All the charm, benefits and beauty of the quintessential New England village can be accessed for the forested confines of The Powder Forest® Homes in Simsbury. This 55-plus, active lifestyle community has been distinctively designed and crafted for lasting value by Powder Forest Ensign-Bickford Realty, a company with a demonstrated commitment to the local community since 1836.
Below are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about The Powder Forest Homes in Simsbury. For further information, please contact our sales office at 860-843-1500, or email us at powderforest@e-brealty.com.
I am interested in The Powder Forest Homes. How can I arrange to visit the site, see a model and get more information?
We would be delighted to take you through the 107 acre site, show you our 8 distinctive models and provide you with more information about this wonderful active lifestyle community. You may contact us by phone at 860-843-1500 or by email at powderforest@e-brealty.com for a brochure or to make an appointment with a member of our sales team. The Powder Forest Homes sales office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Please be sure to call ahead to make an appointment to meet with the sales team.
Are all the homes in this development the same?
No. We offer eight different and distinct floor plans and numerous façade choices. Many homes are available with an optional second story, a walk-out basement or three- and four-season sunrooms. The variety of plans and personalized options are combined with choices of finish color and materials and result in a planned community of different and uniquely personal homes.
Do all the homes cost the same?
No. The Powder Forest Homes were designed specifically to provide a wide range of choices for homeowners. With all of the available options, no two home prices will be the same. That said, our home prices range beginning at under $270,000 and go up to over $500,000.
What are the prices of the options?
An option price is available through The Powder Forest Homes sales team who welcome the opportunity to discuss with you the options available in your new home.
Please explain the costs associated with adding a second floor or an additional patio or deck, screened porch or three- or four-season room?
There is no one answer that can begin to include all the personal choices and options people may take advantage of within their different homes. Prices for an upper story will range from $55,000 to $74,000. Prices for a screened porch, three or four season room would start at $20,000 depending on type of room size and whether the room is at grade or a walk-out.
What is different about the four different neighborhoods?
The Powder Forest Homes in Simsbury is comprised of four small, separated and distinctive neighborhoods each with a wide range of home sizes, styles and designs. The Wynnewood, Saxony and Claremont neighborhoods are scheduled to be constructed sequentially over 12- to 18 month periods. The Bantry Neighborhood will be developed over a three year period beginning in spring 2006. This extended time frame will allow residents to further customize their home with a wide array of personalized options.
Who owns this development?
Ensign Bickford has owned The Powder Forest for more than 100 years. Initially planned in the early 70's as a business and office park, the original property has been divided up and portions sold over recent years. The 107-acre parcel that encompasses The Powder Forest Homes was transferred to Powder Forest Homes LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ensign Bickford Realty Company in the summer of 2005. Powder Forest Homes LLC is developing the property into an upscale residential neighborhood community for active adults. As homes are purchased, the property transfers to a homeowners association, with each homeowner participating in a share of that ownership. As is typical under Connecticut law, the Association will be managed by a board of directors.
What exactly is an "active adult community?"
Designed for active adults age 55 and better, The Powder Forest Homes provides all the benefits of homeownership without any worry about maintenance, so homeowners have time to enjoy their active lifestyles.
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