The Villas at Riverheights loves Backus Hospital Employees!

The Villas at RiverHeights wants to Thank You Team Backus!

We have created a package exclusively for Team Backus that includes a combination of amenities which are currently only available to buyers for an additional fee. Below is an outline of the luxurious amenities and features that would be standard in each of the Backus Hospital Employee Villas:

Mediterranean stone mantle for fireplace
Stainless steel kitchen appliances
Tile backsplash in kitchen (3 color choices available)
Cambria granite countertops in bathrooms (standard in kitchen)
Floor to ceiling mirrors surrounding spa tub

As a result, Team Backus will receive these amenities, valued at more than $10,000, complimentary with their purchase at the Villas at RiverHeights.

Each of the units at The Villas at RiverHeights includes:
Two-car garage and cobblestone drive
Private balconies with river views
Hardwood floors throughout
Crown moldings on first floor
Custom cabinetry

We are extending our sales office hours to view the 3 furnished models we have available at 19 Thermos Ave Norwich, National Hospital Week May 11th - 17th, Sat & Sun 12-5 and Mon-Fri 1:00-5:00pm for Team Backus! See you there!

A Beautiful Day at The Villas!

I sit here writing from the sales office today at The Villas at Riverheights, and I could not ask for a more beautiful day! The temperature is 77 degrees and as I write this I am overlooking the beautiful Norwich Harbor.

I must say it is wonderful when people stop in. I really enjoy meeting new people and showing them these beautiful condos in Norwich. People are amazed that these condos are in Norwich in the first place!

The Thames River is beautiful! From one direction at The Villas at Riverheights Condos you can see Norwich Harbor and Downtown Norwich CT. Looking in the other direction you can see the Mohegan Sun reaching up into the sky.

Anyways, I think some people are arriving - so that is all for now!

Shown by Appointment Only

For a Private Showing Call 860-539-5373

The Villas at Riverheights feature Cambria Countertops

Have you ever heard of Cambria? Chances are you haven't, but let me introduce you. All of the Villas feature Cambria countertops standard!

• Strength & Durability- Cambria natural quartz surfaces are twice as strong as granite, it's a surface that is truly everlasting.
• Maintenance Free - No sealing, polishing or reconditioning is needed. Simply wash with warm water. It's that simple. Plus, unlike granite, Cambria will resist stains from fruit juices, food coloring, coffee, tea, wine, grape juice and nail polish.

• Food Safe - Unlike granite, Cambria has been certified by NSF International for use as a food preparation surface. Cambria is non-porous, making cleanup easy and preventing food and moisture from penetrating its surface — the main source of growth for harmful bacteria.

• All Natural - Cambria is created from pure natural quartz, an extremely hard stone crystal mined directly from the earth. In fact, quartz is the hardest non-precious stone that can be found in the earth's surface.
• Everlasting Value - With its beauty and performance advantages over granite, a Cambria kitchen countertop or bathroom vanity will add value to your home.
• Guaranteed - As the only producer of quartz surfaces in the United States, Cambria is covered by a 10-year limited warranty.

The closer you look, the more you'll discover the benefits of Cambria over other surfaces. With Cambria, you'll not only add the warmth and beauty of natural quartz, but the strength and durability that can only be found in natural quartz. Your dream home begins with Cambria!

Product Care

Caring for your Cambria product is easy. Simply wipe with warm water and a pH neutral, non-abrasive cleaner and a clear water rinse. That’s it!

Unlike granite, Cambria surfaces are maintenance free. There’s no sealing, buffing, polishing or reconditioning required. You’ll never have to worry about spending money again on special sealants or cleaning supplies because Cambria naturally maintains its luster year after year. Click on the link below and view important information about how easy and simple it is to care for your Cambria.

Come visit us and see these countertops for yourself!

Enjoy the Show!

Floorplans at The Villas at Riverheights in Norwich

The Villas at Riverheights offer 52 luxury villas terraced above the Thames River and across the water from the Mohegan Sun Casino.

The new 1950 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath homes have 9 ft. ceilings on the first floor and 8 ft. ceilings on the second. Units enjoy a two-car garage with an additional 500 sq. ft. of storage space on the ground level.

Every detail has been thoughtfully considered and crafted to create your perfect home. Gabled roof lines, private balconies with river views, granite countertops, custom cabinetry…to name just a few.

Careful attention has been paid to landscaping with trees, shrubs and grasses to create decorative gardens, native rock has been used for walls, there is a beautiful courtyard with a welcoming fountain and village-style cobblestone driveways. All to help create the perfect Villa oasis.

Exterior

• Mediterranean architecture with stucco siding accentuated with shutters, flower boxes and private balconies
• Two-car garage
• Stone wall constructed from native rock
• Roof lines and walls are in precise dimension to ensure beautiful river views
• Cobblestone driveways

Interior

• Villa units will enjoy French doors with river views off the master bedroom
• Hardwood floors throughout
• Fireplaces
• Tiled baths
• Granite counters
• Custom cabinetry
• Crown moldings on first floor

Upgrades

Entire Unit

• Hardwood Flooring Upgrade to 5"
• Custom paint colors
• Closet system
• Alarm System

Kitchen

• Cabinet upgrade to Kemper
• Stainless Appliances
• GE Profile Appliances in white or stainless
• Tile backsplash
• Coiffured Ceiling

Master Bath

• Mirrors around jetted tub
• Cambria Countertop
• Semi-Frameless Shower Door

Guest Bath

• Cambria Countertop
• Semi-Frameless Shower Door

Living Room

• Raised paneling wall accent
• Tuscan Fireplace
• Cedar Wood Ceiling
• Beadboard (white or natural)

Floorplans

Unit 1 - 3 Bedroom Floorplan

Unit 2 - Dual Master Bedroom Floorplan

Unit 3 - First Floor Master Floorplan

The Villas at Riverheights make the Paper!

Courant.com

A Breath Of Fresh Tuscany

By JAMES ALEXANDER

March 21, 2008

The prime hallmark of good design is that it adds more value than cost.

Using this standard, the Villas at Riverheights, a condominium community that will eventually comprise 52 homes, is probably one of the best examples of good design in housing to be found in the state.

It's high enough in the hills south of downtown Norwich to give residents commanding views of the Thames River and the city, and the architecture brings a taste of Tuscany to eastern Connecticut.

"There is really nothing like it," said Bill Collins, the developer, just before starting a tour of the three models.

In the sales office a few minutes earlier, two customers who had just walked through the models could be overheard: "These are great designs; I love it!"

Before that, another buyer was signing paperwork.

What ignites this excitement and has led to the large number of "sold" signs in front of many of the nearly completed units is a sophisticated, attractive design combined with a stellar location.

The stucco exteriors, mansard roofs and small balconies accessed by French doors on the second floor give the development a continental flavor. Inside, the layout and attention to detail, from flooring to crown molding, have created an environment that people would be proud to call home.

Three floor plans are offered, each containing 1,950 square feet of living space.

Buyers may choose a floor plan with two or three bedrooms on the second floor, or one that features a first-floor master suite.

Regardless, the main entry is at the kitchen, which is large and inviting.

The heart of any home, this kitchen features standard granite or Cambria countertops, an island that can be used as a breakfast bar or work surface, and enough additional floor space to accommodate a formal dining area or a family room.

One model has a coffered ceiling treatment in the kitchen, an option, and upgraded cabinets. The standard cabinets are nearly as attractive, however, and all feature premium hardware, including soft-close drawers.

Crown molding and hardwood flooring are standard, along with what Collins calls "a great trim package." Moldings are a perfect match for the scale of the rooms and the standard eight-foot entry door.

As for the standard hardwood flooring, one of the models shows off the wider-than-normal floorboards. The other two models feature optional hand-scraped flooring that lends additional old-world charm to these homes.

Also on the first floor of the units with two or three second-floor bedrooms is a living room.

Here, the standard gas fireplace serves as a focal point. Enhancing its contribution to the decor is an optional Tuscan stone treatment for the mantel.

The living room also features several nooks that give homeowners many options. For those who entertain, one model uses one of these areas for a bar. Other owners might prefer to set aside this space as a reading area and library.

It could also serve as a home office alcove. The buyer's imagination is the only limiting factor.

Upstairs there are two or three bedrooms and two full baths. The master suite contains a large walk-in closet and a spacious bath with a dual-sink vanity and room for both a shower and a jetted tub.

On the other side of the home, buyers can have two additional bedrooms and a shared full bath, or a second master suite with its own bath. The second floor also features a laundry area with a washer and dryer.

In homes with the master suite on the first floor, the second floor can be used for one additional bedroom and a living room, or for two additional bedrooms.

The extra room in the kitchen could then be used as a family area.

Downstairs, below the first floor, is a large two-car garage, the back entrance and separate storage and mechanical rooms. This storage area can actually be transformed into a club room, as has been done in one of the models.

Here a pub motif was adopted with a copper-topped bar, a large table for card games and a flat-screen television on the far wall.

In another model, this area serves as an office, with room for a large table for conferences and computer equipment.

Heating is accomplished by a highly efficient gas furnace. A gas water heater and central air conditioning are also featured.

One intriguing aspect of buying one of these condos is the promise of tax abatements for the next six years.

"We built in a development zone," Collins said, "so buyers will pay no property taxes though October of 2009. Then they pay only 50 percent [of the normal tax bill] in 2010 with a graduated phase-in of 10 percent a year after that."

While these units are exceptionally well equipped even with no options, there are some extras that have proven popular with buyers, according to Paula Maher, executive assistant to the developer.

"People love the kitchen in this model, so many buyers upgrade to those cabinets. They love the Tuscan fireplace, choose Cambria for the bathroom vanities [it is standard in the kitchens], a closet system in the master bedroom and a semi-frameless shower door," Maher said. She is enthusiastic indoors and outdoors. "When the landscaping blooms in the spring, it's beautiful," she said. "And in the summer, the breeze off the water is great. This part of the state is up-and-coming. I really enjoy coming to work here. With such a nice atmosphere, how could you not enjoy working here?"

Or living here, for that matter.

James Alexander is a free-lance writer based in South Windsor

• Builder: Distinctive Homes of Connecticut
• Prices: $335,000
• Style: Tuscan villas
• Area: 1,950 square feet
• Total Acreage: 6.13
• Rooms: 5 or 6
• Bedrooms: 2 or 3
• Baths: 2.5
• Tax rate: 33.32 mills
• Best feature: Water views and European flair
• Contact: Olivia Lacy
• Prudential Connecticut Realty
• 860-537-6699
• Cell: 860-336-7817

Copyright © 2008, The Hartford Courant

The Villas at Riverheights • Norwich, CT

LUXURY LIVING COMES STANDARD

World-class entertainment, exceptional dining, exclusive spas, premier gaming and award-winning golf courses are just the beginning of luxury living at the Villas at Riverheights. The extraordinary attention to detail, uncompromising focus on excellence and thoughtful design of these graceful villas overlooking the Thames River has created an oasis of sophisticated living.

The setting is only the beginning...the beauty is in the building. Overlooking the Thames River, the sloping terrain allows parking for two cars under each 1,950 square foot town home. Unparalleled workmanship can be found throughout each of the 52 luxury villas—from the granite countertops, to the luxury tile bathrooms, to the hardwood floors, to the private balconies with river views.

Nestled along the Thames River, the picturesque and tranquil Villas at Riverheights feel more like Mediterranean hideaways. Just minutes from Mohegan Sun and all it’s splendor—acclaimed restaurants, premier shopping, spectacular entertainers and trendy lounge nightlife—the excitement awaits you. Not to mention performing arts and opera houses, museums, antiquing, golf courses, Mystic Seaport, Olde Mistik Village, the Connecticut Wine Trail and vineyards and more are just around the corner.

Luxuries come standard at the Villas at Riverheights. Hardwood floors throughout, granite kitchens, uncommonly large cast stone fireplaces, luxury tile in the bathrooms and elegant French doors leading to a private balcony with sweeping water views from every master bedroom are just the beginning of your indulgences.

Floorplans

Unit 1 - 3 Bedroom Floorplan

Unit 2 - Dual Master Bedroom Floorplan

Unit 3 - First Floor Master Floorplan

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No Taxes at The Villas at Riverheights, Norwich CT Condos

The Villas at Riverheights falls within the Urban Enterprise Zone in Norwich, which means the taxes are phased in over the next 8 years.

A letter dated November 2, 2007 from Charles S. Glinski, the Assessor of the City of Norwich states:

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Please be advised that the following property falls within the Urban Enterprise Zone.

19 Thermos Avenue

The Estate at River Front, LLC has filed all required forms and as such the above named property is eligible for the fixing of assessments.

The following outlines those benefits.

The increase in the assessment attributable to improvements will be phased in according to the following schedule:

First Year: 0% - Until October 2009

Second Year: 0% - Until October 2009

Third Year: 50%

Fourth Year: 60%

Fifth Year: 70%

Sixth Year: 80%

Seventh Year: 90%

Sincerely,

Charles S. Glinski
Assessor
City of Norwich

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