Winmore: A Vibrant Village Embracing the Finest in Live/Work/Play!

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - July 30, 2013 - PRLog -- Dynamic. Exceptional. Exciting. Who wouldn’t love to live in a community described with these words? The opportunity is yours for the taking at Winmore, the celebrated mixed-use village located in Carrboro with a Chapel Hill address! Read on to learn how this vibrant community has earned high praise, and how you can be a part of it!

Nestled in a picturesque setting off Homestead Road and developed by Chapel Hill’s Capkov Ventures, Winmore is convenient to both downtown Carrboro and downtown Chapel Hill. The community is minutes from Carrboro’s Farmer’s Market and UNC-Chapel Hill, as well as Homestead Park, Homestead Aquatic Center, and the Seymour Senior Center. I-40, Highway 54, and 15-501 are easily accessible, making all points of the Triangle only moments away.

Once in Winmore, however, you probably won’t be too eager to leave. As you travel the meandering lane into the community, you’ll know right away you’ve entered a very special place. Homes are set back a quarter mile from Homestead Road within a gently rolling land plan. Winding tree-lined streets and sidewalks intertwine with natural hiking trails, paved jogging/biking paths, and the lovely Bolin Creek, with bridge crossings providing views of stream buffers and wildlife corridors. You’ll see space, and lots of it, around the clustered homesites… More than 26 acres feature the community’s wooded areas, playgrounds with play equipment, playfields, village greens, fruit orchards, community garden, and future grape and blueberry arbors. Three natural wetland habitats with environmentally-sensitive plantings serve as bird and butterfly sanctuaries. The much-loved community pool is adjacent to the home where Andy Griffith lived just after graduation from UNC-Chapel Hill. No wonder Winmore is described as exceptional… But wait, there’s more!

“Stunning new homes with the very best of traditional architecture and top quality construction are featured at Winmore by award-winning Carolinian Homesbuilders, G. Crabtree Homebuilding, Dixon/Kirby & Company, Kovens Construction Company, Mardon/MJR Homes, Melville Builders, and David Weekley Homes,” says Alma Gaudette, Prudential York Simpson Underwood Builder Representative for Winmore. “These builders bring diversity and excellence to our community. Single family homes are priced from the $240s to the $700s. Philip’s Square, the fabulous central gathering place within Winmore, provides commercial and retail business opportunities in unique live/work environments. Residential condos in Philip’s Square are priced from the $330s, and commercial/retail condos are priced from $180,000. Furthermore, the community is in keeping with Capkov Ventures’ tradition of creating innovative, trend-setting neighborhoods that facilitate the construction of low maintenance, resource-efficient, and energy-efficient homes, sensitive to the needs of the surrounding natural environment. With this said, you can see why Winmore is so special… It’s the ideal place to live, work, play, and just feel really good about the earth-friendly practices taking place here.”

Among others, Christian Greaney and Angela Esperon are Winmore residents who have embraced the live/work/play concept with great success, although they didn’t really plan it that way at the start. They were new to North Carolina in 2010, when a relative of Angela’s drove her through Winmore, just to see what she thought about it.  “It was like looking for a new dress… Sometimes the first one you try on is the one you love the most,” says Angela. She and Christian looked at various neighborhoods, but settled on a wonderful Gail Crabtree-built single family home in Winmore. “Alma, Suzette Andrews, and the Winmore team made our transition very smooth,” Angela comments. “We love the location of the community, and I was especially pleased that schools are so close for my children. We were impressed with the high end features Gail included in our home, such as the hardwood floors, upgraded appliances, beautiful granite counter tops, and wainscoting in the dining and powder rooms. We got tremendous value for our money. We’ve been very happy here, and we love the amenities of the neighborhood.”

At the time that Angela and Christian moved to North Carolina, they were reviewing career options and opportunities, knowing that whatever path they chose, they were ready to make a long term commitment. With 27 years of international and private hair salon experience and active cosmetology licenses in London, California, and North Carolina, Angela realized after moving into Winmore that no salons in were located in close proximity to the community. Once she discovered commercial space was available at Winmore, she embarked upon a year of research and business planning that included approval by the Aveda Corporation to open an Aveda Concept Salon. Thus, The Winmore Salon opened in early 2012 and has been a hit since day one. Within the salon, Christian owns and operates Kaffee Haus, where fresh German coffee and French pastries are served. The establishment speaks to both the international and local appeal of Winmore, as Christian notes that he has enjoyed meeting residents from all parts of the world at Winmore, and the pastries he sells are baked by Chapel Hill-based La Maison Sucree.

“We feel very fortunate to be a part of Winmore, both personally and professionally,” says Christian. “With the success of our businesses, we feel this is the best idea we ever had! We truly enjoy the community. Please come and see us for a cup of coffee and a stroll through our beautiful village.”

Ready to make the dynamic, exceptional, exciting Winmore your next home? Call (919) 968-4496 for an appointment or visit www.winmoreneighborhood.com. But don’t wait, as opportunities in this remarkable community are dwindling!

To visit Winmore, take I-40 to Highway 86 towards Chapel Hill. Turn right on Homestead Road. Travel 1.5 miles; Winmore is on the right.