Garden Grove...from the High $600's

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Classic Country and Cottage homes with all the finest finishes
• Architecturally controlled neighborhood with welcoming stone granite and brick estate wall with gas lantern, streetlights, expansive sidewalks and conforming mailboxes; upgraded flagstone driveway aprons included
• 3-sides brick with shake accents or fiber Concrete siding, as per plan.  Optional upgrade with Stone accents may be added.
• Full daylight basement, ready for future needs, as plan and site permit
• Carriage-style garage doors without glass, garage door openers included
• Architectural roof shingles
• Maximum Security front door lockset
• First Line baiting termite system
• Seal all exterior sheathing penetrations, bottom plate of exterior walls and foam seal all windows and exterior doors
• Pressure treated deck, up to 150 sq ft or 100 sq ft smooth finish concrete patio, no steps included, as plan and site permit

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

• Lush landscaping with Bermuda sod front yard, with natural area left where possible
• Lawn sprinkler system for front yards
• Conforming mailbox

ENERGY FEATURES

• Zoned High efficiency, 13 SEER HVAC systems designed for optimum delivery for each plan with Climate Control thermostats,
•  ducts sealed for Energy Efficiency
• Custom house wrap for extra R value and Moisture Barrier
• Insulated double hung tilt sash energy efficient Low E  wood windows, window grids option available as upgrade
• Attic ventilation by roof vents where applicable.
• Exterior walls insulated to yield R-13 value, ceilings below attic areas blown to yield R-38 value, vaulted areas insulated to yield R-19 value, R-38 in garage ceiling
• All penetrations sealed throughout

INTERIOR FEATURES

• 9' ceiling height on main level, 9’ ceiling height on 2^nd level, as plan permits
• Owners Suites feature tray ceiling, as plans permit
• Two panel smooth finish 6’ 8” hollow doors with Cooper Creek (or comparable) brushed nickel hinges and doorknobs (or comparable finish)
• Two coats Sherwin Williams interior flat latex on walls from Builder’s colors
• Two coats semi-gloss paint on wood trim and two coats flat on ceilings, one paint color change, additional $500 each
• 42” Fireplace and gas log lighter in Family Room, as per plan
• Ventilated shelving in closets and above washer and dryer area in Laundry Room (no Laundry Room cabinets/tub)

INTERIOR CUSTOM TRIM

• Multi member crown molding of 4” crown with picture mold in Front Foyer 
• 4" crown in all main floor and Owner’s Retreat living areas, except closets and utility
• 2 piece chairrail in Dining Room
• 7” speed base and 371 casing in Foyer, Dining and Powder Room and Owner’s Retreat
• 3.5” base and 356 casing throughout remainder of home
• Oak hybrid stair treads with Colonial rail system and simple metal balusters
• Custom vanity mirrors in Owner’s Bath 
• Custom marble fireplace surround with custom wood mantle

CHEF’S KITCHEN FEATURES

• Granite countertops from Benchmark’s standard Level 1 selection with tile backsplash from Benchmark’s standard selection, stainless steel single or double bowl undermount sink and 1/3 hp garbage disposal
• Pull out sprayer sink faucet
• Furniture quality stained and/or painted cabinets with standard round brushed nickel knobs
• Whirlpool stainless steel Double Oven, 36” gas cooktop, Microwave with trim kit and Energy Efficient Dishwasher (or comparable manufacturer)
•  Icemaker hook-up

FLOORING FEATURES

• Designer hardwood #2 common oak flooring with 2 coats of polyurethane in Foyer, First Floor Bath, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, as per plan
• Owner’s Master Bath - Designer Ceramic Tile floor, tile laid in straight pattern (diagonal is extra) tub surround and shower from Benchmark standard selection
• Jack and Jill/Guest Bath and Shared Bath-Ceramic Tile floor and tub wall, all tile laid in straight pattern
• Laundry Room-designer Ceramic Tile floor from Benchmark’s standard selection, all tile laid in straight pattern
• Shaw Industries carpet from Benchmark’s standard selections, installed over 6 lb. pad

BATH FEATURES

• Granite from Level I selection counter tops with undermount oval bowls in Owner’s bath and powder room (unless plan calls for pedestal sink)
• Stained vanities in Owner’s bath and white vanities in secondary bathrooms
• White, oval 6’ soaking tub in Owner’s bath, or comparable corner tub, as plan permits
• Brushed nickel framed shower door in Owner’s bath shower
• Elongated Water Saver commodes, designer exhaust fans in commode areas, as per plan
• 8” spread brushed nickel faucet in Owner’s bath and powder room
• 4” spread faucets with chrome finish in secondary baths
• White tubs in all secondary baths
• Granite vanity tops in secondary baths with built in sink from Benchmark standard Level 1
• Stained Furniture-style vanity sink (from Benchmark Standards) or pedestal sink in powder room, per plan

PLUMBING FEATURES

• 3-piece stubbed plumbing in basement
• All water supply lines under fixtures have cut-offs (in addition to emergency main cut off)
• 50 gallon gas water heater
• Two exterior hose bibs
• Seal all plumbing, electrical and HVAC penetrations, no laundry sinks

LIGHTING AND WIRING FEATURES

• $2000 personalized lighting allowance at Progressive Lighting
• Up to six 6” recessed can lighting by Benchmark 
• Ceiling fan/light prewire in Owner’s Retreat and Family Room
• Structured wiring for 1 RG-6 phone jacks and 2 CAT5 cable jacks (additional outlets for $100 each before sheetrock)
• 2 flood light pre wirings
• Finished security system with central controller, 2 keypads, siren, contacts on all accessible main level and basement openings 
• Exterior outlet on front porch and outdoor living space/deck
• 220V in Laundry Room for Dryer
• Smoke Detector wired on each floor and all bedrooms
• Carbon Monoxide Detector wired on each floor

CUSTOMER CARE and WARRANTIES

• Benchmark’s Quality Assurance Program (includes Owner Pre-Construction Orientation, Pre-Drywall Orientation, Presettlement Walk through with Builder, Owner’s Manual  Review and Benchmark Referral Program/Quality Survey (30 day follow-up and 6 month and one year)
• Transferable 10-year structural warranty
• One-year Limited Builder Warranty

CERTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

• Certified Professional Home Builder
• Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Cobb County
• Neighborhood Protective Covenants and Restrictions with Homeowner’s Association (Initiation fee of $750 and annual fees of  $500)