Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Brookfield Residential

Potomac Shores, VA

September 2017

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Smart Home Technology: Voice-controlled home automation is included with options to upgrade.
Topography-Created Opportunities: Took advantage of the topography of site for views and walk-out basement opportunities.
Basement Options: Options for finishing an in-ground or walk-out basement allow buyers to customize that space to their lifestyle with rec rooms, dens, and bedrooms.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Developed by Brookfield Residential, Woods Edge is a single-family detached neighborhood located in the Potomac Shores master-planned community in Potomac Shores, Virginia. Woods Edge is a special neighborhood within the masterplan due to the varying topography, nearby woods, and semi-seclusion from the rest of the community. On approximately 1/4 acre lots, plans range in size from 2,872 to 4,440 square feet. Woods Edge obtains a net density of 3 per acre. After opening in March 2017, Woods Edge has sold an average of two homes per month (as of July 2017). Prices start in the low $500,000s.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Potomac Shores is a large masterplan in a great location that is approximately 30 minutes from Washington, DC, and on the Potomac River. The community has good schools, strong amenities including a 13,000-square-foot community center, and access to transit. Builders in the community also include NVHomes, Pulte Homes, and Ryan Homes.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Brookfield Residential worked with both Pinnacle Design and Sutton Yantis Associates to create the new floor plans for Woods Edge and charming Tidewater style, which is mostly found in coastal areas of the South. The tour of Woods Edge begins with the Kensington plan.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The back of the home reveals three-story massing and a walk-out basement; as well as multiple upper-level outdoor living spaces.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Brookfield thoughtfully developed each lot to make best use of the topography. Instead of grading the land, Brookfield used the hillside spaces to its benefit by offering walk-out basements on those lots. The lot mix includes flat, walk-out, and even a few flat with a slope up in the back. Many of the homes back up to the nearby woods.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Porches are one of the defining aspects of the elevations.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Not only do the porches add character to the homes, they also are deep enough to provide an outdoor living area.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Brookfield included thoughtful details to the entry like the transom window and glass in the door.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The Kensington is 3,881 square feet with 4 to 6 bedrooms, 2.5 to 5.5 baths, and a 2-car garage. The two-story plan offers an open layout that is designed for entertaining.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The front door opens on a spacious open entry that provides immediate access to the two more formal spaces of the home and also offers views back into the great room and beyond. Dropped soffits help to define the different spaces while keeping the rooms open and connected.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The living room gives the home a formal seating area, but the open design keeps the space from feeling too separate and formal.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The formal dining room, a space that many shoppers still want even with a great room layout, connects directly to the kitchen via a short hallway that can upgrade to a butler`s pantry.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The stairs are in the middle of the home, but are partially masked by several strategically placed walls.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The included smart home technology is a key feature at Woods Edge. Brookfield collaborated with Amazon to create these voice controlled homes. Brookfield highlighted this fact by including clever signs around the home that call attention to different smart home opportunities.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Each home comes with the level 1 smart home option that includes Amazon Echo with Alexa voice control, 3 voice-controlled lighting dimmers, a Wi-Fi video doorbell, a voice-controlled smart thermostat, a full year of smart home support, and a smart hub for voice integration. Brookfield also offers two higher levels of smart home integration.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The informal living spaces and kitchen span the rear of the home and are kept open without dropped soffits to divide the spaces.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The great room (cleverly called the "grand room" on the floor plan) includes the fireplace and additional windows, which give the room a better feel with more natural light and the comfort of a fireplace during the wintertime.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The kitchen is fully equipped with state-of-the-art GE appliances, a self-cleaning oven, an electric range, a kitchen island, and Aristokraft Birch cabinetry.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The breakfast nook feels like a sun room with multiple windows on three walls that fill the room with natural light.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The main-level deck, which is just off of the sun room, provides a great outdoor living opportunity with views of the nearby woods.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The model includes the optional guest bedroom on the main floor.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

A ground floor guest room is a feature many shoppers are looking for in their next home, making it a great option to model.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The model also features the alternate family foyer with built-in desk, cubbies with hooks, and large closet. According to Consumer & Product Insights, many shoppers are looking for this type of mud room or drop zone and are willing to pay a premium for them.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The large window in the stairwell is a great addition to the space, since it brings in natural light to the stairwell landing.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The master suite is generously sized and is enhanced with a tray ceiling and covered deck.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Smart home features are strategically and subtly tucked around the home like this Amazon device on the bedside table.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The second-story deck feels like a nest in the sky with open railing on three sides of the space and views to the nearby woods. Brookfield does a great job of taking advantage of the nearby natural assets.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The model features the optional deluxe master bath that includes a long vanity with dual sinks, soaking tub, large shower, and linen cabinet. The main difference with the upgrade is the inclusion of the soaking tub. Optioning the tub is a smart decision, since many shoppers prefer to give up the tub for a larger shower. High horizontal windows bring natural light into the space, while still preserving its privacy.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Secondary bedrooms are nicely sized.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The bedrooms include multiple windows.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Open railing near the stairs to the lower level keeps the space from feeling too closed in.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The lower level is prime for entertaining.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The space is modeled with the optional media room.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The generous rec room gives plentiful opportunities for gathering and entertaining.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The rec room is enhanced by the optional bar.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Instead of just including one vast rec room, Brookfield broke the space up by optioning an extension that creates a more separate gathering space with a strong connection to the backyard.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

Spaces like the lower level rec room provide an informal alternative to the more formal ground-floor spaces.

Woods Edge, Potomac Shores

The lower level is also modeled with the optional den that is currently being used as the design center. The inclusion of this space offsets the lack of formal office space on the main level.

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Smart Home Technology: Voice-controlled home automation is included with options to upgrade.
Topography-Created Opportunities: Took advantage of the topography of site for views and walk-out basement opportunities.
Basement Options: Options for finishing an in-ground or walk-out basement allow buyers to customize that space to their lifestyle with rec rooms, dens, and bedrooms.

Product type: Single-family detached

PROJECT STATS

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Included Features Project Summaries

Price as of September 2017: $500,000/ starting at

Square footage (min): 2,872-4,440

Lot size: 10,890/ square feet average

Density: 3

Sales start date: March 2017

Total homes: 162

Sales as of: 2 per month

HOA: $180 per month

Target market: Move-up buyers (1st and 2nd)

Unique selling position: Detached homes with built-in smart technology and opportunities for finished and/or walk-out basements.

Consultants

Builders

Brookfield Residential

Architects

Pinnacle Design & Consulting

Sutton Yantis Associates Architects

Interior designers

Fox Point Designs

Landscape Architects

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Developers

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JBREC Consultant

Jeff Kottmeier

Senior Vice President

Washington, DC

jkottmeier@jbrec.com

Location

2155 Potomac River Blvd.

Phone number (571) 289-3008

Region Northeast

State Virginia

City Potomac Shores

Zip Code 22026