STONECROFT HOMES News

Work Begins on The Palazzo:                                 12/2009

Southern Living Custom Builder Member for the Louisville, Kentucky area, Stonecroft Homes, began their home this month that will be featured at the May 2010 Norton Commons Spring Home Tour.  Stonecroft Homes has named their Southern Living Showcase Home “The Palazzo” as its architectural style is Italianate, one period style that Stonecroft has gained much attention for in Norton Commons.  The Palazzo will have a side courtyard that can be accessed from all the main living areas of the first floor.  At first glance you might recall a walk through the streets of Florence or a fall day at the Art Fair in the streets of St. James Court.  Being a SL Showcase Home, Stonecroft will incorporate materials from the sponsors of Southern Living.  Some of these include Lennox Heating and Air Conditioning, Pella Windows, Delta Faucets, and James Hardie Siding.  Check the SHOWCASE OF HOMES link to see progress of the home being constructed.

 

Visit us at our Norton Commons Model Home     12/2009

As your relaxing on the airy front porch you might have to remind yourself that you are not vacationing in the Carolina’s. That’s what Stonecroft Homes has created with "The Charleston” model home.This home utilizes the finest materials such as the Advantec Zip Wall and Roof System, Icynene Spray Foam Insulation, James Hardie Fiber Cement Siding, Variable Speed High Efficiency HVAC, and Hartstone Tile and stained pine bead board ceilings for the exterior porches. The interior details in this home are what the public has come to know and love from this two time Homearama Grand Award Winner.The kitchen is a fabulous entertaining area for guests with its’ custom cabinets featuring lighted seeded glass upper cabinets, an oversized island, and large eating area. Millwork that includes a coffered ceiling, wainscoting, built in bookcases, desks, and window seats are just some of the elements that allows this house to have the charm of past with the ammenities of today.What is that second staircase for? Well, this house has a carriage house over the garage with another full bath that can be used as a fifth bedroom suite, art studio with all its natural light, or an unbelievable home office.

 

This is the second home in the subdivision on the Left from Chamberlain LN Entrance. Check the pics out HERE, click on "THE CHARLESTON"

 

1880’s Queen Anne: A Lesson in "Art"Chitecture               6/2009

This custom home set on ten acres is nestled inside a tree canopied paradise.  This is another home that displays the diversity that Stonecroft Homes is able to achieve when clients bring their ideas to design and build their dream home. Its’ inspiration comes from the late 1800’s and has all the unique details that have made Victorians so admired. How many times have you been to St. James Art Festival and reveled in the architecture found in the homes around you. This is a home you truly have to experience for yourself.  The home has an amazing energy; you see it when people walk just a few steps into the home --- their jaw drops, and then they say, “I love this home!”  There is a certain serenity found at this home, from the 360 degree view of trees to the sight and sound of the babbling water and nature around the acre plus pond.  Just a couple minutes into your visit and you think you’re at a combination bed and breakfast and spa retreat.  There are so many areas outside to enjoy a quiet moment…  Be in the middle of the pond while sitting inside the pergola or take a trail walk through the woods.  Imagine what it would be like to entertain friends at this home for dinner.  Music on the terraces, candles floating in the pond and you can enjoy a cold drink while the grilling is done on the expansive deck covered with a tropical hardwood.   Enjoy the pictures of this home and when you want to design and build your dream home please give us a call, we’d love to show you what we mean by “Expect the Extraordinary.” 

 

 

Check the pics out HERE, click on "BARKINGHAMM PALACE "

 

Stonecroft Homes: Year End Review 2008

December 28th , 2008

Despite the economic woes that it seems most all sectors are facing at this moment, especially the construction industry, there is some good news, or "light" from the Stonecroft Logo at the end of the tunnel. Stonecroft Homes is about to complete their best year in business with construction of over 25 homes in 2008. "It was a momentous year," says managing partner David Lutes. "Given all indications at the beginning of the year we had planned on building 8-10 homes. However, as time went on there were stretches of selling one to two per week. We almost doubled the number of homes we built in 2007."

 

"We have been blessed," says Project Manager Jimmy King. King says, "that while he was managing day-to-day field operations managing partners Jason (Black) and David were out pounding the pavement working every lead they had as well as managing construction activities.

 

Managing partner Jason Black says, "It's been a little bit of luck but also about giving the clients the best home for their money." "We've been very fortunate to weather the storm of 2008 and we are well positioned for another strong year in 2009."

 

Building homes starting in the mid 300's to over 3 million displays the capabilities of this homebuilder to manage a diverse portfolio of business. One client interviewed said it best. "Every home that Stonecroft builds shows like a million dollar home." Experience it yourself by calling Stonecroft Homes, 502-523-7041.

 

Stonecroft Placing Final Touches on Poplar Woods Model Home December 8th , 2008

Stonecroft is placing final touches on one of their exclusive plans, The Chateau, in Poplar Woods Lot #32. This acre walkout backs up to approximately 33 acres of Conservation Green Space. See more about the development in our COMMUNITIES section. The air of a French chateau home has been recreated by Stonecroft Homes beginning with the painted tumbled brick and stone exterior enhanced with stained board & battened shutters, divided-lite windows and a columned front porch. Drawing on designs created centuries ago, the home features distressed handscraped wood flooring and hand-made & stained ceiling beams. One highlight of the home is its inviting outdoor, summer living room with stone floor, fireplace, stained pine planked ceiling and picturesque views of the 30-plus acres of rolling hills and walking trails. This outdoor living room can be accessed from the Kitchen, Great Rooms, and Master Bedroom.

The custom kitchen by Barber Cabinet Company is finished in an ivory glaze and feature lighted glass cabinets over the wall cabinets, a ten foot center island, exotic granite countertops, and a large walk-in pantry. Warm rustic wood accents will be carried into the home in the breakfast area with stained wood beams and a stained panel executive study. This home with a first floor master will also feature a FAMILY ROOM on each of the three floors. The HUGE upstairs is a kids haven and includes three large bedrooms, one with it's own office/study, and a 18 X 20 raised playroom that has ornate iron railing with large medallions. The WALKOUT lower level has stoned archways, slate flooring, a theater room, custom pub style bar, One and a half baths, and a guest bedroom with private bath. The lower level half bath serves the bar and entertaining areas. The basement also has a 4th garage that can house lawn and garden equipment or serve as a workshop. The interior trim details will be what you've come to Expect from Stonecroft... Extraordinary, complete with generous use of oversized baseboards, crown moulding, built-in bookcases and window seats. Check out pics of the model by clicking CHATEAU 32 in the CURRENT PROJECTS section.

 

Homearama House featured in Canfield Advertisement.

December 28, 2007

Stonecroft Homes 2007 Homearama Grand Award Winning entry Chateau Magnifique is being featured by Canfield Development in several local publications such as The Courier Journal, Business First, Sophisticated Living, and Louisville Magazine. Check it out by clicking: Advertisement

 

Homearama 2007 Awards Luncheon: STONECROFT HOMES Earns People’s Choice Award for Second Year in a Row. August 3, 2007
The Home Builders Association of Louisville presented the annual awards given for Homearama on Friday, August 3rd at Big Spring Country Club.  Stonecroft Homes received 2nd Place as voted on by the public for  “Favorite Home." Stonecroft Homes received 1st Place for "Favorite Home" and 1st Place for "Favorite Interior Design" for their 2006 Homearama entry. This years attendance was over 40,000.  Homearama Beech Spring Farm was hosted by Canfield Development and sponsored by LG&E and NEXTEL. Homearama is produced by the Home Builders Association of Louisville and all participating builders are members of the HBAL.

 

Stonecroft Homes Chosen as Builder for New Harrods Glen Neighborhood February 22, 2007

Stonecroft is one of eight exclusive builders in Harrods Glen.  Harrods Glen is Canfield Development's newest development. Part of the original Fincastle Farm previously owned by W.L. Brown, Jr., Harrods Glen is an exclusive estate home community featuring only the finest architecturally designed timeless home designs being built by Louisville's finest Home Builders. Featuring only 46 estate lots on 140 acres with gas street lights, walking trails, 4 board horse fencing and over 90 acres of conservation easements and open space, Harrods Glen is being created to cater to Louisville's most discriminating home buyers. Buyers looking for an controlled architecture and breathtaking settings unlike other upscale developments will feel at home in Harrods Glen. Homes prices begin around $1.2 million on beautiful one acre and larger lots.