Associated Developers and Beamon Construction have opened a new community off of Centerville Rd in Williamsburg James City County Virginia.
The Village at Windmill Meadows is a 40 acre community with new homes starting from the $400,000’s . Originally the site of a farm. The old windmill from that farm has been restored and now stands sentry at the entrance to the neighborhood.
Seventy Eight new homes are slated for construction. The two models are finished and available for viewing
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Williamsburg/ James City County Schools assigned at this time are Norge Elementary, Toano Middle and the new Warhill High School although there will be redistricting in 2010 when the new middle and elementary schools open. There is a high probability that the neighborhood will be zoned for the new Elementary and Middle Schools.
The new elementary school will bear the name of the late Dr. J. Blaine Blayton, a well‐known African American physician who practiced medicine for 50 years in the Williamsburg area and beyond. The new middle school will honor Lois S. Hornsby, a longtime fixture in the Williamsburg , VA community.
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Fox Hill and Longhill Station are the nearest neighborhoods to Windmill Meadows.
Upon researching the approval of the neighborhood on the James City County Planning site I noticed that there is a restrictive covenant which prohibits outdoor irrigation of any kind from the public water supply. This apparently is part of A Water Conservation Agreement with our local water supplier JCSA ( James City County Service Authority). This is a pretty radical proposal. NO watering your yard !
It will be interesting to see if anyone installs a cistern to store rainwater. I am assuming this would be the only way you can water a yard in Windmill Meadows.
Homes are being built by Beamer Construction of Williamsburg VA. Beamer has built many homes in the area and was the developer of the Powhatan Secondary community.
The homes being built by Beamer Construction at Windmill Meadows are Earthcraft Certified.
EarthCraft House is a green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. The aim of the program is to help home builders be leaders in smart growth management and environmental stewardship.
Building an EarthCraft House is about constructing a healthy, more valuable home while minimizing environmental impacts. EarthCraft House follows a systems approach to home building that stresses an understanding of how the different components of a home work together. This approach results in a home that performs better, is more economical for the homeowner and costs little more to build than a comparable home built with standard construction practices.
EarthCraft House guidelines address energy efficiency, durability, indoor air quality, resource efficiency, waste management, and water conservation.
Today’s home buyers want to get the most house for their money. In addition to paying a monthly mortgage, home owners must also pay for utilities, maintenance and repair. All of these factors must be taken into consideration when determining the true cost of home ownership. A durable energy efficient house can be more economical and affordable even if it has a higher asking price than another home built with standard construction practices. (True cost of home ownership ).
Read more about the Earthcraft Home builder program in Virginia here
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Colonial Heritage is Williamsburg Virginia’s only gated golf community for active adults age 55+
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Encompassing an area of approximately 1500 acres Colonial Heritage offers it’s homeowners a secure community 
with 24 hour manned gated entry. The Golf Course is a semiprivate club. Golf memberships are available to homeowners, but are not required to use club facilities.
Central to the Colonial Heritage community is the superb championship golf course designed by the 
renowned designer, Arthur Hills. The course winds its way through the neighborhoods of Colonial Heritage, with a practice putting green, driving range and pro shop on-site. The 18-hole “Colonial” course at the Colonial Heritage Golf Club facility in Williamsburg, Virginia features 6,889 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The
Colonial Heritage golf course opened in 2006. Western Golf Properties, LLC manages this facility, with Tim Johnson as the General Manager
Many say that the grand clubhouse is, indeed, the star attraction of Colonial Heritage The magnificent Clubhouse is designed to emulate the grand Colonial-style of a Virginia plantation. Guests arriving at the facility enter the building under the vaulted Porte Cochere and arrive in the grand lobby with its multiple seating areas and open columned 
arcade that culminate in a central domed area. The plan is open and views extend in many directions: through the rich mahogany lounge with its beamed ceiling into the restaurant, or through a series of arches framing the hallway. The lower level is reached by the grand staircase that gently curves to the floor below and provides one of many accesses to the expansive lawn area. Beyond the grand hallway are large covered decks and balustrade railing, providing a comfortable resting place to view the lush expansive putting green and views of the golf course and community. 
Encompassing approximately 25,000 square feet the clubhouse hosts the complete range of social and recreational spaces, grand ballroom, fine and casual dining, a relaxing lounge, card and billiard rooms, a library with computer stations, a woodworking shop and an arts and crafts room.
Without exception, residents at Colonial Heritage enjoy an active social calendar and enjoy being able to choose from a range of planned events, as well as classes, workshops and outings. With on-staff social and activities director who puts together a year-round schedule of events. Residents can be as active or as relaxed as they like.
Colonial Heritage does, in fact, offer an incredible schedule of events, including dinner dances, arts and crafts and a number of other special-
interest workshops, social and cultural outings and a many other kinds of activities.Some of the Social clubs at Colonial Heritage include : A William and Mary Sport Team Support Club, Cribbage Club, Bridge Club, Marathon Bridge Club, Bocce Club, Billiards Club, Pickleball Club, Mah Jongg, Poker Club, Line Dancing, Round Dancing, Square Dancing, Knitting Group, Quilting Group, Woodworking Club, Book Club, Library Club, Dining Club, Singles Group, Drama Club, Travel Club, Bluegrass Country Music, History Club, Photography Club,
Housed in a separate facility adjacent to the outdoor pool is the 8500 
square foot fitness center. Equipped with state of the art workout equipment, it also houses an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and workout classroom. The Fitness Center is fitness professionals. In addition, there is a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, four (4) tennis courts, two (2) Bocce Courts,Tennis: Four hard tennis courts. Fitness classes offered include, Aerobics, Aquacise, Body Sculpting, Yoga, and Personal Training.
Tennis is also a popular amenity at Colonial Heritage . Facilities include a number of lighted courts. 
Tennis buffs can enjoy an exciting array of planned clinics and tournaments
Nearby Williamsburg offers a wide spectrum of dining and retail options, including several major shopping malls, arts and crafts centers, antiques dealers and outlet shops located minutes away from Colonial Heritage.
Virginia’s Historic Triangle region is one of the nation’s top destinations for historical tourism, with the fascinating colonial settlements of Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown joined by the 23-mile Colonial Parkway.
In addition to Colonial Williamsburg and other well-preserved pre-Revolutionary settlements, residents have easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the scenic Virginia wine country and to fishing and boating on Chesapeake Bay and the James and York rivers. Colonial Heritage is less than an hour 
from Richmond, Virginia’s vibrant capital city, about 60 miles from Virginia Beach and 150 miles from Washington, D.C.
Health Care: The Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center located a few minutes from the development offers a 24-bed emergency room along with a wide range of modern medical services.
The homes at Colonial Heritage in Williamsburg have been designed to be “active adult friendly” in that they are built with maintenance-free one level living in mind, with floor plans configured for easy living. Colonial Heritage also offers main level living with award-winning single family designs ranging from the $200’s to the $500’s
Home choices at Colonial Heritage include detached single-family homes, villas and carriage/ town homes.
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Williamsburg, VA -The Ford’s Colony’s board of directors voted to continue its relationship with Realtec Monday, agreeing to contract with the management arm for five more years.
Two years ago the Ford’s Colony homeowners association began to consider other management companies for the $4.5 million management contract. In the past year it solicited proposals and narrowed the choice down to three companies: two from northern Virginia and Realtec. It was the first time in the 24-year history of Ford’s Colony that the association had considered an outside firm. Realtec’s development arm retains veto power over the vote, so if the association had chosen another vendor, Realtec could have struck down the decision. Association president James Taverna said the directors ultimately chose to remain with Realtec for the cost, the synergy and history of Ford’s Colony, and the risk of trouble during a transition to a new company. They also felt Realtec was best poised to handle future growth within the gated community. 
Realtec Community Services has also agreed to a lease-purchase option on the management facility, which was the management company’s leverage to renew. Under the new arrangement, the association can lease the management and maintenance facilities for $800,000 a year for five years.
With a $4.5 million annual budget, derived from $1,400 annual fees from each homeowner. Realtec maintains 46 miles of private roads, and manages the security, property maintenance, and recreation crews. They have 65 employees, and are responsible for the contractors, as well.
Also, because there was a perception that Drew Mulhare might have a conflict of interest because he is both general manager and president, which means he has responsibilities to both the developer and the board, the assistant general manager will now become general manager and Mulhare will remain president.
Mulhare said the new general manager will have more direct contact and communication with the association.
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Construction crews are busy all along Quarterpath Rd in Williamsburg VA.
Thanks to a new builder from Richmond , VA , Royal Dominion Homes is now building Town -homes at Village at Quarterpath within the city limits of Williamsburg at prices starting from $199,900.
The town homes offer First Floor Master Bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, optional garages and much more. Square Footages range from 1496 Sq Feet +
The current HOA Homeowner Association Fees at The Village at Quarterpath are $ 85.00 monthly for town homes. This includes exterior lawn maintenance, common area maintenance and a scheduled roof replacement for the town homes.
The two models currently being built are the Madison and the Jefferson. Here are descriptions, floor plans and elevations for each :
The Madison Model 
Move home and enjoy this amazing open, two level townhome featuring two or three bedrooms with two and half bathrooms. This versatile floor-plan features an oversized 18 x 20 living room that flows into a large 12 x 24 kitchens with a breakfast nook and island . Great for entertaining and meal time. Need more space. Add a sunroom or family room optional extensions to bolster the square footage to 1936, providing the second floor with some great options for the master bedroom.
Upstairs, relax in an owner’s suite with a soaring cathedral ceiling complemented by the large walk in closet. A luxury owner’s bath and sitting room create an inspiring retreat useful at the end of any long day. The second floor also boasts two spacious bedrooms and a full bath, along with a convenient second floor laundry room. Add extra storage space by adding an optional 8 x 20 attic. Exit the rear entry and discover either an optional 1 or 2 car detached garage providing additional storage and shelter creating a backyard retreat.
Approximate Square footage – 1936 sq ft.
Option 2 Floor Plan Madison, Other Plan options are available- Please Inquire
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The Jefferson Model
Spacious Living awaits in this two level townhome with up to four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms! A front, covered porch greets family and visitors alike and delivers them into a beautiful open foyer and an incredible 2460 square feet of living space. The natural and open combination of the dining and kitchen area creates a fabulous flow, meant for memorable entertaining. Relaxation exudes from the first floor master bedroom, highlighted by a large walk-in closet and two-room master bath.
Walk upstairs and find space to choose from several different bedroom arrangements, designed to accommodate a multitude of needs. For those desiring a second floor master bedroom simply select the option for our large, dual walk in closets and a second luxury bath bedroom design. Exiting the rear entry, the space continues with a 1 or 2 car detached garage providing not only more storage but an auto shelter and a backyard for the perfect finish!
Approximate Square footage 2460 sq ft
Jefferson Floor Plans- Other Floor Plan options are available- Please inquire
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House plans are for illustrative purpose only, builder reserves the right to make changes without notice or obligation – architectural blueprints should be reviewed for further clarification of features. Some optional items are shown on the plans which are available at additional cost. Not all features are shown. Illustrations are believed to be correct at the time of publication.
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Email or call for further information on Village at Quarterpath Town Homes. John@MrWilliamsburg.com
The Village at Quarterpath is sited on Williamsburg’s Quarterpath Road among some of the historic city’s most notable features: the Colonial Golf Club, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Nursery, Quarterpath Park, and a series of historical markers that are several centuries old. It is the goal of the developer of this newly planned residential area to maintain the site’s historic character while designing the best home sites the parcel would allow.
Village at Quarterpath is located within the city limit of Williamsburg and enjoys the lower tax rate of the city ( .54 per $100 ) as well as other benefits. It is located across the street from the Quarterpath Recreation center a 23-acre facility that includes three lighted softball fields; a 25-meter, 6- lane-Z-shaped outdoor swimming pool, Swimmers with a need for aquatic speed can shoot through two sliding tubes into 12-foot water. Kiddies have a pool all to themselves. Three all-weather tennis courts; playground equipment; and a picnic shelter complete the amenities.
Quarterpath Park is also the site of the Quarterpath Recreation Center, a 35,000 square foot facility that offers an 18,000 sq. ft. double gymnasium, a 1,700 sq. ft. dance/aerobics room, two classrooms and a 1,900 sq. ft. multipurpose room. Various instructional classes, athletic progra
ms for youth and adults, sports camps, and special events are held throughout the year at this facility.
A short walk away is Redoubt Park 
This beautiful, wooded 22-acre park preserves and interprets two of the fourteen Civil War earthworks forts – or redoubts – which made up the Confederate’s Williamsburg Line in the Battle of Williamsburg. This engagement on May 5, 1862, resulted in more than 3800 Union and Confederate casualties and left the Union in control of the Virginia Peninsula. This inconclusive engagement left the Union in control of the Virginia Peninsula. These fortifications remain a stark tribute to those who served, defining America’s future.
Nearby Shopping will soon include : Quarterpath Crossing —
The service-oriented shopping center is scheduled to open in November 2009 — with "everything a neighborhood needs to support its daily lifestyle,".
The centerpiece of the shopping center is a 52,610-square-foot Harris Teeter grocery store. Termed a Flagship Plus’ store. It’s the best store with the best amenities that Harris Teeter, which is already a nice upscale chain, puts out."
The list of expected tenants includes at least two restaurants, a salon and a dry cleaner, among others. The developer is in discussions with several national restaurant chains at this time. TowneBank and Wachovia will open branches in two of four outbuildings. Quarterpath Crossing’s location is across Route 199 from the main entrance to Kingsmill on the James.
Another nearby project will be Quarterpath at Williamsburg —Riverside Health System plans to build a 120-bed nursing home at Quarterpath at Williamsburg, a 350-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of state Route 199 and U.S. 60. Plans for the project include 1,374 dwellings (including single-family homes, town houses and condos) 200,000 square feet of medical office space, 202,000 square feet of offices space and 400,000 square of “destination” retail use. Riverside has now received state approval to build Doctors Hospital of Williamsburg, a 40-bed hospital .
The new street through Quarterpath Crossing will wind through the woods past a nursing home, assisted living, medical office park and retail and residential areas. The street will connect with Route 60 near the 7-Eleven. The residential neighborhood will feature a second street running from Battery Boulevard back to Quarterpath Road, intersecting just below the redoubts near Route 60.
Riverside had been trying for about eight years to get into the hospital business in the Williamsburg area, and twice its application to build a new hospital has been denied.
Construction will start once the necessary city approvals are in place. Construction of the newly approved hospital won’t begin until 2010. The two-story hospital will be designed to accommodate expansion in case it’s needed in the future. The hospital includes an intensive-care unit and two operating rooms.
Kensington Woods – Williamsburg/ James City County VA
Located across from "The Vineyards," Kensington Woods is a single-family-home community destined to become another prestige address in Williamsburg.
Priced from the mid-$300s, most homes have brick, low maintenance exteriors and rear-loading garages with alley-way access. Some models feature the increasingly popular downstairs master bedrooms, and optional elevators are available. The $113 monthly home owner fee covers, all yard maintenance , common area maintenance ,use of the playground and trash removal .
Set on 10 acres near the Williamsburg Winery , Kensington Woods will have approximately 40 homes when complete. The homes are set on .15 acre lots. Most of the homes offer rear entry garages with alley access for the garage entrances.
The first home owners moved in in 2006. New home are still available as well as the occasional resale home.
In the last 12 months there were two re-sales in Kensington Woods both in the $360k price range. Currently there are 8 homes listed for sale although five of those are to be built by the builder.
Williamsburg/ James City County Schools for Kensington Woods are:
Rawls Byrd Elementary
Berkeley Middle
Lafayette High
Models built at Kensington Woods include the following :
THE BENTON The Benton features 3 bedrooms with master bedroom on the first floor, 2 1/2 baths, loft area, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area and a 1 car front loading garage. Approximately 2350 square feet.
THE EVERETT The Everett features 3 bedrooms with the master bedroom on the first floor, 2 1/2 baths, loft area, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and a 2 car rear loading garage. Approximately 2700 square feet.
THE CALDWELL The Caldwell features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, library, great room, eat-in kitchen, 2 car rear loading garage. Approximately 2200 square feet.
THE DAVENPORT The Davenport features 3 bedrooms with the master bedroom on the first floor, 2 1/2 baths, living room, family room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and a 2 car rear loading garage. Approximately 2300 square feet.
THE ADDISON The Addison features 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, living room, dining room, kitchen with breakfast area, and a 2 car frontloading garage. Approximately 2150 square feet.
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Exterior Features Include: All Specifications subject to change
- Brick Exterior With Beaded Vinyl Siding & Architectural Trim (Per Design) Brick Front With Beaded Vinyl Siding on Three Sides – (Available Per Design) Dimensional Roof Shingles , Seamless Gutters And Down Spouts , Cornices Wrapped in Baked-On Enamel Aluminum, Two Conveniently Located Exterior Water Faucets , Two Exterior Electrical Outlets , Aggregate Driveway and Walk , Brass Entry Lock and Kick plate at Front Door , Professionally Landscaped With Sod in the Front, Side, and Back Yard , Irrigation System In Front Yard and Side Yards
Interior Features INCLUDE :
- 9′ First Floor Ceilings , Crown Molding in Foyer, Living, and Dining Areas , Chair Railing in Dining Room (Per Design) , Security System , Smooth Ceilings , Two Ceiling Fan Pre-wires , Vanities With Cultured Marble Tops in Baths , Durable, Coated Ventilated Shelving , Exhaust Fans in All Bathrooms , Wall-To-Wall Stain Resistant Carpeting (Choice of Color) – Berber Carpet in Family Room (Per Design) , House is Pre-Wired for: Cable in Master Bedroom,And Family Room, Phones in All Bedrooms, Kitchen & Family Room , Dedicated Freezer Outlet in Garage , Six-Panel Elite Doors With 3 1/4"Casing Throughout , Hardwood Entry Foyer, Dining Room, Living Room, and Powder Room , Fireplace With Gas Logs, Marble Surround ,Garage Walls Finished Drywall
Comfort & Safety Features INCLUDE:
- 2-10 Home Buyer’s Warranty , Two Zone Heating (Per Design) ,Central Air Conditioning , Gas Water Heater , Fiberglass Bathtubs With Water Saver Feature ,Showerheads & Anti-Scald Control Valve ,Elongated Toilets ,Ground Fault Receptacles in Shock Hazard Areas , Kitchen and Baths , Fiberglass Entry Doors With Deadbolt Locks ,Smoke Detectors , Garage Door Opener , Pedestal Sink in Powder Room ,Vinyl Double-Hung Windows Tilt-In For Cleaning ,Window Screens Included
Bath Features
- Master Bath:
Ceramic Tiled Floors , Soaking Tub (Per Design) ,Glass Shower Door ,Louvered Medicine Cabinet
Hall Bath:
- Simulated Tile Tub/Shower , No Wax Vinyl Flooring ,Louvered Medicine Cabinet
Kitchen Features
- High Quality GE Appliances, Smooth-Top Self-Cleaning Range, Black-White-Bisque ,Vented Microwave-Hood Combination ,Quiet Wash Dishwasher ,No Wax Vinyl Floors ,42" Oak Finish, White or Bisque Colored Cabinets, Raised Panel With Solid Surface tops, Integral Sink & Pull-Out Faucet
Construction Features
- Engineered Floor System ,Engineered Roof System (Per Design) ,House Wrap Applied To Exterior Walls , TO&G Sub-Floor, Glued and Nailed
The builder for Kensington Woods is Atlantic Homes LLC of Williamsburg, VA. Builder of many landmark communities throughout the are. For over 30 years they have been one of the largest and most admired homebuilding companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. Atlantic Home is currently building in the following communities: New Town, Stonehouse in Williamsburg and Church Square in Smithfield. They also build homes in the Richmond Va and Raleigh/ Durham areas of North Carolina.
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From an article in the Flat Hat News :
Students at the College of William and Mary might soon have new housing options both on and off campus.
The College and its property management organization, the William and Mary Real Estate Foundation, are exploring plans to construct new dorm facilities at locations on the College’s campus and on property along Richmond Road.
“Yes, we’re planning to build something,” ResLife Director Deb Boykin said.
The College’s current plan calls for the construction of a student apartment complex adjacent to Wawa on land owned by the Real Estate Foundation.
The land, called the “Triangle Property,” consists of three buildings — the Thiemes House, which accommodates the College’s human resources office, the vacant “Master Craftsmen” building and a building that once housed the College’s finance office.
Real Estate Foundation Director Nancy Buchanan said the Richmond Rd. proposal differs from the College’s other recent ResLife construction projects.
“It’s not a dormitory, it’s apartments,” Buchanan said.
The complex would likely consist of 14 apartments and be able to house approximately 56 upperclassmen.
The plan also reserves space for the construction of student-friendly businesses within the complex.
“We’re not that far down the process yet, but right now we’re looking at a 24-hour diner and other student-friendly retail,” Buchanan said. “We’ve done surveys of students to find out what they would like to see brought in, and we try to match it with retailer interest.”
While the planned building will be the first mixed-use residential housing built at the College, other local universities have already built similar complexes.
“[Old Dominion University] and [Christopher Newport University] have condominium residential buildings with retail,” Boykin said.
While the development of new residential space is one of the College’s top priorities, the Richmond Rd. development is still in the early developmental stages.
The architectural design has not yet been submitted and the land must be rezoned before any construction
can begin.
Because the complex’s construction is being processed through the Real Estate Foundation instead of through the College itself, the construction must follow the City’s zoning laws.
“We’re just starting to work with an architect,” Buchanan said. “We haven’t signed a contract with a contractor, [and] because rezoning is involved, we’ll need to bring it to the City [of Williamsburg].”
The Real Estate Foundation’s ownership of the Triangle property complicates the manner in which the College may use any residential space built on the site.
“The College does not own the land by Wawa,” Vice President for Administration Anna Martin said. “We will have to master lease the building from [the Real Estate Foundation].”
Buchanan said that, while the leasing issue has been raised, no details have been discussed between the College and the Real Estate Foundation.
“Yes, the College will be leasing the student housing portion of the property,” Buchanan said. “We haven’t worked out those details [of the lease] yet. They’ll be determined by the cost of the project and the market.
They will be in line with other prices at the College.”
Recent disputes between the City and the College over students living off-campus could place the project’s development in jeopardy.
Although Buchanan said the City has been supportive of the plan so far.
“[The City has] been very supportive because they recognize the location is close to the College,” Buchanan said. “[And] it’s more of a business location than a residential location. It’s not in the middle of a residential neighborhood.”
While no plans have been finalized, Buchanan is confident the City will approve the Real Estate Foundation’s rezoning application, allowing the proposal to move forward.
“I think the likelihood [of construction] is very good, “Buchanan said. “It would not only provide more housing for students, which is what Williamsburg wants, but more importantly, it provides opportunities for students to socialize.”
While the College is not directly involved with the construction of the residential complex on Richmond Rd., administrators are planning for the construction of additional residential housing on campus.
“It is the wish of [President Reveley] that we add 200 beds on campus,” Martin said.
While the College would like to build an additional on campus dorm, its focus remains with completing the complex on Richmond Rd.
“It’s definitely behind the Triangle property in terms of timing,” Boykin said.
The proposal is included in the College’s biennial Six-Year Capital Layout Plan, which has been sent to Richmond for state approval.
“This is not in the strategic plan,” Martin said. “This is the Six-Year Capital Layout Plan we send to the state.
The state must always give us authority before we build anything. They make the determination and it changes from year to year.”
A site for the new dorm has not been chosen, but several potential sites remain from the plan that produced the Jamestown North and South dorms along Jamestown Road.
“When we built the Jamestown residences, there were several sites the architectural firm pointed out, but a site has not yet been picked,” Boykin said. “Some options include between Randolph and Yates, behind Du Pont and a third Jamestown.”
Jamestown North and South, the College’s newest dorms, currently hold 388 students combined.
According to Boykin, the proposed new dorm would not match the Jamestown dorms in terms of size or amenities.
“This wouldn’t be as high-end as Jamestown,” Boykin said. “Jamestown had a lot of features.”
Boykin said the new dorm would likely be reserved for upperclassmen, but the College’s housing needs could change before the new facility’s completion.
Accurate estimates of the project’s cost cannot be easily made until an architectural plan is selected and contract bids are made. However, the College expects the price to exceed $20 million.
“We have an estimate in the Six-Year Plan for about $21 million, but that’s just a first guess,” Martin said. “Until we have a design, we won’t know.”
The project’s future is largely dependent on whether the College can raise the necessary funds to finance construction.
ResLife’s status as an auxiliary function of the College prevents it from receiving any state funding, meaning the dorm would have to be privately financed.
“Because residence halls are auxiliary, we don’t get any state money for them at all,” Boykin said. “We would pay any debt from the room rents.”
One potential source of funds for the dorms construction would be to name the building after a private benefactor.
“If someone came forth and donated $21 million and said, ‘I want this building named after me,’ we’d be celebrating in the streets,” Boykin said.
The expected completion date of the Richmond Road complex is July 2011, while the on-campus dorm could be completed by 2015.
Fairway Villas Condos, Williamsburg, Va.
Fairway Villas Condos offers lifestyle living with moderate pricing from the $190’s for units without a garage, to about the mid $200’s for a condo with garage. Fairway Villas Condos offers both single and 2 story level living, cathedral ceilings, and between 1,220 to 1750 square feet of living area. Most are two bedroom although there are a few 3 bedroom models. Ground floor condos ,second floor and two story models were all built at Fairway Villas.
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Conveniently located near the Williamsburg National Golf Course, the College of William & Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello Market Place , New Town and many fine eateries, restaurants, shopping.
The community was built from 1999 through 2003.
Fairway Villas has a condo fee of $145 per month that includes exterior building maintenance, limited insurance, community pool, tennis courts, playground, trash pickup, and yard and grounds maintenance.
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If the condos at Fairway Villas look familiar that could be due to the fact that they were built by Franciscus Homes, builder of Braemar Creek, Bristol Commons, La Fontaine and Claiborne Condominiums in the Williamsburg, VA area and Holly Glen, Hilton Heights, Adkins, One Ford Place, Charthouse and Bridgewater at Eagle Harbor, The Vistas at Hillpoint Farms Reserve, Grayson Pond at many other fine communities throughout the Hampton Roads , Virginia area. Since 1976, The Franciscus Company has set the standard in Southeast Virginia for the development of exceptional communities.
Customer Comments about Franciscus Home Buyers in Fairway Villas:
I am very pleased to be part of the Fairways Villas community and am very happy with all you and Franciscus Homes has done to make me confident about this, my first home. – Dr. Gortmaker
“We love our new home and are so happy! You have an excellent customer service department. Keep up the good work!”
- Tom & Heidi McGowan, Fairways Villas, Williamsburg
Schools :
Matoaka Elementary
James Blair Middle
Jamestown High School
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Public Golf Course |
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Monticello Marketplace |
Shopping, Target, Ukrops Grocery and more |
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Shopping, Shopping, Shopping |
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Park with great kids playground |
Location Map of Fairway Villas, Williamsburg, VA
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