Perry Homes Named Exclusive Builder for 163 Home Sites Firethorne Breaks Ground on First-Ever Gated Section Firethorne, a 1,400-acre master-planned community in Katy/ Fulshear, broke ground on its first-ever gated section, a secluded neighborhood to be built exclusively by Perry Homes. Located just east of FM 1463, the expansion comprises 80 acres within Firethorne and will be developed in two phases. There will be 163 homes upon completion. “We’re addressing the market’s strong demand for homes geared to empty-nesters and young professionals looking for new homes in Katy/West Houston. They desire a gated community environment with homes in the size and price-range of a patio home versus a larger custom home you’d find in most gated communities,” said Firethorne General Manager Wayne Meyer. “A gated section such as this means reduced traffic and more seclusion for single homeowners, young marrieds and couples who are down-sizing.” Meyer says he had conversations with several builders about Firethorne’s gated section, but Perry Homes “jumped quick to do the whole deal.” Perry Homes will build one- and two-story homes on 60- by 130- foot lots. Their flagship is a one-story, four-bedroom, three-bath brick and stone model set to open this week. The Perry model, located at 27947 Colonial Point Drive in Model Park II, will be on Firethorne’s upcoming Taste of Texas Model Home Tour May 4-10. Firethorne’s new gated section will feature a two-acre lake surrounded by nature/walking trails, a mail kiosk and a playground. Phase I will be composed of 67 homes, with 96 homes planned for Phase II. Home prices start in the $290’s. Homeowners in the gated community have full access to all Firethorne amenities. Firethorne has sold 147 new homes to date in 2013 and 1,777 homes since its inception in mid-2005. Last year marked a recordbreaking year with 280 new homes sold. Ashton Woods Homes, Coventry Homes, Highland Homes, M/I Homes and Plantation Homes complete the Firethorne builder team. Firethorne blends the best nature has to offer: 150 acres devoted to parks and recreational amenities, a 12-acre lake with surrounding greenbelt, hike/bike trails, parks and playgrounds, tennis courts, Fitness Center, Community Center, resort-style swimming pool, Swim Center with regulation lap pool, discovery-rich wildlife observation area and a natural bird habitat. Served by highly acclaimed schools in Katy I.S.D. and Lamar Consolidated I.S.D. Firethorne combines the vibrancy of West Houston with the smalltown charm of Katy/Fulshear. It is located near the crossroads of I-10 West and FM 1463, 10 and 15 miles west, respectively, of the Texas Medical Center-West Campus and Houston’s Energy Corridor. http://www.firethorne.info or call 281-693-1010 or to visit Firethorne, take I-10 West and exit Pin Oak to FM 1463. (Ad page 19.) Wildwood At Northpointe, Friendswood Dev. Co.’s Master Planned Community in Tomball Jo Ann Morgan/Texas Home Group and Parmer Morgan speak with Tim Fitzpatrick/ Friendswood Development Company about future plans for Wildwood At Northpointe. (See page 35.) Friendswood Development Company, Katy Chamber Officially Open New Community, The Falls at Green Meadows Friendswood Development Company representatives, members of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, Katy City officials and local Realtors are pictured at the entry of Falls at Green Meadows, the newest community by Friendswood Development Company and the site of the former Green Meadows Golf Course. Friendswood Development Company and the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the new Falls at Green Meadow with a ribbon cutting ceremony just inside of the community’s new entrance along Stanberry Boulevard. The 242-acre property is the location of the former Green Meadows Golf Course. Representatives from Friendswood Development Company, the Katy Chamber of Commerce, city officials and local real estate agents were on hand at the official ribbon cutting ceremony - among them were former Katy Mayor Ward Stanberry, and current Katy Mayor Don Elder, Jr. The event was followed by a lunch at Los Cucos. Located at Avenue D and Franz Road across from the Katy City Park, the Falls at Green Meadows is located in the City of Katy in Harris County and will offer new homes priced from the $280’s to the $400’s and approximately 450 home sites. Christine Draughn and Tim Fitzpatrick (above) Jim Zwernemann/Lennar New Home Consultant and Brian Gibson/Friendswood Development Land Manager. Dorothy Scott, Ward Stanberry, Rita Scott and Tim Fttzpatrick. (Continues on page 16) 20 To advertise call 281-372-6865 May 2013
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