New senior-oriented townhomes are planned for Mechanicsville. Elevation courtesy of Todd Rogers.
Another new residential development aimed at baby boomers is in the works in Mechanicsville.
Rogers-Chenault Inc. has plans to build 130 townhomes for residents 55 years and older on Bell Creek Road near its intersection with Loralea Drive.
“We see the need for more housing like that in the area,” said Todd Rogers, president of the development company. “And the location of this property is in close proximity to the local hospital for medical needs, and plus is close to normal, everyday conveniences like grocery stores.”
The developer is in the process of rezoning the two plots of land, totaling 40 acres, from agricultural district to single-family residential. It will purchase the property once that process is complete. Rogers would not say how much the company will pay for the land.
According to county records, the plots are currently owned by Carolyn King. They were last assessed at $205,400 and $199,900.
“We have some details that we’re working out with the planning staff, some adjacent property owners and concerned neighbors, but everything is moving in the right direction,” Rogers said.
Each home will range between 1,500 and 2,100 square feet with two-car garages and a minimum of two bedrooms. Rogers said they are characterized as carriage homes.
Rogers-Chenault’s project will market itself as a maintenance-free community, meaning lawn care and other chores will be taken care of – a typical feature for communities targeting seniors. The neighborhood will also feature a 2,500-square-foot community center, a putting green and a court for pickleball, a sport similar to tennis but played with a wiffle ball.
Rogers said he expects construction to begin by next fall, with the first occupants potentially moving in as early as spring 2016.
The homes will range between $250,000 and $325,000. Rogers was unable to share the cost of construction and said it is too early to say how the company will finance the project.
Founded in 1992, Rogers-Chenault is a development company connected to both R-CI Builders, of which Rogers is president and co-owner, and Hometown Realty, where Rogers works as an agent.
R-CI Builders already manages several age-restricted communities, including the Bluffs at Bell Creek and Meredith Place, both of which are also in Mechanicsville.
Rogers-Chenault will join a slew of other development companies catering to older residents. Two developers are building similar communities in Goochland County, and another Mechanicsville subdivision for residents 55 years and older is in the works on Atlee Road.
New senior-oriented townhomes are planned for Mechanicsville. Elevation courtesy of Todd Rogers.
Another new residential development aimed at baby boomers is in the works in Mechanicsville.
Rogers-Chenault Inc. has plans to build 130 townhomes for residents 55 years and older on Bell Creek Road near its intersection with Loralea Drive.
“We see the need for more housing like that in the area,” said Todd Rogers, president of the development company. “And the location of this property is in close proximity to the local hospital for medical needs, and plus is close to normal, everyday conveniences like grocery stores.”
The developer is in the process of rezoning the two plots of land, totaling 40 acres, from agricultural district to single-family residential. It will purchase the property once that process is complete. Rogers would not say how much the company will pay for the land.
According to county records, the plots are currently owned by Carolyn King. They were last assessed at $205,400 and $199,900.
“We have some details that we’re working out with the planning staff, some adjacent property owners and concerned neighbors, but everything is moving in the right direction,” Rogers said.
Each home will range between 1,500 and 2,100 square feet with two-car garages and a minimum of two bedrooms. Rogers said they are characterized as carriage homes.
Rogers-Chenault’s project will market itself as a maintenance-free community, meaning lawn care and other chores will be taken care of – a typical feature for communities targeting seniors. The neighborhood will also feature a 2,500-square-foot community center, a putting green and a court for pickleball, a sport similar to tennis but played with a wiffle ball.
Rogers said he expects construction to begin by next fall, with the first occupants potentially moving in as early as spring 2016.
The homes will range between $250,000 and $325,000. Rogers was unable to share the cost of construction and said it is too early to say how the company will finance the project.
Founded in 1992, Rogers-Chenault is a development company connected to both R-CI Builders, of which Rogers is president and co-owner, and Hometown Realty, where Rogers works as an agent.
R-CI Builders already manages several age-restricted communities, including the Bluffs at Bell Creek and Meredith Place, both of which are also in Mechanicsville.
Rogers-Chenault will join a slew of other development companies catering to older residents. Two developers are building similar communities in Goochland County, and another Mechanicsville subdivision for residents 55 years and older is in the works on Atlee Road.