By RITA KUEBER

With so many well-established communities around, it’s a little bit rare to see new construction in a venerable area like Moreland Hills. But that’s the location of The Villas at Moreland Commons, an expanse of land with two main streets running off Chagrin Boulevard and ending in private cul-de-sacs. Beautifully set back from the main entrance, the 18 attached villas and 41 single family homes are surrounded by just over 20 acres of lush, green spaces sheltered by large, mature trees. The builder, Payne & Payne, took extra care to preserve the old-growth wooded spaces surrounding the homes, and this attention to detail shows.

 

Newly constructed villas, homes to be discovered at The Villas at Moreland Commons

With their stone and stucco exteriors, the homes have a contemporary, minimalist feel. But they also possess an opulent, elegant old-world charm as if they have been in place for decades rather than months. These are custom-built homes, so the sky’s the limit when it comes to putting a personal twist on the available rooms, sizes, and finishing materials.

The villas, reminiscent of townhouses, are built in clusters of three, but two out of three could also be combined. A large fireplace is the focus of the main floor’s two-story sitting area that has an open kitchen. The first-floor owner’s suite can be closed off for privacy. This suite has a spacious bedroom, luxurious owner’s bath, and a large walk-in closet. The main level also has a semi-private room adjacent to the side door that could be an office or studio. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, each with a bath en suite, as well as a relaxing loft area that overlooks the sitting room below. Unusually, the townhouse/villa comes with an enormous full basement with tall ceilings for extra living space, for hobbies, or for storage.

If possible, the single family homes are even more compelling. Again, custom design is the key here. Some possibilities shown during a recent open house include removing all the walls from the living/dining rooms and kitchen for an expansive open space that walks out to a patio in the back. High ceilings here offer an airy, casual space rich with natural light and are perfect for entertaining, or just hanging out with family. A roomy laundry room behind the kitchen joins the back hall and mudroom off the two – and possibly three-car garage. Upstairs there’s room for two or three bedrooms or two bedrooms and a loft sitting area. Again, there is a finished full basement for a den, media room exercise area and more.

Because this is new construction, this description is only a sample of what can be built. Just think – closets and doors where you want them – custom cabinets and storage configured the way you envision. Interested buyers are encouraged to work with the builder to create the home of their dreams. Note that the lots for single family homes are almost sold out.

Moreland Commons is less than a mile from premier shopping and dining, and less than four miles from the Village of Chagrin Falls. Easy access to highways, medical facilities and parks. Orange School District. HOA.

Represented by Adam Kaufman of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Villas with 2,352 to 2,779 square feet start at $949,000. Single-family homes from 2,368 to 4,358 square feet begin at $1,160,000. Contact Adam Kaufman at 216.831.7370.