Re: so far, so good!
Cool!
My sis' & bro-in'law have also been looking into a transition similar to yours, with the kids growing up & visiting family/guests. Seemingly, the price-point of your build is not too far off from their current residence, but you have at least ~50%+ or more SQ-FT as well as customization!
How's the proximity of this location relative to major roadways & parkways in the area?
What are your plans for the basement (ie. professional/work related, entertaining, man-cave, leisure/recreation area, in-law/family living-space, etc)?
I'm about 20 minutes away from Dulles airport, so, close enough to use, but not in a direct flight path. My commute will be about 20 minutes longer, but not a big deal. I can be on the major highway in about 10 minutes from my location. If you're familiar with the Manassas Battlefield's, its really not to far from that location in Loudoun County.
Basement is finished out with a wetbar. Has a media room that I'm moving my theater setup and a room we plan to put the exercise equipment. It's classified as a 5th bedroom, but, it's not going to be that for us. There is an unfinished storage room, which oddly enough, I'm VERY excited about. (I have absolutely no storage now other than attic, so I can't wait!). For now, I'm just moving a couple leather sofas I have down into the rec room and I have a new pool table I bought and already spec'd out.
The home office will be on the main level in the study. I plan to also put a 27 or 32" thin TV mounted on the wall in the study.
I have a ton of plans, we've thought this through a lot. I have a designer helping with paint and furniture. The project manager emails me weekly with updates on what took place and what is coming up for the next few days, I stay in close touch with him and frequently walk the site and check things out.
The next time I post photos will probably be once the walls are up, then I'll do another round of photos as they start doing the floors, cabinets, etc. Final round will be house completed and empty. Eventually, I'll grab some once everything is done, furnished, and actually being lived in.
If you're relatives are looking in this general area, you can pass them my contact info. I'm more than happy to talk to them and provide them more information if they would like. PM me.
