Greater New Jersey Edition VOL. 2, NO. 1

Byron-Hill Homebuilders, LLC

Creating Luxury Communities in Ideal Locations

Byron-Hill Homebuilders, LLC

Creating Luxury Communities in Ideal Locations

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Atmosphere. That rarified air that makes you breathe more deeply with more satisfaction is the atmosphere that can be found at all Byron-Hill Homebuilders communities, and none are more beautiful than the two latest develop-ments: Pierson Lakes and Villagio. Both encompass the

ethos that is Byron-Hill Homebuilders, LLC: luxury, exclusivity, gracious amenities and a love of nature that separates the ordinary from the extraordinary.

Through careful planning and listening to customer needs, Marlboro-based Byron-Hill Homebuilders has

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Byron-Hill Homebuilders, LLCCreating Luxury Communities in Ideal Locationsby Jessica Klarp

The Veneto II, Elevation A model at Villagio, offers four different floor plans in the series with a choice of three elevations each. From 3,200 square feet to 4,300 square feet of luxurious living space, this model is further enhanced with the selection of numerous basement optional finishes.

focused its significant resources on creating luxury communities throughout New York and New Jersey that offer homeowners a style of living that comes only from years of construction expertise. Since 1994, principals Luther Gueyikian and Greg Sarkissian have been cater-ing to today’s professionals by offering spectacularly designed, custom estate homes on expansive acreage in ideal locations, and now, a 55+ active-adult community that rivals the finest of resorts.

Byron-Hill Homebuilders created Villagio because its clients desired a community that was a step above the active-adult standard. What they got was three steps above. Much more

than a community, Villagio is like a resort filled with estate homes, recreational and social opportunities, all tucked conveniently away in South Brunswick, NJ. “Many of our clients retire to California or Florida, but then realized that they missed being close to their friends and family,” Gueyikian said. “So, at Villagio, we have given them the best of both worlds.”

Villagio’s Veneto IV, Elevation 4C, features his-and-her garages. Each home in the Veneto series is totally unique and distinctive.

Through careful planning and listening to customer needs, Marlboro-based Byron-Hill Homebuilders

has focused its significant resources on creating luxury communities throughout New York and New Jersey that offer homeowners a style of living that comes only from years of construction expertise.

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The gleaming hardwood floors are standard, as are the elegant arches that lead to the unusual living spaces throughout this Veneto model.

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He also pointed out that few of the current residents are retired, and the amenities reflect their vigorous lei-sure-time lifestyles. Two sizable ponds grace the property and encourage a hearty jog or a cup of tea in the gazebo. Club Verona will be the social hub of the community, where Gueyikian said residents will want to gather before heading to the theater or their evening meal. “It has the feel of a luxurious hotel lobby,” he said. The club will also house a full fitness facility. Within the 100-acre estate, recreational activities abound with the pool, putting green, bocce, chess plaza, amphitheater and tennis courts. All these elements are tied together with jogging paths and reflect the flavor of Old Europe.

This custom-built kitchen, especially designed for Villagio, includes granite countertops, stainless GE appliances and Craftmaid solid-wood cabinetry with matching cabinetry panels on the refrigerator.

The centerpiece of the two-story family room is the cultured stone floor-to-ceiling fireplace with raised hearth. Double-casement Andersen windows illuminate this gracious room.

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Jacuzzi tub and a double shower with shower jets are elegantly accented with marble tile and built-in decorator towel cubbies.

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Every detail, from the landscaped bou levards to t he cobblestone curbs, was designed to echo the feel of an Italian village. Villagio offers a range of distinctive set-tings: Main Street, Lake Front and the phase currently f ill ing with happy, permanent residents: the gorgeous Cul-de-Sac neighborhood. The models offered have infinite customizable variations that will make each house un ique. “You will be hard pressed to find two of the same houses,” Gueyikian said proudly. Walking paths connect the various neighborhoods, which will eventually be filled with 210 single-family homes, to green spaces and, ultimately, the lake.

So many possibilities! This media and entertainment room is a basement finish option in the Veneto model. Note the architectural details and millwork finishes, as well as the granite-topped bar area.

Villagio also offers the Trentino series with four different floor plans with three elevations each. Starting at 4,200 square feet, this home with open living spaces is perfect for entertaining family gatherings and parties. This floor plan allows you to define your own space!

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With its Tuscan-inspired archi-tecture, the estates include arched windows, stone and stucco exteriors and distinctive rooflines. Interiors combine the elegance of Umbria with the modern needs of busy pro-fessionals. That means that the main f loor is packed with convenience, from the restaurant-grade appliances in the gourmet kitchen, to the open f loor plans with great room and fireplace that lead to an exterior patio and plenty of outdoor living spaces. Two-story open f loor plans include an elegant dining room for entertaining and up to four bedroom suites on the top f loor, each with its own bath. Byron-Hill Homebuilders is proud to offer residents the option of an elevator and a wide range of op-tional finishes in the basement, from dance f loor to multimedia room to continuous-swim pools.

“Byron-Hill designs homes to make people happy,” Sarkissian said. “People who have spent their lives planning for the future want to move to somewhere they can be proud to call home. Every one of the current residents is eager to be a part of this unique community, [to] grow with the neighborhoods and the neighbors. They want to be involved. That is why they are here.”

It is Byron-Hill Homebuilders’ tireless commitment to customer service that has led them to design

At Villagio, every detail, from the

landscaped boulevards to the cobblestone curbs, was designed to echo the feel of an Italian village.

Byron-Hill Homebuilders is proud to offer residents the option of an elevator and a wide range of

optional finishes in the basement, from dance floor to multimedia room to continuous-swim pools.

The treadmill pool basement finish option in the Trentino model will take you away and lift your spirits. Another incredible basement option at Villagio!

unsurpassed communities that appeal to upscale buyers. “We talk to our customers. We know their family and their children, we go to their weddings and bar mitzvahs; it becomes a bigger family.” As a result of this relation-ship, Byron-Hill Homebuilders gleans details about how

to best plan its next community and the features that will most appeal to its homeowners: the grandeur of a bygone era, stately homes in an exclusive neighbor-hood — all blended harmoniously into the countryside. Each community is envisioned based on the lay of the

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land, ensuring privacy and safety for all occupants. The company demands construction that couples state-of-the-art building techniques with time-honored standards of excellence, from material selection to the skill of the craftsmen who take pride in custom joinery and thrill in intricate details of hand-built cabinetry and complex millwork created for each individual home.

Unmatched in elegance is the private, gated, super-luxury custom-home community of Pierson Lakes. Nestled in 1,000 wooded acres on the border between New York and New Jersey in Ramapo Township, and abutting 3,000 acres of parkland in New Jersey, Pierson Lakes is just 29 miles from the bustle of Manhattan. This insulated haven offers the security of private roads — to only 74 discerning

buyers — leading up to 10-acre prop-erties that surround two gleaming, tranquil private lakes. Sarkissian said the community was designed in the manner of Tuxedo Park — “only with better amenities.” Here, immense estates are inspired by Colonial New England architecture and come with all of the upscale custom features and

The Trentino model oval office is just one of the numerous finishing options available in the basement area of this model. Wainscoting with picture-frame millwork and built-in bookcases add Old-World style and charm.

The company demands construction that couples state-of-the-art building techniques with time-

honored standards of excellence, from material selection to the skill of the craftsmen who take pride in custom joinery and thrill in intricate details of hand-built cabinetry and complex millwork created for each individual home.

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The exteriors and interiors of the estate homes at Pierson Lakes stun residents and guests with their unique details and functionality. Inspired by 17th-century Colonial New England architecture, the homes are skillfully crafted to complement the idyllic backdrop of the enclave.

Designed and built with expertise and creativity, Pierson Lakes estate homes offer the latest in upscale features and amenities. Features include beautiful two-story foyers, luxury marble bathrooms, custom stone hearths, massive walk-out basements, charming turrets, rolling grass lawns, private courtyards and much more.

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finishes one would expect in an estate home, limited only by the homeowner’s imagination. The property has a rich history, and many of its rolling, wooded hills have been left undisturbed, offering homeowners miles of lush trails and ample recreational opportunities associated with the two lakes, of 100 acres each, including a boat house and community beach. A perfect place to raise a family and share with friends, at Pierson Lakes, three-fourths of the enclave is set aside for wildlife preservation.

Luxury, privacy, security and amenities all give a Byron-Hill Homebuilders’ development the kind of at-mosphere discerning buyers have come to expect when creating a legacy. Whether building a home to make the “golden years” that much brighter or to raise a fam-ily on the edges of a peaceful lake, homeowners in all Byron-Hill Homebuilders communities share a common bond: they feel special. At Byron-Hill Homebuilders, everyone is important and the communities they build,

whether in New York, New Jersey, Ca l i forn ia or Toronto, ref lec t that in an atmosphere of elegance and privilege.

Byron-Hill Homebuilders is head-

quartered at 42 Stouts Lane, South

Brunswick, NJ. For information, call

(732) 823-1400 or visit their website at

www.bhhomes.com. n

Warm and inviting, Pierson Lakes beckons you home. With each wooded and hilly home site, the estates provide more-than-ample space for a pool, tennis court and other features.

People who have spent their lives planning for the future want to move to somewhere they can be

proud to call home. Every one of the current residents is eager to be a part of this unique community, [to] grow with the neighborhoods and the neighbors. They want to be involved. That is why they are here.

— Greg Sarkissian

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