The Laural River
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Interesting House Features:
The exterior of this brick and stone home features decorative dormers, stately porch columns and wrought iron railings. A dramatic entryway leads to arched openings into the dining room and family room. Dining room has two-tier tray ceiling and crown molding. Family room features two-story full-view window looking out onto the lake, vaulted ceiling, hardwood flooring, custom built-in cabinetry and a granite fireplace surround. Kitchen outfitted with custom-built cherrywood cabinetry with a honey glaze, ceramic tile flooring and granite countertops. Adjoining butler's pantry has glass front cabinets and a wine cooler. Nearby keeping room has a fireplace. Master suite has tray ceiling and rope lighting in spacious sitting area. Large master bath features cherrywood cabinets and built-in cherrywood linen closet and granite shower and tub surround. Rear stamped concrete porch leads to the pool and built-in grilling area.
Architectural Style:
Traditional
House size:
3,500 square feet
5 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
Sales by:
Sherry Andrews of Wainwright Real Estate (439-9333)
Original Architectural Design by:
Frank Betz Associates (888-717-3003)
Interior Design by:
Kelley Long & Teresa Renshaw of Design Intervention (714-7365); furnishings by: Great Bridge Furniture (482-6622)
Landscaping by:
Basnight Land and Lawn Inc., 436-9617
Construction Financing by:
Bank of Hampton Roads (493-2300)
Builder Highlights:
Veteran Homearama Builder, Mike Thompson has worked in new construction for over 20 years. He received his start in the building industry by doing custom home framing back in 1985. Five years later, Mike branched out on his own and started TCI Inc., eventually stepping into the custom homebuilding market.
Last year, Mike built two showcase homes in his debut Homearama, winning awards for Best Master Suite and Best Bath.
A Virginia Beach native, Mike typically builds five to six houses per year, ranging from around $500,000 to over $1 million. A hands-on builder, he does his own custom home framing work and supervises each of his jobs. Homes built by TCI Inc. can be found in the Chesapeake neighborhoods of Ravenna, Edinburgh and Emerald Forest, and Lago Mar, Ashville Park and Thalia in Virginia Beach.
Mike Thompson TCI Inc.
P.O. Box 62521
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23466
757.306.0348
www.tcihomes.net
