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Quail Homes had two entries in the 2004 Parade of Homes;
The Boardwalk
The Shizen
The Boardwalk ~ 5,500 SF
"Best View"
The Boardwalk by Quail Homes is a spacious
single-story-living home with two lower levels, perfectly
designed to enjoy the Granite Highlands' spectacular view of
the great Columbia River. Five or six bedrooms (two on main
level), four baths, and a den allow spacious privacy for
every member of the family.
Approaching the home from the
street, the exterior is covered with a mixture of stone,
natural shake shingles, and board-and-batt siding. Outdoor
living is maximized to take advantage of the beautiful
hillside setting with covered rear patios.
Interior
finishes are mixed uses of stone, tile, granite and
hardwoods. Detailed trim work completes the look of care and
craftsmanship. As it is the hub of the house, the kitchen
is "designed to maximize formal and informal entertaining,
with expansive views of the Columbia River Gorge," said
builder Jon Girod. Custom cabinets are
finished in rich maple with cherry accents. The cabinetry
includes concealed hinges and rollout trays, and is
constructed for durability and timeless appeal. Granite
countertops and pendant lighting enhance the welcoming
atmosphere for entertaining and family meals. Extensive
use of hardwood floors and tile through the home as well as
richly painted wall surfaces create warmth and eye appeal.
The middle level of the home includes space for three
bedrooms and a full bath, or transform one of the rooms into
the fun home theater of your dreams. There's also space
tucked away for a windowless tasting room for safe, cool
storage for your wine collection. The activity room on this
level overlooks the views of the river, with a fireplace for
relaxing on cool fall evenings.
The lowest level of the
home is perfect for the hobbyist -- whether it's woodworking
or for the serious craftsperson. This area of the home will
provide a space that will more than meet your needs.
Behind the scenes, the home is wired for high speed computer
users, and is pre-wired for telephone and cable television
in most rooms. Security features include garage door openers
with remotes, keyed deadbolts on all exterior doors, and
security locks on all windows. The home systems include an
energy efficient forced gas furnace with programmable
thermostat, and an energy efficient 50-gallon water heater.
All in all, Quail Homes' Boardwalk exemplifies the best
in comfortable resort-style living.
The Shizen ~
3,600 SF
"People's Choice - Best In Show "
Shizen is the Japanese word for "nature." This unique
home was designed to bring the outdoors into the home by
having the entire home centered around an
interior courtyard.
The courtyard features an inner garden, a water feature and
an outdoor fireplace for the owner to enjoy a serene,
peaceful setting year round.
The private backyard offers a quiet place to relax, as
you enjoy the towering trees and Japanese-styled garden with
a "bamboo rain" water feature. A covered deck, located off
of the second story bonus room, provides an expansive view
of the Columbia River and surrounding mountains.
Shizen is a best described as a Northwest Modern Home
with an Asian flair. This single level home consists of
3,600 square feet with three bedrooms, three and one-half
bathrooms, a great room, bonus room, formal dining room, and
a three-car garage.
The exterior of the home blends stone and cedar accents
to complement the unique siding and roof design. Shizen also
boasts the largest home site in the Parade of Homes with
13,718 square feet. The interior of the home combines crisp,
architectural lines with natural woodwork, careful use of
lighting and warm colors to create a tranquil inner
environment.
Some of the special features of this home include a
dramatic fireplace with stone hearth and built-in
entertainment center in the great room; ten-foot ceilings
with extensive use of glass; formal dining room with
built-in cabinetry; large, gourmet kitchen with custom
cabinets, custom counters and a breakfast nook that opens to
the great room; butler’s pantry; large bonus room; custom
iron railings and front gate; eight-foot wood doors
throughout the home; extensive hardwood flooring; and
extensive woodwork.
Simple, yet refined, Shizen comes equipped with the
technological conveniences of a modern home, such as two
furnaces, central air conditioning, central vacuum system;
security system with video monitoring; Sony whole home audio
surround sound system; Cat5 and RG6 wiring.
Shizen is truly a custom retreat that you will be proud
to call your own private sanctuary!
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