PREMIERE ISSUE! - Park Model Living Magazine

dealers, developers and consumers.
Athens Park Homes of
Athens, Texas builds Park
Models with quality craftsmanship
and design harmony usually
seen in residential construction.
Dick Grymonprez,
Vice President of Sales and
M arketin g states, “B efore w e
started the business, we researched
what others were
doing. We knew that to
be competitive we couldn
‟t bu ild th e sam e th in gs.
We chose to do the luxury
models. Our Park Models
have a luxury residential
look. We got into business
specifically to do upgrade
models. We offer
something unique and differen
t.”
The Estate, Manor
and Royal series produced
by Athens Park Homes
feature uniquely designed
exteriors and interiors that
feature tape and textured
walls, ceilings accented by
plant ledges, soffits over
the cabinets, recessed
lighting and ten foot ceilings.
The Estate Series model
has a deep overhang, large
multi-pane windows and a rear
porch. Many of these models
ship with front and rear
porches, adding attractive and
livable space. This model has
the largest windows and accommodation
of any vacation
home in its class.
Standard interior features
include raised wood cabinet
doors and built-ins, space
saving pocket doors, ceramic
backsplash and edging. Clerestory
and prismatic dormers
are available in most models.
These features contribute to a
space that is filled with light
and very welcoming.
Included as standard
items in the Manor, Royal and
Estate are insulated patio door
with window grids, ceiling fan
A n exam ple of th e A th en s P ark H o m es “M an or” m odel
in the living room and plywood
floor decking. Kitchen
features include lined cabinets
with hidden door hinges, double
metal drawer glides and
laminate counter tops. The
mirrored wardrobe doors in the
bedroom add to the spacious
feel. All of these models have
loft or porches which maximize
the living space.
Grymonprez added,
“W e bu ild about 500 u n its per
year – all luxury. Even our en-
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try level is tape and texture.
When we go up, we upgrade
cabinets, carpet and drapes.
We also do custom models
with granite countertops and
stain less steel appliances.”
Athens Park builds the
Estate with heavy duty exterior
construction. It includes a
front rounded bay with five
windows and heavy asphalt/
fiberglass shingles with a 20
year warranty. Backer board
wraps the entire home. The
Campanel Fiber Cement Siding
is by James Hardie.
Laurel Creek Homes, in
Phoenix, Arizona, builds luxurious
Park Model homes designed
to meet seasonal living
needs. Their Park Models are
built with standard features
such as full tape and texture
interiors, residential cabinets,
full size appliances, and solid