The upper level of this home features an expansive master suite comprised of a walk-in closet and glamour bath.  Three additional bedrooms and a guest bath are also set on the second  floor.

Every Marrano home built in Eagle Heights comes standard with an array of features including granite countertops, Pella windows and more. Also, for a limited time, all new home buyers in Eagle Heights can take advantage of Marrano’s Spring Promotion which offers a free patio and landscaping or a finished basement.

To visit Eagle Heights, follow Jewett-Holmwood Road to Valley View to Pine Terrace to Knob Hill to Redbrick Road.

To schedule an appointment to discuss building with Marrano in Eagle Heights, call Steve Converse at 809-8676.