6/29/2008
 (IRVING, TX – June 29, 2008) – The real estate professionals with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage – Dallas/Fort Worth (CBDFW) note garden homes are becoming a popular choice for homebuyers. More baby boom empty-nesters and young professionals are choosing these homes to simplify their lives and to downsize.
“Garden Homes, also known as patio homes, offer spacious living areas without having a large yard to maintain,” says Sue Meyer, president and chief operating officer of CBDFW. “In many garden home communities the Home Owners Association will often take care of most of the yard work. Our professionals can help those considering this kind of home.”
Sales professionals Dana Cottingame and Beverly Lawler in the Coldwell Banker Previews International office in Park Cities market many garden homes throughout Park Cities and Dallas. Recently Ms. Lawler helped Kathy and Betty Coleman, mother and daughter, find zero lot homes in the Dallas area. They both wanted spacious homes without all the maintenance and upkeep of a regular house.
“My clients wanted to live near the heart of Dallas without sacrificing amenities, space and lifestyle options,” says Ms. Lawler. “They were able to keep their independence and they found that through garden homes.”
The homebuyers are thoroughly pleased with the numerous benefits garden homes have offered to them. “We couldn’t be more thrilled with the patio homes Beverly found for us,” says Kathy Coleman. “My mother and I really have all the benefits of a home without all the upkeep. You really can’t beat the location closer into the city.”
Ms. Cottingame believes garden homes are perfect for homebuyers. She’s marketing a home now in Chalfont Circle, a popular luxury garden home community in far North Dallas. The property at 16017 Chalfont Circle is priced at $280,000. Double doors sheltered by beautiful trees open onto a wide tile entry into this garden home. The open floor plan features vaulted ceilings, brick fireplace with gas logs and wet bar. The oversized master suite feature two full baths and generous walk in closets. The kitchen and breakfast room are light, bright and spacious.
There is an additional downstairs bedroom with its own full bath and walk-in closet. Upstairs is a guest suite with its own bath and walk-in closet. There is storage in the two car garage, under the stairs and in the room sized floored walk-in attic.
“People are choosing garden homes in communities like Chalfont Circle because of the sense of community, the large patios for entertaining and neighbor-friendly front porches,” says Ms. Cottingame. “Garden Homes are ideal for empty nesters and first time homebuyers who want more freedom and less maintenance.”
To buy or sell a home with Ms. Cottingame or Ms. Lawler please call 214-521-0044 or visit www.cbdfw.com.
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