Today, we toured a
Waverly model (in the process of being decorated) and met with our Sales Rep. to finalize our structural options and to obtain additional information regarding fixtures and to answer a few questions.
- Microwave - this is still pending. Since we decided to go with a gas range; we are not permitted (by code) to have the microwave located above the range. So we are waiting for our Sales Rep to provide us with an alternative location.
- Siding - changed from Heritage Grey to Slate
- Shutters - changed from Grey to Black
- Kitchen Appliances: changed from Black to Stainless Steel (this was an error made by the Sales Rep.)
- Owner's Bath Vanities - changed from STD Owner Ste to Wyoming Square Cherry Bordeaux (this was an error made by the Sales Rep.)
- Garage - added Floor Drain (includes 2 drains for 3 car garage)
- Laundry - added Utility Tub Floor Mount
- Family Room - removed optional side window (this was an error made by the Sales Rep. - not an option to add window w/o the Bonus Room)
Confirmed:
- 42 inch cabinets, standard
- 9 foot ceilings, standard
- Morning room - walkout stairs are not included (we will add after closing)
- Living room - opted not to upgrade interior case opening
- Laundry room - comes w/ wire shelves in closet and tray for washer; confirmed washer/dryer location; added utility tub
- Family room - confirmed fireplace stone (Aspen) w/ stone mantel and hearth
- Garage - confirmed standard carriage door is insulated; opted not to upgrade door opener (we will install after closing); confirmed brick on side of garage near the porch
- Windows - Keystone is included on outside; trim is not included on inside windows; Sales Rep confirmed all windows (standard/option)
- Landscaping - standard package includes seeding, mulch beds and bushes/shrubs in front of house, 7 trees (choices - maple, oak, pear, birch, cherry) and we choose the location
- Solarium/Study - standard 15 lite doors
- Mailbox - included and installed by Ryan Homes
- Outside lights - standard walkway light included and installed halfway down walkway (PM will provide more information); Porch - light in roof (no sconces); Morning room - light outside door; Garage - 2 sconces outside garage
- Porch roof - shingles
- Furnace - confirmed 3 units includes humidifier - 2 units in basement, 1 controls basement and main floor and 1 controls solarium; 1 unit in attic controls 2nd floor
- Paint - standard Dover - Walls/Ceiling flat and Trim semi-gloss
- Outside sprinkler (front yard) - work w/ PM to push off landscaping to after closing; we can use our own contractor, just work w/ PM
- Outside water access - 1 outside garage and 1 back corner (by Solarium)
- Attic - not finished; will include light, but no outlets; per PM, access may be in 2nd floor hall and/or bedrooms
- Refrigerator dimensions - space can accommodate up to 25 cubic feet; however, send dimensions to Sales Rep to confirm
Outstanding issues:
- Master Bathroom - custom bath; need to send dimensions to Sales Rep
- Garage - Service Door - not an option w/ 3 car garage; Sales Rep is working with PM to come up with a solution to accommodate our request
- Garage - additional insulation - Sales Rep will follow-up on cost
- Electrical outlets/ceiling boxes - need to schedule a meeting with Sales Rep.
- Columns (dining/living room and owner's suite/sitting room) - need to follow-up with Sales Rep if we want
- Appliances - Sales Rep will email options
- Fixtures - Sales Rep will email options
- Owner's Shower - need to follow-up with Sales Rep to see if they can accommodate 2 shower head - 1 waterfall and 1 standard
- Hardwood floors - follow-up with Rusmur to change to vinyl (upgrade to hardwood after closing)
DWTS fans - VOTE HINES WARD
12 comments:
Wow very detailed sounds like your house will be beautiful! The fun begins.
WOW!! I can't wait to see it all! It does sound beautiful! =)
Great details. I didn't realize that optional window in the family room was only available with the bonus room. I know Mike fought to get it in his waverly which does not have the bonus room, so if you wanted it then I'm sure they can do it. I don't understand restrictions like that...it's not like the bonus room structurally changes where that window would go. Also, with our elevation D we do get sconces on the porch in addition to the light in the ceiling.
@Shara - Thanks for the info regarding the sconces on the porch and the window in the Family Room; we will follow-up with our Sales Rep. Did you get the columns in the dining/living room and the master/sitting room?
We have the columns in the master sitting area, but opted not to get them between the living/dining area. At least for the first few years, the living room is going to be a playroom so we wanted to be able to block it off. Seemed kinda difficult to put a baby gate up between columns :-)
Heather, regarding your point about the walkout stairs from the morning room - we got a call from Ryan as closing approached that they were going to add these for us (without us requesting them). I believe they found out that code required it, so we got the walkout stairs. Maybe check with your SM or PM on this. Could be different in your state.
Originally they had just installed a safety gate there.
Regarding the microwave not being allowed over the range - maybe the PA code has changed, but the East Stroudsburg, PA model home (Waverly) that Ryan had there at the time (2007ish), had the microwave over the range, and I *think* it was a gas range if I remember correctly, but I'm not certain of that.
This is the best picture I had of it,although you can't really see the range itself:
http://waverlyhome.homestead.com/files/WaverlyHome_005.jpg
@Mike - thanks for the info regarding the walkout stairs to the morning room; we plan to discuss with the PM.
As for the microwave, it is our understanding that there was a recent change to the code. Also, our Sales Rep. did say they can put it above the gas range; however, it is very high and there have been several complaints (as far as hard to get things in/out, spilling hot liquids, and what not). So we are ok with moving it, we just want to know where. One option was to incorporate it into the island, but this is not an option for us because we have a small child that likes to play with buttons.
By the way, Shara mentioned that you were able to get the optional window in the family room without the bonus room - any advice you wish to share.
Also, did you get a service door into the garage? and did you go with the columns?
We definitely went with the columns, both in Sitting Room and between DR and LR.
We did not get the service door, because we chose the extended laundry room with a window.
We absolutely insisted on the side window or we told them it was a deal breaker. We wanted the balance - a window on each side of the fireplace. Once I saw that the PA model had the two windows, there was no way our Waverly was not going to have them both! They relented and gave it to us.
@Mike - Thanks for the advice. We will keep you posted.
Everything sounds great! I can't wait to see the progress. I love that your landscape comes with 7 trees!
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