Home Magazine, October 2006

Prosper’s Gentle Creek Estates
Alford Homes Offers Luxe Living

Idyllic estates on expansive acreage define the upscale country lifestyle that is attracting luxury homeowners to Prosper, one of North Texas’ most sought-after top-tier neighborhoods.

According to Prosper Mayor Charles Ninswanger, it’s that magical combination of big city amenities and country estate ambience that has resulted in the city’s well-planned growth. “The key to our success has been in attracting quality development,” says Ninswanger, who has lived in Prosper for 37 years. “We’ve been able to manage the expansion and building activity to include a range of luxury product offerings that still allow us to retain the rural atmosphere that is so important to our community of outstanding homeowners.”
Just minutes from the North Dallas Tollway and North Interstate 75, the 27-square-mile town of Prosper is situated in Collin County, just north of Frisco and northwest of McKinney. Prosper residents enjoy one of the area’s top-rated school systems as well as easy access to the region’s most popular destinations. Shopping venues are just minutes away, in historic downtown McKinney, at Frisco’s Stonebriar Mall, and other nearby retail centers.

One of Prosper’s most successful new residential developments is Gentle Creek Estates, a 630-acre golf community developed by longtime businessman Talmadge Tinsley. Residents in Gentle Creek Place receive a free golf membership with the purchase of a home in the community. “We are delighted with the success of Gentle Creek,” says Tinsley. “The rolling Prosper countryside is an ideal setting for the architecturally significant homes beautifully sited on expansive tree-lined acreage. And of course, our 18-hole championship Gentle Creek Golf Club with its fully staffed clubhouse is the focal point of the neighborhood and the entire area.”

“Homeowners at Gentle Creek can choose from 8,000 square foot to over one-acre lots, with a selection ranging from low-maintenance patio homes to some of the region’s finest large country estates, and custom residences available from the $300’s to $1.5 million,” says Gentle Creek Marketing Director Ruth Henderson. “The area’s top builders are all represented, including:

Savvy buyers know that the participation of quality homebuilders like these will serve to establish the integrity of the neighborhood for years to come,” says Ms. Henderson.

One of North Texas most renowned homebuilders, Greg Alford of Alford Homes, L.P., says he chose to build in Gentle Creek because of the developer’s top-notch strategies. “Our clients are distinctly impressed with the lots available here—on the golf course or along creekside settings—and the natural beauty of the terrain has been enhanced with ponds, gazebos, and walkways, all the extras that will make an upper-end resident feel right at home.”

Alford Homes, along with Brentwood Builders and Kings Hollow Builders, have made a major commitment to establishing quality residential properties in the community’s Gentle Creek Place, a gated enclave with spacious half-acre to one-acre lots with creeks and ponds, and the only remaining lots with golf course views on Gentle Creek.

“We are privileged to continue the tradition here, by offering clients the confidence of investing with a time-honored builder,” says Alford. “Our standards of excellence in architectural design, quality construction, state-of-the-art amenities, and commitment to homeowner satisfaction are unparalleled.”

As a natural extension of the commitment to provide peace of mind, Greg Alford and his staff offer customers another priceless commodity -- confidence in their investment. "Our team is committed to providing the highest quality homes and best value," he notes. "We select products that require minimal maintenance, and make certain that our construction methods and building sciences are technically excellent. We pay close attention to the smallest details to ensure quality.”

Long noted for their historically accurate architecture and finely crafted classic detailing, Alford Homes are also acclaimed for their abundance of state-of-the-art amenities, including custom-designed landscaping, top-of-the-line kitchen appointments, pre-wiring for media technology, and more. The company’s offerings in Gentle Creek Place include European-inspired Old World style custom designs ranging from the $700's to $1.5 million. Properties currently under construction are:

• 2441 Fair Oaks - English Country manor house with four bedrooms, four-plus baths, gameroom, media room, outdoor living, pool, three-car garage. Offered at $985,000.

• 2561 Fair Oaks – European-inspired manse with four bedrooms, four baths, study, outdoor living, three-car garage. Offered at $770,000.

• 1890 Crosswind - French Country chateau with four bedrooms, four-plus baths, gameroom, media room, study, three-car garage. Offered at $960,000.

Alford Sales Director also says that a limited number of homesites are still available, ranging from a half-acre to 1.13 acres, and priced from $165,000 to $400,000.

“In Prosper, our homeowners are a world away from the hustle and bustle of city life and the congestion of the typical suburban subdivision,” says Greg Alford. “Here, they are surrounded by natural beauty and wide open spaces—without having to sacrifice convenience. Prosper schools are consistently top-rated, recreational facilities are outstanding, and the region’s retail and service industries offer everything a discerning resident could ever want. Our homes in Gentle Creek Place offer the added advantage of the seclusion and security you get from a gated atmosphere. And the Gentle Creek Golf Club is truly like no other. We’re so pleased to be able to bring our clients out here to experience first-hand this remarkable community that offers the perfect mix of privacy and convenience.”

Mayor Ninswanger concludes, “Projects like Gentle Creek really raise the bar and set the standard for all of us who are committed to creating a legacy of excellence in Prosper for generations to come.”

To schedule a private tour of Alford Homes, contact Alford Homes at 972.429.1074, or visit www.alfordhomes.com. For contact information of all builders and more information on Prosper’s Gentle Creek golf community, visit www.gentlecreek.com or contact Talmadge Tinsley or Ruth Henderson at 972-503-5955.





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