Judy Jennings - Realtor® Serving Plymouth & Barnstable Counties

Break out the champagne, it is cause for celebration! Plymouth Rock Studios has received funding for the construction of their multi-million dollar movie studio in Plymouth Massachusetts. It has been a long road for this group. They have worked extremely hard at bringing their dream to fruition and it appears that they will soon be breaking ground on the construction site. To read more read the following press release Plymouth Rock Studios Announces $550m Loan to Start Construction.

If you are not aware of what I am talking about, and I am still amazed that there are people that are not aware of this mega project, here is a brief overview:

Plymouth Rock Studios will be constructing a $400+ million studio complex on the site of the Waverly Oaks Golf Course in Plymouth Massachusetts. The complex will contain a state of the art movie production studio, 14 sound stages, a luxurious movie theater, a 10 acre back lot, offices, a hotel, shops and restaurant.

This is BIG news for Plymouth. I imagine that we will begin to see some changes coming to the community once the first shovel breaks ground. Congratulations, Plymouth Rock Studios!

For further information on Hollywood East/Plymouth Rock Studios see my previous posts:

Hollywood East - Master Plan and More
Hollywood East - Dream is Getting Closer to Reality
Hollywood East - Hosting Acting Forum April 1st
Hollywood East - Plymouth MA - Estimated Timeline
Plymouth Rock Studios Forms Another Alliance
Hollywood East The Road to Plymouth Rock Studios
Hollywood East - Feel The Action
Hooray for Hollywood - East
Hollywood East in Plymouth MA

It was a grey kind of day for the kick off of the Jazz & Blues Festival at the Pinehills in Plymouth MA today. However, regardless of the bleak weather, there was a decent gathering at the Village Green.

It was my good fortune that I was in the area to be able to catch a good portion of the set performed by, Next Exit. What a pleasant surprise. They are a group of very young men from Sandwich High School. A source mentioned that members of the band also play with other groups, and have played at other events and private functions. They were very pleasant on the ears and had a great deal of talent.

Band Members Include Luke Martin - Lead Guitar Sean McGonagle - Violin, Guitar Dana Murphy - Bass Guitar Tyler Dennis - Drums Gavin Jones - Saxophone

If you were lucky enough to be there, then you know exactly what I am talking about. If not, the name of the group is Next Exit from Sandwich MA. You can book them for functions, and you can contact them by phone 508-833-6191 - or Email: EpiAcat32@aol.com.

If you would like to visit the Pinehills on Sunday, September 13th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., you can enjoy day two of the Jazz & Blues Festival. It is free to the public and certainly worth attending. The venue for Sunday includes the following artists: Mark Zaleski Band - Rocco and the Stompers - Deborah Henson-Conant. It appears the weather will be much better for an outdoor event, so please check it out.

Pinehills is a "lifestyle" kind of community. It is something quite unique and definitely worth exploring. Give me a call if you would like a personal tour.

Meanwhile here is a brief video of some of the features of the Pinehills community.

Pinehills in Plymouth MA is HOT, but it has nothing to do with the seasonal temperature. It has everything to do with the recent buzz. The latest news to hit the street and national television - Pinehills has been selected by HGTV as the new location for their 2010 Green Home Series.

To see the official announcement, you can view the video clip at HGTV Green Home Series - Pinehills.

I have written numerous posts about this community. It is so beautiful and masterfully planned, it does not surprise anyone that this location was selected by HGTV. The question is, what took them so long?

Pinehills could not have planned the timing of this latest news any better. It will coincide with the launch of their latest style homes, The Cottage Series. Bill Wennerberg is the builder that is currently constructing the first phase which will be located in the Hickorywood neighborhood. At a recent broker event, it was announced that the first home was already under contract. I guess Bill better get moving on house number two since the "model" will soon be off limits with its new occupants. Below is a photograph of the first home, just prior to its completion.

Phase II is scheduled for next spring and will be situated in close proximity to the Summer House and within walking distance to the Market and the Village Green. This location is where the HGTV 2010 Green Home will be located.

Now get this... are you paying attention? You might just want to stay tuned because HGTV will be having a contest where you can enter to win the energy efficient home that they feature in their 2010 Green Home Series. Imagine that! Okay, before you get too excited, the entry period for their drawing does not begin until April 2010. Make sure you stay tuned, I will post details and links on where and when to register.

Meanwhile, if you would like to learn more about the Pinehills community, give me a call 508-725-5858 - visit my website FocusedonRealEstate.com - Pinehills or send me an email: Judy Jennings - Realtor Serving Plymouth and Barnstable Counties.

Please read my previous posts about Pinehills:

Homes for Sale in Pinehills - Plymouth Massachusetts
East Bay Grille at Pinehills Golf Club
Pinehills in Plymouth MA is Worth a Tour

psst... the kitchen for the 2010 HGTV Green Home will be designed by Wood Palace Kitchens

Something is always cooking at Wood Palace Kitchens, Inc. No, they are not a restaurant, but one of the best kitchen design companies you could find in the local area. Tim Holick, owner and founder of Wood Palace Kitchens, Inc. started his business back in 1979 in his garage. He started out small, building furniture and custom cabinets for family members and friends and has honed his skills and built his business through hard work, and dedication with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and customer service.

That commitment has paid off and Wood Palace Kitchens, Inc. has become the place to go for kitchen design. In fact, one of their designs is going to be featured in an upcoming HGTV event highlighting the brand new cottage style homes being built at Pinehills in Plymouth Massachusetts. I will update you on this once more information becomes available.

There is a reason why the kitchen is quite often referred to as the heart of the home. Haven't you ever noticed how everyone tends to gather in the kitchen when you are entertaining guests? I speak from experience when I tell you that many times a kitchen is what will "sell" a potential buyer on a particular home. We spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, why not make it a place that is enjoyable, functional and beautiful.

If you are building a new home, or considering remodeling your existing kitchen then you will certainly want to make an effort to visit their showroom, or at least their website at Wood Palace Kitchens, Inc. By the way, don't let the name fool you, they are not limited to designing or updating your kitchen alone. They can design bathrooms, office suites, and/or work areas in your garage. The following slide show features some of their work. Check them out, I am confident you will be satisfied with your experience and the end result.

Homes for Sale in Pinehills - Plymouth Massachusetts. There are several single family homes, and townhouses available for sale in Pinehills, including properties in either one of their two 55+ active adult communities. Here you can view current listings of properties for sale in Pinehills: www.FocusedonRealEstate.com There are many benefits of working with a Buyer's Agent when touring homes for sale in Pinehills - Plymouth Massachusetts.

Summertime, and the living is easy in the Pinehills. There is much to do for activities and there are several amenities all located within the footprint of this unique community. The Pinehills community is quite large. In fact, it encompasses 3,174 +/- acres. The great part is that the developers are committed to maintaining 2,100 acres of open space while the remainder contains several clustered neighborhoods.

Pinehills was uniquely designed with a vision to enhance the natural beauty of the surrounding trees and hilly terrain. Most of the homes and townhouses have been strategically designed to maximize privacy while maintaining views of the natural landscape. Many homes have views of tree tops, while some have very nice views of the golf course, a select few even have distant views of Cape Cod Bay.

There are several businesses located at the Village Green, there are a few post offices, a grocery store, bank, restaurants, swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness club, two regulation size public golf courses, plus 10 miles of walking/jogging trails winding throughout the community. People watching can be a great way to get a sense of the community. Visit the Village Green and watch how people within the community interact with each other. Better yet, ask someone what they like about the community or if they would recommend moving there. If you don't want to approach someone to ask, I will do it for you while you are with me so you can hear for yourself.

Pinehills is located approximately 45 miles from Boston, 8 miles from Cape Cod and 4 miles to the ocean. Whichever direction you want to go, there is easy access to highways and major routes. However, once you get here, you might not want to leave.

Make sure to visit my website www.FocusedonRealEstate.com for a list of current homes for sale in Pinehills - Plymouth Massachusetts. I invite you to take a tour of Pinehills with me as your personal tour guide. For information on what a personal tour might entail, visit my previous post "Pinehills in Plymouth MA is Worth a Tour."

Meanwhile, here is a brief video of some of the highlights of the Pinehills community.