HAMMONTON—The town home community Walden Commons by Schaeffer Family Homes (formerly Tim Schaeffer Communities) in Hammonton held its grand opening on January 28 featuring the designer- furnished Ascott Grand model home.
According to company President Jason Schaeffer, this is the second time that Schaeffer Family Homes has invested in Hammonton.
“As far as location goes, Hammonton has something great to offer with its school system, taxes, shopping, downtown and proximity to public transportation. It is just a great place to be,” Schaeffer said.
Walden Commons was designed with the professional in mind, as well as, empty nesters with its two- bedroom, two-and-one-half bathroom homes.
The grand opening began with a ribbon cutting with Freeholder James Bertino, Mayor Stephen DiDonato and the Greater Hammonton Chamber of Commerce member Kelly Raso in attendance at the community located at the corner of South Grand and Eleventh Streets.
A tour was then given of the Ascott Grand model featuring two master bedrooms, two and one half bathrooms, a balcony staircase, study and full finished basement.
According to Community Manager Patty Pitale-Djokovich, the models in building one were sold with incentives such as full finished basements and $3,000 credit to spend in their design center.
Building one is sold out.
According to Schaeffer, there are eight homes left in the three-building, 14-home community.
Each building will be constructed when the homes are sold.
Construction on building two is expected to begin in March with the entire community to be finished by the end of 2013, according to Schaeffer.
Upon entering the Ascott Grand model, the two-story foyer and balcony staircase sets the stage with a stately feel to the home that then opens up to the kitchen, living and dining room combination space that provides an open and welcoming feel with its defined spaces.
The living room was highlighted by the gas fireplace and designer mantel; ceiling-to-floor columns defined the living room space from the dining room space that offered chair railing, recessed lighting and large windows.
The kitchen featured stylish cabinetry with marble countertops, stainless steel sink and appliances.
The Ascott Grand model also featured a first floor study with professional wainscoting and large windows.
A half bathroom and laundry room was also located on the first floor.
Upstairs featured two beautiful master bedrooms, one with tray ceilings, the other with vaulted ceilings.
Both bedrooms had a huge walk-in closet and expansive master bathrooms with soaking tubs, large vanities and tile floors.
The finished basement added additional living space that can be utilized in a variety of ways.
The models of Walden Commons include the Cambridge with 1,834 square feet, the Berkshire with 1,911 square feet, the Berkshire Grand with 2,159 square feet, the Ascott with 2,295 square feet and the Ascott Grand with 2,431 square feet of living space. Prices begin in the low-$200,000s.
All of the homes by Schaeffer Family Homes are constructed with New Jersey Energy Star certification, which includes energy-efficient windows, enhanced insulation, energy-efficient lighting and controlled ventilation.
The homes also feature one-car garages.
For more information on Walden Commons or Schaeffer Family Homes visit the website at www.schaefferhomes.com or call Djokovich at (856) 982-4514.