On April 11, 2019, at its annual Synergy Awards for excellence, the Homebuilders Associations of Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties awarded Arbor Knoll’s Porter II floor plan the best multifamily floor plan for its size category. At nearly 1700 s.f., the Porter II townhome offers tremendous value for the money.

The innovative back-to-back design has a tandem two car garage tucked beneath the home. The resulting higher density keeps costs down and prices more affordable. All 34 homes at Arbor Knoll are affordably priced for the market, which, coupled with attractive financing for first time homebuyers have resulted in the entire community being nearly sold out in less than a year. Despite its complex design, a great deal of natural light floods the living spaces through oversized ceilings and tall windows with transoms. As a result, the home feels very private despite its being situated between two other homes and in back of a third home. Extensive sound mitigation construction details ensure maximum privacy. Outdoor living spaces are provided by both a spacious balcony off the living level plus a huge roof deck. The top floor bedroom can flex as a man-cave or family room and its optional bathroom has been purchased by most homebuyers. The Porter II’s 4 story vertical design offers the millennial buyer the privacy of a townhome with extensive living space in 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The stairs do not seem to bother this young buyer. The majority purchasing this value-packed plan have a young child or are starting their families. As a result, this is the perfect entry level starter home for a growing family. "We are so gratified that over 90 percent of the homes sold at Arbor Knoll are to first time homebuyers," says Sarah Peck, President of the company developing Arbor Knoll. "And most households earn less than 120% of the county’s median income. It is rare to find well built, new construction homes in this location at such an affordable price point" All homes at Arbor Knoll are now sold. The decorated model home is now available for sale. Visit www.Arborknoll.net for details.

Pictured above: Gregory Wissman, AIA – architect for the project, Sarah Peck – Project Developer, Sharon Dienno- Danley Townhomes Sales Manager and Mark Schultz – Danley Townhomes construction manager. The award is presented annually by the Home Builders Associations of Montgomery, Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties.

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A process that transforms once blighted areas into beautiful,  and vibrant residential  living.

Sarah Peck is in the vanguard of developing affordably priced new homes in in-fill locations around Philadelphia.  Check out her comments below showcasing how vacant or underutilized land is repurposed for today’s growing market.

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Arbor Knoll, created on the heels of the highly successful Arbor Heights and Arbor Mews communities, plays an integral role in transforming Norristown into a thriving and desirable neighborhood in which to live, work, and play. Gathered for a ribbon-cutting at Arbor Knoll on Wednesday are, from left, Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149th Dist.), developer Sarah Peck, Montgomery County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, Municipal Administrator Crandall Jones, and Norristown Municipal Council member Valerie Scott Cooper. Missing from photo is Council president Sonya Sanders.

At their annual Synergy awards ceremony, the Home Builders Associations of the four suburban counties of Philadelphia awarded the 2016 Townhome of the Year in its size category to the Hayden model at the Danley Townhomes, a unique new townhome community in Bryn Mawr.  The Hayden model also received merit recognition for Best Interior Merchandising.   The Hayden’s design, along with Danley’s convenient walkable location one block from the center of Bryn Mawr has spurred its strong success in the market.  The Hayden has attracted downsizing empty nesters as well as professional couples and even families seeking a low maintenance, less expensive lifestyle with the freedom to walk one block to the heart of Bryn Mawr and its commuter train, restaurants, shops, theater, parks and schools.  The interior merchandising appeals perfectly to this diverse target market.  A crisp color palette of classic navy with medium blue hues and white and soft gray accents, along with richly diverse dark woods in the furniture and flooring has created a sophisticated yet comfortable transitional style décor. Hosted by the Home Builders associations of Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, and Delaware Counties and judged by an independent panel of industry experts, the annual Synergy Awards honor excellence in construction, design, sales and marketing by members.

 

Hear the Sarah Peck interview from The Times Herald.
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Thanks to unseasonably warm weather, roads are paved and first foundations are in for the first phase of Danley, a Progressive Housing new home community of 28 townhomes near Bryn Mawr Hospital.  The duplex townhomes along Old Lancaster Road will echo the feel of this historic Bryn Mawr neighborhood. The lower level homes include a master bedroom on the living level with two additional upstairs bedrooms and a finished basement option while the upper level homes include 3 bedrooms in over 2000 SF of space. Three bedroom townhomes will be built on the opposite side of the private drive that within the community.  Every home includes an attached garage. The site includes a private pocket park and guest parking. A plan for the site is available here

Virtual tours of the community and the floor plans will be available before the community opens for sales in 2016. To sign up for the priority waiting list visit http://progressivehsg.com/communities/danley/contact/

 

This week’s cover story in the Philadelphia Business Journal by Natalie Kostelni predicts Norristown will become the next Conshohocken. Arbor Mews’ success is mentioned as part of the reason. There are still a few choice homes remaining at ArborMews.com if you want to get in on the ground floor of Norristown’s upward trajectory!  Read the full article here.