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BUILDING INNOVATION

PROVIDING the vision and design ideas to make YOUR next home a reality

Article by Greg Gewalt

Photography by Provided

Originally published in Boise Lifestyle

The Boise Parade of Homes gives all attendees the vision, dream and design ideas to make their next home a reality. Whether looking for a custom build with extraordinary detail from floor to ceiling, or interested in a starter home full of current trends and designs, the Parade of Homes is the ideal place to be.

The Boise Parade of Homes is a twice-annual event showcasing new houses constructed throughout the Treasure Valley - a home tour presented by the local The Building Contractors Association of Southwestern Idaho (BCASWI).

According to Rod Givens, current BCASWI President, “The Parade of Homes is an incredible opportunity for Alturas Homes to showcase our brand.  It also forces us to think outside the box by designing a new home for every show.” One thing is clear - You will discover innovations in homebuilding, energy efficiency, sustainable architecture, and interior design that will inspire you. To see some of the best houses Treasure Valley has to showcase, preview the winners here and visit BCASWI.org to learn more about these homes and their builders.

 

1

SUPERIOR CUSTOM HOMES ($900,000 to $975,000)

Best Overall Winner - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - The Legacy Development in Eagle is nestled between the Boise metro area and back country recreation. The development itself creates a heaven with 39% open space filled with water features and abundant community facilities including three Tennis Courts, a 26-acre 3-Hole Executive Practice Golf Course, and Swimming Facility.

2

GARDNER HOMES IDAHO ($700,000 to $760,000)

Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Finish & Design - Best Kitchen - BridgeTower West is a new home community in Northwest Meridian. The neighborhood offers a unique combination of the latest home designs, planned convenience, and community connectivity while retaining an "old world" charm. You will find brick-lined streets and a vast array of amenities, convenience and new growth surrounded by schools, retail, services, parks and recreational activities.

3

MK CUSTOM HOMES ($1,000,000 to $1,500,000)

Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - Located in Three Corners Ranch in Meridian, this is a community of high quality detached single-family homes with comparable amenities and appointments. House styles and designs will include one and two-story residences. Siding and roofing materials will vary as will the overall home styles and color schemes. Individual homes will range in square footage depending on the lot size and home buyers needs. Along with the larger residential homesites, Three Corners Ranch has 3.11 acres of open space comprised of park strips, pocket parks, pedestrian pathways, and a large common neighborhood park. 

4

BILTM0RE CO. ($1,000,000 to $1,500,000)

Best Kitchen - The new home community of Eagle Mountain Estates is located at the quiet end of Eagle with easy access to Hwy 16, State Street, and Eagle Road. This community has an incredible amount to offer. It is located within 15 minutes of Eagle Island State Park, and conveniently close to Fred Meyer and the new Meridian Costco (coming soon).

5

ALTURAS HOMES ($900,000 to $975,000)

Best Kitchen (TIE) - Homestead community offers homes in Eagle with an opportunity for growing families to be close to many wonderful natural amenities, including bike and walking trails in the foothills. This community provides many amenities, including a swimming pool, neighborhood park and playground, along with Eagle Island State Park on the Boise River, located minutes away.

6

TRESIDIO HOMES ($610,000 to $675,000)

Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - Best Kitchen - At Riverstone in Eagle, you’ll find a distinguished and thoughtfully designed community providing contemporary living with a scenic beachfront park, modern clubhouse facilities and community event area. Riverstone offers the security of a gated community, combined with the relaxed vibe of a mountain resort.

7

PARADIGM CONSTRUCTION ($900,000 to $975,000)

Best Exterior Design - Best Kitchen (TIE) - Williamson River Ranch in Eagle is set back from Eagle Road on the west end of the Rivers End subdivision. Large waterfront lots border multiple man-made private ponds. The north side of the community borders the Boise River, and meandering walking paths provide access to the river and Boise Greenbelt.

8

TOLL BROTHERS ($350,000 and Under)

Best Overall Winner - The Oaks North is situated in the desirable northwest Meridian corridor, and the single-family community provides convenient proximity to I-84 and Boise’s downtown. Amenities include a community pool and pickleball courts, along with walking paths and open green spaces that encourage an active lifestyle.

9

BUSALACCHI CUSTOM HOMES ($700,000 to $760,000) 

Best Master Suite - Timberline Estates is a community of distinction, beauty, and care nestled in beautiful Meridian.

10

SOLITUDE HOMES ($500,000 to $599,000)

Best Overall Winner - Best Decorated (TIE) - Best Exterior Design (TIE) - Best Interior Design & Finish - Best Master Suite - Best Kitchen. - The Legacy Development in Eagle creates a heaven with 39% open space filled with water features and abundant community facilities including three Tennis Courts, a 26-acre 3-Hole Executive Practice Golf Course, and Swimming Facility. Legacy is nestled between the Boise metro area and back country recreation of the Treasure Valley foothills.

11

ASBURY HOMES ($400,000 to $499,000)

Best Decorated - Best Exterior Design - Best Interior Design & Finish (TIE) - Best Master Suite (TIE) - The Hope Springs community in Star is a development capturing the essence of the tranquil Star farmland with a "farm to family" hometown neighborhood feel. With community garden areas, farmhouse inspired clubhouse with pool, walking paths along a meandering creek, extensive common areas, tree lined streets, boulevard entry featuring hanging baskets from decorative street lights, and architectural individuality in every home creating diverse streetscapes.

12

BERKELEY BUILDING CO. ($500,000 to $599,000)

Best Decorated (TIE) - Riverstone in Eagle offers the security of a gated community, combined with the relaxed vibe of a mountain resort. In this thoughtfully designed community buyers find contemporary living with a scenic beachfront park, modern clubhouse facilities and community event area.

13

RIVERWOOD HOMES ($400,000 – $499,000)

Best Kitchen - At Patagonia in Kuna they put together a thoughtful community plan with features that will enhance your life complete with fiber optics, a community pool, walking trails, parks, and ample green space. A team of builders offer homes with great curb appeal, high quality features, style and design.

14

BRIGHTON HOMES ($500,000 to $599,000)

Best Exterior Design (TIE) - Cartwright Ranch at Hidden Springs is a community in Northwest Boise offering spacious homes nestled in the scenic foothills above Boise. The community offers a picturesque rural environment with ample open space and trails held in conservation, and dedicated to the residents use along with recreational, educational, and retail amenities all within the Hidden Springs community.

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