An integral part of the success of the real estate program at Keswick Estate has been the unique partnership with three of the area’s finest master builders who will continue to construct distinctive custom homes in Phase II of the Estate. During the initial stages of the program, Alexander/Nicholson Inc, Shelter Associates Ltd., and Rinehart Custom Homes joined with the Estate's real estate management team as 'preferred builder partners' and shared in the vision of creating an exceptional residential country estate.
While each custom home is unique in character and design, the entire team works together to insure that the charm and ambiance of the Estate is honored and that each residence remains in harmony with the home site's natural surroundings. In addition, the team established exacting standards that meet and exceed the most demanding of criteria for modern construction.
“Along with our marketing partner, Montague, Miller & Co. Realtors, this master builder partnership helped establish the Estate’s residential real estate program as the finest in the region,” comments Cary Brent, Director of Estate Development for Keswick.
“Each of the master builders has an impeccable reputation for outstanding craftsmanship and design, as well as proven experience in the custom construction process. This partnership has allowed us the opportunity to present custom designed homes on Keswick Estate that reflect the exceptionally high standards and quality demanded by all Orient-Express properties.”
Custom Home of the Month:
Alexander/Nicholson - A Return to Craftsmanship
In the spirit of the Arts and Crafts movement, the Keswick Estate home designed and built by Alexander/Nicholson reflects how good architecture lends itself to quality living. On the exterior, the home features a rich palate of natural materials, such as fieldstone, stucco, cedar trim and shingles, and copper roofing.
The interior continues this idea, with hardwood floors, naturally finished trim and casework, solid wood doors, and stone countertops. Mechanical systems are designed to provide the greatest comfort and efficiency, and fully integrated wiring allows the home to stay in front of advancing technology.
Finally, the many exterior living spaces, such as the bluestone terrace or the porches with rustic pergola beams overhead allow the wooded surroundings to be fully contemplated and enjoyed. By combining the best of today's technology with the ideals of solidity of construction, adaptability to place, aesthetic effect, and honesty of materials, this home will represent the aspirations of the Arts and Crafts movement for generations to come.
