What's new at LI's other 55-plus communities
COURTHOUSE COMMONS, CENTRAL ISLIP
STYLE: Attached condo homes in three- or four-story buildings
MODELS: The Willow, The Redwood, The Cottonwood, The Elm, The Birch, The Maple
STATUS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS: Six buildings total -- three are filled; one is ready for new occupants; and the fifth and sixth buildings can be purchased on spec.
NUMBER OF UNITS: 72
STARTING PRICE: $259,900
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Open floor plans with one-level living; two bedrooms and two baths ranging in size from 1,102 to 1,213 square feet. There are garages and elevators. The clubhouse has a fitness center, a card room, a fireplace, a billiard room, a swimming pool and a tennis court. There is an outdoor heated pool and walking trails. The development is within minutes of state parks, shopping and the Long Island Rail Road.
CONTACT: Bruce Orr, 631-348-1500 bruce.orr@prhomesgroup.com, trhomesli.com/index.php?page=courthouse-commons
VILLAGE VISTAS, PORT JEFFERSON
STYLE: Condo-attached town houses, with two units to a building on upper and lower levels
MODELS: The Harborview and The Soundview.
STATUS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS: Models are up and ready for viewing. Units can be purchased on speculation for winter occupancy.
NUMBER OF UNITS: 43
STARTING PRICE: $800,000
BELLS AND WHISTLES: There is elevator access to upper levels. They are 3,000-square-foot homes. Custom building is available. Units have two or three bedrooms. They come with a two-car garage, a walkout basement, a master suite on the first floor, and views of Port Jefferson Harbor and Long Island Sound. Golf and tennis memberships are available at discounted rates.
CONTACT: Jim Tsunis, 631-582-8300; tsunisnorthwind@aol.com, northwindgroup.com/village-vistas.asp
STYLE: Attached town home condos
MODELS: The Mallard and The Widgeon
STATUS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS: Phase 1 is built and ready for occupancy; Phase II to be built in spring 2012; and Phase III will be built in fall 2012. Models are up for viewing, and purchases can be made on speculation.
NUMBER OF UNITS: 50
STARTING PRICE: $369,000
BELLS AND WHISTLES: Master bedrooms are on the ground floor with Brazilian cherrywood floors. There are granite countertops in the kitchen, gas fireplaces in living rooms and full basements. The development is close to museums, theaters, wineries, marinas, beaches and restaurants.
CONTACT: Jim Tsunis, 631-801-2309; tsunisnorthwind@aol.com, northwindgroup.com/eastport.asp
HIDDEN HARBOR, COPIAGUE
STYLE: Attached condos on first or second floors with elevators
MODELS: The Atlantis, Paradise Cove, Marina Bay, Coral Reef
STATUS AND PURCHASE OPTIONS: Phase 1 construction is under way with models for viewing; Phase 2 is to be constructed in the fall. Purchases can be made now on speculation.
NUMBER OF UNITS: 38
STARTING PRICE: $500,000
BELLS AND WHISTLES: The Great South Bay is a stone's throw away and each resident gets a deeded boat slip. Each unit has a 9-foot ceiling in the living room; an eat-in stainless-steel kitchen; high ceilings in master bedrooms with a central station emergency cord in the bathroom; an alarm system; custom coloring and crown molding; a private patio and balcony; a full-service clubhouse. The development is near shopping, beaches, transportation and restaurants.
Contact: Colleen Mollo, 631-842-8400; info@hiddenharborcondo.com, http://hiddenharborcondo.com
-- Gigi Berman Aharoni
