Volume 2.2 on May 6,2004

In This Issue:

	Ask Log Man: I am a Realtor . . .
	Darlington to be constructed at Land Between the Lakes

Ask Log Man: I am a Realtor and have a buyer who is interested in building a new log home. However, the development where he wishes to purchase land does not permit log homes. What can you suggest?

Log Man sez: This is not unusual. It seems that developments where log homes are not permitted have ideas that harken back to the past. That is, there is a lingering view that log homes are rustic little cabins in the woods that do not contribute to the ambiance of brick and vinyl sided communities. That may be true in certain cases. However, 3000+ square foot show homes can hardly be thought of in those terms.

Be that as it may, back to your question. There are two options for people who are interested in property where log homes are not permitted.

The first option is to speak with the POA about log homes that are constructed of clapboard or square shaped logs or timbers. Add 8x8 corner posts to these homes, in place of the traditional log home corners, and stain them gray. Homes constructed of logs and timbers like this look like conventional homes on the outside. Yet, they have all of the coziness of log homes on the inside. Property owners associations will commonly give the OK to these styles while rejecting the traditional log homes.

The second option is to speak with your buyer about timber frame homes. POAs usually find these homes acceptable. The exterior of timber frame homes can be of any material including brick, siding, stone and stucco. Timber frame homes can be appointed with tongue and groove wood and sheet rock as is done with the interior of many log homes. An added note here is that timber frame homes are usually more expensive than log homes and cater to the more upscale clients.

The Darlington

To Be Constructed
Pre-Construction Price
$434,000

Log Home with Loft    Breezeway  
2 Car Garage    Deck

[Lot 8, 7.7 acres]
at Land Between the Lakes
on Virginia Route 43 off Route 29

Located between Smith Mountain Lake,
Leesville Lake and Lynchburg

Click here to see floor plans in PDF.

The Darlington by Honest Abe Log Homes with breezeway connecting to a 2 car garage. 3 BR. 2.5 BA. 1800 square foot home with loft plus full walk out basement [roughed in for rec. room, BR, BA, storage], porch, deck. master bedroom suite and 1/2 batj down plus Loft and 2 bedroom, 1 bath up. Spacious living room, kitchen and dining room. Roomy master bedroom & bath with closets. Wood and carpeted floors. Laundry. Well and septic. Great view.  

This horse community includes an existing 15 acre pasture and stable. 20 minutes to lakes, marinas, golf. Purchase now and select your preferred roof, interior walls, ceilings, colors, carpet, tile, appliances, plus other features. Priced at $434,000. Includes $54,900 allocation for property at Land Between the Lakes.

See Land Between the Lakes at http://www.smitherfamily.com

Contact Jack with your pre-construction questions
at 800.767.4916 or 336.407.2157 Jack@loghomesbyjack.com

Contact Sally for Waterfront Property in NC Triad
and in SML area of Virginia
at 800.767.4916 or 336.407.8993
sally@naysi.com

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