Linda Jandura Realtor North Carolina Buyer & Seller Specialist

Crooked Brook - Country Living in Apex North Carolina

 Are you looking for a neighborhood where everyone waves to you but you have your privacy too? A small community of  2000-3000 square foot houses, a nice sized yard, and fairly new homes? Maybe you don't want to pay monthly fees for amenities such as a swimming pool or tennis courts that you might not use all year?

 Crooked Brook is a small community of 14 homes offering an abundance of charm and character. With wooded lots and convenient location, plus no city taxes, Crooked Brook is a great neighborhood to call home.

 Homes were built by 5 different builders between 2001- 2006,  making all the homes unique.  Rocking chair front porches on most homes give this neighborhood the charm that the South is famous for. The average lot size is about ½ acre, with several homes having almost an acre of land.

 Homeowner's dues are only $100/ year and cover maintenance of the common grounds.

 Crooked Brook is conveniently located within 5 miles of Crossroads Shopping in Cary, 1 miles to the new Kraft Family YMCA, and ½ mile to the beautiful Crowder  Park.

 Currently there are 2 homes for sale in Crooked Brook. These homes are priced between $275,000 and $385,000.

To see these homes, or if you're looking for homes in similar communities, visit our website at www.justnchomes.com,  or call Linda & Craig at 919-771-7779.

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Who can resist an absolutely perfect day in the fall to take a walk in the woods.  November 6 and the leaves are just at their peak of color here in Cary, North Carolina.  Yes, we know that North Dakota is having a blizzard today, and upstate NY has already had snow.  It's still beautiful down here in North Carolina and this year the autumn colors are spectacular!

With so many beautiful parks and trails to hike here in the Raleigh Cary area of North Carolina, it's a difficult choice as to where to walk. My husband and I decided on Hemlock Bluffs, off of Kildaire Farms Rd in Cary today. With over 3 miles of trails up and down the bluffs and through the groves of Hemlock trees, it was truly spectacular.

Of course I had to take my camera to share this with everyone. Viewing the slide show, you can't tell that the weather was sunny and warm, or feel the cool breeze.  And you'll have to imagine the smell of the fallen leaves and the sound of the breeze rustling the trees. 

 Hemlock Bluffs is a Town of Cary park featuring:

• Unique stand of Eastern Hemlock Trees
• Approximately 3 miles of trails
• Scenic Observation Platforms
• Excellent bird and wildlife watching opportunities

The Stevens Nature Center inside the park was designed to compliment the natural surroundings of Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve. The Center provides information about the natural history of the area and the plants and animals that live in the Nature Preserve.  The nature center also offers a variety of nature programs for participants of all ages on a year-round basis.

Features include:

• Nature's Niche Gift Shop
• Hands-on educational exhibit hall
• Classroom
• Outdoor education shelter
• Native wildflower garden

As your local specialist, Linda Jandura knows Apex and Cary!

Call me today at 919-621-1691.

In my previous blog about the spectacular new home community of Terrington in Cary North Carolina, I promised there would be more information about how the builder, American Heritage Homes, is incorporating Green Building techniques and technology throughout his homes.

No, you won't see giant solar panels on roofs or geo domed homes.  In fact, the Green building techniques are so well used that you'd never guess these homes were so much more energy efficient than your typical million dollar house.

Jay Summers, builder and devloper of Terrington, provides his five objectives of Green Building for us:

1. Energy efficiency-  reduce the energy consumption in the house.

2. Resource Efficiency- more than using recycled materials- this theory involves designing the home's floor plan and placement on the lot to capitalize on natural light and minimize seasonal energy loss.

3. Water conservation- reduce water use in the homes- e.g.: waterless hot water tanks, optional irrigation wells.

4. Indoor air quality- use of efficient air exchange/ filtration systems, as well as humidity control  systems. Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) interior products- paints, finishes, wallpapers, etc.- are used to improve indoor air quality.

5. Lot & site development- preserving vegetation on the lot to control erosion and runoff is an example of the simple measures  that are taken.  More complex measures include the development of the neighborhood to capture nitrates before they travel to local streams.

AHH uses Energy Star rated products and practices to save you money and reduce greenhouse gases.

American Heritage Homes is a member of the Green Home Builders of the Triangle. This group is made up of 213 members of the Home Bulder's Association of the Triangle. The  Green Building program is based on the Model Green Home Building Guidelines developed by the National Association of Home Builders. Along with many building suppliers and contractors, it's members also include Olde Heritage Builders and Anderson Homes.

It's great to see more & more builders incorporating Green Technology right from the beginning in building their new developments.

To see all the homes in Terrington, click here: 

If you'd like more information about Green Homes, or any other homes in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, please visit our website at www.NCHomesFinder.com.

As your local specialist, Linda Jandura knows Apex and Cary!

Call me today at 919-621-1691.

Tucked away in the quiet South East corner of Cary, this newest addition to the luxury home real estate market in Cary North Carolina is just minutes from major highways and 2 miles from Crossroads Shopping Center of Cary.

Home sites are now selling in this exclusive luxury custom home community with lots of .5 acres to 1+ acres available. Priced at $240,000- $320,000/ lot, these home sites will feature lush landscaping, backyard pools, stone accents on driveway, water features and porticos.

The neighborhood is built with a staunch preservation of the environment in mind, including preserving 3 creeks, 2 ponds, and a cascading waterfall. Twelve of Terrington's 31 acres are permanently protected as a nature preserve.

This limited enclave of luxury homes offers every family the opportunity to live on a grand cul de sac lot.

There are currently 2 homes built in Terrington at this time. The model home ,on lot 1, has the main living area finished, but is waiting for the buyer to choose his own design to build the master bedroom wing and garage wing of the home . What a great idea!

This home has a spectacular kitchen with a custom tile mural backsplash behind the stove hand desinged from an artist in California. And indeed, it looked like a California vineyard. The kitchen also had a built in coffee maker, with cappucino, latte, and espresso options! Of course it has a double subzero refrigerator, granite countertops to die for, and more bells and whistles than you could think of- but the builder sure did think of them.

The Parade of Homes 2008 entry home is on lot 17, surrounded by woods and 2 creeks. This unique Dutch farmhouse style home is truly a masterpiece of not only fine workmanship, but also of incorporating Green Building techniques . (See my next blog)

This is the view of the great room from the kitchen- truly spectacular!

Each home in this community will be custom built to the buyer's specifications. Jay Summers ,President of American Heritage Homes, is the developer and builder of the homes in Terrington and will work with each home owner to build the home of their dreams. With up to 15 months from lot purchase to close to design and build your home, each Terrington family will experience the kind of attention and exceptional service that will exceed your expectations.