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Jim and Sydney Blanchard bought a villa at Copper Creek at nearly the same time they purchased a motor coach. Longtime eastside residents, they now have a beautiful new home base in Pleasant Hill and the freedom to travel without yard work or snow removal concerns.
The couple looked around for quite some time before deciding on the detached villa’s single-family atmosphere, golf course view, and homey surroundings. “It’s a nice setting and a nice neighborhood,” Jim says. “We looked at a lot of other builders’ homes, but Hubbell seemed to be the best one for us. I was able to customize the way I wanted to, and when we did run into something we didn’t agree on, they were willing to make adjustments.”
Like the Blanchards, many other empty nesters, professional men and women, and even folks with young children are successfully settling into new homes in the four Hubbell Homes villa communities. In addition to the Copper Creek community, they can choose from villas in Norwalk, Urbandale, and West Des Moines.
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Although some are bi-attached, most of the villas are set alone as single-family dwellings with no shared walls. An association takes care of snow removal and mowing.
“They have a nice cottage look,” says Matt Hackett, Hubbell Homes residential design manager and villas project manager. “The spacious floor plan, with the kitchen open to the living room, and the large master bedroom suites make the villas seem much larger than their square footage indicates. Each home also has a basement, which you can finish any way you like,” he says.
Matt says home buyers see some innovative designs coming into the villa projects. “We have Craftsman, Prairie, and Colonial plans, featuring the new/old styles that are so popular.”
All of the villas are built by Hubbell Homes and that means every home is ENERGY STAR rated with attractive price points, up-front covenants, and great communication. “We’ve always been a proactive green builder,” Matt says. “We try to buy locally, recycle materials, and offer green energy options like geothermal heat and spray-foam insulation.”
He believes the available sites for Hubbell villas are exceptional as well. “We have great entry features and beautiful streetscapes and facades. We want to frame the street and make it look good,” Matt says. “We’re always improving, taking in constant feedback, and making changes for the customer.”
Many of the villa sites back up to ponds, overlook golf courses, or are not far from an association clubhouse. All are excellent locations near city conveniences and shopping. They are designed with two or three bedrooms and two or three-car garages, and most have a deck and/or a front porch.
The Villas at Greenway Crossing is located on University Avenue just west of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. This 50-acre neighborhood consists of villas and brownstones and is centrally located between Jordan Creek Town Center and Valley West Mall. There are also a number of restaurants and entertainment venues nearby.
The Villas at Days Run West is just north of the single-family homes at 128th Street and Meredith Drive. Days Run West is unquestionably an outstanding value; the neighborhood is beautifully landscaped with bike trails, park areas, and plenty of shopping nearby.
Residents of The Legacy Villas in Norwalk make use of a new community clubhouse and pool. The Legacy is a golf course community just off Highway 28, where you can choose from either a stand-alone or bi-attached villa situated within a marvelously landscaped, outdoor-oriented neighborhood.
A public golf course winds its way through the Copper Creek development, and many of the villas and available lots have a golf course view. “We find that many of our residents come here for either the single-family atmosphere or for the benefits of the association,” say Lowell Bauer and Pennie Carroll of Prudential First Realty in Pleasant Hill.
“For some, retirement may be in the near future,” says Lowell, “and they may want to begin to focus on other interests. We have fishing and bike trails, with convenient access to downtown or to the Des Moines airport via the Highway 5 bypass.”
“Buyers like choice,” says Pennie, “and that’s what Hubbell is able to do. There are two design centers to help with customizing each unit, and you’re only limited by your imagination and what your budget allows.”
She emphasizes the villas are grandchildren-friendly, with large backyards and open spaces; all are located on a cul-de-sac. “It’s a very nice step to take after owning and caring for your own home.”