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WHAT OUR SELLERS SAY ABOUT 3286 STREAMSIDE DRIVE:
The Things We have Enjoyed Most About Living Here Are:
My mother originally discovered The Farm at Riverpointe after my father passed. Once she decided to move to NC from VA she scoured scores of neighborhoods all across Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, and Union Counties and this was her favorite by far. She said she always felt alive and part of a community when she visited the neighborhood. Once she moved in and we visited her we understood exactly what she meant and worked feverishly to move into the neighborhood as well!
It is extremely common to drive through the neighborhood on a Saturday afternoon and see the streets lined with children on bikes and skateboards and adults sitting on each other’s porches or walking their dogs. I remember one specific day this past August we had just left the pool for the kid’s naps and as we rounded the loop at the amenity center there were kids playing basketball, the pool and waterslide was in full swing, and a group of men were playing flag football on the soccer field. I remember thinking, “This is as close to Mayberry as we could possibly get!” and that was on a regular summer afternoon…
The holiday season proved to be fascinating as well! I thought it was neat that the Social Committee hosted a fall festival and did a Halloween house decoration contest but actually on Halloween night it was the most spectacular showing of community I have actually experienced in person! The streets were FULL of trick-or-treaters being pulled in wagons, kids laughing and running, and adults in full costume ready to “trick” any kid that came near. It was truly one of the most family-focused community events I have ever seen! The mood continued all the way through the end of the year as families drove through the neighborhood marveling at the Christmas lights and as Santa visited the kids in the amenity center to read them stories. I could go on and on about the community including family movie nights at the amenity center, the community yard sales, etc etc.
Whether you are a single grandmother like my Mom and enjoy Book Club or a young family with small kids who wants to be around other young families, this neighborhood is perfect and is why we are staying!
Why this lot is amazing:
By the time we discovered The Farm at Riverpointe many of the sections were already completed and there were not many lots actually available. However, our lot was the last PREMIUM lot available and we knew that we absolutely could not let it pass us by! The lot not only backs to a natural wetland, which cannot be built on, it is also situated on an official storm easement so there is an additional 10 feet of space on the left side of the lot. The combination of a larger lot that backs to the tree line provides an incredibly scenic private back yard in an otherwise active neighborhood. The lush greenery lining the backyard fence is home to deer and rabbit; and, we even saw a blue herring this summer! There are not many things like preparing for a busy day like enjoying the serenity of watching the sunrise above the trees and hearing nothing but the sound of the bullfrogs in the pond all from your back door!
We Enjoyed This Particular Floor plan Because:
When you move in you will immediately understand why Ryan Homes named this plan The Rome. This plan is the perfect example of maximizing architecture by combining size, function and beauty. The Rome is the largest plan in The Farm yet does not at all feel overwhelming. The expansive square footage affords us the space we need to keep our busy weekdays organized, entertain friends on the weekends and host huge family gatherings on the holidays. Once we moved in, our house was quickly designated the family gathering venue for holidays. This Thanksgiving we hosted 26 people with plenty of space to spread out relax and play! Not only is the size and layout incredibly functional; our chosen design upgrades turned this into a beautiful home!
We spent time in the build process really thinking through how we would use the space. That attention to detail is evident when looking at things like the large playroom next to the loft, the addition of the French doors providing a quiet office, and even the built-in home theater upgrades in the loft, master bedroom, and family room. The softer elements add nice artistry to the home shown through the granite selections, cabinet hardware selections, upgraded lighting, and especially the floor to ceiling fireplace! Whether you are hosting a ping-pong match in the playroom or retreating for a private workout this floor plan is perfect!
Some Things You May Want to Know Are:
General
- Overhead lights exist in every room and every hallway. Ryan homes only comes standard with overhead lights in the kitchen, bathrooms and closets
- Ryan homes is energy star certified. By providing the certification to Duke Energy your billable rate is reduced.
- The tank-less water heater is amazing! Every shower and faucet can be going at once and you never run out of hot water.
- Pre-wired for Guardian security and has the control panel by the garage door; however, any system can be used for monitoring. We actually used a Time Warner system, which runs from cell towers as part of our cable/internet package.
- The fireplace is gas and vents externally
- Every window in the house is covered with plantation blinds (valued +$1200)
- Key cards provide access to the amenity center and pool
Low Voltage:
- Panel in front closet is a nice hide-away for built in cable and internet hookups
- Central modem placement allows for full-house Wi-Fi internet coverage. Our coverage supports a smart TV downstairs and two upstairs, multiple phones and tablets.
- Panel in exercise room allows for a receiver to control overhead Klipsch® speaker system in the family room
- Panel for cable and power behind hanging TV allows for “no wires” TV
- Built-in aux hook-up in the loft controls overhead Klipsch® speaker system in the loft and master bedroom. Each room has a wall control panel which works independent of one another.
- There are internet hook-ups in both the study and in the playroom
- There are cable hook-ups for the family room, exercise room, master bedroom, and loft.
- There are telephone jacks in the kitchen and the master bedroom
- There are lighted ceiling fans in the family room, master bedroom, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, and the loft. All ceiling fans have wall panels to control speed and light.
- While there is one HVAC unit, there is a control for each floor to maximize comfort and energy savings
Attic
- The attic was upgraded with pull-down stairs and additional storage flooring providing a huge storage area out of sight
- Garage
- 120 volt outlet in the garage to support an additional refrigerator or deep freezer
- After moving in we treated the garage floor with a weathering kit (valued +$500). This is aesthetically pleasing but it also helps protect the concrete from spills and other harmful things often present in the garage.
Exterior
- Fenced in back yard with two lockable gates
- Fully sodded yard treated seasonally for maximum grass health (valued +$1,200)
- Pine needles replaced with mulch by owner, rose bushes and shrubs added by owner
- Plan upgraded to include full porch. This is not a standard offering of The Rome.
- Flag holder mounted to column on front porch
- Two exterior water hook ups and covered electrical outlets
Kitchen
- Upgraded with morning room and gourmet island
- 42” upgraded cabinets with hardware included
- Gas stove with overhead exterior ventilation (limits cooking smells in home)
- Refrigerator water/icemaker hook up
- HUGE walk-in pantry
- Nice recessed can lights overhead
