The Des Moines Register from Des Moines, Iowa • Page 102

ttM-yifmwq tuppiiig trr dei moines requtew diuly 20, 1986 1 ixfeen new homes create a wonderland of style and beauty in Sun Prairie area 1 ft. 0 i lA UNIVERSITY AVE. UNIVERSITY AVE 1 HOM SHOWtX0't6 fj IHRU' 177 i it WEST DES MOINES 1 II jj 1 1 as many of the amenities associated with today's top-of-the-line housing market. Additionally, each home has been professionally landscaped to lend an air of permanence and maturity to the whole neighborhood. Inside, the homes are open and spacious where needed yet homey and cozy where it counts.

Most all have a spacious, welcoming entry or foyer. Dining rooms are almost a standard feature with varying degrees of formality. Some homes feature formal living rooms as well as a spa-clous, open family room adjoining the kitchen. Almost without exception each home includes a large master suiteadult retreat. Oak is the wood of choice this year.

It is displayed in flooring, wainscoting, built-in shelving, fireplace mantels and kitchen cabinetry. Other luxury materials such as custom handmade plumbing fixtures, ceramic tile and marble add a touch of elegance to various rooms In each bouse. It's the entry foyer that often exhibits the most luxurious materials and details. Some are wainscoted, level laundry facilities with built-in storage. Energy consciousness is evident, too, with very Impressive insulation R-values in sidewalls and ceilings alike.

Several homes feature 2-by-6 sldewall construction. Most homes have double glazing, insulated doors, and are wrapped with space-age vapor barriers. Natural gas is the fuel of choice for the majority of homes, and the furnaces have efficiency ratings well above 95 percent. Some heating plants are engineered for exterior air combustion for fireplace, furnace and water heater. Several homes have passive solar orientation, air-to-air heat exchangers or heat pumps.

One home features a ground-water heating system. All in all, the builders have built for beauty and convenience with an eye for economy, too. Admission to the show is $3.50 for adults; children under 8 free. The show Is open from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

weekdays, noon to 9:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The builders have pro- with elegant wall coverings and special flooring treatments. Others have double height ceilings. All are designed to impress as well as welcome.

The kitchens are alive with energy efficient state-of-the-art appliances, convenient and ample storage, efficient and easy-care surfaces, and in most cases, an informal dining area or breakfast room. Most kitchens adjoin family rooms and serve as access point for garage, deck or patio. This year, the master suite is more luxurious than ever. Many feature huge, walk-in closets with custom-tailored wire grid inserts preinstalled for convenience and space-saving storage. The master baths are handsomely appointed with double basin vanities, a whirlpool bath and separate shower, and many sparkle with skylights, mirrored walls and custom-designed finishes.

Two full baths are standard in most homes, while some boast 2 Vt baths. Bedrooms feature large closets and innovative decorative details. Most homes feature main level or upper for children. Games, contest, prizes and child care are offered at the site, as well as food concessions tor. a quick snack or a cool drink.

For more information about the site and the facilities, call the home builder's office at 280-7095. The following is a description' of each home in this year's HomeShowExpo. These descriptions were prepared from material submitted by the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines in late June. The material was gathered from early specification sheets and floor plans. nee again, the Home Builden Associa- 1 tion of Greater Des Moinei hat put to- 1 gether an outstanding collection of new hornet for their HomeShowExpo '80.

Thii ia the Uth year that the group hai united to create a new neighborhood in the Dei Moines area. This year's show opened yesterday In the Sun Prairie area of West Des Moines, located north of Ashworth Road and southwest of the Interstate 35-80 Interchange. The new neighborhood is made up of 18 quality homes with widely varying architectural styles and details. Traditional styles such as a formal, Georgian-inspired brick-and-frame two story is just across the street from a rambling, roomy contemporary home with a steeply pitched wood-shingled roof and passive solar orientation. There are similarities, however.

Virtually every home has a double attached garage, deck or patio, as well 1 108 56th Marean Construction, Two-story, neo-tradltlon-al, all-electric, with 2,331 square feet finished area plus garage, deck, 1 screened porch and full unfinished basement. Main level: Living room, dining room, family room, breakfast room, laundry room and half bath. Entry foyer vaulted celling, quarry tile flooring, double staircase. Living room double-height window, oak trim and detailing. Dining room quarry tile flooring.

Kitchen oak cabinets, electric range, built-in dishwasher, microwave, control panel for Intercom, pantry closet. Family room oak wainscot, vaulted ceiling, brick-faced fireplace furnace, open balcony to upper level. Breakfast room access to screened porch and deck. Service ball to garage, half bath and laundry room with built-in storage and Ironing board. Upper level: Master suite, two bed- DEIY1C0 223-6655 8th Railroad West Des Moines Proud To Be A Part Of HOME EXPO '86 The Best Pre-Mix Concrete DEMCO lflllllfHPi LWN KWIKHtlt ftp I Just Add Woter 1 Three Mixel II aH ii jf Groval-Sond-Moonry 0 1 1 it 1 UlJ 1108 Fifty Sixth, Marean Construction, Ltd.

TZTi rooms and bath. Master bath vaulted ceiling with skylight, whirlpool bath, marble shower, double basin vanity. Open balcony to family room. Energy Features: R-24 walls, R-50 ceilings, ground source heat pump. Show home decor and features: Interiors by Marean Construction and Don Williams and Karen Kenline of Younkers.

AAA security system, Nu-tone intercomsound system, ironing board, Whirlpool appliances, Water Furnace by Newco, Kozy Fireplace, underground sprinkler system. 111! 56th Acheson Construction: Traditional brick design by Newell Concepts, two story with 2,500 square feet and attached'two and one-half car garage, patio and full unfinished basement. Main level: Living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, family room, half bath and laundry room. Central entry with clerestory window and glazed tile. Living room and formal dining room with bay window, dining room with chair rail.

Utility hall pantry closet and built-in desk, double staircase and half bath. Kitchen snack bar, built-in cook-top, oven, microwave, trash compactor, disposal, dishwasher, three-compartment refrigerator with pull-out drawers and step-up bottom section, breakfast room with bay window. Family room built-in oak book-. vided free parking on Prairie View Drive next to the site. In addition to the 16 new homes, there Is a product information tent filled with new ideas for both homeowners and the buyer-to-be.

Exhibitors are showing a broad variety of products such as heating and cooling plants, swimming pools and supplies, and other home and home improvement products. Real estate Information about the homes is also available. Iowa Powerland, a cooperative effort between Iowa Power and the home builders, is designed especially v4 terior design by Neida Rae Designs, Walker Metzger Architects, Julie Lichtenburger, Jim Carlson Inc. Furnishings from Homemakers Plaza. Security system, central vacuum, automatic garage door opener.

Furnace by Trane, Kohles and Bach Heating and Cooling. General Electric appliances, lighting from Advance Lighting, floor covering from Advance Floor Covering, and cabinets from Builders Kitchen Supply. 5304 Pleasant, Sun Bilt Homes: Neo-traditional two story, passive solar design by First Design Group. Approximately 2,500 square feet finished area plus deck, patio and attached garage. Main level: Sunspace, great room, library, dining room, kitchen and half bath.

Sunspace foyer with southern exposure, stairway to upper level. Libraryden oak floor and built-in shelving. Dining room access to wrap-around deck and patio below, half-wall separation between dining room and great room which includes fireplace, entertainment center and mirrored wall. Kitchen food preparation bland, dry bar, cooktop, self-cleaning built-in oven, ceramic tile flooring. Dining room opens to sunspace.

Upper level: Master suite, bath includes natural lighting, mirrored wall, whirlpool bath, ceramic shower. Upper level overlooks sunspace and includes a loft area, guest bedroom and full bath. Energy features: Direct-gain passive solar design, R-30 walls, R-80 ceiling, Low-E windows, passive so DHY-UP VlUt cases, brick-faced fireplace, atrium door to deck, mud room with closets adjoin kitchen. Garage entry to kitchen includes additional storage. Upper Level: Four bedrooms and two baths including master suite.

Master suite double closet, walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, bath, double vanity, shower and whirlpool tub. Three bedrooms, full bath with double vanity. Laundry area with built-in storage and folding counter. Energy Features: Natural gas high-efficiency furnace, R-18 side-walls, R-39 ceilings, double glazing. Show house decor and features: Furnishings by Clark-Thompson, Interiors designed by Nancy Acheson and Jill Nepa.

Preway fireplace, Armstrong flooring, Omega oak cabinets, Kenmore appliances, Aqua-Glass whirlpool bath, Broan central vacuum, Trane furnace, and Windsor windows. 1113 56th Jim Carlson, Custom Builder: Contemporary two story, brick and frame with 2,758 square feet of finished living space, attached double garage, unfinished full basement, screened porch and second level deck. Designed by Walker Metzger Architects. Main level: Living room, family suite, dining room, kitchen and half bath. Central foyer with ceramic tile flooring, staircase to both levels and access to screened porch, deck, half bath and garage.

Living room 21 by 21 feet, vaulted ceilings, diagonally oriented see-through fireplace divides living room from a wet bar and entertainment center. Dining room second level bridge overlooks vaulted ceiling. Kitchen oak cabinets, built-in oven, microwave, dishwasher, pantry closet and cooking island with cooktop. Island also seats diners opposite family roombreakfast room with brick-faced fireplace and built-ins. Upper level: Four bedrooms in- "SMant, Sun BiltHo "ZL-- larelectric radiant heat, extensive southern exposure glass, heavy mass floor, and instant hot-water system.

Show home decor and features: Interiors by Myrt Whitehead, furnishings from Mclntyres Furniture and Decorating. Intercom and security system, True heat fireplace, SKC custom oak cabinets, Kohler whirlpool bath and shower, and Frigidaire appliances, More homes on Page 4 ho West Coast housing still the costliest By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AiMciaM Pnu Wrtttr WASHINGTON (AP) California upheld its reputation of having1 ihe highest housing costs in the nation last year, with San Francisco ranking No. 1, and two other West Coast cities rated among the top five, according to a study by the U.S. Leagyef Savings Institutions. Homes in the San Francisco metropolitan area sold last year for a median price of $152,000, more than twice the national median price of $75,000, the league The median is the midpoint, with half the homes selling for more and half for The league based its rankings of 46 metropolitan areas on information pulled from 16,300 conventional mortgage loans made by member associations.

After San Francisco, the most expensive area for home purchases was New York City with a median sales price of $129,700, followed by Boston, Los Angeles, and Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove, with a median sales price last year of $122,000. At the other end of the scale, some of the cheapest housing was foilnd in "Some of the cheap-: est housing was found in the Midwest, where, a depressed economy, has contributed; holding down home, costs." the Midwest, where a depressed economy has contributed to holding down home costs. The least expensive city among those surveyed was Pittsburgh, where the median price of a home was $54,152, followed by Dayton, Ohio, Cincinnati, $55,300, Bloomington-Normal, 111., $55,900, and Akron, Ohio, and Reading. both with median home prices'la'st year of $56,000. The typical American median-priced home of last year made a down payment of $14,000, representing just under 20 percent of the cost of the houe, leaving a monthly mortgage payment of $573.

At the two extremes, the median monthly housing expense in San Francisco was $1,370 compared with $673 in Pittsburgh. THE BEAUTY IS IT'S AUTOMATIC. You don't need to worry about your yard, once you install a Toro automatic wit. HHP sprinkler system. Toro has been watering the nation's loading golf courses for twenty years, and now you can have a Toro system in your yard.

You can install it yourself and best of all, it operates automatically! We'll tell you how. THE BEST OF THE BEST CMPETT SME from LEES Carpets I rr 1 jf iiimimmiiiW eluding master suite. Master suite 22 by 22 feet off second level bridge, vaulted ceiling, walk-in closet, bump-out window with window seat, private deck. Bath includes double vanity, ceramic tile shower, whirlpool bath. Full bath, laundry room and three bedrooms with window seats, oak trim and solid oak doors used throughout.

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