2804 Bob Wallace Av.
Huntsville, Alabama, 35805.
Phone: (256) 536-2602
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2009 Parade of Homes Villages
- THE VILLAGE OF PROVIDENCE
- MCMULLEN COVE
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The Village of Providence recreates the feel of a small Southern town with historically-inspired architecture and amenities that
create a sense of community. Elegant homes, townhomes and lofts are within easy walking distance of shops, eateries, personal and professional services, and a local school.
The Village of Providence was designed by the same master planning firm that designed the popular communities of Seaside and Rosemary Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
“The Village of Providence patterns Huntsville’s historical architecture of the late 1800s to early 1900s – designs that are most prevalent in the areas of Twickenham and Old Town,”says Providence Developer David Slyman. “Providence has a variety of historical styles, including Classical, Italianate, Victorian, Gothic, Greek Revival and the Bungalows.”
Providence has remained a popular entertainment and shopping destination for Madison County residents since it opened, but anyone wanting to call Providence home has lots of options. They can choose from traditional estate homes, cottages, side-yard homes, townhomes, live/work homes, and lofts.
“You will find a variety of designs to accommodate everyone – from singles and young couples to growing families, empty-nesters and seniors,” says Slyman.
Lot size in Providence has been carefully crafted to give the community a small-town feel. Yards are fronted by wrought-iron fencing. The tree-lined streets offer charming views of inviting front porches, gardens and creative landscaping throughout the community. Streets are narrow in design to encourage walking and interaction among neighbors.
Within walking distance of residences are restaurants, upscale shopping, dental and health care providers, children’s activities, a hotel, and professional services such as a dry cleaners, a barber and financial and property services. Even more amenities are on the horizon.
“Kalou’s Market and Café is a must-visit grocery store soon to be open in the Town Center,” Slyman says. “It will feature the very freshest meats and seafood, a huge wine selection, everyday grocery items and a unique café that will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.”
On another note, the newly-opened Mellow Mushroom pizza parlor is a Huntsville hot spot and the only Mellow Mushroom to outpace the large one in Raleigh Durham, NC.
“I believe that is a testament to the vibrant Huntsville economy and the sense of place that Providence has,” Slyman says.
Common parks and green spaces are ideal for enjoying the outdoors, and pop up where you might least expect them. Jack Lynch Park is an open landscaped park perfect for an impromptu game of football or frisbee. At the Providence Pet Park, local pooches can run free, play and socialize. It’s a particularly popular spot in the early mornings and late afternoons. Water Place Park is a large, central green space in the heart of the town center, perfect for entertainment and cultural activities like concerts, art shows and a farmers market.
Providence also has miles of walking and jogging trails. The Huntsville City Greenway meanders along Indian Creek throughout the Village, and plans are underway to eventually connect it to the Slaughter Road/Old Madison Pike Greenway.
The Village of Providence Meeting House is an inviting, elegant place for gatherings and recreation. “Whether mingling around the pool, exercising in the fitness center, watching a ball game with a group of your neighbors or enjoying a women’s night out, the Meeting House can certainly accommodate,” Slyman says. The Meeting House also features an adjacent playground.
Children of Providence attend Providence K-8 School, located right in the community. Highschoolers attend Columbia High School. One of Slyman’s favorite aspects of Providence is that children can walk or ride bikes safely to school and to local parks. He also enjoys seeing residents walking to work, the barber shop, the dry cleaners or dinner, and spending afternoons at community-wide events like tailgating block parties.
“Most of all, it’s watching residents spending the afternoon sitting on the front porch or walking next door to greet their neighbors,” Slyman says. “This really happens each and every day in the Village, and it is great to experience. Families of each generation live, work and play side-by-side every day. It really is that small town community feeling.” Village of Providence is located on U.S. 72, just west of the Target shopping center. For more information, visit www.villageofprovidence.com.
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Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains,
surrounded by 1,500 acre of unspoiled land, sits McMullen Cove, one of the newest masterplanned communities in the Hampton Cove area. Enfinger Steele Development conceived this 3,200 acre community to blend seamlessly into the area’s natural beauty.
“People want to live and work in beautiful places,” says developer Sandra Steele. “Our rigorous architectural controls apply the same time-tested designs to custom homes of all sizes, to the common areas and the Village Center planned for the future. Design and architecture enable us to mix uses and create areas of density that are truly desirable.”
The land has been planned to limit impact on its beautiful surroundings while accommodating a variety of ownership opportunities, including mountaintop estate-sized homesites.
McMullen Cove is currently in its second phase of development. Eight neighborhoods—McMullen Place, Sotheby, Huntleigh, Oakshire, Braewick, Abby Glen, Old Cove and The Villages—provide opportunities for a diversity of homes and price ranges. Currently, 14 homes are available for sale; nine are in the $389,000-$589,000 range, and five range from $689,000 to $1.2 million. When McMullen Cove is completed, it will accommodate 1,400 homesites.
McMullen Cove is a community that beckons its homeowners outdoors. In addition to the 360-degree view of mountains, residents can enjoy 20 miles of walking trails, the mountaintop Sublett Point Park with an open-air Sunset Pavilion and fire pit, Blue Bell Creek, the Flint River and Cove Falls. From Sublett Pointe Park, you can see nearly 100 miles into the distance. It’s a special space ideal for outdoor gatherings.
“The investment in adjacent land in the mountains and river surrounding McMullen Cove ensures the preservation of more than 1,500 acres of nature for the exclusive use of its residents,” says Jeff Enfinger. “Creating expansive parks and outdoor recreation facilities pays daily dividends in community pride and shared enjoyment of these beautiful assets.”
Residents also have access to a wealth of traditional amenities in this private, gated community. The Commons is a family pavilion with a Club Room and a fireplace, a covered cabana, a resort-style pool with Olympic lanes, tennis courts, playground, croquet court, and putting green. Also planned for the community is The Club at McMullen Cove, which will include a state-of-the-art fitness center, wellness spa, heated indoor pool, ballroom, library and amphitheater.
Authentic period architecture is encouraged for McMullen Cove homes. Guidelines specify the use of exterior materials like stone, brick and hardiplank. Homes are designed to flow with the natural landscape, which for generations was home to a working farm.
“The land encompasses participation from two legacy families whose family members have lived, worked and enjoyed the land for decades,” explains Enfinger. “This level of development requires a great amount of investment in infrastructure, architecture, marketing and people. At completion, our legacy for this development will be approximately $10 million a year in new property tax revenues that will benefit the city, county and school board for the foreseeable future.”
Its location in the popular Hampton Cove area puts McMullen Cove within easy distance of a variety of work, dining and recreation options. Just three miles away is the celebrated Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Hampton Cove. McMullen Cove children can attend Hampton Cove Elementary, Hampton Cove Middle and Huntsville High School, or one of the area’s premiere private schools like Hampton Cove Christian Academy and Randolph School.
In all, McMullen Cove is an intimate community that respects the environment and encourages its residents to get outdoors and fellowship with neighbors while enjoying the area’s natural beauty.
“Developing 3,200 acres is a monumental task,” Steele says. “It requires a vision, the courage to set the project in motion and the tenacity to transform the plan into reality. That is only the beginning –we are progressing with a passion and intellectual curiosity about how to do great things and make it work for everyone: for us, for the city, for the community at large and of most importance, for the interesting people who choose to make McMullen Cove home.
“We have a great start – there is much to be done. We look forward to sharing the process along the way.”
For more information, contact the sales office, open seven days a week, at 756-0007 or visit www.mcmullencove.net.
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