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Crestline Custom Builders Provides Historic District Housing Crestline Custom Builders was pleased to be awarded a contract to build six low country style cottages located in the historic district of the Town of Bluffton in South Carolina. The cot- In addition to the aesthetically pleasing exteriors, the cottages were also designed with ease of ownership in mind. tages are designed to blend harmoniously with the Old Town District's architecture. Special architectural design elements incorporated are: • Open rafter tails • Fascia overlay • Under eave overlay • Gable brackets • Gable vents • Drip edges above windows and doors • Sloped window sills • Water table and belt course banding • 2 over 2 gridded windows • Gridless glass in exterior doors • Awning windows • Casement windows In addition to the aesthetically pleasing exte- riors, the cottages were also designed with ease of ownership in mind. Low maintenance ce- ment board siding was chosen for the exterior. A mix of beaded lap and board and batten adds to theOld Town flavor. All the decorative ex- terior details, including banding, overlays and brackets are also cement board. Energy savings throughout the life of the house is also a focus. Upgraded insulation and gas tank less water heaters are just the start. Energy star windows, doors, appliances and light fixtures are used throughout. Compact Florescent light bulbs complete the energy star features. Water con- servation is accom- plished with the use of low flow faucets, show- erheads, and toilets. The six cottages are part of the Town of Bluffton's Wharf Street redevelopment project. The goal of this project is to replace blighted structures within the historic district with af- fordable housing in close proximity to jobs, parks, churches and other community re- sources. The houses Active Adult and All-Age Land-Lease Communities Now Acquiring Green Courte Partners ® Bill Glascott, Managing Director BillGlascott@GreenCourtePartners.com (847) 582-9420 www.GreenCourtePartners.com/MHCJ No. 8 on Get It Quick Page MAY 2012 13 THE JOURNAL will be sold to qualified families who make less than 80% of the Beaufort County Area median Income. Formore information about these lovely cot- tages call Crestline at 1-800-772-0195.