Our neighborhood is being developed on ten sheltered acres of beautiful land that provides in-town living with rural views of woods and the surrounding mountains. We want to sustain the small-town atmosphere we love about Boone by using the Arts & Crafts style of architecture that became common to this area just after the turn of the last century. We will use construction methods designed to minimize the impact on the environment and our houses will use the most modern materials feasible. Sidewalks, picket fences and tree lined private streets will lead past your neighbor's front porch to your new home. Drive by our park-like recreation area with towering trees on your way to your new condominium which will have great views of the surrounding mountains and one of our beautiful green spaces. Hampton Estates has easy access to work, schools, recreation areas, shopping via US 421, Bamboo Rd. and Appalcart. A foot path will lead from the neighborhood to access the Greenway Trail system that runs through Boone. The neighborhood is easy walking distance just across US 421 to the new Watauga County Park on the New River.

In a university town like Boone, there are a lot of developers that target the single student market, or seasonal renters. Hampton Estates is Boone's first gated master planned community and the first development in Boone to include restrictive covenants that exceed the town's requirements and encourage owner-occupied houses, town homes and condominiums and discourage rental occupancy.

When my family moved here we waited for four years to find a place in one of the few traditional neighborhoods in the area. The supply of existing homes was so limited that we had to build our own house and go through the stress and uncertainty of that process. We hurried to get our exterior construction done before winter set in, but the rain slowed us down, and the winter caught us. The process became more difficult in the winter. Our building materials suffered, and the ground couldn't heal from all the activity until spring.

When we were fortunate to accumulate the land for Hampton Estates, the leaders in the High Country were just coming to the realization that there was a real need for housing that could be afforded by the people who live and work in the area, people like my family. Our own experience and the obvious need for a new traditional neighborhood resulted in the development plan for Hampton Estates.

Major metropolitan areas have the benefit of low land costs, town provided sewer and water and mass transit. This attracts volume home builders who use the latest techniques and materials to provide good value for home buyers. The High Country is characterized by high land cost, the use of wells and septic systems, and custom building. This results in building costs averaging over $150.00 per square foot, excluding land, well and septic. The town of Boone has one of the few sewer and water systems in the area and provides mass transit through its Appalcart bus system. Hampton Estates is located in the Town of Boone and benefits from these systems. However, land costs remain high.

From the beginning, we made the commitment to provide a unique housing opportunity in the town of Boone. With sensitivity to the needs of the community and the environment, we worked with the town's planning department and outstanding engineers and architects to make Hampton Estates a traditional neighborhood that also incorporates the newest methods and materials. To provide the same benefits enjoyed by volume builders, we researched and selected the industry leader, R-Anell Homes, as the company to build a portion of our custom designed homes. By using a systems building process, we benefit from volume buying power for materials, and we practically eliminate the impact of weather on the home during construction. In addition, we have the added benefit of minimizing the period of time the soil is disturbed and the impact of construction on the environment.

Some of the best known professionals in our area have helped with the planning process so that we could bring you Hampton Estates, the first and finest development of its kind in Boone. Land Design, Inc., who designed the ultra-exclusive Diamond Creek Club in Banner Elk and the magnificent planned community of Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, prepared our land plan including landscaping and soil and water conservation engineering. Our architects, The Wilson Group from Charlotte, have designed our ArtCraft™; homes that reflect the Arts & Crafts style including elements such as shed dormers, wide picture frame molding around windows, use of several different exterior materials for foundations, walls, gable ends, columns, walkways, etc. R-Anell Homes from Denver, NC, who recently received top national industry awards, will be building a portion of our homes at their location which minimizes the impact of construction in our neighborhood and allows us to continue to build homes without negative impact on the land or materials due to inclement weather. Each of our homes will be finished on site by our own home-building company that can also provide whatever additional customization you may desire.

With home ownership starting at $175,000, our neighborhood will provide a variety of home-ownership experiences to suit every budget and family. Qualified potential homeowners can sit down with our mortgage specialists from BB&T and obtain the most favorable financing available to match their budget. Our ArtCraft™; plans for single family homes, town homes and condos can be accessed in the "Floor plans" section and will include:

Single Family Homes: Up to Sixteen unique single-family Homes ranging from a one story 1,180 square foot three bedroom two bath home to a 2,400 square foot five bedroom three bath two story. All can have optional attached two car garages or unattached carports.

Town Homes: Up to Eighteen 3BR/3BA or 2BR/1.5BA Town homes of approximately 1,100 to 1,350 sq. ft. in nine unique Buildings with one front and one side entrance so that they have the appearance of single-family homes, and

Condominiums: Two three story Condominium buildings that are Architecturally consistent and contain up to twelve 2BR/2BA units and twelve 3BR/2BA units with 72 landscaped parking spaces for residents and their guests.

We hope that you will decide to make Hampton Estates your neighborhood. Call Jey in our sales office at 828-264-0541 or toll free at 877-263-9076 (outside North Carolina) and come by to see our model homes at US 421 & Hampton Rd in Boone.

Equal Housing Opportunity
There will be restrictive covenants designed to protect the beauty and integrity of our neighborhood. Prices, specifications, locations of structures and amenities subject to change without notice.

Hope to see you soon,
Scott Porter