Neighborhood of the week: Greensferry Grove

Rough-cut timber. Slate. Knotty alder. Granite. Earth tones. The best that Mother Nature can offer. What else would you expect to find in a house built in North Idaho?

These are a few of the many materials being used in the homes in Greensferry Grove in Post Falls. From the exposed timbers to the wood-grained steel garage doors to the masonry accents, these Craftsman-style houses fit perfectly into our lifestyle here in the Northwest.

Greensferry Grove is one of the newest developments in Post Falls, nestled on the edge of the prairie just north of town. The first model home was completed in March 2014, and the second is currently under construction. Phase 1 consists of 16 lots, with 22 more planned for Phase 2. It will be a cozy community, where neighbors become friends.

Greensferry Grove is conveniently located between Coeur d'Alene and Spokane, allowing easy access to almost every service and amenity you can imagine. "Post Falls has been booming for several years," said Josh Brunn, a Realtor with Windermere Real Estate. "Location is everything in this one. There's a lot of interest in it due to the proximity of the elementary and high schools. The neighborhood is walking distance from the schools."

"Greensferry Grove is tucked right in among several nice amenities that home buyers will appreciate," said Jeremy Voeller, general manager at Monogram Homes. "Shopping and the freeway are only a couple of minutes away. We're getting both families and downsizers asking about this neighborhood, and we have floor plans for both."

Monogram Homes has been building and developing in the Pacific Northwest since 1985. They do more than just build homes - they build neighborhoods that create value and community, and that appreciate over time. They help clients create their dream home, from selecting and customizing the ideal floor plan to helping them decide on the perfect features and finishes.

You can choose between houses in the classic series or the upgraded Northwest series, in which many of the options that are extras in other homes come standard. Brunn said these homes appeal to people who are downsizing, that want the same features they had in their larger homes without having to include a lot of upgrades. "They don't have to upgrade," Brunn said. "It's already there. It gives buyers the ability to customize their home to their liking."

Homes in Greensferry Grove feature exterior rough-cut timber accents, covered front porches, and color choices in earth tones of tan and brown and green. "The timber accents dress up the houses more than in other neighborhoods," said Brunn.

"Clients can customize a floor plan and pick their own specification package, based on their budget," Voeller said. "We've really designed Greensferry Grove around other very successful Monogram Homes neighborhoods in the area."

Front yards are landscaped, and come with concrete curbing. "It's one of those things that people don't realize they want until they don't have it," Brunn said.

There's no wasted space in houses built by Monogram Homes, Brunn said, as he pointed out the open feel of the rooms and the vaulted ceilings. They are built on either dropped floor crawl spaces - which eliminates the need for steps to enter the home - or slabs, depending on the model you choose. Skip troweled ceilings and walls, self-closing cabinets, solid core doors, in-floor heating, slate entryways - the choices are endless, depending on your budget and personal preferences.

As the neighborhood continues to develop, a homeowners association will be established that will be responsible for the perimeter fence and common areas. The streets are maintained by the city.

Prices start from $166,900 to $222,900, depending on the model and options you choose, with floor plans ranging between 1,200 and 2,150 square feet and up. Some plans allow for the addition of a basement or bonus room, which will affect the price. With the help of Monogram Homes, you truly can create the home of your dreams in Greensferry Grove. All you have to bring is your imagination.

Brunn is a lifelong resident of Coeur d'Alene and a graduate of the University of Idaho. He spent over five years as a lender before he began selling real estate three and a half years ago, and won the Rookie of the Year award his first year. He says he's "lucky enough" to partner with Bret Minzghor who, in his opinion, "is the best new construction person in town." Together, they represent Mongram Homes for all Idaho properties at Windermere.

So, if you want to be a part of this beautiful Northwest community from the very beginning, contact Josh Brunn at (208) 660-2772 or Bret Minzghor at (208) 704-2310 to learn more about the wide range of choices you'll have as you create your dream home.